A very Welsh flavour at Conference
At the recent national conference in Torquay, Rotarians in the UK and Ireland were left in no doubt by RIBI President Denis that we are celebrating the Centenary of Rotary in Wales. Conference delegates were entertained in style by harpist Huw Boucher, last year’s national winner of our Young Musician competition and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cardiff Breakfast. Rugby legend Phil Bennet OBE took to the stage on Friday afternoon and had the audience crying with laughter at some of his tales both on and off the rugby field. It was a great pleasure for Bill and myself to host Phil and his wife Pat, they were blown away by the variety and extent of projects supported by Rotary when they visited the House of Friendship. Wales was once again at the forefront of the celebrations at the “Music Night on the Riviera” show. More than 60 members of the very successful 90 strong Bridgend Male Voice Choir took to the stage and performed a wide variety of music from their repertoire including a few Welsh favourites, traditional pieces and songs from the shows. Compere Gareth Davies was a tremendous support to the conference team when he entertained everyone with some humorous stories as they were changing the staging to welcome the next act.
Above left, RIBI President Denis Spiller keeps up the seaside theme at national conference. Left DG Maggie receives the Rotaract Award, above Editor Doug the Best Magazine award.
Below left, Phil Bennett with wife Pat and Maggie. Right, Huw Boucher, last year’s RIBI Young Musician, playing the harp. He received a standing ovation and was later presented to HRH The Princess Royal.
Our proudest moment came during the presentation of the 11 national awards to Districts. It wasn’t just one award, but three! Congratulations to Editor Doug McArthur for being recognised for producing the Best District Magazine. We also received the Rotaract Award – this was presented to our District for providing the most significant support to Rotaract – well done Alison, our Rotaract Officer. Our third award was for achieving the highest percentage membership increase – well done EVERYONE.
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