The celebration of 100 Years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand got off to a spectacular start with an event broadcast via YouTube from Government House on 10th July.
The signature project for the event "Give Every Child a Future" was spotlighted during an online event that celebrated Rotary, Rotarians and the wonderful work done over the past 100 years.
Leo Sayer kicked off the event with some of his hits culminating in a toe-tapping rendition of "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing". Master of Ceremonies David Mann hosted the event remotely - from Melbourne.
Rotarians from all around the world joined the 'telecast' to hear His Excellency the Governor General launch the celebrations from Government House Canberra, relating the contribution that Rotary has made and continues to make to the improvement of the world.
Although celebr
ating an incredible contribution over the past 100 years, His Excellency General David John Hurley said it is very much about looking forward, not looking back. There will be another 100 years, his Excellency proclaimed, because "big hearts don't stop beating".
ating an incredible contribution over the past 100 years, His Excellency General David John Hurley said it is very much about looking forward, not looking back. There will be another 100 years, his Excellency proclaimed, because "big hearts don't stop beating".Read the Full article from Rotary Club of Melbourne:
https://rotaryclubofmelbourne.org.au/news/39784/rotary-centenary-baton-launch/?type_fr=720
https://rotaryclubofmelbourne.org.au/news/39784/rotary-centenary-baton-launch/?type_fr=720
Watch the recording of the event online:
https://www.stagepass.com.au/rotary
https://www.stagepass.com.au/rotary