WEYBURN - Seven Rotary Exchange students were hosted by the Weyburn Rotary Club May 25 – June 2. The students came from Norway, Belgium, Brazil, Italy, Thailand and Germany.
The seven students were treated to local hospitality of the Weyburn Rotary club members with Potluck/BBQ suppers on their arrival and departure in Weyburn.
Doug Loden, Weyburn Rotary Club member was one of the chaperones/tour guides who escorted the group to experience Saskatchewan and Alberta. The group experienced the Moose Jaw Tunnels, Drumheller Dinosaur Museum, Banff Hot Springs, Japer Columbia Ice Fields, West Edmonton Mall and white-water rafting. The Canmore Rotary Club hosted a breakfast for the exchange students. Several hikes in the different parks were a highlight for many. Some evening meals were prepared by the students showcasing meals from their homelands.
Doug reported that group of students were “really quite amazing”. Travel on the bus was filled with lots of laughter, singing and some sleeping! When travel plans were changed, this group was resilient and grateful to experience western Canada.
If you would like to know more about the Rotary Exchange Student program, please contact a Weyburn Rotary Club member. Stay informed about your local Rotary club by following Rotary Club of Weyburn on Facebook. Also see a more detailed account of this trip on Facebook!
