In much of the official literature of Rotary International relating to service to young people, a special slogan will be found: "Every Rotarian an Example to Youth".

These words were adopted in 1949 by the Rotary International Board of Directors as an expression of commitment to children and youth in each community in which Rotary clubs exist. Serving young people has long been an important part of the Rotary program.

Youth service projects take many forms around the world. Rotarians sponsor Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, athletic teams, handicapped children's centers, school safety patrols, summer camps, recreation areas, safe driving clinics, county fairs, child care centers and children's hospitals. Many clubs provide vocational counseling, establish youth employment programs and promote use of The 4-Way Test. Increasingly, drug and alcohol abuse prevention projects are being supported by Rotarians.

In every instance, Rotarians have an opportunity to be role models for the young men and women of their community. One learns to serve by observing others. As our youth grow to become adult leaders, it is hoped each will achieve that same desire and spirit to serve future generations of children and youth.

 

 

KGM President:
Leaps tall buildings in a single bound.
Is more powerful than a locomotive.
Is faster than a speeding bullet.
Walks on water.
Gives policy to God.
 
KGM Vice-President:
Leaps short buildings in a single bound.
Is more powerful than a switch engine.
Is just as fast as a speeding bullet.
Walks on the water if the sea is calm.
Talks with God.
 
KGM Secretary:
Leaps short buildings with a running start and favorable winds.
Is almost as powerful as a switch engine.
Is faster than a speeding BB.
Walks on water in an indoor swimming pool.
Talks with God if permission granted.
 
KGM Treasurer:
Barely clears a wooden hut.
Loses tug-of-war with a Volkswagen.
Can sometimes fire a speeding bullet.
Swims well.
Is occasionally addressed by God.
 
KGM President-Elect:
Makes high marks on the wall when trying to leap a wooden hut.
Is run over by a locomotive.
Can sometimes handle a gun without inflicting self injury.
Dog paddles.
Talks to animals.
 
KGM Directors:
Run into the sides of buildings.
Recognize locomotives two times out of three.
Are never issued ammunition.
Can't stay afloat even with a life preserver.
Talk to the walls.
 
KGM Members:
Fall over doorsteps when trying to enter buildings.
Say "Look at the choo-choo".
Wet themselves with a water pistol.
Play in mud puddles.
Mumble to each other.
 
KGM Bulletin Editor:
Lifts tall buildings and walks under them.
Kicks locomotives off the tracks.
Catches speeding bullets in his teeth and eats them.
Freezes water with a single glance.
He is God