Rotary Club of Palgrave’s Weekly Rotary Minute

November 13, 2016 · 0 Comments

By Samantha Ferens
Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris, believed strongly in the virtue of tolerance.
In an interview at the age of 77, Harris stated, “My greatest satisfaction in Rotary has been in seeing that, by the exercise of tolerance and goodwill, and by the adherence to Rotary’s one demanding policy of international amity and understanding, Rotary has been able to encircle the world with its ideals of friendship and fellowship and service to others.”
Palgrave Rotary embodies these traits of tolerance and fellowship.
You are a diverse group of individuals, each with your own causes that you champion above others. These differing views could easily lead to challenge and conflict within the group. There is not always consensus and the discussions have sometimes become heated. Yet your collective call to the greater good takes precedence, personal agendas are set aside and you approach one another with respect.
Your tolerance and willingness to allow each person to express their opinion allows the group to continue with their exemplary delivery of service to others. I look forward to learning from all of you in this regard.
For more information on our Club and all the wonderful ways you could get involved with Rotary, please visit our Club site at www.rotaryclubofpalgrave.com