“Martin and Me”, a heartfelt essay in Rotary magazine (February 2025), was written by Charles D. Allen (better known as Chuck), a member of the Rotary Club of Carlisle Sunrise. The essay is filled with Chuck’s recollections of the civil rights movement over the years and the inspiration of Martin Luther King, Jr. in shaping his life. He writes about Dr. King’s “presence” in his family and his work to ”bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice”. On becoming a Rotarian, Chuck writes that, “The better I got to know Rotary and the more closely I studied the writings and speeches of Dr. King, the more similarities I see between his teaching and the Four Way Test.” He notes the desire of Dr. King that his efforts be beneficial to all.It is a tribute to Chuck that the (very selective) editors of Rotary magazine desired that his essay be shared with Rotarians worldwide.
Congratulations, Chuck! Well done!