Eight members of our Club joined the 250 plus Rotarians, Rotaractors, RYLArians who travelled to Christchurch for the first ever District 9999 Conference on April 20th.
District Governor Phil Gully and Anna Gully, Conference Convener, along with the conference team did a great job of organising the new one-day format at the stunning new Te Pae – Christchurch Convention Centre.
RI Past President from 2022/2023 year, Jennifer Jones, attended in-person with husband Nick and spoke of the impact Rotary has made and the opportunities that continue to make impact.
More than 250 attended the 'Creating Hope' Conference at Te Pae - Christchurch Convention Centre
Guest Speakers: Matt Chisholm & Adele O'Keefe
Adele O'Keefe - Founder Mana Whānau Charitable Trust, shared her journey “From Hope-less to Hope-full”.
Matt Chisholm - Journalist and Television Host spoke of “Overcoming Self-Doubt”.
Whilst Rachel Gully shared insights from GenX Perspective on Attraction and Retention.
And Trevor Marshall from the Whakatu Rotary Club shared information about their amazing Community Hub Project and invited everyone to check out the outfitted Mobile Community Hub Caravan they had brought along to the event.
It was an excellent format holding the Conference over one day and a great opportunity meet with other Rotarians and hear inspiring stories.