U.S. and Canada Friendship Exchange

A group of Rotarians has recently returned from a Friendship Exchange to the western United States and Canada. 

International friendship exchanges are designed to foster cultural awareness, peace and friendship between groups from different nationalities.  During this trip, members were hosted by Rotarian families in Walla Walla, Richland and Spokane, all in Washington State, before moving on to Grand Forks and Cranbrook in British Columbia.

Packing beans at 2nd Harvest Charity in Pascoe (Washington State, U.S.A.) for distribution to disadvantaged families

“We had a fantastic time”, says Richard Austin of Taunton Vale Rotary. “A range of scenery for sight-seeing, but we also got to visit Rotary projects, local industries, including a legal cannabis farm and processing unit, together with sporting and musical events, a hospital and university.   It’s a terrific way to get below the skin of different communities.  You gain so much more than a traditional holiday visit.”

Rotary 'Children's Spray Park' project at Grand Forks, Canada

We are looking forward to hosting Rotarians from the same areas of the U.S. and Canada who will be visiting Somerset on a reciprocal visit in September.

Rocky Mountain Scenery, near U.S. Canada border

Plenty of opportunities for wine tasting!

Fun and fellowship - Rotary Style