Today was the last day of the District Conference and the day for our big GSE Presentation! The day started off with the team running around, trying to print the new presentation notes, write some notes, prepare the Australia Table and try to pack our suitcases.
Past Rotarians were remembered with a memorial service at the start of the final day, with Bernie Charles being thought of and alot of the current members speaking to me about their memories of him.
Westy laying a wreath for Bernie
We were up next and despite making changes to our sections, it went fairly well. Will's talk was hilarious and mentioned the differences in breakfast items in California compared to Tassie! Westy presented Governor Dick Wyatt with a Clock, hand made with Tasmanian Timber.
Glen looks pleased with himself. Someone must have finally understood him when he introduced himself!
Westy carried this beautiful handmade clock 12000 miles for Dick. Good thing he appreciated it!
The Californian team that went to Tasmania were also here and did a short presentation on what they learnt and enjoyed about their trip to our Home. After talking with Carol, Brian and Jim, it was clear to see that they enjoyed the exchange and all the fantastic scenery we are lucky to have in Tasmania.
5220 GSE Team Giving a Report
At the end of the session, we had a table of items to give away such as pens, books, CD's and pins to say thankyou to the Rotarians, and to encourage them to come visit Tas. It was also a great chance to lighten our suitcases, except no-one wanted to take our Inflatable Shane Warne home...so we left him at the Casino with a mobile phone....
We gave away hundreds of pins, but couldn't get rid of Warnie!
It was then time to move onto our new host family for the week. We met in the lobby, headed off with our familys and made the 3 1/2 hour trip down to Merced.
Gina, Linda and the better looking half the team at our give away stall
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