Terry Donlick - 7170 GSE Team Leader

It is nearly time to begin our wonderful journey to the Northeast of England. How thankful I am to be a part of this wonderful adventure. My team is ready and anxious to be on our way.
I am looking forward to meeting David Sadler the GSE Coordinator of District 1030. His attention to detail in planning our trip has been wonderful. David has been a GSE Team Leader and a GSE Team member, so he is well aware of the various aspects of the Group Study Exchange experience.
I have also, become acquainted with Barbara Broadbelt, GSE Team Leader to our district next spring. I will be staying with Barbara and her husband during part of my stay. District 1030 has recently selected Barbara's team and we will meet with them at some point during our trip. Their team has begun preparation for their trip to 7170.
I want to thank everyone that has helped us prepare for our trip.

A big thanks to Mike Wilcox and Rose Tucker for their assistance with the team member interviews.
The Rotary Clubs of Cortland, Dryden, and Groton, for preparing meals for us during our orientation weekend. I could not have done it without you !!!
Everyone that came to our 'meet the team' with a pizza night at the Dryden Hotel.
Rose Tucker, Groton Rotarian for being there for the team throughout orientation weekend and for her invaluable assistance throughout the preparation time.
A special thank you to the team member's, sponsoring Rotary Clubs.
Oneonta - Tim Hayes
Dryden - Vickey Beaver
Sidney - Jeremy Matviak
Cortland - Amy Parker
A special thank you to Anne Geddes-Atwell, for supporting me and the team throughout this process. I have enjoyed getting to know you.
To the orientation presenters: DG Sam Koury; DGE Orv Wright; and PDG Peter Brellochs and former GSE Team Leaders: Dale Flinn, Mike Wilcox, Joe Urda, and Tom Overbaugh. And, also, Zoren Bullock a former GSE Team Member, thanks Zoren for giving us your thoughts, as to what it is like to be a team member. Thank you all for giving of your time, talent and wisdom. What a wonderful example of "Service Above Self"
Thank you, Ed Forman for our business cards and post cards. You did a great job!
Jim Hilker for assisting us with our speeches, power points, and video. Thanks, Jim.
Thanks to the GSE Committee and Gary Herzig, for selecting me for this wonderful opportunity.
A very special thank you to District Governor, Sam Koury for his exceptional encouragement and support.

Suitcases are packed, gifts have been purchased, lessons have been learned. Now to get on with it. I can hardly wait !!! My team is ready......GO TEAM GO !!!