Meet our Youth Exchange Student

Madoka's Dad Visits from Japan: Our 2006-2007 Youth Exchange Student, Madoka Yamamoto, from Japan, concluded her year in St. John's in June 2007. In early June, Madoka's dad, Seiichi Yamamoto, visited her in St. John's and accompanied her to our June 5th meeting. Seiichi is a Rotarian in Ishikawa, Japan, and was presented with a club banner from St. John's Northwest to bring our greetings back to his own club. Seiichi is a member if Kanazawa East Rotary Club of Japan (District 2610). He expressed his gratitude for Madoka's time with us, and appreciation for the kindnesses that were shown her throughout the year.

This year’s St. John’s Rotary Northwest Exchange student is Madoka Yamamoto. She is from Japan. Her sponsoring club is Kanazawa-East Rotary Club District 2610. Both her Father and Grandfather are Rotarians. Her home is Kanazawa, almost in the centre of the center part of the Japanese island, opposite Tokyo, facing the Sea of Japan (China side).

Madoka's interests include:

• Archery
• "Budo" (Japanese martial art)
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Reading fantasy/mystery books.
• Japanese Calligraphy.

Madoka also has future vocational interests in international marketing promoting Japanese culture and products. Madoka’s Father owns and manages a Miso and Soy Sauce manufacturing company established in 1911. Her Mother also works as a Manager with this Company.

Our members have enjoyed Madoka’s pleasant presence at our meetings and we look forward to a wonderful year getting to know her. Welcome, Madoka!