Joint District D9920 D9940 District Conference

Chris, RI Rep Garry Chen
and DG Graeme

On 26 - 28 April District 9920 and 9940 held their joint District Conference at the Events Centre in Rotorua.  With over 600 Rotarians and their partners in attendance this was a great event.  The theme of the conference was Pushing Boundaries.  RI Rep Garry Chen addressed us and reminded us of the aims of Rotary and brought wishes from the RI President Tanaka Sukuji.  DG Reps attending where John and Donna Prendergast from D9980 and Gordon and Alrita from D9970.

DG Ron and Graeme, DG Reps John and Gordon and Wives

RLI Course

On Friday a Golf tournament and Rotary Leadership Institute course were held prior to the conference beginning.  Saturday afternoon a Building Strong Clubs workshop was also held.


There was a fine line up of speakers Pushing Boundaries including Sam Johnston who talked about the student army assisting following the Christchurch Earthquake; Ben Lummis, first New Zealand Idol, speaking on his volunteer work; Nadia Lim, 2nd Masterchief winner speaking on her cooking and television experiences; and the Hon Hekia Parata speaking on her passion for excellence in child education.  Interspersed among the lineup of key note speakers we heard from International Youth Exchange students, GSE Teams, Peace and Vocational Scholars and RYLA participants.

Dave Wilson being presented with
the Stan Rowe Award by DG Graeme

PortNicholson won the
Friendship Shield

Saturday saw a roll call of clubs present and this highlighted the many projects that clubs are involved in.  As part of this District Awards were made and subsequently presented.  

Saturday night was party time with the theme of Starry Starry Night.  A great array of costumes saw a glittering event, much fun and hilarity.

A great weekend which brought together two Districts to Push Boundaries, share ideas and enjoy great company and fun together.


Our thanks to the great efforts put in by all of the organising committee to ensure that this was a great fun filled weekend.

DGs and RI Rep with President Paul, Des and Colin of eastern Hutt Rotary