Houghton-le-Spring

This past Wednesday was another wonderful Rotary night spent with the Rotary Club of Houghton-le-Spring. (The photo to the left is of the President, George Bennison, Misa and myself exchanging banners) Phil Hopps and his wife, Joan, kindly picked Misa and myself up from my accommodation and drove us to the club. I had a wonderful time visiting and speaking to the club and it was great to spend the evening with Mr. and Mrs. Hopps and Misa as well. We had a delicious meal and everyone was so friendly. Misa gave the first presentation, which was just wonderful. Japan looks beautiful in her pictures, I hope I will get to visit someday. I spoke second and following the speeches we exchanged banners. Houghton-le-Spring has a really unique banner in the shape of an upside-down triangle. It was a great night and we spent quite a bit of time chatting and meeting everyone after the meeting had ended. It was an absolutely wonderful night and I hope I will cross paths with all of the wonderful members sometime in my future!~ (the photo to the right, from left to right, features, Phil Hopps, Myself, President, George Bennison (he is holding my USA wand), Misa, and Foundation Chairman,
Bob Hodgon.)