The Fellowship of Belonging

It’s not uncommon for Rotarians to express that they joined Rotary because they wanted something from membership, and stayed to give something in fellowship. The transformation from joining to get, to belonging to give, is the stuff of lasting change.

 

Belonging isn’t permanent – not even after years and years. It is a living sense that ebbs and flows.  If we find ourselves wondering if Rotary is “worth it,” we have waded out of the depths of belonging into the shallows of membership – out of service into self.  When this happens, we might rediscover our inspiration: Remember our Rotary heroes, read Paul Harris, spend some time thinking about the vision of those who came before, imagine the eradication of Polio, visit a club project, participate in service, or sit near a happy Rotarian and listen carefully.

 

Who do you know that will enjoy belonging in Rotary? Please invite them to join us!