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About 19 years ago I joined Rotary. I was recruited by a former AISD principal and didn't really know much about it. I had seen the blue and yellow signs and stickers all over the place, but like a great many people, I had never stopped to inquire what they represented. Soon I learned that the Four-Way Test serves as the direction Rotary clubs should follow, no matter where in the world they are located.

Each club seems to have a different personality on the spectrum of what it can do in support of the Four-Way Test. I decided after several years that the club I had joined was not a good fit. I wanted to contribute not just money for international projects but right here in our community. After much thought and a little coaching from Dan Morales, I switched, hoping that I made the right move. Well ... I did!

Joining Arlington Great Southwest Rotary brought a whole new perspective. This is a club that actually does things that matter as well as give to the Rotary Foundation for global work such as polio eradication. Everyone is involved in one way or another in projects like providing food for hungry kids, awarding scholarships to deserving students and, on the international front, funding wheelchairs for those who need them.

Our club may be small, but we're mighty. When asked by other Rotarians which club I belong to, I am eager to say Great Southwest. At one event I even heard someone (I didn't know a soul) say, "Oh, the little club that does!" I was so proud.

I have personally been assisted and encouraged by so many of you. (I had never been affiliated with a group of people who are like family.) We care about one another, and that's something that's hard to come by these days. I hope to continue being part of this family and doing whatever I can to strengthen our culture of "doing and giving."

— Chris Durkin

Calendar
Jan. 15 – Ken Dillard, harmonic entertainer, Angelo's, 6 p.m.
Jan. 22 – FORK, location TBA
Jan. 29 – Jodie Haifley, speaking on the expansion of Arlington's Entertainment District

Of the things we think, say or do …

1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

YIR,

Dan

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The Heart of Peace Concert 2020

Heart of Peace Concert

2013-14 Changeover Party

2013 Bike Presentation

2013 RYLA Students that we Sponsored

2013 Patriot Paws Program

50th Golden Anniversary Party

2013 District Conference

2013 Brazilian GSE Team

Jim Burger's Induction

2013 Adoption Picnic

2013 4 Way Speech Contest

2013 Mardi Gras Gala

2013 Valentine Party

Veterans Day 2012

Club Banner 2011

2011 Russian Student Mike 'Shabalin & Paul Lucas

Oakwood Christmas Party 2010

Peace Corps volunteers and Rotary members find meaningful connections

The relationship between Rotary International and the Peace Corps, made official with a 2014 partnership agreement, has its foundation in the organizations’ shared values.

3D printers to the rescue

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Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 13th consecutive year

Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 13th consecutive

Words for the future

Rotary is forging a path to full literacy in India.

Rotaract projects take honors

Meet the winners of the 2020-21 Rotaract Outstanding Project Awards