On November 17, 2024 we had a successful social event to meet our exchange student from Taiwan. We met at Sam's Seafood and Steaks in NW Houston and enjoy getting to know each other. We had 14 at the table including the following members: Linda Caruso, Anais Watsky, Olivia Hernandez, PDG Nick Giannone, Protus Onyango, Ruben Santos, Glenda Guzman Macal, Robin Charlesworth and PDG Ed Charlesworth. Additionally, we had the following guests in attendance: John Caruso, Buddy Watsky, Geovanni (Olivia's husband), and Fabiola Giannone and, of course, our exchange student.
Ed Socha - Recovered from a broken leg earlier this year and still teaching three Real Estate courses at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. He surprised his students with a "Pizza Thanksgiving" before their holiday break. He has been teaching at the University of St. Thomas for 15 years.
Olivia Hernandez - Life has been at a fast pace - She is working as in-house counsel for a petrochemical company and traveling frequently to Paris. She got married to Geovanni and moved to new digs. Congratulations on your marriage!
Sidik Ibrahim - Had serious health issues due to a stroke. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he continues to recover and regain strength.
Joanna Herr and Stan Edwards and four others - Exploring Laguna Lachua. Lachua Lake is a karstic lake nearly circular in shape and likely to be a cenote or doline. The water has a slightly suphurous smell. The name means "the fetid water". It was an hour hike to the laguna, but an easy hike. These two members reside in Antigua, Guatemala. Joanna will be speaking about clean water projects in March, 2025.
PDG Bob and Jaime Hauser - Congratulations on both of these new members, albeit experienced Rotarians, completing the entire Camino de Santiago! They have stories to share and are working already to put together a power point presentation. We look forward to learning more about their challenges and experiences along the Camino!