John Lawrence's November Message
Recent Rotary News
This has been a busy time in our part of the Rotary world.
In November, Director John convened a very successful combined Australian and New Zealand Rotary Zone Institute in Christchurch, New Zealand, The number of attendees was very high and the feedback was extremely positive. Sincere thanks to the organising committee, headed by PDG Jim Hudson, and to all those delegates who supported the events.
Past, present and future District leaders should start planning to attend the 2009 Institutes, which will be held in Newcastle, NSW Australia and Waitangi, New Zealand, in November.
Past officers of RI are encouraged to attend a Rotary Institute in another Zone, as it gives a better understanding of the true internationality of our great organisation. If you are interested in knowing the dates, venues and convenors of all Zone Institutes in 2009, contact Director John.
In November, the nomination of PDG Stuart Heal of New Zealand was confirmed as a Director of Rotary International from Zones 7 and 8 for the period 2010/12. Stewart will officially be voted into office at the Birmingham convention. Sincere congratulations go to Stuart and Adrienne.