Rotary D3450 Group Study Exchange 2012-13 from district 3450 hong kong/macao/mongolia to district 9640 QLD/NSW australia
Faces in D9640
Matt Manahan – a young star we met at D9640 District Conference
We heard some beautiful singing by Matt Manahan at the District Conference. A bright young star! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrjSDIAzzP8
Rhett from Marine Education Centre at Hastings Point
Rhett enthusiastically and painstakingly showing us “his friends” in the ponds at the rocky shore. He knew every one of the organisms so well… he was literally visiting their homes and saying hi!
Potter John Gilson working in his studio
We were lucky to visit John Gilson at his studio when he was making his beautiful vase and we witness the whole process from a lump of clay to this wonderful form and shape The Old Butcher Shop Gallery, 1402 Numinbah Road, Cullingham (+61-2-66791614)
Buch is passionate about the native vegetation!
Buch showing us the wonderful native fruits that grew out of the red soil in his “farm”
Kim – the nature walk guide at the Nature Reserve
Kim, an American who has been in Australia for 9 years, and a professional nature walk guide, explaining to us how things work in the rainforest
Rotarian Elaine from RC of Ashmore – loads of fun to be with
Rotarian Elaine is always caring, happy, energetic!
DGN Wendy & Charles – caring, efficient, flawless
GSE Chairlady DGN Wendy does everything so well and so efficiently, and with such care and love for the team. Her husband, Charles, has been so supportive. We can’t thank them enough for making everything possible for the trip!