I would exclude those who are unwilling to complete the program criteria. Other Rotary programs require similar criteria as a precursor to participation. I see no difference with this program. —Grant E. Southwell, Rotary Club of Trenton, Ontario Many nations have a judicial system that presumes innocence until proven guilty. Extending goodwill and trust is the basis of growth and development. Moreover, if a club selects the exchange participant from among its members, then this person has quite significant credentials in the club and community. —Quaiyum Khan, Rotary Club of Shyamoli-Dhaka, Bangladesh The bedrock of Rotary is integrity. I would be very offended if I were asked to have a background check. If Rotarians do not trust other Rotarians, the organization is in real difficulty. —Donna Pedace, Rotary Club of Los Lunas, New Mexico
Watch for other ethical dilemmas on the "Rotary Service in Action" blog at rotaryserviceblog.org.
Links of Interest and Relevance • • • • •
Rotary International’s Videos Rotary Membership Channel Rotary on YouTube Zones 28/32 Newsletter page – have a look so you’ll know what’s happening at the Zone level! What’s Rotary
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