The success story of Rotary is written in golden letters but many are unable to read the story. Reading a story is different from understanding a story. The real success is when , someone, somewhere, sometimes in some ways benefits from your action .
The poor are the most vital targets for service because poverty brings many supplemental problems to the fore . Illiteracy , ill health, squalid surroundings, hunger are irrevocably interlaced with poverty.
Rotary is an organization that professes concern for the needy. If Rotary can answer even a few minor problems that face the poor, there will be a catalytic reaction that will put into motion other forces that will help the community arm itself with weapons to conquer some of their problems.
Success comes with a ‘cess’ – a tax that Rotarians have to pay for success. This ‘tax’ is their personal participation and personal contribution. Satisfaction comes with action— the action the Rotarians undertake to ensure excellent results. Pleasure comes with ‘sure’ — a commitment that we make to the community. It is then that the community will enjoy ; enjoy comes with ‘joy’ — the pleasure for the culmination of service.
There are of course many ways in which we redeem our pledge to help the needy. Since finances seem to be a very vital facet of service, we cannot ignore financial assistance. Money may not buy pleasure for some – but for many unfortunates , money is the base on which to erect a pyramid of good life. Rotary has both financiers and workers. Together, they can weave a web of intricate pathways that will permit us to reach the goal . Let’s then ensure that Rotary’s commitment to improve the quality of life of all those who matter will result in Rotary achieving greater heights and deeper roots. If your hands can wield such a magic wand . Rotary will be remembered as a great magician — OFFER YOUR HANDS OF SERVICE TO THE POOR.
