This blog details the projects, and events that will be part of my life in the next two-three years. It will be a life changing experience and I look forward to giving and sharing during this journey. The District theme this year is "Actions Count". Together we "Build Communities and Bridge Continents". Become a follower of this Blog and get others to join as we continue to 'do good in the world'.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
We are on the road! We have had a great week going to South Wairarapa Club for their changeover on Wednesday evening as well as Otaki on Thursday night. Jenny drove while I collected my thoughts. We had to leave work early in order to get to our various destinations in plenty of time. We met at Featherton ANZAC Hall for their Changeover, greeted with a glass of mulled wine and an evening of laughter and friendship. Two PHF's were presented to very surprised members and Norrie Miller's humour and wicked wink was delightful. It was good to discover that incoming President Steve is a fellow thespian who also acted for Wgtn Repertory.Meanwhile at Otaki we arrived again to be greeted with mulled wine and arrived with the required apron and rubber gloves. Meeting in their own Rotary hall, we had a night of laughter and more humour as President Allan outlined his plans for the new Rotary Year.
It was a pleasure to award a PHF to Tony Hempleman and John Hume.
At both events Jenny and I were well supported by Marilyn and Deb - the respective AG's.
Monday, June 21, 2010
A Dramatic Changeover
Capture and release, dancing and music plus the launch of the 2011 Conference all featured in the May 30 Changeover for District 9940, possibly the first in the world for the 2010/2011 year.
As soon as I had finished giving my speech in which I outlined my vision and goals for my year, a pair of whistle blowing Chicago city police from the 1920s came racing down the aisles of the packed auditorium to apprehend me as they identified me as the leader of a Chicago “gang”. The real life chase and arrest sequence was mirrored on two huge screens behind the stage by the screening of black and white film footage showing the arrest of the infamous Al Capone.
It wasn’t long before the mood changed to celebration as Jenny and I were released and joined in the Charleston dancing on stage.
The screened images changed to exuberant scenes of belles of the day demonstrating the many dance steps we associate with this period.
As soon as I had finished giving my speech in which I outlined my vision and goals for my year, a pair of whistle blowing Chicago city police from the 1920s came racing down the aisles of the packed auditorium to apprehend me as they identified me as the leader of a Chicago “gang”. The real life chase and arrest sequence was mirrored on two huge screens behind the stage by the screening of black and white film footage showing the arrest of the infamous Al Capone.It wasn’t long before the mood changed to celebration as Jenny and I were released and joined in the Charleston dancing on stage.
The screened images changed to exuberant scenes of belles of the day demonstrating the many dance steps we associate with this period.
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