Weekly Program - The Social and Economic Impact of Evolving Family Dynamics
The structure of the American family has undergone fundamental changes over the last 50 years. To discuss the social implications of these changes, Goldman Sachs welcomed Stew Friedman, director of the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project; Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy; and Neera Tanden, president of the Center for American Progress, to a Talks at GS (Goldman Sachs) session in New York. The following video was published on January 27, 2016.
One important challenge for Rotary to attract young professionals with families is how to balance life activities with work, volunteerism, social life, spiritual/religious self, and, of course, family. It is important for us to understand that Rotarians need the support of their families to remain active in our organization. Some clubs have the spouse attend the pinning ceremony so they feel part of the team from the beginning of Rotary membership. It is also important to become successful role models for children to see how to balance work, play, and giving/serving others in need. As times have changed, the spouse is often now the husband rather than the wife. Rotary's goal is to demonstrate equal rights and inclusive membership of women into Rotary all around the world. Women continue to appeal for equal compensation. RI President Ravi is strongly supporting inclusion of women in Rotary around the world and it is a requirement of earning the Presidential Citation this Rotary year. Share Rotary with talented individuals in our communities to expand our reach to identify prospects for membership in the world's greatest service organization in the world!