Port Lincoln Conference

The Port Lincoln Times recently published this wrap-up by Rotarian Greg Jones of the Rotary Club of Port Lincoln regarding the D9500 Rotary Conference.

 

ROTARY   CONFERENCE  2015

 

The Rotary Conference for District 9500 was held in Port Lincoln during March 26th---29th, which was hailed by all as a great success. In excess of 300 Rotarians and ten Exchange Students attended from all over S Aust and Alice Springs --- Main Events  and Business Sessions were held in the Nautilus Arts Complex, with its excellent facilities and upgraded Audio Visual Equipment. The Conference was a joint venture between the Rotary Club of Port Lincoln and the Adelaide Light Rotary Club, excellent Guest Speakers at the Conference included Dr Gill Hicks – a survivor of the London Tube Bombings, and local prominent Business people.

Port Lincoln Rotary Club was assisted by many local Businesses and the City of Port Lincoln who combined to ensure a highly successful outcome for Rotary and the City – they are all gratefully thanked for their work .

The main Conference Dinner was held on Saturday night at the Leisure Centre, which was transformed into a Nautical Paradise with vessels from Stenross Maritime Museum and local Sailing boats ---- fishing net bedecked with International Rotary Banners provided a superb venue for 300 diners, and excellent food provided by Kris Bunder of Del Giorno’s  Restaurant.

Port Lincoln Rotary is grateful the dedicated effort made by all Club Members, to ensure a wonderful outcome.

A final BBQ for 200 Rotarians was held at Puckridge Park was held in perfect Autumn Weather overlooking Port Lincoln, which was displayed at its best.

The next Rotary Conference will be held in the Barossa Valley in 2016.