Our old friend, Bruce Martin was welcomed back and reported on his new club Northlakes - Toukley and their fund raising project the Central Coast Festival of Arts.
Now in its 34th year, this Festival has a turnover of $150,000 with many well-known artists contributing paintings and sculptures valued from $500 to $25,000. It has grown into the largest regional art exhibition of its kind in Australia. Together with the Festival Ball it raises $40,000 for Rotary projects including Rotary Health and Research.
"Everything begins and ends with our clubs" says RI President-elect John Kenny. See his 19 January International Assembly speech and watch as he unveils the 2009-10 RI theme. Learn why The Future of Rotary Is in Your Hands.