District Governor's Update, January 2017

Rotary does not completely close down at this time of the year.  In our part of the world, this is an important time for the Youth Exchange team as they welcome home outbound students from their year away and farewell this year’s outbounds as they commence their special year in another country, and for most the first lengthy absence from parents.  We wish them all the best on their journey over the next year.

 

Many thanks to all who have promptly accepted invitations to attend this year’s District Conference at Whakatane over the weekend 31 March to 2 April.  At the time of writing just on 240 registrations have been received and with the event still almost 10 weeks away the numbers are tracking very well.  We have a good line-up of both external and internal speakers.  External speakers will include paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau, manager of N.Z Blackcaps Mike Sandle and pharmaceutical scientist, inventor, author & social entrepreneur Sir Ray Avery.  For those still planning to join us for a memorable weekend, remember the ‘early bird’ concessional benefit applies if you register and make payment by no later than 31 January.  

    

At District level, Rotary will be busy over the next few months.  Beyond the normal activities and programmes of our District committees, extra events will include Rotary Foundation workshops being held in each Area during February, the South Pacific President Elect Training for incoming club presidents in early March and a New Zealand wide National Membership Seminar in mid-March.  Invitations to attend all these events have been issued. 

 

Best wishes to all clubs for a successful and fun second half to this Rotary year of Rotary Serving Humanity.