| I am currently in Sydney with other Albury Hume members attending the Rotary International Convention … a superbly organised event, the opening ceremony a spectacular eye-opener with excellent speakers and entertainment. PM Tony Abbott and NSW Premier, Mike Baird, addressed the gathering. It is encouraging to see just how much Rotary is involved throughout the world in so many areas providing much needed support to the needy in home countries and abroad. I’m sure all members (including ‘yours-truly’) will be keen to share their thoughts and experiences with the club on their return and in doing so provide some valuable fresh Rotary knowledge. Other social aspects of fellowship available to Rotary members wordldwide include … a wine appreciation society and a beer appreciation society (of course) ! I have been ‘roped in’ to join the RI Cricketers International Fellowship, which has the title of “Behind-the-Stumps” … (I don’t think I am required to play) ! Entertainment at the various venues has included Human Nature, Marina Prior and the Ten Tenors. The RI Convention next year is to be held in Sao Paulo in Brazil . |
