The Team's Planned Itinerary

Our study exchange has been planned by the Rotary Clubs of Central South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho. See,
http://rotary9320.org.za/

Our journey begins September 2, when we leave Denver for Washingon, D.C. Then it's almost 16 hours non-stop to Johannesburg! From there we will travel to and be the guests of Rotary clubs in District 9320:

• Potchefstroom, 4 September - 9 September
• Viljoenskroon, 9 - 13 September
• Welkom, 13 - 16 September
• Harrismith, 17 - 20 September
• Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho (Rotary District Conference), 21- 23 September

See, http://rotary9320.org.za/discon/programme.htm for the schedule of events (including the Rotary District Governor's Banquet with guests of honor the King and Queen of Lesotho!)

• Ficksburg, 23 - 25 September
• Queenstown, 26 - 28 September
• East London, 29 September - 3 October.


• Depart for Denver October 3.

Once we arrive we will update this blog often!

Our Group Study Exchange Team

Rotary International has given us a gift of travel! And what's more, host South African Rotary members and their families, whom we've yet to meet, will share with us their time, their knowledge and their hospitality.

We are District 5450 Group Study Exchange team members Vicky Holdridge, Cheri Tatem, Annie Rose Stathes, Mark Belnay and Rotarian Emil Rinaldi. We have been selected to travel to Rotary District 9320, Central South Africa and Lesotho, from September 4 - October 3.

In South Africa, we will meet professionals in our respective vocations. Our sharing of ideas, practices and experiences with our counter-parts will provide life-long memories and promote international understanding. The ultimate goal of this GSE is to foster world peace - if only, one person at a time. We will strive to make the most of this opportunity as "Rotary Shares!"

Vicky is a Language Instructor at Intercambios in Boulder. She teaches volunteers methods to teach English to immigrants to this country. Cheri is an Exercise Therapist. She works primarily with those with chronic illnesses. Annie Rose is an Artist whose work includes painting and architectural mosaics. Mark is an English teacher at Ranum High School. His goal is to share his awareness of the global issues with his students. Emil is a retired judge and member of the Westminster 7:10 Rotary Club.