Straightforward Thoughts - Antonio Hallage

Renovation of Evolution In 1930, at the RI Convention in Chicago, Paul Harris said: “If Rotary is to realize its proper destiny, it must be evolutionary at all times, revolutionary on occasion.”

Obviously this revolution doesn’t imply the use of weapons, but a REnovation of eVOLUTION, the most appropriate meaning for that word, on Rotary’s view.

The ability to renovate is an indicator that evolution and growth can follow. For more than 100 years Rotary has been evolving creatively.

As we see the coming of a new world, a constantly changing new world that brings hope to the communities, we recognize the very concept Rotary has been advocating, which is “the unity to do good and promote peace”.

Many fear the doom and gloom forecasts for the future. Bad things happen only to those not aligned with hope and peace. The decision to build a harmonious and peaceful world is a component of our choice to renovate evolution. It’s a matter of alignment and choice.

Unlike other international organizations, Rotary doesn’t need external consulting to find its path. When we make decisions on how to serve in our clubs, districts, and at the international level, we manage the issues and evolve in the process, gaining enough maturity to better serve. The evolution is interrupted only when there is not enough goodwill to combine resources.

The evolution happens day by day. It’s on the goal of the club to become stronger by coming together in a project. It’s on a potential member, who decides to join Rotary after being invited to take part 105