The Rotary Balita no. 643 (March 30, 1950).

Rotary, to me, means a lot of things; but above all it spells fellowship. In these days of chaotic insecurity when a man can scarcely foretell what effects world events might have upon his personal efforts, fellowship becomes more than just a toning relaxation; it becomes a challenging necessity. I think one of the chief reasons why men misunderstand each other too often is that they do not meet often enough. When I say "meet" I do not mean elbowing each other in the streets or buying and selling across a counter. I mean an actual meeting of minds and hearts on a common purpose of good-will and service. No comradeship can be stronger than that born in a field of service above self-and this Rotary provides. It turns the naturally selfish devotions of a man to himself and his family into a just as natural but certainly more constructive gregariousness and community service. Thru fellowship it conquers egoistic pettiness and malignant loneliness, thus preparing the man for the bigger things inherent in him. This is what Rotary means to me.