Posted by Sandy Warren on Jul 17, 2017
 
Club President Bob Davis Talks
About Rotary's "Culture of Yes"
 
"As Rotarians, we belong to a culture of Yes," said Bob Davis, newly installed President of Ventura Rotary South. Addressing club members and guests at our regular meeting on July 17, Bob elaborated on the definition of that culture by saying that Rotarians will challenge themselves by asking "how can I better serve someone who can't to a thing for me," or "how can I donate to a needy group or individual who can never pay me back?"
 
Bob noted that Rotary is known for solving problems and helping people locally and around the world. As an example, he stated that in 1985, when Rotary launched its global commitment to end polio, there were upwards of 350,000 new cases of the disease annually worldwide. Today that number has dropped to fewer than 35. "And fighting disease is just one of Rotary's priorities," said Bob. "We're also providing clean water and sanitation, supporting women, educating children, and building peace." That last cause, said Bob, will likely be the biggest project undertaken by Rotary over the next 50 to 100 years.
 
Bob concluded his inspiring talk with comments on the International Rotary Convention he attended in Atlanta, and by challenging Club members to give a little more, listen a little more, and bring more guests to our meetings. "Don't keep Rotary a secret!"