Jeff Whitbey introduced the following guests:

 

 

Ron Lichtle introduced today's speaker and fellow Rochester Rotarian, Roger Roller, who gave a presentation on his time in the Peace Corps.  Roger received his letter of acceptance in 1965 and did his training in teaching English as a second language at the University of Utah before departing for Ethiopia for two years.    Ethiopia has 80 languages, of which 64 are spoken.  He spent his time in Keren, at the time in northern Ethiopia (now part of Eritrea).  Roger was 22 years old when he began his Peace Corps experience.  The region where he lived is quite mountainous.  He spoke of the relationships he built with the people there, including his translator, Ibrahim.  In his group, 104 went over to Ethiopia, and 68 completed their two years of service.  He shared stories about the community, students he taught, and the friendships that occurred.  Roger concluded his presentation by reading a Thanksgiving letter that he sent home in 1965.  Thank you, Roger for a great presentation!