The DG is in town!!

District Governor Francis Callard and his better half, Janet were in town today for the annual DG's visit to the Rotary Clubs of Middelburg and Middelburg Cycad. AG Jan Botha, President Charles and Rotarian Albert of the Middelburg Club, and PP's John Brislin and Wessie van der Westhuisen of Cycad (in the absence of President Colleen) took DG Francis and Janet for a whirlwind tour of Rotary Projects in the area.
The first stop was Elandslaagte farmschool where President Charles could brag (and Headmistress Heleen expressed her thanks) about the installation of water pumps and tanks which were much needed to address a severe shortage of water at the overcrowded school.

There is now even enough water to supply a small vegetable garden to assist in the nutritional needs of the children.

The Middelburg Rotary club has also been involved with the stocking of the library at the school and has supplied every child with his/her own dictionary. In addition through a kind donation from Canada, the school has been supplied with virtually new school desks and chairs.

Before being allowed to leave the school, DG Ann Janet was commandeered into planting a tree there on behalf of the Middelburg Rotary Anns, as part of one of the Anns projects.( And Boy..... Can she handle a shovel!!!!!)

Back in town, The Middelburg Cycad Club showed off the incinerator at the St Joseph's home for the Aged which was one of their major projects as well as the vegetable garden which not only serves St Josephs, but also contributes to some feeding schemes in the area.

After a hot and dusty day DG Francis and Janet were happy to enjoy a hamburger and a drink in the cool environment of the Burger Hut Restaurant.