Lubbock Rotary - A Message from the Club President

Ours is a strong organization, with members any of which could do this job if given the
opportunity.
In my planning and putting together committees and projects, the one word that has not been
heard is "No." Everyone is willing to do his or her share and the parting statement has generally
been, "If there is anything else I can do to help you, just let me know." It's hard to go wrong
when you have such support.
Supportive is a word that is descriptive of our club. We have provided support for the Polio Plus
endeavor and the world is just that close to the eradication of this terrible disease. The Food
Bank continues to be our main supportive effort. With the economic situation in which
our country finds itself it is clear that much more demand will be made on the facilities of the
Food Bank. We must be ready to send workers as well as goods and money for those who are
less fortunate. It is my hope that we can provide regular help to the Food Bank and to
the Dr. Elle Apple Orchard.
In the past year our members have responded over what was expected in the Backpack program
in Frenship schools, in the Shelter Box project and our Adoption Fair continues to grow and
succeed. The Harwell Elementary School literacy program needs to be expanded. Assistance
to persons who are not able to read and write could completely change the lives of those who
are so imprisoned.
While we can be proud these programs and projects we have similar endeavors that exist
in our community that we need to seek out and address. We continue to be over one-hundred
fifty strong. This year we will make every effort to give all our members opportunities to keep
faith with our promised "Service Above Self."
I realize the responsibility that you have entrusted to my care. I will do my best.

In Rotary Service, Charlie