Hi All
Hi all
Well Harry Trudie, Carol and I spent Saturday afternoon and evening that the mini conference
See the programme below. We were very inspired by what we heard and what we saw
As you can see from the programme below.
DG Mark of course began planning the event before lock down and had to change the plans on the run. The initial proposal was to have the conference aboard a Tour Ship. The idea being that the suitable ship be booked out for the event so only Rotarians and connections will be on board and we were to spend the whole conference touring on a luxury liner.
However!!!
The venue Chosen Nossel High School is where DG Mark works as the IT manager.
It is a select school commencing at year nine and requires students to pass an entrance exam similar to Melbourne High School.
Much of the event’s catering and entertainment was provided by student and staff of the school.
There the standard was exceptionally high.
Where else would you go to get a 3D model of our Rotary Year Theme? Created by the Students using their 3D printer.
The business various reports inspired Harry and I; and Harry and his team will have a whole year to hopefully make use of the knowledge gained.
Linda Humphries gave us a great address on Membership , and she will be the District guide on this important matter over the next year.
I will not tell you anything about the great food starting with canapes and then a succulent dinner will a good choice of beverages except to say you that did not attend you missed out!
I had nearly recovered the above even when I realised. upon waking up on Sunday morning the Virtual Multi District conference was to be held.
Again despite my overtaxed head I saw some wonderful performances. On In particular concerned our RI Programme of Protecting the environment.
This session was handled by a Young Rotarian guy. it is a shame I lost his name, but he was able to cut through the BS that we are often fed by some that try to influence us.
But now that the environment has got a place in Rotary where it deserves we can help to get the planet back on track. The other interesting thing that can come out of this is that with our Children and Grand Children being more knowledgeable about the state of our planet, {and more concerned than some of us old f***ts} they may find it a great reason to join Rotary. So would should work on this and attract some members from these generations!
Virtual District Conference
And there is still a great opportunity to experience a District Assembly of you own see sell and click
Here for more information
Paul Harris Fellowships
The board as revamped the Committee that decides on the annual Paul Harris Fellowship awards.
Under the chairmanship of Geoff Taylor, the rest of committee comprises myself, Bob Donaldson, and Chris Booth. If any member has thoughts of possible awardees from the general community, i.e non- members please forward the details to Geoff for consideration.
STOP PRESS!!!
Menu
Mains
Cottage pie , served with Broccolini and garlic bread
Bacon ,pumpkin linguini and garlic bread
Desert
Lemon tea cake and cream
Hope to see you all on Thursday
Rick
