New Orleans; Rotary's 102nd International Convention (Part 1)

 On Thursday afternoon George and I arrived in New Orleans.  When we got to the Staybridges Suites, our home for the next 7 days. Members of my own Peterborough-Kawartha Club were already here celebrating the fact they were in this wonderful city. 

New Orleans has much to share with tourists from across this globe.  I understand we are 18,000. Rotary volunteers.  Today our day started with an Interfaith Service; then after lunch we were entertained and inspired at the first plenary session.

Spectators at the Opening Parade

Besides the flag ceremony, we heard more than 250 youth exchange students from the south central part of the USA perform, and heard Michael Martin Murphey sing the song that RI Pres. Ray used the words of over and over again about "cowboy logic".  

Late this afternoon we as Governors had a reception with our President and each other.  This evening Zone 24 Governors had dinner together at Olivers. 

DGE Brian & District Secretary Marc
at dinner last evening

Here are a couple more photos!  Wish all of you could share the excitement of being a Rotarian!!  More to come!

RI President Ray in the Parade