Report on District Conference

The District Conference was held in Savannah, GA, on April 14-17.  Members who attended from the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville reported to the group on their experience there.  David Freeman testified to the inspirational value of interacting with members from other clubs, seeing what projects they had accomplished, and experiencing the fellowship the meeting offered. In general, the Conference celebrated and showcased district accomplishments.  David described a tour of the Savannah Port facility, which impressed him with its volume and efficiency.  There was a golf tournament which raised money for the GRSP endowment and talks by various Rotary officers and inspirational speakers.  Al Hombroek reported on the GRSP activities, and Nina Freeman shared the awards received by the club: a Gold and a Presidential Citation.  Art Kleve encouraged members to attend next year and shared his positive experiences.  All encouraged members to look to the 100th Rotary International Conference to be held in Atlanta in 2017.  Cheapest reservation tickets can be secured during the window of May 28 to June 6 ($265).