Rotary District Conference - April 16 - 20th

 

District 5890 Rotarians are invading New Orleans with spouses and children.   LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULEZ!  It starts with a Second Line Stroll with Second Line Band escorting us and led by District Governor Lisa Faith Massey. We'll stroll to a "kick-off jazz dinner cruise" on the Riverboat Natchez for dinner and cruising the Mississippi River - a great Welcoming Reception to kick off the conference.  The RI President's Representative is Allan Jagger and Rose from from the United Kingdom.  Serving as DG of District 1040 in 1999-2000, RIBI President in 2007-208, and RI Director in 2011-2013, we are most fortunate to host such a dedicated Rotarian.  April 16-19 will be filled with fun and fellowship, not to mention great speakers talking about the power and import of Service!  We have Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia lined-up to speak, and Culture Map Houston founder and publisher Nic Phillips will join us to talk about the best way to reach the "next generation of Rotarians". Oh, and did we mention that a former White House Chief of Staff is also coming?  Hank Moore, Former White House Advisor, is scheduled to speak prior to lunch on Friday.  You will learn about our District’s impressive literacy-projects, and on Saturday, we’ll go to the historic 9th ward of New Orleans for a "hands on project" in Musician's Village. A cooking class in the French Quarter on Friday for all registered spouses and guests is sure to be a hit, and other spectacular activities have been planned to coincide with the plenary sessions.  Also, the bidding will start for the decorated musical instruments that DG Lisa has taken to each club this year.  The conference ends with a true NOLA District Governor's Masquerade Ball (that's right ball gowns and tuxedos adorned by fabulous masks) and the formal introduction of the 2015-16 Presidents and Spouses. And Rebecca Maddox, on Saturday night, draw the winning ticket for the District Raffle.  Hospitality suites will be open each night to continue the fun & fellowship.  A tradition on Sunday morning will be the College of Governors Breakfast and final comments shared by our RI Representative Allen regarding the state of our district and success of the conference.