practically eliminated by the war, there
remain other opportunities. In many
communities there are people of foreign
birth who can assist in this process of
developing understanding. Some stu-
dents from other countries may be found
in nearby schools or colleges. A num-
ber of Rotary clubs have practiced inter-
national service in relations with these
visiting students and other temporary
guests.

Radio programs such as Rotary’s own
“The Americas Speak” (a series pre-
sented in 1941 and 1942) provide much
information for a better understanding.

Finally, in “The Rotarian” and in
other Rotary magazines, the individual
member will find timely and stimulat-
ing articles dealing with questions in
international affairs which he himself
may have been pondering.

Post-War Problems

An important phase of international

service has to do with the participation

of Rotarians in solving post-war prob-
lems. ‘All Rotary clubs may well do
what many in Britain and Ireland have
been doing for two years or more—
conscientiously face the many questions
of an economic, social, and_ political
character which must be answered as
soon as the war ends.

Consideration of such questions now
is not inconsistent with the effort (by
Rotarians and others in belligerent coun-
tries) to win the war. Rather it gives
significance to such efforts by formulat-
ing the plans which only victory can
make possible. Failure to plan in ad-
vance or to understand the implications
of the plans resulted in the loss of “the
peace of 1919.” Rotarians everywhere
in belligerent and neutral countries
alike, should be concerned about what
the post-war world will be like and be
eager to help by expanding their own
understanding and that of others.

 

field, and other papers.

To the Chairman of the International Service Committee:

In the secretariat is a section specializing in service to clubs in com-
munities the size of yours. It is headed by an experienced Rotarian who
is eager to serve you and your club. He can provide you with suggestions as
to programs on international service, descriptions of actual activities in that
Address your communication to Rotary Inter-
national, 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois.