In 1977, Madison South Rotary welcomed its first Youth Exchange student, Youshie Hirai from Kisarazu, Japan. She quickly embraced American culture, attending West High and forming close bonds with her host families. As a gift from her home Rotary Club, she presented the Madison South Club with a ceremonial brass bell, which began a lighthearted cultural exchange that culminated in the Club gifting her a Native American headdress and peace pipe. Over the years, the bell was passed from president to president, occasionally lost, misplaced, or forgotten—only to be rediscovered and revived as a symbol of tradition. Today, it's a cherished artifact polished and displayed by each incoming Club president, who is also tasked with sharing its unique story.