QN6 - Celebrating Literacy & Education Month
Posted by Michael Milston on Sep 18, 2016
I realise that I should not be parochial, however I was pleased to notice that while Ann and I have been visiting all you wonderful Rotarians, it seems our own club, Orange Daybreak, has been celebrating Basic Education and Literacy month.
In their Bulletin - The Canobolas - President Jo, early in the month, made this excellent comment in her message:
During Literacy Month, I encourage all members to consider the privilege reading and literacy bring to our lives. Our education provides a basis for us to learn about, understand and influence our communities and our world. The gift of education, and the privilege of learning is not a global standard, and one of the reasons Rotary works towards remove barriers to education and literacy across the world.
Then the next week I see that while the DG is away they have celebrated the Month with a dress up theme, at breakfast mind you! Rotarians were challenged to come as their favourite literary character or icon. Any other Clubs have similar celebrations?
As in all things Rotary we need to have Fun!
In their Bulletin - The Canobolas - President Jo, early in the month, made this excellent comment in her message:
During Literacy Month, I encourage all members to consider the privilege reading and literacy bring to our lives. Our education provides a basis for us to learn about, understand and influence our communities and our world. The gift of education, and the privilege of learning is not a global standard, and one of the reasons Rotary works towards remove barriers to education and literacy across the world.
Then the next week I see that while the DG is away they have celebrated the Month with a dress up theme, at breakfast mind you! Rotarians were challenged to come as their favourite literary character or icon. Any other Clubs have similar celebrations?
As in all things Rotary we need to have Fun!