In readiness for leaving for Western Pennsylvania at the end of April the team having been meeting up for a days worth of prep each month. During these meetings not only have we been getting to know each other a little better but have also been learning more about the Rotary Foundation and the Group Study Exchange programme.
In our meetings Jim has set a fine lead with the choice of venues and his early work on the presentations. Samantha, who organised the 7280 visit to Scotland has been invaluable in getting us all organised with the paperwork and the arrangements for travelling etc.
These meetings have been noteable for the good humour and the indications that despite being an all male team we've 'bonded' and have worked well together. Everyone has put the effort in and has been prepared to test themselves with various organising tasks on behalf of the team.
However, the biggest test of all is ... the presentation. For some this is a new and daunting challenge, for some the problem is about being disciplined about what to say and not just prattle on. Prizes may be awarded for working out whos who with that!
One thing that we've all struggled with though is the timings and the slides changing at the right times and the handovers and the pictures appearing at all and the new bits Jim wants us to do and... actually I guess thats quite a lot of things we've struggled with. I'm sure it'll be alright on the night!
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