... And we let Rotary's good times roll!
Posted by Scott Shore on May 03, 2017
DG Scott and Adriane Shore would like to thank all who attended, all who presented and all who helped make this year's District Conference a gumbo of fun, learning, inspiration and ... MORE fun!
Those who braved the chill and the damp on Friday to golf proved toughest of all. Friday evening's Dixieland Jazz was a blast, followed by our Foundation Dinner and Foundation Project presentations. together filling and inspiring!
Saturday's Literacy Breakfast and Program provided us an opportunity to learn about Sammy Skunk -- and wildflowers too! Congratulations to all who received awards throughout the day.
Our Saturday Youth Leadership events included their own breakout session in the morning, discussing leadership styles and goals, and we all came together for the Youth Exchange Flag Parade and Lunch, followed by youth presenters who proved to us all that the future is in good and caring hands.
Saturday evening's Presidents' Dinner was a fine time to recognize club leaders and to thank those whose terms in district office, chairmanship or AG service are coming to an end -- opening gift boxes of opportunities to serve in new capacities! That night's Zydeco was fun for all concerned, too -- proving that your District Governor CANNOT dance but many others can!
Sunday's memorial service for past Rotarians was an inspiration that we will carry with us with the memories of friends and family members remembered, and our closing session gave vision and purpose to our commitment to meet the challenges ahead, to invite and engage young professionals into Rotary, and to ensure Rotary's bright future!
Special thanks to Rotary International President John Germ's Personal Representative, Larry and Lois Dimmitt; Rotary International Vice President Jennifer Jones and husband Nick Krayacich; Conference Registrar and Treasurer Brandy Sandberg; Convener and Emcee Randy Borio; the Putnam County Rotary Club and Conference Committee; and all donors and sponsors whose contributions made it all possible. Once the dollar-dust settles, we will share the sums we are able to donate to the Rotary Foundation and to Rotary post-flood relief efforts in Louisiana, too!
And thanks to all who bid, purchased and donated to add to that fund.