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A virtuous cycle
am enthused and encouraged by your U.S. surgeon general has even declared it an
I embrace of mental health initiatives epidemic. Mental health experts agree that
throughout the Rotary world. More than finding groups and clubs around common
1,000 of you have responded so far to an hobbies and interests is a strong way to
ongoing survey by the Rotary Action Group create greater connectedness. This is what
on Mental Health Initiatives, offering your Rotary is all about. We need to make sure all
feedback on what Rotary can do to improve of our members are fully engaged and that
the personal well-being of members. our communities are better aware of this
The top suggestions are illuminating. inherent strength.
Rotary members are asking for more Second, if your club has found new ways
fellowship, camaraderie, conversation, to build connection, please share your
cohesiveness, and connection. They also stories with us at mindhealth@rotary.org
want more recognition, validation, and so we can make them more broadly known
integration. within the Rotary world. Your good ideas
They are seeking more service opportunities, might inspire others. Post your service
and they want more wellness activities, project stories on Rotary Showcase.
including mental health speakers, awareness And finally, I encourage you to share
efforts, and education. Our members feedback from surveys like this with your
not only appreciate the greater focus on club and bring forward your own ideas to
mental health, but they also believe that improve your club experience and meet
making more of the Rotary experience your peers’ expectations. The journey we
will materially improve their lives. I find have begun is about more than mental
it interesting that members are not asking health. It is about taking advantage of the
anything dramatically new of their club — full strength of our wonderful organization
rather they want more of what we do best. and helping all members feel that they are
For example, connection can be improved part of a community that cares deeply about
during meetings simply by assigning seating their personal well-being.
once each month to encourage people to Everything you do to strengthen
speak with someone new. connections in Rotary, with each other and
Here are some great ways that we can the people we serve, also helps improve
help achieve these results and make Rotary mental health. And everything we do to
more appealing to those considering improve mental health helps strengthen
membership. First, we need to acknowledge those connections. Let’s continue this
the importance of increasing belonging in virtuous cycle.
our clubs and to encourage Rotary members
to make the most of every opportunity
for new and stronger connections. Public
health experts worldwide are concerned R. GORDON R. MCINALLY
about increasing levels of loneliness— the President, Rotary International
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