PDG Doug with aide Rollie Filipino.
Ready for the Bowling Tournament to begin.
The Canadian Team has to develop a strategy.
OK, Sandy and Richard say we're ready to go.
Rotarians at play.
Canadian and Philippine teams were still friends at the end.
Ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Projects Display.
Mary and Sandy chatting with new Rotary friends.
Marie and Mike Knell also met friendly members.
Clubs create display boards of their projects and activities.
John visiting with Bill and Derek from Australia.
A great opportunity for members to learn more about project ideas and needs.
Rotaract and Interact are popular here.
There is lots to look at.
Doug and ROTI friend Dan Diez at his club's mango tree planting exhibit.
PDG Jun Fererra, District WCS Chair (centre) with Rotary friends.
OK, we're all ready for the opening ceremonies in our new barongs . . But where's the driver?
Military honour guard with flags.
PDGs are introduced as they walk through the sword canopy.
Next is a similar introduction of special Canadian guests.
DG Yumi accepts approval of the Conference Program.
RI President's Representative, PDG John VanLaar
The Clubs and Presidents were also introduced with much fanfare.
Doug with his Waling Waling Filipina sweethearts.
Opening ceremony entertainment.
Many of the performers were Interactors and Rotaractors.
Impressive costumes and cultural dancing.
Very colourful too.
Canadian Ambassador, Robert Desjardins (centre) participated in the event.
District Leadership Seminar.
Presidents-Elect Training Seminar.
Bill and Dave tell about the Village Aide Program.
CIDA Representative to Philippines, Tom Carroll speaks on Canadian aid.
The Canadian/CIDA seminar participants.
Rotaractors and Interactors were a big support to the Discon committee.
Entertainers welcomed us at the Friday night event.
The Canadians dressed in their Nigerian, RI President Majiyagbe's outfits.
Many friendly faces greet us.
Many wanted pictures of Canadians in their unique garb.
A great gang of Rotary friends offering warm hospitality.
OK gals, yes I'll dance later.
Me'anne introduces her GSE Team.
Time for more entertainment.
Many of the entertainers are Rotarians.
Lots of music, singing and dancing energy.
Davao Rotarians promote the 2009 Discon in their city.
OK, time for everyone to dance now.
'Rotary and the United Nations - Partners in Peace' presentation by Doug Vincent
It included the 'Magic of Matching Grants' tricks, doubling money in mysterious ways.
Rollie verifies it's real . . P$100 was turned into P$200 by magic.
Appreciation certificate presentation.
RI President's Representative John VanLaar speaks.
The Governor's Ball.
More Rotary friends.
How did she know my favourite colour is red?
Jasmine (RC President) with Doug and Joy (host).
More impressive Filipina singing.
And more dancing too!
Announcer Rick and Coordinator Me'anne can relax now. We're at the end of a great Discon.
