by Dale Roberts | Jan 8, 2023 | 2022-2023 GOVERNOR MESSAGE
It is traditional at this time of year for people to review their lives and make resolutions to be a better person. Perhaps we could also review our Rotary lives and make a resolution to be better Rotarians? That, of course, brings up the question of what makes or who...
by Dale Roberts | Dec 1, 2022 | 2022-2023 GOVERNOR MESSAGE
It’s an interesting word. It is used for both hello and goodbye in Hawaiian, but it means so much more. Aloha is an attitude. You can interpret it to mean peace, love, or respect. It is a very Rotarian word. As Rotarians, we practice Aloha. It is in our guiding...
by Dale Roberts | Nov 1, 2022 | 2022-2023 GOVERNOR MESSAGE
I was going to write a message this month about not always following tradition. It was about how to consider new alternatives, rather than “we’ve always done it that way.” I’m sure the message would have been wonderful, but instead I decided to not do what I have...
by Dale Roberts | Oct 1, 2022 | 2022-2023 GOVERNOR MESSAGE
In 1985-1986 a Rotarian from Wenatchee, Washington became president of Rotary International with a theme of “You are the Key”. I believe he was referring to the little notch that you see in the Rotary wheel. It is a “keyway”. If you have a driving wheel, you need...
by Dale Roberts | Sep 1, 2022 | 2022-2023 GOVERNOR MESSAGE
Imagine you are in heavy traffic. A vehicle with company signage cuts you off and makes rude gestures toward you. What if instead that vehicle with company signage allows you to ease into traffic and gives you a friendly wave. How do each of those scenarios affect...
