GUEST SPEAKER—Lyn O’Connor PDG District 5080
Lyn is visiting with her husband Ed and they come from Washington State so Lyn had a district that crossed several borders.
Lyn told us of the challenges she faced as DG during the pandemic and her likes and dislikes about becoming a DG.
She faced such challenges as the PDG disappearing and so Lyn having to take over midyear, pressure from Rotary International re donations to Rotary Health and the need to grow membership and the new emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Ed and Lyn met Glenda 13 years ago through Rotary Friendship Exchange.
Lyn told us of the challenges she faced as DG during the pandemic and her likes and dislikes about becoming a DG.
She faced such challenges as the PDG disappearing and so Lyn having to take over midyear, pressure from Rotary International re donations to Rotary Health and the need to grow membership and the new emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Ed and Lyn met Glenda 13 years ago through Rotary Friendship Exchange.
Guests From Thailand
Our guests were Dr Kung, Dr Bear, Nammon and Nid Noi who spoke about the Thai Peacock Conservation Project. They showed a film which explained that the peacock has come to symbolize leadership, sanctity and plentitude and is a religious symbol in Thailand. In Burma and India it is a symbol of auspiciousness and supremacy. The last stronghold of the peacock is under threat and the Conservation Project aims to keep it.
From L. Team Leader Dr Kung: Research Program Director, University of Phayao, Nammon, Dr Bear and Tippy
NEW EXCHANGE STUDENT ON HIS WAY - FROM SUE CARPENTER
Our new Exchange Student is coming in July.
His name is Fabio and he comes from Switzerland.
Contact Sue if you can help with hosting, contacts prepared to host, outings or weekends.
Our new Exchange Student is coming in July.
His name is Fabio and he comes from Switzerland.
Contact Sue if you can help with hosting, contacts prepared to host, outings or weekends.
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Presentation to Tony from Thai guests | Group photo |
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| The catering team from Yea Primary School | Liz and Lyndal |
Did you know?
THE FOURFATHERS Many years ago, Rotarians John Handsaker, Terry Hubbard, Charles Rattray and Russell Hogg, used to regularly enjoy fun and fellowship around a piano and guitar,…. carousing long into the nights…! In Christmas 2006, they were invited to sing publicly at a function in the Highlands. This debut launched The FourFathers, and over the ensuing years many performances were undertaken at Rotary and Probus, clubs, changeovers and conferences, birthday parties, weddings, retirement homes, aged care facilities, Anzac and Remembrance Days, book launches, church groups, Christ-mas carols, and other private functions. Their performances have been under-taken mainly in Victoria, plus some memorable functions in NSW, Tasmania and New Zealand. Two CDs have been produced, and all profits from their appearance fees and CD sales have been put to awarding music scholarships to children who demonstrate an above average ability with music. Sacred Heart Primary School has also been a recipient of a significant scholarship, when The FourFathers presented them with a keyboard, cello, and various percussion instruments, to provide sustained musical assistance to many children.
From Russell Hogg