Last week's speaker was Nora Bickmann-Tesch. She was our Rotary Exchange Student from Germany in 2005 - 2006.
Nora contacted Gary Francque about the possibility of presenting to our club as she and her husband, Matthais Tesch, were making a North American trip this summer.
Nora brought with along her many memories to share, and gave us a thorough update on her life since going back to Germany after her year abroad.
Her Education is impressive!
She gave us a rundown of her experiences here:
What I have learned:
becoming self-confident through trial and error
speaking up for myself
cultural and life differences (school system, garbage disposal, trailer parks)
being part of something bigger than just a group of friends (Rotary Exchange, Rotex, Rotary member)
What was important for me:
having not just the Rotary Club but also the District
being pushed to do a few things (sports after school)
being a real part of the family
switching families during the year
Nora was a true delight! She showed us many pictures of her memories, and of her current life in Germany.
Thank you, Nora for a great presentation, and for coming back to share your life with us!!
Nora and her husband, Matthais.
Nora was joined at our meeting by her members of her host families from 2005-2006!
Jody Corey-Behrens, Past MoRo President, Youth Exchange Committee in 2005-06 with Nora.
Gary Koeller, former Rotarian and Principal at Moline High School in 2005-06, with Nora.
William & Lisa Payden - previous Rotary host family 2005-06
Richard & Jess Payden, & children Bodhi & Savannah - Richard is son of Bill & Lisa, previous host sibling to Nora in 2005-06
Gary Koeller - former Rotarian, Principal at Moline High School in 2005-06
Jodie Corey-Behrens - Past MoRo President, Youth Exchange Committee in 2005-06
Memorial for Past Rotarian Page Bellinger
Paul Plagenz announced the creation of a Moline Regional Community Foundation memorial fund in name of former Moline Rotarian Page Bellinger. See Paul for more details and how to contribute.
Youth Exchange: Joao
Gary Francque reported that Joao Miguel is in 10th day of his 14 day Rotary West Coast Trip. Currently completing stay in Los Angeles at Universal Studios, Disneyland and Beverly Hills, then on to San Francisco.
Make plans to join your fellow area Rotarians on Friday, July 12th to watch the Bandits play ball against Peoria. Tickets are $13. For Section 104 along the First Base Line. Orders must be placed and paid for by Monday, July 8th. We will start taking ticket orders next Monday, June 24.
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