Welcome to the Rotary Club Ending Human Trafficking

As I turn the pages of my calendar to November, I am reflecting on the past year.  For all of us, this year has been full of surprises, disappointments, changes in expectations and frustrations.  However, November is also the month where Americans celebrate Thanksgiving which allows us to step back and reflect on the things for which we are thankful.

 

As I reflect on that, I realize I have so much for which to be thankful.  I have remained fully employed during the pandemic.  My family-including my 89-year old father- remain in good health. I have been able to still connect with my friends. AND I was given the incredible opportunity to start a new Rotary club that addresses an incredible evil that impacts every community around the world!

 

I am SO thankful to all of you who I have met this year.  I am honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to serve all of you as the club President. With each meeting I have with you I grow in my hope that we will really end human trafficking.  Thanks to each of you for your commitment to the cause and your willingness to share with all of us.

 

On another note, November is the month that Rotary International focuses on contributing to the Rotary International annual fund.  This fund is known as the Paul Harris fund.  The fund provides the source for District and Global grants-something we hope to leverage soon as a club.  Jerry Nelson will be giving us some more insight into this fund at our next meeting.  Please feel free to ask questions about it or talk to Jerry or I if you are interested in contributing.

 

I wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving.