| On September 21, 2002, the Rotary Club of Santa
Monica and the Wilshire Rotary Club co-sponsored a reception for all
Ambassadorial Scholars (including Incoming, Outgoing and Alumni Scholars)
and World Peace Scholars. Invited guests included the District
Governor, International Assistant Governors, Ambassadorial Chairmen &
Committee Members, Mentors & Scholars, Representatives of the
Co-Sponsoring Clubs and other guests. The Rotary Club of Santa Monica is a sponsor of both an Incoming and Outgoing Ambassadorial Scholar. Our International Foundation Scholarship Chairman, Monte Herring, is the Mentor for our Outgoing Scholar--Annie Bird. International Director in-charge of all our International Activities, Jon Kemp, is also the Mentor for our Incoming Scholar--Masahiko Tanaka (from Japan). Past President Hal Quigley is a District Chairman of all the Incoming Ambassadorial Scholars. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries. Generous contributions from Rotarians worldwide represent continued faith that the students who are Ambassadorial Scholars today will be tomorrow's community and world leaders. The reception was well attended and a total success and fulfilled the desired goals and objectives. In addition to being just plain "good fun", all the Incoming Scholars were in attendance and were properly oriented as to the scholarship requirements and local expectations. The reception received local newspaper coverage in Santa Monica. |
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Outgoing Scholars: Host Rotarian John Bovard Miron, PDG Vicki Radel, District Governor Rick Mendoza, AG Chuck Hanchett, Wilshire Club Co-Sponsor--President Sandy McLean, Santa Monica Club Co-Sponsor-- President Bill Crookston, Scholars, Mentors and Committee Chairs & Members. |
| Ambassadorial Scholars giving a short presentation on their background, area of study, etc. Pictured: Hal Quigley (Chairman of the Incoming Scholars), Yo Oshima (Japan), Faye Wazzane (Mentor), Eva Husson (France), Florian Oettl (Germany) and Ingo Werk (Asstnt. Governor & Mentor). |
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Incoming Scholars: District Governor Rick Mendoza, PDG Vicki Radel, AG Ingo Werk, Co-Sponsor Presidents--Bill Crookston & Sandy McLean, Mentor Jon Kemp, Chairman Hal Quigley, Mentors, Scholars and Committee Chairs & Members. |
