Changeover

The team presented a well received report on their learnings and experiences at the District Changeover.

The members who presented are seen here with Outgoing District Governor Tony Fryer and Past District Governor Pat Waite. Pat gave the vote of thanks.

Leaving Parker

Our final function for the Exchange was a farewell luncheon with members of the Parker Club. There were very sad goodbyes. Clockwise from front are Lew, Irv, Nancy, Annie, Jess, Dick, Cindy, Ted, Bill, Steve, Judith, Brenda, Sue, Brian and Hollie.

Steve drove us to the Airpport, Thanks Steve. Judith and Annie have returned to New Zealand while Brenda, Hollie and Jess will stay and be back fairly soon.

Conference Presentation

We spoke at Conference and then made a presentation to District Governor 5450, Steve Cantrell, from District Governor 9940 Tony Fryer. In the photo Judith is making the presentation to Steve while Jess (partly obscured), Brenda, Annie and Hollie look on. In front are Katie, Ginger and Rhea who were part of the team that came to District 9940. It was great to catch up with them. (Isn't it good to have a photo of something other than us singing a waiata)

There were some speakers at this Conference who were truly spellbinding and moving. The Youth exchange students did a talent show that was great fun.

Rotarians in the US seem to be much more involved with International projects than New Zealand Rotarians, and there were examples of inspired and well researched projects, particularly in Africa.

It's cold in Colorado There is ice inside!!!

This exquisite ice sculpture was a feature of the Conference Venue.

Are you sure you don't want a photo

OK Brenda, I will let you take a photo! The Conference dinner and dance was a great night. The food was lovely, the band great, and we danced a lot. My muscles know! As always, the local Rotarians were great and it was good to catch up with so many at the Conference and renew friendships.

We leave behind so many new friends and hope we will see you in New Zealand.

Yeehah cowgirls!

In the afternoon we had the opportunity to go horseback riding.For Hollie it was first time on a horse and she did really well, even though there were complaints about sore knees, and not just from Hollie.

Parker Rotary Club

It was another early start but we were all there, including Brenda who had a tooth extracted the day before. I have been very impressed with the "Happy Bucks" system where Rotarians make a donation because they are happy about an issue. A number donated to say they were happy to have our team there which was a lovely gesture, while others wanted to share good news with the club. After the meeting we joined those members who could stay for a Roundtable.

Our next post will be from the District Conference in Colorado Springs.