Outbound: Japan Fall 2009

Team Leader:
Evonne McKinzie – Bemidji Rotary Club

Team Leader Alternate:
Ann Perry – Bismarck Rotary Club

Team Members:
Benjamin Fornear – Sponsor - Duluth Harbortown
Rebecca Hoffman – Sponsor - Bemidji Rotary Club
Julie McArdie – Sponsor - Fort William Rotary Club, Thunder Bay
Rosie Berg – Sponsor - Bemidji Sunrise Rotary Club

In final preparation for their exhange, Team Japan presented their team's presentation to Bemidji Rotarians and District representatives on October 17.

Team Japan departed on October 31 for Nagoya, and traveled during the month of November, 2009.

District 2760 provided an amazing experience for the team. Please check out the team's blog to share in their adventure! Our sincere thanks to the hosts and to our team for making the most of what Group Study Exchange is all about.

Thank you to the GSE Sub-Committee of Guy Moos, DGN Roly Turner, Chris Carlson, Jill Zachary, DGE Ajoy Chatterjee, George Van Dam, DG Tully Chambers, Kay Perres, and Rand Stolee for their time and dedication to ensuring an excellent experience for these dynamic, talented young professionals. A special thank-you to PDG Dave Finn for his help in meeting and greeting all applicants, and the Detroit Lakes Rotary Club for their hospitality on Friday night. Thank you also to Bemidji Rotary Club President John Reff, for hosting the team's final reception and presentation.

 

Team Blog

Japan Trip Information (.pdf)

A Brief Introduction to Japan (PowerPoint)

GSE Brochure (.pdf)