Mary Ann Faremouth is joined today by Eric Liu, a past District Governor of Rotary International, a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe. The organization believes in the shared responsibility of individuals to take action in addressing the world’s most persistent issues by promoting peace, providing clean water, fighting disease, supporting education, and more.
Eric Liu’s journey with Rotary began at the age of 41, when he had established his career and was looking to give back to the community. Eric found Rotary’s non-religious, nonpolitical approach to be the perfect platform for his philanthropic aspirations. Eric explains, “Because we’re international, we’re able to go into any country doing good work to help people, and because we’re nonpolitical, many countries will let Rotary get in to do work.”
Rotary doesn’t just make a difference in the world. It makes a difference in the lives of its members. With the divisions in the world today, Rotary brings people together in a way that transcends generation, class, and culture and gives them the opportunity to become better leaders, communicators, and team players. Members connect around shared values, providing opportunities that go beyond their work in Rotary, including networking among employers and job seekers. “The people I’ve met in this organization are top-notch, wonderful, wonderful people,” Eric says.
If you’re interested in joining Rotary, visit their website at Rotary.org. “Every club has a slightly different culture, and you can find one that matches you,” Eric says. The global directory of clubs on the website caters to many different schedules, lifestyles, and commitments. Additionally, for those who prefer a more tailored approach, you can email Rotary directly for a more customized match.
Resources:
Eric Liu on X (Twitter) | Rotary International | Citizen University
