Over 600 Rotarians and guests celebrated Rotary Service at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. They all experienced an absolutely wonderful district conference that was hosted by District Governor Roberto and Sylvia Sanchez. District Conference Larry Wright made the governor's vision come true. PDG Ken and Lynn Schuppert were the Rotary President's Representatives. Everyone was impressed with their cordiality, sincerity and involvement.

The district conference committee members made it happen. Over 50 Rotarians and spouses used their time and talents to make a very memorable District Conference a huge success.

An extensive action packed 'Future Rotarians' program was lead by Rotarian Brandi Towar Keating for more than 40 children from 6 to 12 years of age during the entire district conference.

The program highlights included:

The grandeur of the Grand Hotel and their superb staff
The enthusiastic welcome by our Governor in his 'monopoly style' formal attire costume.
PDG Ken and Lynn Schuppert joined in on the welcome.
The packed house at the 'Rotary Idol Show' which was hosted by PP Gord Orr.
The great opening ceremony that featured the 'Future Rotarians' children, the Youth Exchange Students, and the Club Presidents.
A joyful American and Canadian Anthems was song by all.
Welcomes by the Conference Chair, DG Vonesh from D6290, DG Sanchez, PDG Ken Schuppert
The DisCon 2005 Promotion to Cincy was presented by DGE Jim and Diane Ives.
Five great 'Family of Rotary Club Programs' were presented.

After a quick break, youth programs were presented. The youth exchange students put on one of the best programs in many years. This was one of the highlights of the conference.

Friday evening featured several receptions. Then we heard the keynote speaker PDG Ken Schuppert.
The session ended with many major awards. PRID Bill Ives and RRFC Larry Wright received the 'Service Above Self Award', the highest Rotary International Award. PRID Bill Ives also received a special life long Rotarian award that is named after him. The Devlyn Exemplary Award went to the Taylor Rotary Club. The Hugh Archer Award was given to Adrian Morning Rotary Club. The Richard Hedke Award was awarded to the Windsor Roseland Rotary Club.

Saturday morning session featured some 'Un-sung Heroes' recognitions followed by four Rotary Volunteer presentations. The 'Children of the Dump' story was told by Juan Quevedo who graduated from the program and now is a living spokesperson. Over 25 $2500 commitments were made by your Rotary Clubs. Each one will give land, building and self sustaining skills and food for the needy people.

After a quick break, three GSE Teams gave their presentations. One that visited Brazil last summer, one the just returned from Greece and one of the Greece GSE Team. This was followed by recognition of the people who are Paul Harris Fellows since the last district conference. The rest of the Unsung Heroes' were presented. The youth 'Media Club Newscast' video was shown. Finally DG Roberto Sanchez handed out other awards that included seven Council of Governors Award.

Saturday evening was a grand 'Some Where in Time' Costume Party. Hundreds of Rotarians and guest were in full costume. There was a Grand Promenade with judging.

Sunday morning had a Necrology & Faith Service followed by a mother's day ceremony, closing remarks from PDG Ken Schuppert, three resolutions, treasurer's report, DisCon 05 promotion, closing remarks DG Roberto Sanchez, conference slide show and closing song 'Let There be Peace on Earth'