Welcome to beautiful Victoria, BC.
Victoria harbour is a busy place. Empress Hotel in centre, Parliament buildings on right.
The view from our hotel courtyard.
Front door air service.
The view at night from our conference hotel.
Many of the big brass from Rotary International are here from all corners of the world.
Our D7080 Gov's are here in full force to learn and share Rotary ideas.
RIP DK Lee, RID Monty Audenart and Joan Firkin greet the Lt. Governor of BC. Joan did an excellent job as Chair of the event.
The opening ceremonies.
RI President DK Lee asks us to focus on the 26,000 children who die each day from preventable diseases.
Welcome to DGN, DGE and DG training by RID Monty Audenart.
It's a time for greeting both old and new friends.
PDG Rod Thompson introduces Gail Asper, Canadian Human Rights Museum.
Linda, from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - They gave us $100 million for Polio.
RI staff member Bob Mintz explains the new 1% cashback Rotary credit card.
Tom Henderson, founder of Shelter Box program.
It's time to work. Play later.
Time for the annual Awards Recognition Dinner.
Some of our D7080 DG delegates.
Leadership recognition presented to Districts and individuals like PDG Doug Vincent.
Paul Harris was on hand to entertain the participants.
A visit with PRIP Carl-Wilhelm and Monica Stenhammer.
Introduction Ceremony - DGE's are presented by their respective DG's.
DGE Tanya Wolf is greeted by RI President, DK Lee, RI Director Monty Audenart and spouses.
DG Norm and Elizabeth Bindon present DGE Bob and Sherrin Palmateer.
Official greetings from RIP DK and RID Monty.
Presentation of D5050 DGE Larry Jubie by PDG Rod Thompson. Doug is a mentor for Larry this year.
The new DG class of 2009-10.
A symphony on water by the Victoria harbour boats.
RI Director Monty motivates and challenges us with inspiration.
More training and sharing of Rotary information.
DGE Bob Palmateer with Sherrin.
Presiding Officer PDG Doug Vincent for the Saturday noon session.
Mary Jane Howie talks about the Dochterman Scouting Award.
It was a surprise presentation to RID Monty by PRIP Wilf.
RI Directors Mike and Monty in the hot seat for DG questions.
Spouses also share a huge commitment to Rotary activities and training.
Program Chair Ross White did a great job.
Rotarians volunteered a few hours to work at projects around the city.
Rev Al welcomes us to 'Our Place', a homeless shelter serving 700 people.
Everyone brought donations for the homeless shelter.
Getting ready to help with food preparations - 700 people to feed.
Cafeteria sponsored by Rotary where 700 homeless are fed each day.
It's a lot of work, but easy with fun and fellowship.
This looks good enough to eat.
Peeling carrots for dinner.
We're almost finished the celery.
RI Director Monty is willing to do any hands-on job.
Art work donated to the centre.
Due to privacy, we could not take pictures of any residents.
Welcome to a fresh smoked salmon BBQ at Sooke, BC.
A Sooke Rotarian host welcomes PDG Doug Vincent.
Kevin Conway is trying to figure it out? It's for the logging show.
More of our gracious Zone Institute hosts.
Lots of education, entertainment and fellowship.
Friends from District 7010.
Ross White and Alana Berg.
Our friends from Sweeden and India.
Some lumberjack buddies: Doug, Nancy, Richard & Paul.
Dave is making a point to Elly, but I doubt she is buying it.
Friends from D5010 in Alaska.
The loggers put on an entertaining show.
Which is fastest . . the hand saw or chain saw?
Wood chopping competition.
Nail driving competition for the gals.
He's carving something from a log.
He made some small chairs.
Three muskateers, RI Directors from USA, Scotland and India.
Marie and Mike dancing up a storm with Tanya & Fred in background.
Our final gala dinner together with IP RF Trustee Chair, Bob and Ann Scott.
Our D7080 leaders - DGE Bob, Sherrin, DG Norm and Elizabeth.
PDG Elly and RID Monty with his horse, invite us to Edmonton.
Promoting next year's Institute in Edmonton, AB. We'll see you there!
