NEVER, did I imagine becoming the President of The Rotary Club of Cornwall during a world-wide pandemic that has isolated us in our homes, put us in masks everywhere we go and has kept our children out of school since Mid-March.
This pandemic has caused so much stress in our community and throughout the world, along with mental health anguish of not being able to shake hands or hug those we love.
But, here I am, the first virtually inducted President of the Club preparing to take over leadership during these unusual and trying times in the history of present generations.
As Rotarians, we must look at the changes and challenges and adapt to the times. We must look at this times as an opportunity to assist those in our community and worldwide. It is time for us to open ourselves up to learning new skills (no matter how scary they may seem) and creating new fundraisers and projects in a whole new light.
We are so very fortunate that we have web-based video conferencing tool, Zoom - it allows us to meet on-line together, safely and in the convenience and safety of our homes as we continue to be "People of Action".
Let's embrace the new technology this world has to offer.
Let's try new ways of doing things.
Let's move our club forward into the new world that our children and grand-children often take for granted. This is a new world for all of us, and let's create a world for our future members, the ones full of new ideas, energy and life.
We need YOU at our Club because we want to continue to do amazing work in our community and across our globe.
I cannot be more proud to be called a Rotarian.
As President this year, I promise to lead this club by always being mindful of our 4 Way Test
- Is it the TRUTH?
-Is it FAIR to all concerned?
-Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?
-Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Together, see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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