| Lars-Olf Fredirksson, D1390 Finland wrote
in November 98: "I have just proposed a toast to Nina for good
memories from Wayland-Dansville-Rochester area. For some weeks ago I
read "Slim Fingers Beckon" by Arch Merrill and could see those
places just in front of me; Conesus, Canadice, and Canandaigua Lake was
just there with their beautiful vineyards, lakes and slopes. We saw it
all also from the air when we were up from Dansville Airport. Beautiful
Rochester, charming night in West Webster, Niagara Falls and so on. It
was just what you promised for one year ago and much more. Thanks for
that and good memories!".
Lars writes again in April 99: "More than a year has passed
since our visit to Rochester and Finger Lakes area and wonderful days
there! My governor year have been more than a success from my own
point of view; many good programs and projects, good friendship,
international contacts, and so on. And more than that! We are
preparing a trip to Singapore Convention and from there a visit to "down
under friends" DG couple Jim & Valmay Rayner, NZ, who we met
in Rochester and made good friends. Can you imagine a better way to
make international friendship in Rotary!"
Jim Rayner, 9980 wrote in April 1998: "What a wonderful time we
had in your part of the world. No where else could we have such great
insight into the ways of the American people. The Finger Lakes,
Niagara Falls, the Genesee Valley, and the Great Lakes were a delight
to see. Meeting the other 11 DGN,s and wives, and the friendships
developed were the envy of many of the other DGN's at Anaheim. It was
a well organised and wonderful week. It was good to get into the USA
time zone before getting to Anaheim." |
Rob and Gretel Wilton collected recipes during their District
Governor travels and published a book "A Taste of Rotary"
for their District 9980 Heartland Conference in May 1998. The first
two recipes in the book were from Bath, NY - Judy Wrinkle's "Wrinkle
Barbecue Sauce" and Elizabeth Galpin's "Golden Dividend Cake".
We are proud that District 7120 was able to add an international
flavor to their book and their conference.
`Ted and Lynn Mason, Governor District 9930 1995-96, wrote in
October 98, "We have had you very much in our thoughts for the
last few days as we have had Evert & Beata Vles, D1600
Netherlands, staying with us. They were enjoying your DG Nominee
Hospitality programme at the same time as we were, way back in 1995. …
We had a very enjoyable time with them. See the far-reaching effects
of what your Rotary guys do!"
Lynn Mason put it simply after their visit in 1995; "It was a
most wonderful experience - to have the opportunity to live in
people's homes and share their lives for a few days, it's the sort of
experience that not many tourists have. We feel we have made real
friends."
Derek Broome, DG 9210 1996-97, wrote after receiving
last year's newsletter asking why their name was missing. Our
apologies Derek and Mary, for the omission. The oversight has been
corrected. The Broomes are now living in Johannesburg, South Africa
Keep the letters coming. We love to hear from you, even if it's for
corrections or additions. |
