The Asia Pacific Regional Rotaract Conference (APRRC) is an Annual Conference whereby delegates from all over the Asia Pacific Region meets to discuss and share ideas about Rotaract. This year the Conference was held in Subic Bay, the Philippines and Kayla D’Alessandri, Carl Charlier, Sally Hetherington and Laura D’Alessandri attended on behalf of District 9750.
The Conference was held over 4 days during which time the delegates were addressed by exceptional key note speakers including Mr Jose Sixto G. Dante III and Mr Chinkee Tan.
Mr Dante is a prominent actor in the Philippines and the Ambassador of the Arts, National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Mr Dantes arrival created a flurry of hysteria amongst the Philippino ladies which could rival ‘Beatles Mania’ or ever ‘Beiber Fever’!
Mr Dante spoke to the delegates of his passion for utilising the Arts to communicate with marginalise youth and to educate the world. His passion was infectious and he challenged us as Rotaracters to support the Arts in our own respective countries.
Mr Tan is a Life Coach and a best selling novelist. He spoke to the delegates about ‘Setting a Millionaires Mindset’. Mr Tan was inspirational in encouraging us to change the way we think and to break down the mental barriers which prevent us from achieving our personal and Club goals.
As part of the Conference the delegates participated in smaller ‘break-out sessions’ which allowed the delegates to have more informal discussions with other Rotaractors from all over the Asia Pacific about common difficulties faced by Rotaract Clubs.
Lastly, the Conference was an amazing opportunity to make new friends from all over the world and have a fantastic time. A highlight of the Conference was the Mr and Ms APRRC Beauty Pagent in which Mr Jeremy Charles and Ms Amanda Woods proudly represented Australia. Jeremy and Amanda both won the Ms/Mr Congeniality categories before taking out Third and Fourth place overall after strutting their stuff in their Culture, Sporting, Casual and Formal attire!
If anyone is interested in attending the next APRRC, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand in April/May 2012 please contact drr@district9750.org.au