In keeping with the ABCs of Rotary, November’s Foundation Month looks at the letters: I and J  “I” represents: Imagination, Importance, and incredible Ideals “J” represents: Joy “Imagine a world where we all could live as one”- quote from John Lennon.

The importance of building a solid foundation, we can develop and leave a legacy for a better world, one where each child has food to eat and an education. A solid foundation makes all the following possible:

·       Promoting peace

·       Fighting disease

·       Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene

·       Helping mothers and children

·       Supporting education

·       Growing local economies

·       Protecting the environment   

As we see ills occurring worldwide, it can be easy to lose sight of what we are trying to achieve. Our imagination is sometimes tested when we cannot imagine a better world for the next generation.

For November, I would encourage all of us to take some time to think about our incredible ideals for the short and long term; as we “Serve to Change Lives.”