The Big Day Finally Dawns

Sunday 29th June has finally come around, the weather was reasonable the turnout however was amazing. Rita and I had the privilege of welcoming over 120 Rotarians and partners to our Handover Lunch in Balgeddie House Hotel Glenrothes. A wonderful day was had by all, a great meal and some superb fun and fellowship. All had come along to see me finally take over from Clive, who will be a hard act to follow. The experience of the day will live with Rita and I for a long time to come. Only a few can relate to how it feels to have the chain of office placed on your shoulders, a very humbling experience indeed. The thrill of the day is something never to be forgotten and will cherished by Rita and I. Thank you all for putting your trust in me, I will be my privilege to lead this District in 2008-9 and to "Make Dreams Real"

(The picture shows Rita & I on the day)

The Big Day Approaches

As my big day approaches, this week saw Rita and I attend the handover dinners of both of the other Scottish Districts. Firstly on Wednesday 25th June District 1230 in the Glynhill Hotel Paisley where my fellow Governor Catherine Stewart was installed. This was followed on Friday 27th June District 1020 in the Braidhills Hotel Edinburgh where my other fellow Governor Alasdair Seale was installed. This is the first time that all three Governors have attended each others handovers. As we have agreed to work together to further Rotary in Scotland this is only the first of many events where we will work together.

(The picture shows yours truly, Catherine and Alasdair with RI Director Gordon McInally)