Angie's first words (AB)

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We are doing well with preparations for our GSE visit to Karnataka. Last week the team rehearsed their presentation in front of an audience, who gave constructive criticism. A lot of hard work has gone into co-ordinating pictures and preparing the spoken text. The main advice given is that it needs fewer technical statistics and more clear explanation of things like why canals were built and how they are used today. There also needs to be a more humorous, audience friendly approach, particularly with occupations and general interests. All this is being worked on. Vas, who has been such an invaluable point of information, told me yesterday that there are often whole families at Rotary meetings in India, which makes for a wider audience that we need to consider.

Leaflets introducing the team are now being printed and banners prepared. I think our luggage is going to be very heavy! Air tickets are bought, vaccinations completed and details of packing being discussed. It all seems very exciting, as January 2nd. approaches.

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