People of Action
Happy New Year! As the dawn of 2024 breaks, may it bring you abundant joy, success, and fulfillment. It is with immense excitement that we welcome you to the January issue of The Timeline!
Rotarians share a unique passion – a commitment to taking action to improve communities and the world. In this edition, read stories that illuminate the profound impact created when Rotarians channel their passion into action, creating lasting change that reverberates far beyond the immediate scope.
Start the year on an inspiring note by delving into the New Year message from our District Governor Leonard Ithau here: http://Year, More Impact https://timeline.rotary9212.org/new-year-more-impact/.
January: Rotary’s Vocational Service Month
This January, we align our focus with Rotary’s Vocational Service Month, recognizing the pivotal role vocational service plays in our commitment to ethical standards, the worthiness of all occupations, and contributing our talents to meet community needs.
During January, let’s center our discussions on vocational service, fostering ethical consciousness and vocational skills within our Rotary community and beyond. Here are some suggested activities to undertake during Vocational Service Month:
- Avenues of Service Exploration: Devote a meeting to examine the second Avenue of Service, including The Four-Way Test and The Declaration of Rotarians in Business and Professions. Seek input from members to plan projects for the year.
- Mini-Classifications Talk Series: Introduce a series where each member gives a brief talk on their vocation. Promote vocational awareness among Rotarians, recognizing the worthiness of all useful occupations.
- Vocational Award Presentation: Recognize outstanding professional achievement and high ethical standards in the community. Consider making it an annual event, celebrating those who exemplify Rotary’s ideals.
- Community Needs Response: Invite experts to address vocational needs in the community and develop projects in response. Focus on character development, providing career information to youth, mentoring small businesses, or organizing skill-building workshops.
- Rotary Volunteer Opportunities: Encourage members to put their vocational skills to work as Rotary Volunteers.
This January, let’s embrace the spirit of People of Action, committing ourselves to vocational service that not only transforms us but also uplifts our communities.
We Are People of Action…. happy reading of all our articles this month!
Rtn Caroline Njiru, MPRSK
Editor-in-Chief, The Timeline Magazine
