The Rotary Balita no. 622 (June 9, 1948)

When we think of community service in Rotary we are prone to think only of the benefit which the community will derive because a needed piece of work has been done. There is, however, the personal angle which should not be overlooked.

Each community service activity of a Rotary club should be so designed that it will help to develop the individual, and in this development make it possible for him to find his place in the community and to serve in that place.

In order to assure this development, however, the activities must be planned so as to require a maximum of membership participation. For example, a check, drawn by the club treasurer, and donated to the Boy Scout Fund may be worthy and appreciated, but it cannot equal in value the personal participation of several Rotarians in the activities of the Scout Troop.

The more attention that is given to the development of the individual in his capacity for service the easier it will be for a Rotary club to develop and carry out a worthwhile program of service to the community.

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