District Governor Bob Blacker

Making a Paul Harris award is a very special time for a DG, especially when it is for a non-Rotarian as is the case today for Viola Lam. The Rotary Foundation really makes a difference in the world and it's the Paul Harris fellows that create this. Rotary is often better know abroad than at home, so I ask the question---What is your club doing? A shining light is the project in Uganda with Erwin Stewart of the New West club. A great Project. We are very lucky to be Rotarians because we can do and see what can be done. Books, medical help and it can all be so rewarding. A healthy club is a growing club. Membership is vital. Grow your club! We have an investment in Youth so grow your Rotaract and Interact clubs. The Yaletown club had its Charter dinner this week. A great new club. We sent a Fire truck to El Salvador this week form our district. Your club is involved with the CALS project with Fran Thompson. Well done. District 1090 in South West England will send us a team and we will send them back a GSE team this year. Rotary changes its leaders every year. This years District conference will be in Victoria May 21 to 24, 2009 We look forward to seeing you all there.