Quite a few members of our Club are scheduled to attend the Rotary District 9820 Conference being held in Bendigo on 20 to 22 March.
On Friday 20 March there are a number optional activities including a tour of local wineries and golf.
The first formal session of the Conference commences at 6.15 pm on the Friday with DG Adrian Froggart and the Mayor of Bendigo welcoming all delegates.
On Saturday 21 March there are a number of keynote speakers including:
- Stuart Heal, Past Rotary International President
- Chelsea Roffey, AFL Umpire
- Kate McBride. Murray Darling Water Management Problems
- Brett Lee, Cyber Safety for Children
- Stephanie Willard, "Seven Women" Project in Nepal
- Leo Kennedy, "Blake Snake" - the truth about the Kelly Gang
- Pearl Findlay-James, East Gippsland Fires Relief Update
On Sunday 22 March, speakers will include:
- Amanda Wendt, Effective Rotary Branding
- Mark Huddleston, "Creatures of Habit" - Rotary membership Issues
- Rob Cook, Youth Program Presentation
- PDG Brian Coffey, How Rotary Changed My Life
Towards the close of Conference President of the Host Bendigo Club Irene Caulfield will exchange a banner with President Ross Schweitzer, Rotary Club of Mt Eliza, Host Club of the 2021 Conference.