Over the next two meetings, we will be treated to classification talks by Rose Galeano-Phillips and Doug Reichley. It’s a little unusual to have classification talks in back-to-back weeks. But, our last talk was last summer, so we have some catching up to do!
Classification talks are a mainstay of Rotary and help members build better relationships with each other. “Classification” describes the principal activity of the company or business with which a Rotarian is connected. Each Rotary club strives for variety in the classifications of its members to ensure a well-balanced club comprised of members of many vocations.
It’s always interesting to hear from our newest members as they share about their vocation and personal histories, as well as why they joined Rotary, what they hope to gain from it, and what they hope to contribute.
Several clubs have started a new tradition called “reclassification talks” where long-time members do their classification talk a second time. After all, how many of us were members when Wilmer Schultz or Roger Whitcomb did their classification talk the first time, right? Something for our program chair to consider? Sounds like a great idea to me.
In the meantime, we eagerly anticipate the classification talks over the next two weeks. Break a leg, Rose and Doug!
Yours in Rotary,
Burt