District Secretary's Corner
PP Antonio “Butch” Blanco
RC Zamboanga City West
District Secretary
November 2010
The Welsh Feedback On the GSE Team’s Visit
The GSE Team’s arrival to WalesSeptember 18, 2010(L-R) PP Steve Gareth (Rotary Foundation Chair), Leo Cajulao, JoannePijuan, DG Donna Wallbank, PP Rob Edward (GSE Coordinator), PP Raymond Padayhag, Omar Mejia and Michael Saavedra.
From: Andrew Bellamy <bellamy864@btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: GSE 2010
To: “ROBERT ELWARD” <robertelward@btinernet.com>
Date: Wednesday, 27 October, 2010, 13:52
Hi Robert,
We enjoyed hosting two of the team and had the opportunity to spend time with the other members and listen to their presentation. They conducted themselves impeccably and were great ambassadors for their country and for Rotary. I think that sometimes they found some of the visits repetitive, but that was more our fault than theirs.They were always respectfl, and their presentations were both informative and professional.
Andrew
The GSE Team’s Farewell Party October 16, 2010 Hosted by the different Past/Incumbent Presidents, Assistant Governors, Host Families, Spouses and Incoming District Governor Mike Parry.
From: David Thomas <WD.Thomas1@BTOpenworld.Com>
Subject: RE: GSE 2010
To: “‘ROBERT ELWARD’” <robertelward@btinternet.com>
Cc: liztheburgage@aol.com
Date: Friday, 29 October, 2010, 19:52
Evening Rob
The GSE Team were in my view the best we have received in District /our zone since I joined Rotary –that’s 15 years.
They were most appreciative of the accommodation & vocational arrangements during their stay in the area.
In such a rural area travelling can be a bit of a chore but the team seemed to cope with it quite well-or at least they didn’t complain.
I attended their presentation at Fishguard on the Friday and whilst it was interesting I felt it was too long.Iknow the team were going to spend the ensuing weekend redrafting the presentation ready for the district conference and I hope it was well received there.
Am copying this reply to Keith & Liz James in case they want to add anything.
Regards
David Thomas
Sec.RCof H/West
From: Keith Moger <keith.moger@btinternet.com>
Subject: RE: GSE 2010
To: “‘ROBERT ELWARD’” <robertelward@btinternet.com>
Cc: “‘petertownsend’” <townsendpl@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Friday, 29 October, 2010, 20:57
Hello Rob,
As we in the joint Area 4 & 6 had the Team first, when they were still fresh, keen and wide-eyed, I have nothing but good comments to make about all of them. I was with them quite a lot and found them all very attentive, interested, grateful and courteous. This was not only shown to those of us directly involved in the programme but also to the many people who they met. For example, in thanking the many people who contributed to their vocational programme, I had many responses along the lines that it had been a pleasure to meet the Team members. This one -which admittedly is slightly extreme - came from a journalist with whom Joanne had spent some time - “No problem. Loved her to bits!”.
All in all, I found them a very easy group to get along with and I think that they were a credit to Rotary, their District and to GSE.
Best wishes
Keith
