"The foundation upon which Rotary is built is friendship; on no less firm foundation could it have stood."
-Paul Harris, Founder of Rotary International
It is exactly that friendship and connection through Rotary that has made the first half of my club visits around District 7850 so special! From connecting over monarch butterfly stories and experiences to shared interests and hobbies, both within and outside of Rotary, I've been so grateful for all the friendship I've received and seen demonstrated among Rotarians and guests.
The Middlebury Rotary Club and
members of the Pollinator Pathway of Addison County
planted milkweed and other pollinators at
the Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Watching different clubs and members support each other's projects and events, share ideas, and collaborate has been a highlight, and it's something I want to keep going throughout the year. In addition to encouraging everyone to participate in the Club Hopping Challenge by attending events at other clubs and the district (put a Fall Regional Learning Seminar date on your calendar and bring a friend!), I will be creating a central communication platform for Rotarians across District 7850 to chat, ask questions, share resources and ideas, etc. There will be channels/spaces for different topics, such as service projects, membership, finances, and so on, but I'm seeking input on which messaging platform to use, so please complete this survey to weigh in.
Let's keep in touch!
Ariel
PDG Clinton Reichard (2001-2002) and
PDG Bill Thompson (2010-2011)
with DG Ariel at the Colchester-Milton Rotary Club