Saturday 17 April 2010

Jekyll Island Day Two

Friday 16th April


We were all up bright and breezy this morning for our first ever Rotary Club Breakfast and it seemed a little strange sitting down at 07:30 watching the Master of Ceremonies giving out awards to deserving Rotarians for all the good work they have been doing in the district. It was the type of event that we would usually associate happening in the evening.

After our breakfast it was off to the main conference hall where the trooping of the colours officially opened the proceedings.

US Soilders who trooped the colours

That was then followed by presentations from various clubs from District 6910 about the charitable work they have been doing around the world, helping those who are much more unfortunate than us. It was a humbling experience so say the least and the passion showed by some of the Rotarians was inspiring.

The Confrence Centre

The afternoon saw the team take a tour around the Historical District of Jekyll Island. Some of the fabulous properties we got to see belonged to America’s wealthiest families including the likes of the Rockefellers.

The Historic District of Jekyll Island




The evening saw the team attend a beach party which was almost a contradiction in terms as it was indoors. However if you put your ear to the fire escape door you could hear the waves crashing against the shoreline just outside. That said the dress code was beach casual so the spirit was there even if the sand was not.
Roy handing over a gift to District Governor Shane Burr

The Beach Party

Gareth, Jeremy, Steve, Roy

Adrea, Allison, Ali

After all the awards were handed out, The Swinging Medallions took to the stage to sing and everyone danced the night away to varying degrees of ability and a great night was had by all.

The Swinging Medallions

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