Lori Steiner was our inbound Exchange Student in 1986 - 87. She arrived as a 16 year old from Kamloops, in the Rocky Mountains of Western Canada, in the province of British Columbia. Lori had photos to illustrate her life in the intervening years, but technology let her down. Our filing system was better, and we have this black and white image to look back at.John Gray introduced Lori as our speaker, but once he got to flanellete pyjamas, he let Lori take over. Her host parents were the Grays, Glennie-Holmes, Aveyards and the Ashtons.
Kamloops is the overnight stop on the Rocky Mountaineer rail trip through the mountains in British Columbia, and has had visits from many in Wollundry Rotary the Benns, Ken Cook, The Hornibrooks, The Davies, Ingrams and Ashtons. She issued an invitation for even more to come.
Rotary exchange continues in the family, Steve and Lori's son Blake went to Brazil in 2011 as a student. He has returned to Brazil twice since, and host parents have visited Kamloops. - Why did we have to wait 33 years????
Steve operates a "hot tub" business, and Lori is a teacher, although her hours are not too strenuous. Her parents live nearby, having downsized from the family farm.
The timing of this trip to Australia was serendipitous, as Lori and Steve were able to sail on Sydney Harbour with the club members, and travelled to Canberra for a look around. The drive into Wagga Wagga was nostalgic, almost teary.
Ken Cook moved the vote of thanks, and remembered specific incidents on the Safari that Lori had managed to forget. Steve's ears pricked up!!!! Our members expressed their appreciation of this visit with generous applause.
Three generations of Lori's family.
Steve and Lori's wedding.
Family Group.
Warmer Weather.
