The theme of Rotary International this year is “Engage Rotary and Change Lives”.

It’s a simple theme with broad interpretations. I am sure during our long history as a Club we’ve lived that theme before without even knowing it. For many of us Rotary is a weekly lunch and a meeting with friends and peers and then service on a committee or event that you are passionate about. For others it’s that plus the opportunity to have an impact on our community and world greater than any one person can have alone.

In 2013 the Rotary Club of Petaluma celebrated 90 years of service to Petaluma and Rotary International. Over those 90 years our membership has been defined by many whose time, talent and treasury helped shape Petaluma and we are very proud of our legacy in Petaluma and at the same time those same attributes that Rotary asks from its Petaluma members have also improved the lives of many internationally through our Rotary reach throughout the world.

As your President I would ask each Rotarian to make this the year you Engage Rotary and Change Lives, have fun, and continue our long tradition of Rotary in Petaluma. To those of you out there who are looking at Rotary as a way to expand your reach please visit our club at one of our weekly lunch meetings. We meet from Noon to 1:30 pm on Thursdays at the Petaluma Golf and Country Club.

Wherever you are, if you are willing to serve others Rotary is the place for you. As a Rotarian you will be part of the largest humanitarian club in the world.

Yours in service,

Rick Mossi