When I ask clubs about memorable Rotary experiences, Group Study Exchange is frequently mentioned. Sometimes the connections are beyond memorable.
Assistant Governor Marvin Lord (Spartan West) tells the following story. In May, 2003, he picked up the Brazil GSE team in Spartanburg and met this beautiful team member named Luciana. He chauffered the team around the various Spartanburg venues. On the next day, he received an e-mail from the Brazilian team leader inviting him to meet the team in Greenville and to attend a Music on Main Street event. Marvin joined them. The team journeyed to Walhalla, where there was an old car festival and shag dancing. Marvin joined them.
The team visited New York before returning to Brazil. Knowing a good thing when he saw it, Marvin joined them. In July, Marvin flew to Brazil, met Luciana's parents and asked for her hand in marriage. They were married in January, 2004.
Today, Marvin and Luciana live in Spartanburg and are expecting their second child in February. Memorable experiences indeed.
About the DG
George W. Fletcher
Governor, Rotary District 7750
2009-2010
George Fletcher’s Rotary experience includes President of the Rotary Club of Greenville, Assistant Governor, District Secretary and Chair of the Centennial Celebration in 2005. He is a Paul Harris Fellow, a member of both the Bequest Society and Paul Harris Society and a Major Donor.
His real job is Executive Director for the SC Council on Competitiveness, a non profit created to implement a long term economic development strategy in the state. Prior to that, he was President of Fletcher Group, Inc. a group of engineering and environmental management companies. He is a professional engineer and a diplomate in the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.
He has been deeply involved in the community, having served as Chair of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair (with his wife) of the Greenville County United Way Campaign. He has served his profession as President of the American Council of Engineering Companies - SC. Over his career, he has served on some 15 Boards and Commissions.
He has been recognized as the SC Engineer of the Year in 1999 by the SC Society of Professional Engineers and as Greenville Business Person of the Year in 2000 by Greenville Magazine.
George and his wife Sarah have been married for 38 years. They have two children and three grandchildren.
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