Life is very hectic for our team, as we try to balance preparing for our great adventure and living our normal daily lives at the same time. However, we took a break from all our routine to go to Portsmouth and introduce ourselves at the Rotary District 7600 District Assembly on Saturday, April 16.
The district assembly is an event where the incoming district leaders help to prepare the incoming club leaders for the upcoming Rotary year. There were lots of comings and goings at the podium on Saturday. District events, like most Rotary club events are wonderful opportunities to meet and see people and friends in an uplifting atmosphere. District meetings can be electric with enthusiasm, especially when the right speaker hits the right tone and message. As expected, the Rotarians greeted all of us quite warmly.
Stephen started the presentation by explaining to the audience about Group Study Exchange and where we are going in Germany. Everything was going smoothly until it was time to make our introductions in German. Stephen started out, when a heckler in the front row challenged him on his pronunciation of the word ‘und’ (and). The heckler was none other than our District Governor, Jayne Sullivan! We all had a quick laugh and the crowd was gracious to all the presenters.
Team Leader Stephen starts the presentation as Jaime, Katie, Angie, and Alex await their turn.
Katie, the Spanish teacher from Warwick High School in Newport News and sponsor for the school’s Interact Club, introduces herself. Angie is standing nearby, ready to make her introduction.
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