Dear Rotary Club of Charleston,
I have now been in Scotland for a little over two weeks, and boy has it been whirlwind! I have been here just long enough to get a good feel for the city of Edinburgh, and I've already been very involved with Rotary. There are 7 other Rotary scholars in Edinburgh, 4 from Japan and 3 others from the U.S. Last weekend, we all went to the "Links Weekend" in Birmingham, England to meet the other UK scholars. My host club in Edinburgh has about 35 members, and my host sponsor is currently in Malawi to monitor some Rotary projects. I gave my first presentation today, which went well. Everyone here is very friendly and welcoming.
As for school, I am living in an international postgrad dorm (I have my own room and a bathroom) (I share a kitchen with about 11 other students), so I have met students from all over the world. There are a lot Americans and maybe even more Canadians, a lot of Chinese and Indian students, as well as Australians, Japanese, Taiwanese, and students from all over Europe. I've met more South African students than actual Scottish students, come to think of it. The range of studies is just as varied - everything from German musicology to ecological economics to environmental studies to scifi lit. Again, everyone is very friendly, so it hasn't been too hard to find people to hang out with.
Edinburgh itself looks like something out of Mary Poppins. Definitely the place to go if you want inspiration for writing a book: I've now seen the former homes of Robert Louis Stevenson, Robbie Burns, and Arthur Conan Doyle; the Sir Walter Scott Memorial; and the cafe birthplace of Harry Potter. All the buildings are hundreds of years old, and there are no skyscrapers. The city is as international as any, but because of its relatively small size, it is probably among the most integrated - there are no Little Italys, Chinatowns, or Harlems. Instead, there are kebab and felafel stands next to Italian restaurants and French Bistros. Really, besides the one main road leading to the Castle (the Royal Mile), I've really had to look for Scottish culture and natives...unless you count the pubs on every corner. Although even there, they play American music and the beer they always have on tap are Irish, Australian, French, and English brews.
My class schedule runs from Tuesday to Friday. I'm taking IR theory, Institutions and Policies of the EU, and International Political Economy. The classes are interesting, but they do involve a lot of reading. There are a ton of societies (everything from ballooning to chocolate societies) and sports clubs to join. I have been running with the "Hares and Hounds" running club.
Anyways, I thought I'd write and let you know how I am doing - hope all is well in Charleston! (which I do miss a considerable sometimes!)
Mallory Wright
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William Sale, III, “William”
Classification: Medicine: Orthopedic Surgery
Business Address: 100 Tracy Way, Charleston, WV 25311
Business Phone: 304-344-3701
Business Fax: 304-343-9207
Home Address: 1392 Bedford Road, Charleston, WV 25314
Home Phone: 304-541-4581
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Ronald A, Murad, “Ronald”
Classification: Financial Services: Investment
Business Address: Scott & Stringfellow, 300 Summers Street, 5th Floor, Charleston, WV 25301
Business Phone: 304-342-1981
Business Fax: 304-357-6501
Home Address: 3215 Kanawha Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Home Phone: 304-539-9501
Email: rmurad@scottstringfellow.com
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NEW MEMBERS:
Matthew G. Ballard, “MATT”
Classification: Economic and Community Development
Business Address: Charleston Area Alliance
1116 Smith Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Business Phone: 304-340-4253
Business Fax: 304-340-4275
Home Address: 206 Elm Street Elkview, WV 25071
Home Phone: 304-965-1022
Email: mballard@charlestonareaallaince.org
Spouse: Staci
Join Date: September 29, 2008
Proposer: Chip VanAlbsurg
RESIGNATIONS:
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LOCAL ROTARY CLUB MAKE-UP LOCATIONS:
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South Charleston Rotary Club
Meting beginnings 12:00 noon at the Little Creek Country Club
Address: 99 Fairway Drive, Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: (304) 744-9646
Lisa Sullivan
Secretary
Putnam Rotary Club changed their location to Wellington's at 12:00 Noon.
WEDNESDAY
Vandalia 7:30 a.m. at
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Program Committee meets each Tuesday, at the Charleston Civic Center 1st Floor @ 12:00 p.m. Parking is free just let the parking attendant know you are with the Rotary Club of Charleston.
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