Beyond Borders 2010 Zone 24-32 Institute, London, Ontario

For the past 5 days, Wayne and I had the privilege of meeting with our RI President Ray Klinginsmith and leaders from zones 24 & 32 of Rotary International.

There were many highlights of this week, but for me it was time spent with RI President Ray. We were seated with Ray and Judy during one of the evening events and had several opportunities to meet and chat with him throughout the Institute.

We heard a little... Cowboy Logic

Highlights of this gathering included introducing DGE Harry Buddle and Judy, District 5370 in coming Governor and spending time with PDG Bruce and Cheryl, DGN Kevin and Janice, IPDG Terry and Mary and our webmaster and major donar to the Rotary Foundation Hans Granholm.

November 10th – a great day of sharing with other Governors (classmates) from across our two zones; November 11th a day of honouring our fallen soldiers and reaffirming Rotary's mission for a peaceful world.

As part of a Rotary Foundation Plenary session, District 5370 was recognized for the support of the Rotary Foundation, I was pleased to present an overview of the Belize Literacy Program. Thanks to Jerome Martin for his support and guidance in preparing the presentation slides.

Speakers, displays and panellist informed and challenged Rotarians to make Rotary BIGGER BETTER BOLDER

Polio Survivor Ramish Ferris shared his story and heard his passionate plea to Rotarians to continue to support the Polio-plus campaign.

Let the good times roll, again! Is the theme of the 2011 RI Convention in new Orleans in May.

Next Institute is in Boston, August 2011.

Grande Prairie Rotary, Rotaract and Interact - November 3-5

Grande Prairie is home to three energetic and active Rotary Clubs:

Grande Prairie
Grand Prairie Sunrise
Grande Prairie Swan City

In addition, the clubs sponsor and support the Rotaract Club of Grande Prairie and two Interact Clubs – one in Grande Prairie and one in Sexsmith, AB.

Clubs held a most enjoyable joint meeting at the Holiday Inn. Paul Harris fellowships were awarded and club presidents were recognized for their support for polioplus.

Board meetings with all club directors were again inspiring as club directions were discussed...

Interact clubs met at Sexsmith High School to share their projects and plans with members of these clubs as well as AG and DGN Kevin Hilgers, Wayne and me.

The Rotary airport signage welcoming visitors to Grande Prairie also lets folks know that Rotary is making a difference in this community and beyond the borders of this Northern Alberta city.

The Rotary Room sign outside the Quality Inn, a meeting place for the GP club is impressive. DGN Kevin has been busy-thanks Kevin.

The list of projects and fund raisers in this city is extensive:

To name a few...Green-athon, Foodbank Drives, Blood Donar Clinics, Terry Fox Run, - Child Friendly School projects in Bolivia, Guatemala Literacy Project, Belize Literacy Program, Highway to Mexico, Container to Ethiopia...Dream Home lottery -

Thank you for your hospitality.

Board of Directors - October Meeting

hHis hard working 2010-2011 Board is dedicated to Ray Klinginsmith's vision for Rotary - Bigger! Better! Bolder!

Thank you for all you do for Rotary.

October 30 First Annual Interact and Rotaract Leadership

Wow! What a great day for Rotary...more than 60 Interact and Rotaract members assembled in Edmonton at the University of Alberta to connect, learn, share and develop plans for their year.

A great group of leaders! A great group of organizers - thank you!

Thanks to Ben Turner for MC'ing this event and Rotarians Mike Hanna, Steven Lindop and John Vrolijk. Lots of great displays and information about Rotary.

Rotarians from 9 clubs including PDG David Taylor and DGE Harry Buddle were there to support and learn about these amazing

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