Why I Am A Rotarian
DECEMBER 19, 2006
 “I
was an Ambassadorial Scholar in 1980 – ‘81 and determined to
give back something to Rotary, therefore became a founding
member of the Foundation Alumni in Western Australia in 1983.
I later willingly
accepted an invitation to work on a District Literacy committee
as a non-Rotarian and enjoyed the productive meetings and
associated project work for many years. In 1992 I approached
local Rotarians and received their advice and assistance for a
work related literacy research project but resisted invitations
to become a Rotarian due to work and time commitments.
Thanks to one
persistent Rotarian who did not know the meaning of “Thank you,
but no!” I am now a member of the Rotary family and look
forward to meetings and enjoy a supportive group of Rotarians,
their partners and others who contribute new ideas and support
local, district and international projects.
I had no idea until
I became a Rotarian that there would be at least twenty-six club
members for projects and that collectively we could make a
difference for many.
The power of Rotary
through Rotarians and partners who know the meaning of Service
Above Self tells why I am a
Rotarian.”
PDG Sylvia Byers AM
Rotary Club of Mosman Park
Western Australia,
D9460
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