We have just returned from the Rotary International convention in Melbourne, Australia which was very good. DGE André Marria was on the program and did an outstanding job and represented District 6900 very well. The meeting was very educational, and we all picked up a lot of good Rotary information. Several of stayed and toured part of Australia and saw what a beautiful country it is.

As this Rotary year comes to an end, I look back and remember so many excellent things that our District has accomplished. Clubs in our district have completed many service projects that have assisted in improving their communities. They have completed many fundraisers that have enabled them to accomplish these projects.

Again, congratulations to André Marria for being selected as one of six individuals as Rotary’s People of Action: Champion of Inclusion. André represented our District and her home Rotary Club very well as she received her award in South Africa. Take time to visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Ne27djE5w to view Andre's speech and remarks from the other five recipients. Congratulations again André on an award well deserved and thanks for all you do! We look forward to your year as District Governor!

We are ending our Rotary year on a high note. We are currently on track to end the year with a higher membership than what we started. Our Polio Plus giving is up 33% over last year.

It has been an honor to serve as your District Governor this past Rotary year. Continue the excellent work that you and your clubs are doing and I look forward to seeing you down the road.