Cambridge Dictionary defines a volunteer as “a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly or without being forced or paid to do it.”
We are all volunteers in a volunteer service organization. Sometimes we forget that every aspect of our organization is volunteer-based, not just the community service activities that we do.
Our members volunteer to serve on our Board, our members volunteer to coordinate activities and events, our members volunteer to undertake activities that make meetings happen, they join committees to bring in new members, arrange for interesting programs, raise funds for our projects, the list goes on.
This all happens in the midst of our normal day to day lives which may include full time jobs, caring for others, travel and other activities that demand our time and attention.
In light of reality, I’d ask that we all be patient with one another when it comes to club-related tasks and duties.
Sometimes we forget just how much work goes in to what seems to be a pretty regular thing- because we have volunteers who have stepped in to routinely make things happen seamlessly.
It is through the willingness of all of us, as volunteers in all aspects, that we’ve come together as a Club that laughs a lot, meets regularly at a great location, has wonderful programs, and donates our valuable time and money to do great things for our local and international communities.
I for one, am grateful to be a part of this group of volunteers that make SunUp SunUp!
This coming week, Governor Larry Horton will be visiting us at our regular club meeting. He too, is a volunteer- sharing his time and energy at the District Level.
He’s spending time away from his family and traveling to meet with all of the Prescott Clubs.
On behalf of SunUp, won’t you join us at our meeting on Wednesday to recognize him, and be recognized as part of our amazing volunteer coalition?
I hope to see you Wednesday morning!
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