Monthly Message from the District Governor

 

In my final month as your District Governor, I can’t help but reflect on the most unusual of years.

 

When I planned for my year as you District Governor, I was excited for all of the in-person visits, events and service projects we would do together. And while that obviously wasn’t possible, I am still incredibly proud that despite the challenges, we remained connected and committed to advancing the Rotary mission.

 

While I would have preferred to see each of you in person, I am still grateful I was able to join your club meetings virtually and deliver a message of positivity. I enjoyed revisiting many of the past rotary themes:

 

I believe these themes still ring true today and were demonstrated more than ever throughout the pandemic.  The new Rotary theme beginning on July 1 with Evan Kurtz as our District Governor is “Serve to change lives.” I know we will all work closely with Evan to bring this wonderful theme to life.

 

I want to thank each and every one of you for the privilege of serving as you DG – there are far too many people to thank by name for the tremendous support I received every day. I would also be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge my wife who has been so supportive of my Rotary journey from the beginning – from being my daily sound boarding to helping me navigate Club Runner.   Also my daughter Alicia who helped with these monthly newsletters.

 

As I transition into my new role as a “Pandemic DG,” I am also thrilled to share I will be serving as Co-Chair of District Membership – something very important to me as you already know.

 

Thank you to everyone who attended our first in person District event of the year -- Pass The Gavel-- and has joined me in welcoming Evan to his new position as DG.

 

I have said before and I will say it again -- joining Rotary is one of my life’s greatest decisions and being your DG is one of the greatest honors.

 

Continue to stay safe,

DG Matt