ADG Doug Browning Visits LBR - First Meeting of New Rotary Year

Assistant District Governor, Doug Browning, delivered a message from Rotary International President Ron Browning, as well as a  theme banner displaying the 2013-14 RI Theme:  Engage Rotary/Change Lives.  In the message, Rotarians were reminded of the core values of Rotary:  Rotary's core values represent the guiding principles of the organization's culture, including what guides members' priorities and actions within the organization. Values are an increasingly important component in strategic planning because they drive the intent and direction of the organization's leadership.  

Service  We believe that our service activities and programs bring about greater world understanding and peace. Service is a major element of our mission. Through the plans a nd actions of individual clubs, we create a culture of service throughout our organization that provides unparalleled satisfaction for those who serve. 

Fellowship  We believe that individual efforts focus on individual needs, but combined efforts serve humanity. The power of combined efforts knows no limitation, multiplies resources, and broadens our lives and perspectives. Fellowship leads to tolerance and transcends racial, national, and other boundaries.

Diversity  We believe Rotary unifies all people internationally behind the ideal of service. We encourage diversity of vocations within our membership and in our activities and service work. A club that reflects its business and professional community is a club with a key to its future. 

Integrity  We are committed to and expect accountability from our leaders and fellow members, both in the results of our efforts and in the processes we use to accomplish our goals. We adhere to high ethical and professional standards in our work and personal relationships. We are fair and respectful in our interactions, and we conscientiously stew ard the resources entrusted to us. 

Leadership  We are a global fellowship of individuals who are leaders in their fields of endeavor. We believe in the importance of leadership development and in leadership as a quality of our members. As Rotarians, we are leaders in implementing our core values. All of these core values are reflected in the Object of Rotary and The Four-Way Test, which we use in our daily lives. They inspire us to foster and support the ideal of service for developing and maintaining integrity in human relations.