President's Representative Mike and Mary Anne McCarthy visit District Conference

This is the text from Rotarian McCarthy's Closing Remarks at the District Conference ...

From the moment Mary Anne and I were greeted at the Lexington Airport by Joy & PDG Jerry, with a bouquet including lilac from their own yard, all of you have made us feel MOST welcome.

Those who have had the chance to meet or, as DGN John, to work with RI President Sakuji know he would be here himself if that were physically possible.

Congratulations, DG Kathryn, on a year of accomplishments with your Clubs and their Rotarians!  Your Conference has done a very good job of highlighting these things.  Especially noteworthy to the wider Rotary world are the contributions many of the leaders make beyond District 6740 to multi-District and Zone AND Rotary efforts and events.  This in no way diminishes the great benefits the Clubs and Rotarians bring to their more immediate communities, including your District-wide response to those areas touched by the tornado in March of last year.

The Conference has also provided great opportunities for fellowship, one of the bedrocks of Rotary.  The bluegrass group Friday night certainly got people hopping, including the GSE Team with Team Leader Jon showing them how!

District 6740 is a fine example to others.  You have Clubs & Rotarians serving their communities in large AND small ways.  You have leaders involved to help things get done.  The commitment of your District leaders, past, present and future, to keeping the Clubs strong bodes well for the continuation of this good work.

Again, Mary Anne and I thank ALL of you for making us feel so welcome!  And thank you, DG Kathryn, for your leadership this year.  (And John for your vital support!!)

Finally, thank you to all the Rotarians for ALL that you do for Rotary and for your communities.  YOU are the ones who give life to

PEACE THROUGH SERVICE.