Centenary of Rotary Begins
Leo Sayer kicked off the event with some of his hits culminating in a toe-tapping rendition of You Make Me Feel Like Dancing. Master of Ceremonies David Mann hosted the event remotely - from Melbourne. Rotarians from all around the world joined the 'telecast' to hear His Excellency the Governor General launch the celebrations from Government House Canberra, relating the contribution that Rotary has made and continues to make to the improvement of the world. Although celebrating an incredible contribution over the past 100 years, His Excellency said it is very much about looking forward, not looking back. There will be another 100 years, his Excellency proclaimed, because "big hearts don't stop beating".
Read the Full article from Rotary Club of Melbourne:
https://rotaryclubofmelbourne.org.au/news/39784/rotary-centenary-baton-launch/?type_fr=720
Watch the recording of the event online:
https://www.stagepass.com.au/rotary
https://rotarydistrict9800.org.au/stories/new-story-july-16-2020/