Lubbock Rotary - A Message from the Club President

Rotary strives to uphold the motto, "Service Above Self". However, the true ideals of Rotary go far beyond a motto. Typically, we measure ourselves by the ethical challenge of the Four-Way-Test:

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FREINDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

A creation of Herbert J. Taylor in 1932, the Four-Way-Test was adopted by Rotary International in 1943. However, I propose that Rotary is more than that...Rotary is a journey of a lifetime, taken one step at a time. It is a journey toward world peace with intervening steps that include the eradication of polio; clean water for all the peoples of the world; literacy; understanding; food for the poor; and the list continues until the ultimate goal is achieved.

As Rotarians, we pursue our ultimate goal with small steps on our journey through such endeavors as Interact, Rotaract, the Food Bank, Scholarships, Community Service, Gound Hog Shadow Day, Youth Exchange, Ambassadorial Scholarships, Group Study Exchange, RYLA, and last but not least, the Rotary International Foundation.

Each of these steps finds a solid foundation in a strong membership, enjoyable and informative meetings, camaraderie, and a commitment to the ideals of Rotary.

May the 2007-08 Rotary year be a positive experience for each of us as Rotarians, but more especially, to those we serve through our works.

Tom Nichols

President

The Rotary Club of Lubbock