A chance meeting on a bus when attending the Rotary Conference in Atlanta lead to a visit from Rotarians from Cupertino & San Jose clubs on their way to Rotary International World Convention held in Toronto June 23-27, 2018.
The nine Californians after an exchange of e-mails were invited to attend the Rotary Club of Lincoln's Changeover meeting, where the old board finishes their term and the new president and board begins their term for the new rotary year. Our club called it the "Carry On" meeting as the president and board have all agreed to stay on for a second year.
Attending the meeting from California where members of Rotary Club of Cupertino:
Orrin Mahoney Outgoing Governor District 5170
Hung Wei, Membership Director, District 5170
Helene Davis (2018-19 Club President) & her husband Jim Davis
Dana Stern, Member
Jayne Ham, Member
Janet Breen, Member
Rotary Club of San Jose:
Kathleen Thomas, Member
Rotaract Club of Silicon Valley:
Janel Breen, Member
District 5170 Rotaract:
Collin Breen, District Governor
An exchange of flags with President Rotary Club of Lincoln Sue Foster and then the barbecue and fellowship began.
The group from California were billeted by Lincoln club member Barb Mitges and her husband George as well as Lincoln club member Ron Kielstra and his wife Ingrid.
A two night stay with a tour arranged for Friday and then a ride to Burlington to catch the Go train on Saturday where the group would be attending the convention in Toronto.
A chance meeting, an exchange of contact information and the meeting of like minded Rotarians that became friends.