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From Wednesday, April 20th to Saturday, April 23rd, the Bathurst Rotary Club
welcomed a delegation from Mexico. Members of the delegation included: Luis Rodrigo
Gonzalez, Sandra Soto, Luza Angelica Fernandez, Diana Acosta and team leader, Jaime
Armendariz.
The Bathurst Rotary Club organized a wine and cheese reception at Nectar. From left to right: Luis Rodrigo Gonzalez, Sandra Soto, Luza Angelica Fernandez, Diana Acosta, Jaime Armendariz and Don McKay, club president
On the 20th, the GSE subcommittee organized a wine and cheese reception at Nectar, where
members of the delegation gave a presentation that showcased their country, district, profession
and family.
The delegation visited City Hall and had a tour by Mayor Brunet as well as signed the guest book. From left to right: 3rd row: Jaime Armendariz, Sandra Soto and Luis Rodrigo Gonzalez 2nd row: Luza Angelica Fernandez and Diana Acosta 1st row: Mayor Stephen Brunet
The following day, the delegation and some Rotarians visited the Port of Belledune, the CCNB-
Campus Bathurst Art Exhibit and City Hall. Mayor Brunet provided our Mexican friends with
information about Bathurst and the Chaleur region and each member signed the City guest book.
The highlight of the evening was a traditional Mexican supper prepared by GSE members.
The delegation participated in a guided tour to Daley’s Point. See group on observatory. From left to right: Diana Acosta, Luza Angelica Fernandez, Sandra Soto, Luis Rodrigo Gonzalez and Jaime Armendariz
On Friday the 22nd, the group visited Daley’s Point in celebration of Earth Day. Janet Doucet
offered members a guided tour and informed participants about the flora and fauna in this natural
habitat. The delegation and Bathurst Rotarians enjoyed a delicious salmon supper as part of the
evening activity.
The Group Study Exchange is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for
businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of
their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas
of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country’s
culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and
professional relationships, and exchange ideas.