A Rotary Moment, Henry Pruitt

Rotary Moment

I would like to take the time today to share with you my Rotary moment. A Rotary moment is a time in your experience with Rotary that changes you from being a member of Rotary to being a Rotarian.  Even though I have only been a member since 2011  I have enjoyed many experiences whether it was in a meeting listening to a story like Isis Mejias and the many projects she has completed with Rotary or reading all the Four Way Test essays turned in from our high school seniors. All of these events any many more have helped me grasp the meaning of Rotary in regards to serving the community and the world. But I would have to say that going to Lakeland elementary and reading to a class of first graders was a defining moment for me. Those children were so excited that someone would take the time to sit down and read them a story. It was just a simple thing that meant a lot to them and said a lot to me about what Rotary is and what Rotary does. I have only been a Rotarian for a short time and know that know that most of you have experienced these same moments that I have and we would like to hear them. We hope to take the time each week to have you share those.