From the Governor’s Desk Governor Ezora J. Proctor And Rev. James W . Proctor Our Rotary International District 6200 Conference (April 16-18, 2015) is fastly approaching, and we are bursting with excitement: The Rotary Club of Crowley, Rotary Club of Rayne, City of Crowley Mayor Greg Jones, community leaders and residents are working very hard to make your visit to Crowley enjoyable and productive. Registration forms were shared with club presidents at our recent Mid-Year Assembly and the registration form is also on the District 6200 website. A special thank you is in order for Rotary Presidents and members who have taken care of their Rotary Conference Business already. The District Conference Agenda has been finalized, and is ready to go to press. Here is a sneak preview of it to help you plan for the conference. Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:00 A.M. – Golf Scramble, Tennis Tournament, and Festivals of Rotary Tours 3:00 P.M. – Conference Registration at the Grand Opera House of the South 6:00 P.M. – Past District Governor Appreciation Dinner at the Grand Opera House of the South. Governor Spouses are the special honorees during the dinner. Friday, April 17, 2015 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Conference Registration at the Grand Opera House of the South 10:00 A.M. – Plenary Session (Please bring your club banners and stands for the banner parade) 12 Noon – All Club Luncheon (Our guest Speaker is RI Director PDG Larry Lunsford of Overland, Kansas) Numerous presentations, awards, door prizes, and delicious food will be shared with you at the conference. 4:45 P.M. – Festivals of Rotary Parade 5:30 P.M. – District 6200 Food Fest 7:30 P.M. – Concert/Dancing/Hospitality Hour Saturday, April 18, 2015 7:30 A.M. – Conference Registration 8:30 A.M. – Plenary Session Rotary at Work 2015 Rotary International Convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil Highlights 12 Noon – Governor Banquet (Keynote Address will be given by RI President Representative PDG John H. Valieant of Anniston, Alabama) 2015 Governor Cup Award and other presentations Leadership Empowerment 1:45 P.M. – Adjournment We look forward to visiting with you in Crowley at our District 6200 Conference on April 16-18, 2015.