Ola;
The GSE Team of Ge Moua, Kaleb Taylor, Monica Chavez , Thelema along with alternate Shelley Bald and alternate Team Leader Rick Davis are preparing nearly daily for this change of life experience. From their Portuguese language training-yes Brasil ( that is how they spell it) is a Portuguese speaking country. You probably thought Spanish. Additonally as a team they are working on a Table Top Dispaly that can be used by Clubs throughout the District to educate Rotary members about past GSE teams that have visited countries like Austria, Germany, Japan, Sweden and more. Another focus is on a Tri-Fold brochure they will take to the clubs they are visiting in Brasil. The main thrust is on a presentation they will present some in Portuguese and some in English up to 20- times. You can see they are quite busy but enjoying every minute.
Tchau (Good bye)
Jim Eaton
2009 GSE Team Leader to Brasil
Monday, February 9, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
A Small Bequest
Ola! Here goes my first post...
At a previous meeting, our fearless leader, Jim, mentioned that the GSE Committee would like the team to create a visual display (a la a free-standing tri-fold) for an upcoming event in Rancho Murieta. The display would educate others on GSE, what the program is, who the beneficiaries are, and the long-lasting impact it has had (and will continue to have) on us, and the rest of the world. Visuals would include pictures and quotes from previous GSE teams, as well as the teams' sponsoring clubs.
Last night we decided to march forward with the tri-fold idea...and perhaps will add a scrapbook/journal to the display (BTW: I love the idea, Thelema!!). It's a small gesture of appreciation for the kindness Rotarians have shown towards GSE participants past and present. But hopefully, it will be the start of something larger to come.
GSE is a wonderful and unique program offered only through Rotary International. I cannot imagine a greater honor than to serve as a team member or alternate. Hopefully our team's small bequest will allow other brave souls to apply for the program.
The countdown has begun...94 days to go! Ate logo!
(Now that wasn't too bad. Guess I will be posting more often.)
At a previous meeting, our fearless leader, Jim, mentioned that the GSE Committee would like the team to create a visual display (a la a free-standing tri-fold) for an upcoming event in Rancho Murieta. The display would educate others on GSE, what the program is, who the beneficiaries are, and the long-lasting impact it has had (and will continue to have) on us, and the rest of the world. Visuals would include pictures and quotes from previous GSE teams, as well as the teams' sponsoring clubs.
Last night we decided to march forward with the tri-fold idea...and perhaps will add a scrapbook/journal to the display (BTW: I love the idea, Thelema!!). It's a small gesture of appreciation for the kindness Rotarians have shown towards GSE participants past and present. But hopefully, it will be the start of something larger to come.
GSE is a wonderful and unique program offered only through Rotary International. I cannot imagine a greater honor than to serve as a team member or alternate. Hopefully our team's small bequest will allow other brave souls to apply for the program.
The countdown has begun...94 days to go! Ate logo!
(Now that wasn't too bad. Guess I will be posting more often.)
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