2016 Annual Conference: The Essence of Rotary - "Join Leaders, Exchange Ideas and Take Action"

The District Annual Conference was held in Alpena on May 20-21st. Over 150 Rotarians, partners, and guests took part in the two-day event to share our Rotarian experience. Our Youth Exchange students added an exciting touch to our Saturday dinner with flag ceremony and talent presentations. The weather was excellent.

 

Our theme: The Essence of Rotary - "Join Leaders, Exchange Ideas and Take Action"  was clearly evident throughout the program. It began with the District Training Assembly led by District Governor Elect Cheryl Peterson and Immediate Past District Governor and District Trainer Dee Brock on Rotary topics. We had a wealth of guest speakers, and nearly 70 attendees ventured out in "Shipwreck Alley" in Thunder Bay on the Lady Michigan glass bottom boat tour.

 

District Governor Mike Kelly presented many well-deserved "District Governor Citations" and other awards, including 22 individual "Rotary Heroes" chosen by their respective clubs. Also recognized were several individuals for their outstanding and continuing loyal Rotary service.

 

The highlight of the awards was the Rotary Foundation Major Donor - Level 2 awards to both Chuck and nancy Cusick. Their work in the effort to "End Polio Now" is extraordinary! What a great example of "Service Above Self"!

 

A review of comments by participants on conference evaluations notes the program was informative and fun - just like All Things Rotary should be!

 

(Taken from June District Dispatch)

 

More information on the District conference to come!