Thursday, December 15, 2011

In Invitation for 2014: Experiencing the Winter Olympics, Sochi Russia

Stats about the Winter Games:
60 Days
80 Countries represented
6000 athletes
Sports tourism spectators
3 Billion viewers worldwide
Add over 1/2 million Vancouverites, one third of which speak a language other than English living in the third largest city in Canada

The Rotary International "World Understanding Month" Challenge”
Opportunities to share your story while pin trading and attending hockey games
Learn about other cultures by meeting local Vancouverites and world-wide spectators
Your Calling: Explore your intersts during free time
Make plans to share what you have learned/experienced with District clubs back home
Perform the Six Olympic Acts of Kindness
Interact with Vancouver Rotarians from 14 clubs and learn how we can partner with them
Celebrate the Olympic Games atmosphere– enjoy the fun & energetic cultural sports melting-pot
Share about our club and Minnesota with Vancouver Rotary clubs



We will be in Sochi  during the Olympic Torch Relay, the Opening Ceremonies and the beginning of pool play for men's hockey.