Dear District Leaders
Capital Mistake
We have been advocating that Rotarians should first practice what they are supposed to preach when it comes to following the protocols and recommendations prescribed by the Government and RI in the fight against Covid 19. However, some Rotarians thought that they are those rare preternatural people who are exempt from certain physical laws.
The report received from a capital District of RI shows that at the end of a much-hyped training event held amidst the memories of the Moghul era resulted in many Rotarians contracting Covid.
I am reminded of the famous saying, “It is like blowing the Conch (Shank) into the ears of a deaf person.” To many, the definition of the word ‘Service’ is downright confusing if not incomplete. It looks like, “Your definition is thus different from my definition which is altogether different from any other person.”
In Rotary, you cannot be a service-oriented person for one performance or just for participating in the End Polio mission. The true Rotarian has his moments of service closer together.
Today, India is reporting over 1,35,000 cases and over 600 deaths in just 24 hours due to Corona. The Governments across the world want to take the help of Rotarians because they think we are disciplined, talented, brilliant, masterful, consummate, natural and will set an example. The actions of some Rotary leaders which endanger the lives of members, their families and the public does not seem to be conforming to the example set by RI Board in not having physical meetings and events.
There are many children in the economically backward sections of the society who are facing challenges in getting education during Covid. Their dreams of going back to school is shattered. Rotarians should use their resources to help these children who are eager to learn and absolutely determined to get an education worthy of their promise to become responsible adults in the society.
This is just one of the Service opportunities open to Rotarians now and we are asking you to postpone your revelry and contribute towards such causes. At the end of the day, when Covid is eradicated, we hope you will be able to join the Rotarians worldwide and tell the story of sacrifice and service so that the next generation of Rotarians will be inspired to pick up the baton and go forward to serve the community.