.: Community Connections Program

Georgian Interns, November, 2001

The Georgian interns arrived November 15, 2001 and were received at a reception held in their honor at the Radisson Hotel on Friday noon, November 16, 2001. Five of the interns were located in Newton.

David Khamashridze speaking at the reception

Giorgi Giorgadze at the reception

Khatuna Korshia speaking at the reception

George Lomatidze next to the Republic of Georgia flag at the reception

Guranda Gvazava at the reception in Newton

David Khamashridze interned at HyVee Food Store and his home stays were with Ruth & Rich Campbell and Pam & Andy Stone. Giorgi Giorgadze interned at the Monroe State Bank and the First Bank of Lynnville. His home stays were at the following sites; Carol & Fritz Kramer, Bonnie & Dave Pitz, Sue & Dave VanderLinden and Barb & John Taylor.. Khatuna Korshia interned at the Newton Manufacturing Company and Vernon Company. Her home stays were with Jane & Carl Repp and Jane & Gary Johnson. George Lomatidze interned at the Manatt Company, Jasper County Engineer and Jasper Construction Service, inc. His home stays were with Ruthe & Rich Campbell and Pam & Andy Stone. Guranda Gvazava interned with HyVee West Food Store and Maples Chevrolet and her home stays were with Jane & Carl Repp and Jane & Gary Johnson.

Georgian Group

Georgian interns and the OPEN board of directors that attended the reception