It is 10:15 on Friday, April 11th, the sun is shining and the temperature is in the mid 60s. Today is the beginning of our mid-program break. Jonathan is attending a vocational session with Target Stores, Gina, Brian and Brandon are kayaking while I am catching up on e-mails and the BLOG.
This afternoon, we will join Rotarian John Root on his yacht for a tour of Sydney Harbour. It promises to be a wonderful experience. Tomorrow we join our Hosts and Guides the Brands and Fentons for a visit to Canberra, Federal Capitol of Australia.
On Monday, we jump right back into the program with our 6th Australian Adventurer's Performance, sponsored by Beecroft Rotary, with just a small crowd of 130 expected.
The reception of this first time ever Musical Focus Team has been extraordinary. The excellent well coordinated and comprehensive efforts Governor Monika Saville, GSE Chairman, John Cameron, GSE Coordinator Janet Grundy, her Area Coordinators, our Host Families, Rotary Clubs and Rotarians have made to provide us with significant vocational, cultural, physical and social opportunities illustrate their dedication to Rotary and all it means. Their warmth and friendly approach to a group of Yanks has made all of us very comfortable.
In regard to the team, Governor Boots, you will be very pleased to know that two classically trained vocalists, a cellist and a multi talented keyboardist, guitarist and songwriter have been a sellout at each performance. It is not unusual to see several attendees from one performance be there for a second time or in the case of DG Monika, DGE Tony, DGN John, PDG Bruce and Coordinator Janet Grundy 3,4 even 5 times. WOW!!!! Their ability to relate to each other and create music that highlights each other's talent is extraoordinary. Encores are common. They have bonded as a team, care for each other, are extremely cooperative and are a pleasure to work with.
Enjoy the Conference and know that your GSE Team is alive and well here in Sydney Australia and tell Lee I will see her in two weeks.
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1 comment:
Hello from the States,
We am enjoying this blog immensely, especially since we cannot communicate often enough with Gina. The reception to this unique group of musically talented young people is not a surprise to me, as I get to know them better through this blog. They are an intelligent, talented, caring group who are making us all proud they were chosen for this incredible adventure. I would personally like to say, Thank You, to Rotary and everyone who made it possible. I know that Gina is having the time of her life, and it is an experience they will all treasure forever.
Enjoy the next two weeks, stay safe, and know that our thoughts and love are with you all.
Love, the Snarberg Family xox
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