2011 Rotary D9690 GSE Team to the Central Visayas region of the Philippines (D3860)

The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. Team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

GSE Team warmly welcomed at Cebu Airport!

After 22 hours of travel via Sydney, Melbourne, Manila, the GSE team from District 9690 arrived in good spirits to be warmly met by (L to R) DS/GE Team leader Ed Chiongbian, District Governor Ted Locson, GSE Chair-Visayas Dick Barba and Sag-O Uykingtian at Cebu Airport. After a good night's sleep, the team was thoroughly briefed by the Cebu GSE District Committee and attended the Governor's welcome dinner at the Casino Espanol.
The team travels by a Super Cat (ferry) to the island of Bohol early Monday morning, 14th February, Valentine's day!!!

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GrahamFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:30 AM
Great to see you guys arrived safely, it is all go from now!
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Brad BillettFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Ni Hao (hello) team number 2! Its team number 1 reporting from Taiwan. Hope you guys are having a great time so far! We look forward to following your blog over the next 4 weeks. Here is a link to ours:

http://2011gseaustralia-taiwan.blogspot.com/

Good luck and god speed!

From District 9690 Team Number 1.
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Team Leader

Ian has been a member of Richmond Rotary Club since 1978. He has served in various positions including Club President in 2008/9 and has served on the District Vocational Committee.
Ian has been a primary school principal for 35 years and has a particular interest in open spaced learning where teams of teachers engage children to raise educational outcomes. Married with three children, Ian lives in Richmond, N.S.W. with his wife Judy and both enjoy motor homing, travelling, sport and the theatre.

Martin has been sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kurrajong/North Richmond and lives in North Richmond. Martin is a member of Fire and Rescue, N.S.W., and has been a fire fighter since 1998, achieving the rank of Senior Fire Fighter.
Martin volunteers with the State Emergency Service and has a diverse range of personal interests. He enjoys abseiling, rock climbing, scuba diving and adventurous outdoor recreation and is actively involved with his Church and the local theatrical society in the Hawkesbury.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

GSE Team warmly welcomed at Cebu Airport!

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The Team (L to R): Rebecca, Martin, Ian, David, Kylie