Over the years my husband, Dick, and I have hosted many GSE team members. We love it as I know do many of my fellow Rotarians. The opportunity to form international bonds of friendship and caring is wonderful. I admire Rotary for this investment in world peace and understanding and have always felt very lucky to host.
I'd hoped someday, AFTER retirement, to apply to lead a team. I mentioned this to District Governor Rob Stroud last August and he informed me that if I didn't apply within weeks the dream would never be realized. Rotary planned to replace GSE with an alternative vocational exchange.
It feels like just yesterday since Rob and I had that conversation. But lots has happened since. Our team participants were chosen, we met once a month to learn about one another and Brazil, and have begun our countdown to departure in earnest.
We have a great team. It's quite obvious that each is willing to put the team's best before their own. I think you'll find this group to be great ambassadors for Rotary and their respective communities and sponsoring clubs.
Before we leave, each team member plans to post and tell you a bit about themselves. While I hesitate to make this post too long, here are a few quick things about me.
- I am not retired! I am, however, well-supported by my loving husband and great colleagues who will care for my clients while I'm gone.
- I have two grown stepchildren, Anthony (UWEC Chemistry student) and Rachel (full time mom in Vancouver, WA).
- I've been a Rotarian since 1988 and have chaired numerous committees and served in all club offices. I'm a member of the Rotary Club of Chippewa Falls but spent many years as a member of the Eau Claire Noon Rotary Club.
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