The Lions Youth Exchange Programme
A world of opportunity!
A world of choice!
A world of culture and heritage!
A world of experiences!
A world of value!
Karori Lions Club members have often hosted Overseas Youth Exchange particpants. Here are December 2000 visitors Mary, from Grafton, NSW, Allison, from Lucindale, SA (both hosted by Karori President Tom Lumb and Anne and, later, by Dorothy and Tom Thomson of Onslow Club) and Taryn, from Rockhampton, Qld (hosted by VDG Ken Daniels and Robyn of Wellington Host Club).
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| On a typical sunny Wellington day, Taryn, Mary and Allison are inspired by the breathtaking views across Wellington and the harbour from the top of Wrights Hill, in Karori. |
Mary, Allison and Taryn ride the old Cable Car in the newly opened museum in Kelburn. |
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| At the entrance to the Otari Plant Museum and reserve |
Allison, Taryn and Mary meet local Member of Paliament and Minister of Broadcasting Marian Hobbs at public debate hosted by the Karori Group of Amnesty International. |
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| Allison, Taryn, Mary and President Tom take a well-earned rest at the working bee in the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. |
Still at the working bee. Didn't they do any work??. |
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| Birthday girl Mary, while we all sang "Happy Birthday" for her at a special tea hosted by VDG Ken and his wife, Robyn |
Mary blows out the candles on her cake - took three breaths. She must be getting old! |
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| Mary cuts her birthday cake while Allison, Taryn and VDG Ken look on. |
Allison, Taryn and Mary exchange banners with District Governor Noel Scherp |
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| Allison and Mary with their first host "parents", Tom and Anne |
The time in Wellington ends all too soon; Mary and Allison's second host "mother" Dorothy, from Onslow Lions Club, farewells them at the airport |
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| ... and Ken, from Wellington Host Club, farewells Taryn |
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