He was the guest on my radio programme on Radio Veritas which turned out to be fun and he did answer questions about whether Rotary was a dying, aging organisation without a future extremely well.
In this photo it looks as if he's listening to the music.
Grant then met with myself, Treasurer Kevin Wolhuter and Secretary Lyn Collocott. We were outnumbered by the entourage of DGR Chris Thompson, AG David Bradshaw and DG in Waiting, Jankees Sligcher. We had everything ready and in place, thanks to the Club Assembly, so there were no problems and any questions were easily answered.
Next our ordinary lunch meeting. For me it was important that our meeting was the sort of meeting that we have every week from the lunch to the guest speaker...who happened to be the DG. We polished our marbles a bit as Mark Franklin was able to give the final report on the Arts Festival where the financial success visibly startled Grant Daly. He spoke well on the centenary of the Rotary Foundation, the need for us to achieve a Presidential Citation...the sorts of things that District Governors tend to talk about.From our point of view it was a pleasure to have him, his entourage, our Rotary Anns and guests. We are lucky to belong to a Club with a history of excellence and expertise that is manifested in our present status and provides a solid basis for the future growth of the Club.
I usually take the photos for The Ramble but with everything going on it was impossible so, this week, you have the rare and possibly only experience of seeing a photograph of me...and with the District Governor, nogal!..thanks to Jean Bernardo. The District people, as you can see, wore their usual jackets and ties...we have just written off our Rosebank ties as nobody wears ties anymore...suitably sprinkled with an assortment of 'pins'. We wore our normal meeting gear.
This Week
Our guest speaker is Phillipa Robinson who came third in MasterChef SA series 3. She now has a catering business called Love and Lemons based in Parkhurst where she live and she is a 'Life Skills Lecturer'. I'm not quite sure what that is. Something to do with surviving when lost in the jungle, perhaps?
Our Parkhurst sleuth, Lyn Collocott sniffed her out and invited her to talk to us. I wonder what it will be about?
RI Convention 2017
David Bradshaw has been asked by District to publicise and co-ordinate the District 9400 Convention Contingent. Here is something to whet your appetite:
CONVENTION: SOUTHERN FARE
Often called a city of transplants, Atlanta has a food scene that's suitably eclectic. Sure, you can find your share of traditional Southern fare. But the eateries that locals flock to put creative twists on the classics. For example, if you're looking for straight-up barbecue when you're in town for the 2017 Rotary International Convention, 10-14 June, local standbys D.B.A. and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q – each just a short car ride away – have got you covered. Heirloom Market BBQ offers a marriage of Southern and Korean flavors like a spicy Korean pork sandwich and ribs marinated in hot and sweet chili paste (closed Sundays and Mondays). Just east of downtown, celebrity chef Kevin Gillespie – of Top Chef fame – has borrowed from Asian culture as well. Inspired by Chinese dim sum-style dining, Gunshow allows diners to choose dishes as they're passed around on carts and trays. West Midtown's Miller Union and Decatur's Cakes and Ale use sustainable, Georgia-born ingredients as a foundation. At Miller Union, these building blocks transform into updated Southern staples, such as sorghum glazed quail with sunchoke, smoked beets, and grilled vidalias. At Cakes and Ale, the Southern influence may not be as heavy, but the farm-fresh food is fashioned so simply, it keeps Atlantans coming back for more. Register for the 2017 Rotary Convention in Atlanta.
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