Our Japanese Exchange Students shown with some of the host families
Past President Hal Quigley shown with Justin Miron
Each year the Santa Monica Rotary Club participates in a Japanese Exchange Program with students who live in various cities in Japan. For the month of July, American students stay at the homes of various Japanese families, each for one week, who show them the sights. For the month of August, In turn, Japanese students come to visit Southern California, staying with American families who also introduce them to our culture. A farewell party for the visitors, host families and the young people who had participated in this program was held at the Malibu home of Tom and Stephanie Loo at the end of August. Gifts were presented to the Japanese students, many photos were taken and memories shared before the students returned home.
....Thank You Starr E. Night of the Santa Monica Star and H.Q.S.A.
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Our Japanese Exchange Students shown with some of the host families |
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Our host Tom Loo shown with new member Sally Pai |
| Shown starting left: Betty and District Governor Pat Cashin, President Lionel Ruhman, Mary and District Governor Elect Ingo Werk. |
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Past President Hal Quigley shown with Justin Miron |