Emmy Award winning Holly Wood actress Mary Louise Parker, is in the country to attend the flagship District Conference (DISCON 101), that Uganda (District 9213) is hosting from April 16 to April 18th in Entebbe.
Parker who is also an activist and will be the Keynote Speaker at the conference on Friday, arrived in the country in the wee hours of Thursday and was welcomed at Entebbe International Airport by Rotary’s Nkutu Anne
She made her Broadway debut as Rita in Craig Lucas’s Prelude to a Kiss in 1990, Parker came to prominence for film roles in Grand Canyon, Fried Green Tomatoes, The Client, Bullets Over Broadway, A Place for Annie, Boys on the Side, The Portrait of a Lady, and The Maker.
R.I.P.D, Red Sparrow, Weeds, , Red, Red 2, Solitary man, The Blacklist and now airing miniseries, The Gray House among a host of a number of roles over her movie career.
While presiding over the opening of the conference on Thursday, Vice President Jessica Alupo thanked Rotary for being a trusted partner, extending government efforts in key development areas such as health, education, peace, and the environment, all of which are key pillars of the government of Uganda.
“Through its implementation, there has been great impact over the years, through various initiatives like the Makerere Peace Centre and now Rotary Eyamba” she said.
The Rotary International President Personal Representative (RIPPR) Trichur Narayan Raju Subramanian, urged Rotarians on unity to ensure lasting impact as they deliver services to people.
“Our collective strength lies in this unity the bond we share as Rotarians, which empowers us to create lasting impact, not just in our communities, but worldwide. Together, we are an unstoppable force for good” he said.
The District Governor Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, reiterated that unity to do good has the power to create a lasting change in society.
“This gathering is not just about the speakers we’ve lined up; it’s about the shared insights, the exchanged ideas, and the perspectives we will challenge and transform. We’re here to learn, to grow, and most importantly, to go back and create an even greater impact as Rotarians” he said.
