A Rotarian is an ordinary person who wants to do something extraordinary…to rise above the daily routine…to make a difference in a community and the world.
A Rotarian is an ordinary person who takes on a small tasks with unusual enthusiasm.
A Rotarian is an ordinary person who has a vision of the world at peace, brought about by goodwill and understanding.
A Rotarian is an ordinary person who sees three million children each year die from disease and asks: Why?
A Rotarian is an ordinary person who sees1,200 Rotary Foundation scholarships awarded each year and asks: Why not more?
A Rotarian is an ordinary person who believes that truth is a difficult and worthy pursuit.
A Rotarian is an ordinary person who acts not out of convenience but out of conviction.
A Rotarian is an ordinary person who believes that “Service Above Self” is more than an ideal. It is a belief that transforms an ordinary person into an extraordinary member of the world community.
James N. Lucas, Past-President,
Bloomington Rotary Club
Published in the DG Installation event program