Before all you fanatics jump the gun and answer in the affirmative, proceed reading this post. Of course most of you feel you are rotaractors; after all, you were inducted after members concurred that you were a guest of good standing and that you were held in high regard to be a member who would add value to your respective Rotaract Club.
However, if looks were anything to go by, then yes, we are all rotaractors. But as it will ever be very well put, looks re deceiving and judging a book by the cover is a deceitful and erroneous way of operating.
So, what, then, entails being a true rotaractor? As a product of rotary, Rotaract basically draws its values from rotary and rotary ways. These basically include integrity of the highest order in everything rotaractors do. In essence, Rotary seeks to bring people from different professions and businesses together for the sole purpose of creating a better society, through interactions that help people identify problems in the society and pool together to find an agreeable, involving and effective solution.
Indeed the 4-way test summarizes what Rotary and Rotaract stand for. Is it the truth, fair to all concerned, beneficial and will it build good will and better friendships? The application of this principle ensures that people run their lives whilst withholding the highest regard for morality and nobility, as well as consideration to the next human being, and now to the environment. This applies to all genres in life including in relationships, businesses, careers among others.
Rotary in Action, Rotaract is. So how do you quantify your being a rotaractor? Do you attend fellowships and other activities? Do you represent you vocation in your club and vice versa at your workplace for Rotaract? Are you fond of giving too many excuses as to why you are a member yet club members can not recall the last time you participated in the club, in fellowships or activities?
Are you involved in any of the four avenues of service: club, community, professional development and/or international services? Granted, life comes knocking sometimes and we can’t attend activities no matter how much we want to. However, this should happen sometimes, not all times or your commitment to the club will be shrouded with doubt from the rest of the members.
You are your own best judge, and the only person you can not lie to. Rotaract comes with responsibilities that you, once a member, have decided to take upon. To our soon-to-be-inducted members, we hope that you will get into the Rotaract way and honor your pledge to be a true representative of the club.
DISCLAIMER: this post is not directed to anyone in particular.
