I have been Rotarian in 5 different clubs for over 30 years. I have made life long friends, helped the fight to cure Polio, helped local charities, funded eye surgery s and water wells for people in India and Africa, made many business contacts and in the process had a ton of fun. Finest organization I have ever  belonged to.

Joining Rotary Club 11 has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The 4 Way Test, in reality a business code of ethics, is what most sold me in becoming a Rotarian in 1988. There is not an organization in the world whose members share a  belief of service above self in the highest of ethical standards. My best friends are  Rotarians.…

I joined the St. Louis Club in 1984 after relocating my family to St. Louis.  A mentor suggested that belonging to a Rotary Club would be the quickest way to become a part of our new community.  That is why I joined Rotary.  I became a Rotarian several years later when I realized that through the bonds of fellowship, Rotarians, with a heart for service, could change the world.  We put service above ourselves to help those less fortunate.  And through that act we experience the greatness of …

While I had been doing volunteer work over the years, I was looking for a large organization that gave back to the community in a significant way. I learned more about Rotary and found that it not only gave back to the community, but to the world…very inspiring…not to mention the great people!