2008 Rotary International Institute and Rotary Conference in Los Angeles, CA

*Governor Marlene w/Trustee Chair Dr. Bob Scott*	*...with R.I. President-elect D. K. Lee*
*...with R.I. Past President, Cliff Dochertman*	*...with R.I. Trustee, Carolyn Jones*
*... with R. I. Past President, Frank Devlyn*	*...with R. I. Past President Bichai Rattakul*
*...with R. I. Past President Carlos Ravizzi*	*...with Director Barry Rasin & RI VP Mike McGovern*
*...with R.I. Director-elect Mike Colasurdo & Ann*	*...with R.I. Past Director, Bill Cadawallader*
*A view of the Reception Rooms*	*...with R.I. Past Director Lou Picente*
*... with RLI's Frank*	*w/eClub's Dr. Rahma Mustapha & RLI's Dr. Tam Mustapha*

Rotary International Institute (the Program and Presenters)

*Institute opens w/R.I. President Wilf Wilkinson & his Aide John Germ*	*R. I. President Wilf gives another inspiring speech*
*Andrei Danilenko, presenting an inspiring speech on Rotary in Russia*	*After the first Plenary, w/classmate DG Dave Reynolds & R.I. Past President, Luis Vincent Guay*
*DG Marlene chatting with WASRAG Chair, Ron Denham*	*A presentation on Ethics by Michael Josephson*
*A presentation on Rotary Alumni by Sanford Ungar*	*DG Marlene & incoming Director, Catherine Noyer-Riveau*
*... with Membership Speaker, Ron Beaubien*	*...with a new Rotary friend from Sri Lanka*
*Past R.I. President Cliff Dochertman speaking on "Friendly Fire"*	*Cliff calls DG Marlene to the microphone to update the status of eClubs*
*Sylvia Whitlock, the first Rotary Woman President, speaking on Diversity*	*Diane K.Knight, Moderator of Women in Rotary panel*
*Megan Cotugna,* *speaking on Diversity*	*Irian B. Hopkins, speaking on Diversity***
*Kathryn Turner, speaking on Diversity*	*Linda Coble, speaking on Diversity*
*R.I. Trustee Carolyn Jones, speaking on Diversity*	*The 1st Rotary Board of Directors woman, Catherine* *Noyer-Riveau*
*Dinner & a Drink in the concierge level: DG Marlene w/R.I. Past President's Frank Devlyn & Luis Vincent Guay*	*The wives of the Past President's also enjoying*

The Intitute Continues, the 2nd day...

*DG Marlene & R.I. President Wilf leaving the hotel*	*Steve Yoshida Presents on New Technology & Rotary*
*Rotary General Secretary Ed Futa Presents an Update*	*John M. Pinson, Aide, introduces R.I. President-elect D. K. Lee*
*R.I. President-elect D. K. Lee shares his inspiring message*	*...with new Rotary friends from Turkey*
*Mark D. Mahoney presents on The Rotary Foundation*	*Dr. Bruce Aylward presents on Polio Plus Challenge update*

*We're so close to achieving our goal of eradicating Polio!*	*DG Marlene with* *Dr. Bruce Aylward*
*Anthony de St. Dalmas,, Aide to R.I. President-Nominee John Kenny*	*John Kenny, R.I. President-Nominee, shares his thoughts*
*R. I. President Wilf thanks attendees for a record-breaking attendance at The Rotary International Institute.*	*DG Marlene with R.I.P.N. John Kenny at the close of the Institute*

A Fun Evening, The 99th Rotary International Convention Opens, and Meeting up with Dear Friends...

*At R. I. Past President Devlyn's party, with Dr. & Mrs. Brodehl, Germany*	*The next day, The King Trio opens the 1st Plenary Session*
*Followed by the amazing Canadian Brass...*	*...and the enchanting American Boys Choir*
*R.I. Vice President Mike McGovern welcomes attendees*	*The Parade of Flags by the YE students*
*Meeting up with our friends form India at the Paul Harris Reception, following the 1st Plenary Session. Above; and right.*
*Introducing our India friends to incoming Director, Catherine*	*Joined at the top of the escaltor by RLI's Mike Rabasca*

The Major Donors Dinner - Rotary's no. 1 goal of eradicating polio worldwide was a focus

The next day, the 99th Rotary International Convention sessions continue....

*Rotarians from around the world wait for doors to open, above: and covered the convention center, right*
*Langley Ukulele Ensemble opens the 3rd Plenary Session*	*...followed by The Minnesota Boys Choir*
*The History of Rotary, above & Ethics in Rotary, right...*
*R.I. Trustee Chair Dr. Bob Scott introduces our Polio Partners*	L. to R.: Ann Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF; Dr. Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Bob Scott, PolioPlus Chair, and Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director of the Centers for Disease Control
*Together, we can do it...*
	*General Secretary Ed Futa updates us on R. I. data*

That evening, an amazing Rotary night at The Hollywood Bowl....

*Governor Marlene joined by her Rotary daughter & son in law*
*R. I. Past President Frank Devlyn from Mexico*	*R. I. First Lady Joan & Wilf's Aide, John Germ*
*R. I. First Woman Board Member, Catherine, from France*	*R. I. Past President Rick King from CA & Bob Coultas*
	*Concert under the Stars...*
	*R. I. President Wilf leads the orchestra!*
*Actress Shirley Jones narrates...*	*Pianist/Composer Burt Bacharch performs*
*The beautiful Hollywood Bowl at night*	*A memorable evening...*
	*Ending with Warner Bros. movies, including CasaBlanca and A Star is Born, ending up with fabulous fireworks!*

The next morning, The Rotary Leadership Institute Breakfast & The Rotary Tomorrow Luncheon

The Final Plenary...saying so long for now to friends, heading home and planning on Birmingham!

*The Rotary flags of the world adorned both sides of the stage*
	*Rotary made Guiness Book of Records w/books brought!*
*2008-09 R. I. President D. K. Lee & family*


*R. I. Director from India, above; & R. I. Past President Bill Boyd from New Zealand, right*

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