This week the Club welcomed newly installed District Governor George Weston for his first Club visit as DG.  Basically DG George's ethos can be summed up by the immortal words, "Hello, my name is George and my team and I are here to help you."  

George has been a member of Rotary (and in particular our Club) for the last 35 years.  His main focus has been on Youth programmes and has had long involvement in Youth Exchange, RYPEN, RYLA and MUNA (Model United Nations) both as a Club and District Level.  He also has a passion for RAWCS and has significant involvement in Rotary and other Programmes in Timor Leste.  

George sees fellowship as a vital part of Rotary; noting that together we can do remarkable things.  George has three main areas of focus this year:

1. Club

The Club is the essence of Rotary.  George wants to support the Clubs within the District, to assist them to achieve their goals and help them remain sustainable and vibrant.  

2. Youth

As indicated earlier, Youth projects are an important focus for George.  George recounted that he is only in the fortunate position that he is today in due in part to a little luck when he was growing up.  George asks each of us to be that little luck for young people today. 

3. Foundation

The Rotary Foundation is Rotary's Charity.  It has been in existence for more than 100 years doing good works throughout the world.  Money donated to the Foundation is used for Rotary projects delivered by Rotary volunteers.  

In addition to the above, George asks us to embrace the Environmental Project of our Rotary International President Ian Riseley to plant at least 1 tree for each Rotarian before Rotary's birthday on 22 April 2018.  

The Reagan connotations of the above aphorism do not apply in the case of DG George.  George is a committed and sincere Rotarian and we are looking forward to a great year with him as District Governor. 西