Toronto - Forest Hill Rotarians joined host families, dignitaries, members of Shinki-Kai, and departing students at James and Chako's lakeside house for a farewell party for the students. 
 
Past President Michael Lloyd, the MC for the evening, introduced special guests including the Consul General of Japan and the Member of Parliament for Lakeshore.  President Rod Verduyn wished the students well and presented each student with a Rotary shirt and a framed photo of the recent BBQ and pool party hosted by the club.  Students spoke emotionally and passionately of their time in Canada and the fond memories that they will take back to Japan of summer camps, English lessons, their trip to Niagara Falls, and the great relationships that they have developed with their host families.

Rotarians James and Chako have demonstrated "service above self" in their leadership and support of this initiative.  Our club is grateful to have been included in their humanitarian work.