French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-25

Quite little liferat ure. + II found,
has s0rwn up bout the izatior.
or idea, Of The Rptarians; but hen one
attempts to define either Inuvel
idea from this literature, the task is
found to be by no means a simple
one.
The purpose and teachings of the
Rotarians rs stated include many
things that are fine and worthy, moth
ing that is. not. Rotary embraces
many ethical lessons, some of which
come down from antiquity, some of
which are especially applicable to the
which might be experiment to the af-
fairs, efforts and aspirations of a
church, to any ethical organization. to
any group of right minded people. The
rOtarian motto. He profits most who
serves best" is, clearly, one of uni
versal application; it is a profound
truth which cannot be in any sense
exclusively Rotarian "A rotary club
is an association of business and pro-
fessionaI men whereby
Through acquaintance. Fellowship and
service) each member makes himself
a more efficient and successful man
better citizen, and a happier individ-
ual,' shows as plainly that Rotarians
are working toward the same definite
ends as numerous other organizations
and associations of men.
Nevertheless, it is evident that there
is something both distinctive and vital
in the Rotarian organization. The fire.
quent mention of Rotary club activi
ties has created an impression on the
70 L.
that he knows something of what a
Rotary club is, and means. These i'm
pressions suggest activity in COM
munity affairs, and as general thing, 4
energetic, we'll organized activity. 1t
is fact that no local organization
has ever surrendered it's charter, and
there is much evidence that communi-
ties generally profit, and often profit
largely, from Rotarian activities. One
popularity OF the organization, also
perhaps generally known. is that it is
planned to be non-competitive, select
ing its membership from each of the
more prominent lines of activity. An
other fact quite apparent is that the
Rotary club is itself essentially nom
competitive, in broad sense. It pro-
fesses to endeavor to make the church
member a better church member. the
chamber of commerce enthusiast
better chamber of commerce man, the
baker better baker.
More Of the scope, ideas, purposes
and methods of the Rotarians is set |
forth in an article published else |
where. and this will no doubt appeal |
TO considerable interest by. reason Of |
the recent formation OF a club in |
Greensboro, organization of which has |
just been completed. For the rest, the |
community viii doubtless do as the |
Rotarians themselves are advised to |
do: Learn of Rotary as it develops
in the life oE Greensboro. This should |
not be difficult, since ''it is not a
secret organization. nor has it any
practices or purposes that require con
cealment frGm anybody"
Judging frum various exposftioHs OF
the work and motives of Rotary, and
especially from impressions Of the &C.
complishments of club in other cities
of North Carolina affiliated with this
organization, it appears
that there is a place for it here. an
important work for it to perform, and |
that it will be welcomed by the COM
munity and by ohter organizations that |
are striving to make our community |
and individual life better, broader, |
fuller Greensboro News.