A Message from the Club President

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I am truly honored to have been selected to serve as president of the Huntsville Rotary Club for 2009-2010.  This year’s international theme is “The Future of Rotary is in your Hands.”  Our international President from Scotland John Kenny believes “in Rotary everything we are, and everything we aspire to become, lies in the hands of Rotarians’ in their clubs.”  In addition he says “If our clubs are congenial and our meetings well run, if our services are carefully planned and competently carried out, if our members are qualified, honest, and respected in their vocations and communities, then all of Rotary will thrive.”

The members of Huntsville Rotary thrive in our community year after year by bringing to life Rotary International’s motto which is “Service Above Self.”  The member’s of our club are business and professional leaders who excel by taking active roles in their community while enriching their personal and professional lives.

If you are not currently a member of a Rotary club and believe you possess many of the qualities listed above, I invite you to consider joining us.  The benefits of being a Rotarian are many. They include serving the community, networking opportunities, new friendships, promoting ethics and furthering one’s leadership skills.  Please click onto the Becoming a Member section on this website for further information.

Whether you are currently a Rotary member from another club, someone interested in learning more about Rotary, or someone wanting to consider membership in our club, I would urge you to attend one of our meetings.  We meet each Wednesday at noon in the Community Room at West Hill Mall.  Hope to see you soon.

Yours in Rotary,

John Yarabeck, President

Rotary Club of Huntsville

jyarabeck@shsu.edu