*Welkom* to our blog! We are the 2008 Group Study Exchange team representing Rotary District 7620 which includes Central Maryland and Washington DC. We will be visiting District 1600, located in the southwestern part of the Netherlands as a part of a professional exchange with members from their district. This exchange is a part of the greater goal of the Rotary Club to promote world peace through the exchange of ideas and the understanding of other cultures. District 1600 includes Rotterdam and The Hague, which are the second and third largest cities in the Netherlands, following Amsterdam. We will be in the Netherlands from April 26 through May 24, during which, we will live with host families, give presentations to several Rotary Clubs and visit vocational sites related to our respective professions. Most of all, we will be immersed in Dutch culture and have many wonderful experiences. We hope you will enjoy reading about our experiences and adventures! *Dank u*

Monday, May 5, 2008

Rememberance Day (May 4th)


A great start to our week in Wassenaar, thanks to the members of the Rotary club of Wassenaar. Today the people of the Netherlands remember the lives of soldiers lost in past wars. Our GSE team was honored to take part in the annual walk of silence and place a wreath at the memorial statue. Pictured to the left is retired Luitenant General Ted Meines saluting the memorial statute.
Following the event, we had our photographs printed in 2 local newspapers, regarding our participation in the ceremony. We were even recognized by a local resident the morning the newspapers were printed. I think we deserve a parade from Rotary district 7620 when we get back for being the best GSE embassadors :-)
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