"Orange is the new khaki... it matches everything"

Dr. John Lane, a periodontist, came to speak to us last week at forum. And like the others, he came to talk to us about civic responsibility or community service. Unlike the others, Dr. Lane doesn't work for a non-profit organization, but he does volunteer regularly and with many different organizations and events. He also encouraged us to volunteer and be a part of our communities. He also told us that civic responsibility dates back to ancient Rome whose citizens wanted to contribute to Roman society, so this is nothing new but it should also be continued.
Dr. Lane encouraged us to exercise our right to vote. This way, we can take part and be the change that we want to see by electing officials with similar beliefs. Voting is the cornerstone of democracy, and is not utilized nearly enough. According to Dr. Lane's facts, only 25-40% of eligible voters show up to vote. Don't think that your vote doesn't count because it does and it is also our right and responsibility to help take care of this nation and it's needs.
Dr. Lane also encouraged us to volunteer. According to his statistics, approximately 20% of the population volunteers, and the age group that volunteers the most are 34-54 year old people. Graduates from college are also more likely to volunteer than non-graduates. These statistics are somewhat inspiring, but should be better. It is our right and duty as citizens to help those less fortunate than ourselves and take part in something bigger than ourselves. Dr. Lane helped us see that through his presentation for forum.
He also leads by example. He was not up there just spouting out a bunch of facts and not living up to his word. Dr. Lane volunteers and does what he can for his community and takes his rights and duties seriously. He is the president of the Tri-County Dental Society and he helped for the Emergency Dental Clinic where people without dental insurance can get dental services done for $10, so it is not completely free and people do not feel like they are taking a handout. He also volunteers with United Cerebral Palsy and volunteers with many of their fundraising events. Dr. Lane is a true role model and a genuinely good person. He has some high standards to live up to, but also a great person to aspire to be like.
<3 Lesley <3

P.S. My title is not totally random. Dr. Lane said that during his presentation, and I thought it was funny and wanted to incorporate it into my blog somehow... ;)