President's Pen

Just recently there have been many opportunities for each of us to show our Rotary spirit by adhering to the Rotary organization’s motto “Service above Self” and this year’s Rotary theme ”Rotary Serving Humanity”. Hurricane Matthew, the Arts & Seafood festival and our international water project each have provided us with opportunities to serve.  Whether we are serving as a group of Rotarians or on our own with our families and friends, sharing our time availability, our talents and our interests with those in need strengthens our relationships and helps us to develop attributes that will make our Club and community stronger. Just recently, our Club donated $5,000 to Bluffton Self Help with the intent of helping a local non-profit organization provide financial assistance to those who are struggling with Hurricane Matthew’s aftermath.  Those funds, earned by hardworking Rotarians, are available because of each Rotarian’s service to the Club.  In addition to our Club’s cash contribution, we are currently collecting food, household and hygiene items that we will also donate to Bluffton Self Help. I want to thank each of you for what you do and how you do it.  You each play an important role in allowing our Club to give back to our community.  Great Job!