01-08-2006
Allan Sweet (right) thanks Bruce for speaking.
The well-known Bruce Ruston gave of his time to speak on IYFR (International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians) when John Milne was temporarily out of action.
- IYFR was started in 1947.
- It celebrated its golden anniversary in 1997 at the International Conference in Glasgow.
- There are over 100 fellowships in 19 countries, including Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Tahiti, USA, and Australia amongst others.
- IYFR has over 3,000 members worldwide.
- In NSW, the fleet covers 4 districts.
- In IYFR, changeover night is referred to as the "Change of Watch".
- A "Bridge Meeting" is the IYFR equivalent of a board meeting, and is held every 2 months. It differs from a normal board meeting in that anyone may attend.
- There are 74 different fellowships with over 40 being recreational.
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