Not only am I blessed to have my wife Sue as the Governor's First Lady, scheduler and much better-half, but the district is also fortunate that she serves as its Youth Exchange Chair, a job she has worked hard at for the past several years. Today, Sue and the equally-hard-working District Youth Exchange committee held its orientation for the 18 just-arrived Rotary Youth Exchange students from around the world.
After an introduction from Sue and yours truly, several committee members spoke to and with the students about all of the things they need to know while they're living in Canada and the United States. Inbound U.S. Coordinator Bill Jasman from the Rotary Club of Trenton worked with the students on helpful hints while they're here. Outbound U.S. Coordinator Jeanne Knopf DeRoche (Rotary Club of Plymouth AM) and Canada Coordinator Bev Cyr (Windsor 1918) made sure everyone's paperwork was correct, no easy task these days.
Events Coordinator Diane Ives from the Rotary Club of Dearborn shared this year's schedule of fun activities, including a trip to Cedar Point this month and October's Halloween Party, always a big hit. And Youth Protection Officer, PDG Roberto Sanchez from the Rotary Club of Grosse Ile, told the students that there are several important Rotary YE rules, designed for their safety.
After the orientation, the students had an afternoon picnic and swimming at the Southgate YMCA. Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Southgate, the Holiday Inn Southgate and the Y for sponsoring this great and important event in our district!
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