Be the reason someone smiles today.

Dear Rotarians,

The joy of Rotary is best when it is experienced. A friendly face in a club in nearly every town, a recognizable honored brand in several countries and an opportunity to network and serve in the company of like-minded individuals are the gifts of Rotary. So why not provide this opportunity to others? Can we each commit to bring at least one guest over the course of the year and have a few of then apply for membership?

Allow me to share a real, unbelievable story that transpired a few weeks ago. As many of you know, we have a close partnership with a club in Bangalore. It so happened that a family member of a Rotarian needed a place to stay for a month or so in Hawaii due to a cardiac complication while on vacation. Thanks to our Nada's connections, we were able to make some arrangements.

The matter was barely settled when, shortly thereafter, I received a return call for help. The request was, "Could I find accommodations for two girls who were coming from Hawaii to study and to play basketball at Mission College?" The two girls came from a family of rather modest means and had 13 siblings, and they were due to arrive mid-August. Within 48 hours, the girls were placed with a Rotarian family from Cupertino Rotary. This 'magic' can only happen in an organization like Rotary. It seems a bit incredulous, does it not?

So, let us all extend the opportunity of Rotary to people in our networks. Let them experience the joy of fellowship, service and personal growth.

Sangita