This past week, Rotary celebrated its 117th Birthday. I encourage all Clubs to reflect during their next meeting, on their achievements over the many years of service to their communities, both locally and internationally.
District Conference now has the go ahead, albeit on a reduced numbers basis. Some further adjustments to the program will be made with additional presenters from various District Committees now wishing to participate. The House of Friendship will be on show, so please make them welcome as you mingle over morning, afternoon tea and lunch. The Saturday night dinner unfortunately is booked out as we are only able to have set numbers in the venue. A local jazz band will provide music with other entertainment during the evening. The Friday evening “Meet & Greet” will be held at our newly completed Bowls Club. Music will be provided by the organizers of the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival and will include a string quartet.
Interplast is a long standing collaboration between Rotary and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. The project sends volunteer teams consisting of Surgeons, Anaesthetists and nursing staff to the Asia Pacific region to undertake reconstructive surgery while also ensuring local training. Surgeries are focused on congenital malformations, including cleft lips and palates, and on deformities often related to burns and trauma. I became involved with Interplast in 2015 after accompanying a team to Suva, Fiji as a volunteer.
The Rotary Club of Kerang is once again holding the Annual Easter Art Show, which is expected to feature in excess of 400 works by over 100 artists. Club President Mr. Ron Kelly invites everyone with an interest in art and local entertainment to attend the Kerang Basketball Stadium at some time over Easter. The Gala Opening Night will be held on Good Friday Evening, April 15th between 7pm – 10pm and is a night not to be missed, featuring the Official Opening of the 2022 Art Show by Rotary District 9780 District Governor John Clue.
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