Dear Clyde & Vivian, Ted & Gloria
Dear All
Let me tell you that my student Maria Kupchinskaia has safely arrived
back home after an eventful month of her "Watch & Learn" internship in
your part of the world.
She gave me the names of the many Rotarians and non-Rotarians
to express her and our heartfelt gratitude to you for
your time, efforts and willingness to share your culture, including business culture.
Especially she is grateful to Clyde & Vivian who coordinated her
internship activities and her first host family; many thanks go
to Ted and Gloria for the coordination of her visit to Anchorage
and for taking drastic measures when she suddenly fell ill.
Maria warmly mentioned the names of Sue Clardy, her "angel guardian"
as she put it.
Regrettably, she does not have the e-mail addresses for
all who have made her experience in Alaska most meaningful,
productive and enjoyable. Warmest regards and a big thank you to Andrew Peter, Steve and
Noko, Maynard, Kathy Grimes, Bill P. Jay, Arthur Sose(Sp.), the
Clynes, and many others.
Unfortunately, I have been unable to touch base with Maria as she has
acted as a caregiver for her dying grandfather and grandmother with
Alzheimer. Hence a delay in communication.
Within a week the reports of all ten interns, including Maria's , will be posted on the
school's site (www.buk.irk.ru) for us to see what has been accomplished
due to the wonderful hospitality of Rotarians and non-Rotarians in
Australia, Canada and the U.S.
With renewed thanks for all your generous gestures that are very much appreciated.
Vladimir Donskoy
PDG/Professor Emeritus
Irkutsk State University
1996-2019 Watch & Learn Intern Program
Coordinator