District Assembly

April 10th, 2010 was our District Assembly. The morning consisted of the business session and short presentation by about a dozen program chairs. The afternoon session consisted of breakouts for membership, Sgt. at Arms, secretary training, using the distrcit database and website, etc.

The business session included budget approval for 2010-2011 and changes to the bylaws of the district. Of course the piece of business that most effected me was the validation of my nomination by the district membership. Even though I have been working as DGND since November, it was not official until my peers said it was on April 10th.

I presented my five minutes on the Ambassardorial Scholarship Program in the morning and was a co-presenter of the membership breakout that afternoon.

After the assembly was over the District Simplified Grants committee, of which I am a non-voting member until I become DGN July 1st, met and discussed some late applications. It was interesting to listen to the process of approving or denying applications based on funds available, eligibility of the project and, in case of a tie, referring back to the support the applying club gives TRF.

It was a long day but very productive and it was exciting as it put me solidly on the path towards District Governor.