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Jean was raised in a family of
Rotarians. His uncle was charter member of the club of
Parthenay, France. (District 1510). He joined the Rotary
club of Los Alamos, NM in 1998. Under his leadership
(2001-2002) the club received a presidential citation
from RI President Majiyagbe. He is today a member of the
Rotary Club of Santa Fe Centro and has been involved at
the District level as Club Service chair (2003-2006) and
Newsletter editor (2006 - present)
He joined RGHF in April of 2007 as webmaster for our
peace section:
www.rghfpeacejourney.org
Most memorable Rotary experience:
-1968. 16 years old - A "family
of Rotary" chartered-flight, France to Istambul,
organized by the Rotary club of Parthenay including
all Club's Rotarians, their spouses and extended
families.
-1999. Steering a matching grant
project to set in place a water pump powered by
solar energy for a village in the Chihuahua district
in Mexico . A collaboration of alternative science &
engineering from LANL, Rotarian good will and
dedication on both side of the border.
- 2001. Conducting a reseeding
project after the Cerro Grande fire in Los Alamos
with the collaboration of several clubs form the
region. 60 % of the trees planted by Rotarians are
still alive and growing!
- 2002-present. Actively
participating in the Tri-District convention
(4410-5470--5520) that brings together Rotarians
from 3 districts to partner on humanitarian
projects.
And not to forget, the on going
fellowship at the Club, District, Zone and International
level that makes Rotary a unique worldwide community of
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