A NIGHT TO REMEMBER- Thursday August 15th 2013

What a great event. Since thursday night this has been the underlying theme of all the eMails we have received. Yes it was a truly memorable evening that started back in Februart at PNW PETS (Presidents-elect Training Seminar) when President John Edwards invited Richard King Past RI President to come to our club to speak and aid our membership growth plans.  He said "YES" so then the adventure began .. Seeing this as more than a one club event John formed a committee and got the District blessing to make this a District/Area E event. Thursday night all the committees hard work and planning came to fruition when an audience of 226 (rotarians ,Guests and Prospective Rotarians) gathered at the EagleQuest Golf course.

The evening started with the music of the Chilliwack Rotary Band (The Rotations),who also provided the music for the two National Anthems (Making them sound much better then they do when no music is being played keeping us in tune and  in time)

Mr King held the audience spellbound as he recalled his history with Rotary and his other passion Musical Comedy and Singing.Yes before his Rotary history Richard performed professionally as a singer and actor in his own shows in Las Vegas and in leading roles of West Coast productions of Broadway musicals. 
All the time growing his law practice(King,King & King-located in Pleasanton California)  and being an active trial lawyer.

During his address Mr.King told us of his many travels when RI President visiting over 100 countries and meeting with Presidents and Kings discussing how Rotary with its worldwide membership can bring humanitarian solutions to aid the disadvantaged in the world. 

We also had the privilege of listening to Rick sing (he was once a Las Vegas entertainer) something few audiences have an opportunity to hear.It was as moving as  his  speech.

On Friday a group of us had the distinct privilege to have brunch with Mr.King and learn more from this truly inspiring Rotarian.

During the evening there was a video taping and many photos taken that we will be co-ordinating with the District to make available to all and will form part of our Club Photo library. In the meantime here are a few moments recorded on a NIGHT TO REMEMBER.

Mr King Addressing the large audience seen to the right.

With President John Edwards and during the Musical interlude when we broke for Dessert and Coffee.