I certainly express my gratitude to RI President Gordon McInally for his designation to serve as RI President Rep to the 4355 District Conference held in Pucon, Chile from June 14 to June 15 said PDG Hector Ortiz.  Thanks to District 7390 and my club the Rotary Club of Harrisburg Keystone. It was amazing seeing, hearing, and feeling how Rotarians live, transpire and practice the principles of service above self and the multiple ways Rotarians have developed to Create Hope in the World.

 

 

I had the opportunity to learn about the many community projects our fellow Rotarians are doing and how much fellowship is shared in any place where Rotary exists. It makes me reaffirm without doubt that Rotary is one of the greatest organizations of the world. PDG Hector and Marisol shared the transcendental work that Rotary does in the world, the work of the Rotary Foundation and the examples of how people have created Hope in the world during this year.

 

One of the highlights of District 4355 is the creation of a D2D program that allowed members of D4355 and D6110 engaged in a sisterhood/brotherhood of districts to increase fellowship, enhance collaboration, and explore partnerships in supporting global grants.

 

 

Another success is the creation of two satellite clubs, one of them a formed women’s support committee that is now a satellite women’s club. There was folklore, food, and the traditional Latino/Hispanic camaraderie as well as the well-known Rotarian fellowship. The Pucon Major, the Rotary Club of Pucon and DG Ana Maria Badilla played a transcendental role in making this conference an informative yet very enjoyable one, said PDG Hector Ortiz.