Since  it's inception back in 1905 by a small group of Chicago attorneys Rotary has been recognized around the world as an organization that promotes truth, goodwill, friendship, benevolence and equality for all who seek to provide service to and be served by their fellow man.   Indeed, Rotary International's adopted motto during this Rotary Year   "Service Above Self" will serve to remind all Rotarians of their duties as Rotary club members regardless of their geographic location around the globe.

 This motto will ring true throughout the upcoming year in the minds and hearts of each Tunkhannock Rotary club member as we embark on a mission to continue to meet the needs of the local and international communities as we answer the call to provide assistance wherever and whenever possible.

  We will continue to support local community efforts to make Tunkhannock and its surrounding communities  a better, more productive, and enjoyable place to live by contributing funds (raised through the hard work and dedication of club members) to worthy causes and join with other local organizations to aid in the betterment of the communities located here in the Endless Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

  Our club will also pitch-in, as we have done in the past, with hands-on work to help keep our environment clean and safe.  We will continue to support the youth of Tunkhannock by maintaining sponsorship of the local Interact Club at Tunkhannock Senior High and continue to sponsor other youth oriented programs to ensure that young people are guided along the paths of truth and knowledge.

  Internationally, the Tunkhannock Rotary club (through its fund raising efforts and club member donations) will support the efforts of the Rotary Foundation that provides help both locally and abroad via matching grants and programs designed to target and address the specific needs of domestic and international causes.  This year the Tunkhannock club will welcome two exchange students (a boy from Poland and a girl from Japan) while a student from among our club's membership will travel to India to experience  cultures other than the American way of life.

  Becoming a Rotarian is certainly a challenging and rewarding experience and I would encourage all who read this message and who may be interested in becoming a Rotarian to speak with a member of our club or me personally.  We would certainly welcome the opportunity to discuss the many facets of Rotary and what it means to be a Rotarian!

 Yours in Rotary,