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Rotary of Spring Hill Florida says Farewell to Exchange Student from Ecuador

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Real Estate Agent with Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!

Rotary of Spring Hill Florida bids Farewell to Exchange Student from Ecuador

 

At the weekly meeting of my Rotary of Spring Hill, Florida, club, we had the pleasure to welcome once more Gerardo Piedra, an exchange student from Ecuador who had been spending the last ten months in our area.

He was accompanied by Assistant District Governor Mike Fitzgerald who was also his host during part of this time. 

Gerardo gave a wonderful presentation of his time as an exchange student in the United States.  He shared with us his experiences and impressions attending school at Hernando High School to activities with other exchange students and last but not least his involvement with the various Rotary Clubs of the District and their projects.  He was also happy to have been able to participate in some traveling to New York City, Washington, DC, and more.

Gerardo's enthusiasm certainly showed outward in his attire - throughout his time here, he had been receiving and collecting special pins and fastened them to his jacket - every time we saw him, the had multiplied!  But it also clearly showed in his presentation and he expressed his desire to one day return as an exchange college student.  It was a delight to listen to him as he spoke about things we take for granted but were special or unusual for him.  This young man showed tremendous spirit and understanding of the concepts of Rotary International as "service above self" and he was especially proud to have met some very special Rotary dignataries while attending conferences and other Rotary functions.

Gerardo will return to his home country and family in a couple of weeks.  We wish him well and will certainly miss his enthusiasm.

Interested in Rotary? 

Rotary is a worldwide service organization with many projects on the local level with a commitment to service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership.

The Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida, meets every Thursday morning at 7:45 am at IHOP on Commercial Way/US 19 in Spring Hill, Florida. 

Join us for a meeting and find out what it's all about.  Guests are welcome!

 

 Rotary of Spring Hill Florida bids Farewell to Exchange Student from Ecuador

 

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Comments (11)

Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

Thank you for the information.  I'm in favor of programs like this. 

May 22, 2014 10:45 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Hi Silvia here in Evanston IL is the Rotary International headquarters and it is a block away from my office. I am very familiar with the organization and the great things they do for the community. Here's a virtual high five to Gerardo.

May 22, 2014 10:57 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Silvia, Gerardo sounds like an excellent young man.  That is a lot of pins on his jacket. 

 

May 22, 2014 11:00 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

 Mark, thank you, I'm glad you liked it.

Noah, you would have loved this kid!  It was a bittersweet meeting.  He would appreciate your high five!  

George, sure is.  Every time we saw him, he had more of them and there was a story attached to each and every one of them.

May 22, 2014 11:26 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Silvia

The student exchange program is a outstanding program is it sounds like Gerardo had a great time in Spring Hill Florida.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

May 22, 2014 12:48 PM
Eric Crane -- Your Full Service, Discount Fee Realtor®
DPR Realty LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona

student exchange programs are wonderful -- they bring the world closer to together, one person at a time!  have a great Holiday weekend!

May 22, 2014 02:58 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Silvia. Great story and his time here must have been filled with wonder. Hopefully he bring back many wonderful stories and memories when he returns.

May 22, 2014 06:37 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

No doubt in my mind he will be back as an exchange college student Silvia.

May 22, 2014 08:35 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Great story about a wonderful young man and a worthwhile program, Silvia.  Thank you.

May 22, 2014 09:42 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Love group and student exchange meetings!

Jun 02, 2014 08:16 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Lou, he did and it showed!

Erir, that is so true.

joe, his enthusiasm let us see our world with different eyes.

Conrad, I agree.

Gabe, thanks!

Andrew, they are informative and exciting for both visitors and hosts!

Jun 02, 2014 05:03 PM