Today, we were bused out to the local university for day 2 of the District Conference.
Wow! What an event. Rotarians filled a university auditorium - perhaps 1,500 people - for a day of speeches, awards, pyrotechnics, singing and fun.
The morning was mostly speeches and award presentations. We didn't understand a word that was said, but we certainly understood the energy and enthusiasm permeating the site.
Breaks were held outside the auditorium, where dozens of vendors were selling all kinds of Rotary and other gear. Also outside were tents to house barbecue style lunches and snacks for every club in the district. The entire location was just a beehive of activity.
We were, of course, the highlight of the afternoon...kidding, of course! Actually, we shortened our presentation dramatically, with Marisha Hall and Kirk Irwin doing a masterful job of editing our powerpoint and putting together a 200-slide show which was completed in 10 minutes vs. our original 30.
Beginning at 3 pm, each of the 13 "regions" within the district performed a skit, dance, song or other performance for the entire conference. They were hysterical, entertaining, and generally wonderful. Again, we couldn't understand a word, but we enjoyed it tremendously. Our Shosan group asked us to participate in their performance, so we danced while holding placards with Korean words...ultimately saying "We love Rotary." Great fun.
The evening ended with a wonderful American-style dinner hosted by our GSE Chair. We all have great thanks for all the work everyone has done to make this such a memorable month.
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