Mark Berger – Topic: East Timor - Precious People

Mark Berger, District 5960 Assistant Governor, Rotary Club of Barron County Sunrise East Timor Leste - Precious People in a Country of Need

 

“We have all seen poverty in our own country or while traveling on vacation throughout the world. A Rotary team-based tour will open a person’s eyes as one sees things firsthand. Timor Leste has a unique story leading up to its independence just 19 years ago in May 2002. I hope to tell you of the people and their quest to better themselves in a fairly new country. Touring an orphanage, a young adult school, and a hospital were all eye-openers. See you soon!”

 

Mark Berger is a retired Financial Advisor and lives in Rice Lake, WI. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Barron County Sunrise and currently serves as Assistant Governor.

 

In 1989, Mark was a Rotary GSE team member to Australia. This experience led him to become a 30-year active Rotarian. He’s been involved in many local organizations including performances at two theaters. As a past high school tennis coach, Mark is now a pickle ballplayer. He’s been blessed to travel to many different countries. Mark is currently in the process of building a first and last home on Shell Lake, WI.