ON THE ROAD TO WHISTLER with Peter Taylor | 2013-14 District Governor

Posted by Craig Clarke

on Aug 02, 2013

Don Bonner July 31 2013 (from D5020 webpage)

Let’s get to work as we Engage Rotary and Change Lives! DG Pete
NOT GREAT NEWS. We were readying for District 5020 Governor Visits Phase II on July 29th when Kristine slipped on some wet pavement, fell, and fractured her femur. She had surgery the next day. She is in good spirits but knows rehab won't be much fun. Arrgh & Ouch! GOING INTERNATIONAL. There is nothing quite like a Rotary International Convention, and this year’s in Lisbon was no exception. Of course it is always fun getting together with PDG Judy Byron, DGE Michael Procter, PDG Brian Beagle, Lana Eagle (Beagle & Eagle – I like that…) and other leaders of that ilk, but I was also extremely pleased to see a number of 2013-14 club presidents. Thanks to their attendance, they have started their year with an expanded perspective on what Rotary is all about. Thank you all for attending! SIDNEY BY THE SEA. It was great seeing so many of you at the District Conference in Sidney last month. Good speakers, good organization, good weather and the exuberance of our Interactors, Rotaractors and Youth Exchange students all added up to a fun conference where we were inspired, motivated and educated. Thank you PDG Judy Byron for that, and for your outstanding year of service as District Governor. THE VISITS ARE COMING! THE VISITS ARE COMING! Yep, Kristine and I hopped on the Coho July 7th to start our visits to the 88 wonderful clubs in our district between Port Hardy, BC and Woodland, WA. Our visits include meeting with the club leadership, and time allowing, seeing some club projects. We also hope to see as many Interactors, Rotaractors and Youth Exchange students as possible. I look forward to these visits and hope to see you there. ASSISTANT GOVERNORS. I encourage you to get to know the Assistant Governor assigned to work with your club. They are a great resource to your club. One of their tasks is to nurture collaboration among clubs in the same general area. This is a win-win situation since larger and more impactful projects can be undertaken. As noted, the AGs are there to help; please make them feel welcome. And speaking of AGs, we interviewed new AG candidates for Areas 4A and 5 on July 26th. Thank you Hugh Robertson and Bill Ashley for your past service! FOUNDATION SEMINARS. Dates have been set for Fall Foundation seminars. They will run the gamut, with emphasis on grant management for 2014-15. The dates are September 14th in Lakewood, WA and October 19th at UVI Nanaimo. Look for more information soon from District Foundation Chair Bill McCarthy. Let’s get to work as we Engage Rotary and Change Lives! DG Pete