Elizabeth, Don, Glenis and Cam represented Kaikohe at Rotarians With Conviction. Link to the programme (scanned). Link to the conference website. This webpage does not attempt to cover the official conference proceedings. There were expert photographers covering the official functions, awards, speakers etc. No doubt this will be available on the District 9910 site in due course.   Great accommodation - a fully equipped two bedroom two bathroom cottage, with a car. Went to the Supermarket for breakfast stuff etc. Dinner at the Leagues Club, with other Rotarians, and an early night. Sunday 21 April - off to explore the island. First stop - the Sunday market.  Elizabeth looked at the hats being made, but didn't buy (almost), but did buy some fresh fruit.   Then off on a motoring exploration - turned left at every corner... Tarsealed roads - Cows graze roadsides - homes dotted all over the place.   Some amazing views ... but the car started playing up so back to the cottage. Met proprietor Wayne on the road - arranged change of car - lunched at the cottage. Off to Governor's Lodge to register - met up with Glenis and Cam.  Checked out Glenis and Cam's accommodation at the South Pacific Resort.  Continued with our motoring expedition turning left at every intersection. Couldn't find any chimneys on Two Chimney Road, but met Tasmanian Rotarians Mike and Gillie Whitehouse (below) at Two Chimney Park.  Mike is from the Kingston Club, and Gillie belongs to the Salamanca Club. That night we joined Glenis and Cam and Rotarians from the North Shore for dinner at the South Pacific Resort.  Monday 22 April We planned to go on a guided tour, but it was all booked out so we headed for the highest point on the island to check it out. First stop was the second highest point - Mount Pitt.   By then it was time to head to Cobbys (Don and Elizabeth's cottage) for a cup of tea. On the way we stopped at St Barnabas Chapel. Once the centre of the Melanesian Mission.   Inside we found a plaque commemorating the service of John Palmer, Archdeacon of Melanesia, grandfather of our esteemed Life Member, George Palmer.  Then on to tea and coffee at Don and Elizabeth's place.  We then headed down to explore Kingston, the site of the convict settlement. At the Pier Store Museum we learned about the migration of Pitcairn Islanders to Norfolk Island - A fascinating story.  Later that afternoon we all gathered at the Governor's Residence for the official welcome.      We were welcomed by Norfolk Island Governor Neil Pope,   District Governor Lindsay Ford presented Norfolk Island Rotarian Charrise Clarke with a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition for her work for the conference.  Everyone then went up to Governor's Lodge for the welcome dinner. Tuesday 23 April First day of conference proceedings. Carparking in a paddock, with an ingenious gate modification to ensure passage of pedestrians but not cows or vehicles.  In to the conference marquee..    Lindsay and Keith, and ordered a flogging...  Welcomes by Norfolk Island's Chief Minister Lyall Snell and District Governor Lindsay Ford. On with the conference progamme: A stimulating address - check out the website. Morning Tea (and fresh bananas)   Stuart Heal - The Winds of Change Creating the future with Rotary: Commitment to Core Values - Be creative. Link to Youtube Video. Link to Strategic Membership Solutions. The exchange students introduced themselves and entertained us. Elizabeth brought greetings to Ned Lenthall from a friend in Paihia. Ned is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Norfolk Island. The club is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this week, and Ned was awarded a Double Sapphire Paul Harris Award this morning.  Area One presidents had a lunch meeting across the road at Paradise. Here (below) are some of the attendees, including Kerikeri President Vicki Douglas, our latest Paul Harris Fellow.  Later that afternoon Rotarians joined the Norfolk Island community in a Mainstreet parade and party with music and dancing in to the evening.   Another lovely day on Norfolk Island. PDG Purushothaman (Puru). Inspiring address about Measles and Polio vaccinations and a multitude of matching grants projects. Grant Smith - Incoming Chair District 9910 Rotary Foundation Committee Future Visioning Make the Rotary Foundation your Charity of Choice Become a Centurion - Download the form (Has to be printed out!) Use Project Link at rotary.org - List our projects and find projects to support. $2,500 available for a $5,000 project. Jenn McKenzie and Sam Page - Pupuke Rotaract. Social Media Upload videos of projects. QCodes for donations. Facebook ads. Dave McCluggage has made an App. Warwick Pleass - Representing the World President. Geoff and Bev Pownall - ROMAC. ROMAC on Facebook. Gala Dinner at Governor's Lodge. Great food - Great Company - Great Music. Thursday 25 April RSL Breakfast at Rawson Hall.   Time to check out some more of the sights.          Southern entrance to the town of Burnt Pine.   Visited the Cyclorama then Queen Victoria's Garden.  Lunch at Bailey's Cafe at Governor's Lodge. To Kingston to the Government House open day and to finish checking out the museums.     While Don and Elizabeth were exploring Glenis and Cam were taking part in the Rotary Golf Tournament at the Norfolk Island Golf Course, the oldest existing Golf Course in Australasia. The 13th Hole.    Later on we all went to the Beach Bowls at Emily Bay.       Norfolk Rotary President Duncan Evans. Don enjoyed meeting Duncan at the welcome and throughout the conference week.  What an amazing trailer!     Friday 26 April Paul Harris Fellows' Breakfast at the RSL.  Nice breakfast. PHF Awards. The speaker was the chairman of the club. Norfolk Islander who had a Navy career before returning. Back to Governor's Lodge - not one of the last ones in this time.  District Governor Elect - Phil Ashton from Henderson Rotary. Introduced his team for Conference 2014 in Waitangi. (Info not available online yet - take this link to info scanned by Don's iPhone). Thanks and farewells etc. (Including thanks to Bruce Walker, Don's second cousin, Manager/Proprietor of Governor's Lodge)  Glenis and Steph ... (Nee Rowsell)  Lunch and shopping. Met at Rawson Hall for the car rally.  41.8km to various parts of the island.   Finished with a delicious barbecue at the Norfolk Island Pistol Club.  Saturday 27 April Breakfast in our cottage. Then off to pick up Glenis and Cam and down to Emily Bay for the walking challenge organised by Merv Huxford (I've forgotten exactly what the challenge is, but we took part anyway).     Good discussion with Stephen Wheeler about websites and things (That's him in the middle with the blue shirt).  (Glenis and Cam continued exploring - see below).  Then to Burnt Pine for lunch at the Olive Cafe with Bruce Walker. Don and Bruce are second cousins, and they haven't met since they were kids so there was a lot of catching up to do. Back around the (only) roundabout.   Arrived at midnight. Thanks to Jenn McKenzie and her partner for taking us to our central city hotel. Up early Sunday morning to catch the Northliner home. Don and Errol Beazley - Northliner driver - chatted all the way. Glenis and Cam stayed another day, and found time to visit the Bedrock Tea Gardens - the best Cafe views on Norfolk Island.    Dinner with Stephanie (nee Rowsell) and Murray Allison from Browns Bay. Great week. Great venue. Great company. Great conference. |
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