Monday, July 06, 2009

District Governor's Installation


I was honored last Saturday evening when PDG Henry Pick served as the Installing Officer at my installation as Governor of District 5520. Henry entertained us with that exceptional blend of humor and ceremony that is uniquely Henry. PDG Henry also inducted the presidents of the three Santa Fe Rotary Clubs; Tim Butler, Joe Player & Carl Luff.

District Governor Tom Lindsey offered his words of encouragement and presented Tim Butler with the “Governor’s Home Club” banner. Tom then presented me with the DG pin. DGE Tim Parker and DGN Bobby Wallace where also presented pins representing their offices.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Welcome to the District 5520 Governor's Blog

Welcome to the District 5520 Governor’s Blog and News Bulletin!

As we kickoff the new Rotary year, we’re also kicking off a new forum for communication - the Governor’s Blog. I’ll be making regular postings to this site as I’m out and about in District 5520. I’ll be reporting on club visits and events, District activities and items that call for action from the clubs. The blog will contain the same type of information that the District newsletter contained, just in a different format. I want to give a special “Thank You” to Jean Constant for all the time and effort he has dedicated to District 5520 as District Newsletter editor and for all the work he has devoted to designing this site and teaching me how to blog. Thank you, Jean!
In addition to the regular Governor’s posting, the blog site will contain direct links to many pages on the web sites for the District and Rotary International. District chairs will be posting timely information on these direct links, so be sure to check them first.
If you have any comments, please share them.
It is the vision of the 2009-2010 Leadership Team to “Provide support and resources for every member to understand, achieve, sustain and share Service Above Self.” District 5520 exists to support the clubs within New Mexico and West Texas and serve as a conduit between the clubs and RI.
As the new Rotary year begins, there are many announcements affecting programs and services. The first blog postings will contain these announcements, district schedules, application deadlines, and reports and photos as I start my club visits. Bookmark this site and check back for the latest from District 5520. Next report - the Governor’s Installation in Santa Fe.