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Opening Ceremony:Maori dance troupe
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Ilona Kerby, International President and Julie Kleszczewski

Maori warrior entertaining at Opening Banquet.
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Int'l President Dona Johnston in Maori cape
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Opening Banquet: rubbing noses is traditional!

The International Conference in Rotorua, New  Zealand took place from July 26-29, 2013 and was the most exciting conference ever!

In an exciting opening ceremony, International President, Dona Johnson, clothed in a traditional Maori cape of imitation fur trimmed with real feathers proceeded to the stage where all of the Altrusa members were entertained by a Maori dance troupe.

Ilona Kerby was elected International President. Sylvia Silverman was elected President-Elect!  Her husband had taken seriously ill while they were in Australia and Sandy Craig, our former governor, spoke charmingly and sincerely for Sylvia!

Take a look at the website below!

http://altrusa.org/Calendar-Event/2013-Convention.aspx   

 

Morning fog over lake, Rotorua, New Zealand
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Geyser at Rotorua, NZ
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New Zealand ferns, Hobbiton, New Zealand.
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Ferns was an artistic theme throughout the conference.

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View from former Victorian bathhouse/museum, Rotorua

View of the lake from the Spa, at Rotorua
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Iconic, round green door in "The Hobbit."
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Hobbiton, New Zealand, between Auckland and Rotorua

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Altrusans love to shop! Rotorua, New Zealand
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Hobbiton, sheep farm of Hobbit & Lord of the Rings
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Chosen because of the natural environment.

Typical charming house in Hobbiton.
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See what Nick is pulling.
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It's great to end the hike in a cozy pub at Hobbiton!

Queries? Please email juliek@msn.com .