Induction of new member - Ellie Huang

I have been involved with Rotary since 2012! My journey with Rotary started with the International Youth Exchange Program. I was sent to D3480 as a representative for my high school. And during the year, we started an Interact club in my school in Taiwan.
 
I was an exchange student in Westlock in 2012 - 2013. And, by the end of my exchange year, I also had a great opportunity to help Westlock Interact start their fundraising! The year I spend in Westlock has totally changed my life ever since. I participated in lots of Rotary events and even had a chance to join RYLE camp. Because of Rotary, I have gotten to know myself better, and determine who I really want to be. I wouldn't be where I am today without Rotary.
 
I acted as a host for Naoaki Murakami when the group of young people from Fukishama toured our District in the summer of 2016.
 
Here is a short story. I was accepted at U of A, U of C and Hawaii Pacific University (HPC). HPE seemed to be the most attractive option and they had offered me a huge amount of scholarship assistance. However, I still made my mind up for U of A because deep in my heart, I am so connected to those host families I have in Westlock and many enthusiastic Rotarians in D5370. So, I WANT to come back to this big community continuing this amazing journey with Rotary, Rotaract and Interact!