The emphasis for today's world is to take care of number #1, and whatever is left over we will give to those if they qualify according to our personal standards. Yet, in many situations, we find individuals willing to give their lives to save other lives and to make a difference without fanfare. With numerous opportunities to be of service to others, many volunteers need to be asked before they will give of their time, talents, and treasures. What's in it for me is often the statement made by reluctant volunteers. However, we find many heroes in many life- saving occurrences who just responded to the needs of others because that was the human response to do. Being at the right place at the right time gives many volunteers new opportunities to change an environment that needs to change from the status quo. Being open, ready, and challenged are the volunteers' call to service.
In September, 2008, we hope that many individuals will respond to the call to service by their voluntary actions in their own special environments. Respecting Others Awareness Month requires that Together Everyone Achieves More. Here are a few testimonials of individuals who have responded to the call in the past by their verbal encouragements.
"He profits most who serves best." Arthur F. Sheldon
"In proportion, as one loses himself/herself in a great cause...in the same degree does he/she get the highest happiness out of his/her work." Booker T. Washington
"Corporations must serve society, even seek out ways to do so." Andrew Heiskell
"Put your hands to work, and your hearts to God." Mother Ann Lee
"Service to youth is the rent we pay for the space we occupy on earth."
Jane Deeter Rippin
"My heart is ever at your service." William Shakespeare
"Each one of us can work for a small change in the world around us."
Lamar S. Smith
"The fabric of American life is woven around our tens of thousands of voluntary associations." Herbert C. Hoover
"Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can,
As long as you ever can." John Wesley
"The highest service we can perform for others is to help them help themselves."
Horace Mann
"No matter how big and powerful government gets, and the many services it provides, it can never take the place of volunteers." Ronald Reagan
Make a Friend, Be a Friend, and Bring that Friend to R.O.A.M. T.E.A.M. 2008!
In September, 2008, we hope that many individuals will respond to the call to service by their voluntary actions in their own special environments. Respecting Others Awareness Month requires that Together Everyone Achieves More. Here are a few testimonials of individuals who have responded to the call in the past by their verbal encouragements.
"He profits most who serves best." Arthur F. Sheldon
"In proportion, as one loses himself/herself in a great cause...in the same degree does he/she get the highest happiness out of his/her work." Booker T. Washington
"Corporations must serve society, even seek out ways to do so." Andrew Heiskell
"Put your hands to work, and your hearts to God." Mother Ann Lee
"Service to youth is the rent we pay for the space we occupy on earth."
Jane Deeter Rippin
"My heart is ever at your service." William Shakespeare
"Each one of us can work for a small change in the world around us."
Lamar S. Smith
"The fabric of American life is woven around our tens of thousands of voluntary associations." Herbert C. Hoover
"Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can,
As long as you ever can." John Wesley
"The highest service we can perform for others is to help them help themselves."
Horace Mann
"No matter how big and powerful government gets, and the many services it provides, it can never take the place of volunteers." Ronald Reagan
Make a Friend, Be a Friend, and Bring that Friend to R.O.A.M. T.E.A.M. 2008!
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