Started the day having breakfast with Margie Ballheim, our fantastic travel agent for Michigan Kiwanis members. I took the monorail over to the Hilton where the international board was meeting. As a candidate I had the opportunity to observe the meeting. It was good to see the board members - many who I have worked with other the last couple of years - when I served on the Foundation board. I also had a chance to catch up with the Foundation Board and see some friends I served with last year.
Today Al and Chuck arrived and met me for my speech rehearsal. The rehearsal - on stage - went well. I had time to make the speech 5 times which gave me the opportunity to work on my timing and presence on the stage. I'm not going to use a podium. My speech is about 2 minutes 36 seconds - according to Chuck - well within the 3 minute time limit. I was put to the test when during my last presentation the teleprompters went completely blank and I had only said 2 paragraphs. I made it through the entire speech based on memory alone! Great news.
Dinner with my fellow classmates - the Governors from the 2001-2002 year with President Brian at McCormicks and Schmicks. It was great to see everyone.
Time to sign off for the night! It's been a busy day and I need my sleep :) Until tomororw,
