Wow, the new Rotary Year is here!!!

 

And with that it is our new Theme from Rotary International President Barry Rassin – “Be The Inspiration”

 

All we need to do is continue the momentum of this past year! That was Inspiring!!!

 

We ended the year with some incredible highs, such as:
A great District Conference with amazing speakers, great fellowship and a chance to exchange ideas on how to continue to bring PEACE to our world.

 

Congratulations to all the recipients of our District Awards! You are all, as clubs and individuals, our Inspiration! As well as proof that together we can achieve so much more. We truly are part of something special, this organization of Rotary.
The Governor Team Installation in Gibsons on June 16th officiated by Rotary International Vice President Dean Rohrs had a healthy attendance of 76 despite the ferry issues that made it impossible for some folks to make it. Darn and welcome to our world. The sun did shine and everyone had a good time. Special Thanks to Gerry and Wilma Webb from the Sunshine Coast-Sechelt Club for their extra efforts, much appreciated!
Doug and I have had the privilege of joining many of you at your Club Installations this past month and we thank you for that honor. It gave us a little taste of what’s to come as we start the club visits.

 

We also chartered 2 new clubs at the end of the year so a very special Welcome to the Rotary Family goes out to the Lillooet Rotary Club and the Dragon Club of Greater Vancouver!!
We also showed our commitment to our Foundation with record donations in both the Annual fund and End Polio Now. District 5040 was recognized on stage at the Toronto Convention, placing 10th in the world with our End Polio Now contributions.

So, let’s build on all of these great accomplishments in 2018-2019 and continue to be the People of Action that we are. 
Let’s continue to grow our clubs and our Rotary Family and supporting the Countdown To History with the eradication of Polio. We may have already witnessed the very last case…. :-) 

 

This month the emphasis is on change of leadership. So first a huge Thank You to all the last year’s district and club leaders led by PDG Don and Deb. Now, A special shout out to all the new Club Presidents and boards. 

 

The first few days of our new year saw Doug and I join the Rotary Clubs in Williams Lake and our Exchange students from around the world as we celebrated Canada’s Birthday and the William’s Lake Stampede. Check out the video of our exchange students singing “O Canada”.

 

I have also had the privilege of doing the Installations for the Club of the Year – Vancouver Rotary Club and the Ladner Rotary Club.

 

As well I flew up to Terrace to visit RYLA Lakelse and drop into the Rotary Club at Smithers with new Assistant Governor Bill Parmar, to share a meal and lay the ground work for Doug and I to help out at their Fall Fair in August. 

 

That was all in the first 6 days!!!!

 

Next week will see Doug and I hit the road and start the club visits. We are so looking forward to coming out and being Inspired by all that you and your clubs are doing!!!

 

Thank you for this opportunity to serve as your District Governor. The DnD Team is truly humbled and we will do our best to Be The Inspiration!

 

In 2018-2019 let’s all live the Rotary Vision statement:
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – change across the globe, in our communities, and in our selves.

 

Yours in Rotary,