President's Message

Dear Fellow Rotarians,
 
As we ease into the fall season, I hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy the final days of summer. It’s hard to believe we're already at the end of September and well into our new Rotary year, which officially began on July 1.
 
This year’s Rotary International theme, “Unite for Good,” continues to inspire us as we plan and take part in meaningful service projects. The Rotary International Board of Directors has set forth clear goals for all clubs this year:
 
  • Increase Our Impact
  • Expand Our Reach
  • Enhance Participation and Engagement
  • Increase Our Ability to Adapt
These align beautifully with our local club’s priorities: Membership Matters, Get Involved, Be Impactful, and Have Fun.
 
We’ve already made a strong start to the year with some incredible events and initiatives:
 
  • On July 27, we hosted our inaugural Rotary Cardiac Champ Challenge, which was a tremendous success! 21 teams raced on the water, helping raise important funds to enhance Cardiac Services at Northwestern Medical Center.
  • We recently held our 6th Annual Lucky Duck Race in Taylor Park, bringing our community together for a fun and successful day.
  • Planning is well underway for our 32nd Annual Home and Recreation Expo—a long-standing tradition that continues to grow each year.
  • Looking ahead, our Coat Drive in November will help keep individuals and families warm during the colder months, and we’re lining up additional service projects that allow us to give back in hands-on and impactful ways.
Through all of this, working together, we continue to demonstrate the power of Rotary—making a difference both locally and globally.
 
Please stay connected! Visit our website regularly for the latest updates, and follow us on Facebook to see what’s coming up.
 
Thank you all for your commitment, your energy, and your support. Your membership truly matters, and I encourage each of you to stay engaged, bring your ideas forward, and invite others to be part of the Rotary experience. This is your club, and I welcome your thoughts on how we can continue to make it meaningful and rewarding for everyone.
 
In Rotary Service,
Leon Berthiaume 
President,
Membership Matters
Membership is the foundation and strength of our club. 
Please continue to do outreach to invite others to consider being part of our club.  
We are pleased to continue to have new members join our club. 
 
Leon Berthiaume
President
St. Albans Rotary