WELCOME FROM DISTRICT GOVERNOR

To our friends from District 4560, Brazil / Santa Catarina:

On behalf of the members of the District 1580 GSE committee and of all the Rotarians in our District, I would like to extend a warm welcome to your team from District 4650 led by Mrs. Adriana Zardo, member of Rotary Club Jaraguá do Sul Vale do Itapocu. I can promise that you have much to look forward to over the next four weeks, and we know it will be an experience that will leave you with lasting memories.

Throughout this exchange, you will travel around our district, to some beautiful country regions and visit a variety of places large and small. Every day you will meet many different people who will give an insight into the Dutch way of life. Some may become friends or useful contacts in your particular vocations, but everyone that you meet will add to your knowledge of the Dutch culture.

The Rotarians of District 1580 encourage you to enjoy your time with us. The GSE is a hectic time of moving around, observing and listening, but the most important part of this exchange is communication. Wherever you are, speaking to those around you will provide a real insight into the lives, work and issues that concern us and equally importantly, we hope that you will give us an insight into your own culture and lives.

We have tried to provide an itinerary that matches your respective interests and also show you what a wonderful part of the world we live in. The Rotary GSE program is unique in that it provides you with the opportunity to visit our part of the world and to share the culture and social values with your local hosts as guests in their homes. We sincerely hope that you enjoy the “Dutch experience”.

Joost Hoffscholte
District Governor 2008-2009
District 1580