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The Rotary Foundation & Group Study Exchange 2012 – 2013 D3519 – Taiwan D4835 – Argentina

Join the GSE program to experience vocational and cultural immersion, promote world peace, represent your community, and discover humanitarian projects abroad. Host or participate as a team member, leader, or volunteer for a rewarding journey.

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The Rotary Foundation & Group Study Exchange 2012 – 2013 D3519 – Taiwan D4835 – Argentina

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  1. The Rotary Foundation&Group Study Exchange2012 – 2013D3519 – TaiwanD4835 – Argentina

  2. Objectives of GSE • Vocational & Cultural Experience • Promote World Peace & Understanding, One Friendship at a Time • Opportunity to serve as Ambassadors from D7570, and represent our communities and vocations • Opportunity to discover Humanitarian Grant Projects

  3. GSE in 2012 - 2013District 3519 Taiwan District 4835 Argentina

  4. How Can Your Club Participate? • Volunteer to be a host club • Nominate a team leader • Recruit team members from the community • Locate and sponsor a 24 hour REST PERIOD

  5. Volunteer your club to be a HOST CLUB • Need 12 host clubs, usually one in each area. Will not know which team visits which area until after GSE interviews and receiving background information on incoming team members. • Create interesting VOCATIONAL & SIGHTSEEING activities • Schedule programs with your area clubs

  6. Host Clubs: • Teams are in your area 4-6 days • One host family for each incoming team member • Provide private bedroom, breakfast, lunch and supper (teams usually eat out at club meetings, receptions, and while sightseeing) • Provide laundry facilities • Provides transportation to GSE Activities

  7. Host ClubsArea Activities • Teams provide 2-3 Rotary programs in each area. Can be combined into a single area-wide program • Team members have full day of vocational activities related to their particular vocation or interest • Have 1 free day per week to shop, rest, do laundry • Sightseeing – local attractions, businesses, government offices, visit schools

  8. Nominate a Team Leader • Team Leaders: A “Seasoned” Rotarian • Demonstrated Leadership Skills • Familiar with D7570 • Current or former club officer or board member, active on committees • Attended district conference • No age limit, but physically capable of keeping up with younger team members

  9. Recruit Team Members • From local community • Must be 25 - 40 years of age • Must not be Rotarians or related to Rotarians • Well along their career paths and interested in exchanging vocational interests with overseas hosts.

  10. Provide Location for 24 Hour BREAK • A vacant condo, summer home, even a donated hotel room • Teams can be secluded without having to speak English or answer questions for 24 hours • Must provide meals (can be potluck, restaurants, or take team shopping so they can cook their own meals.)

  11. GSE Schedule in 2012 - 2013 Outgoing Schedule • Team leader applications due Sept. 1, 2012 • Team leader interviews Sept. 16, 2012 • Team member applications due Sept. 29, 2012 • Team member interviews Oct. 14, 2012 Outgoing team to D3519 - Taiwan • Depart ROA: Feb. 18, 2013 • Return ROA: Mar. 20, 2013 Outgoing team to D4835 - Argentina • Depart ROA: April 27, 2013 • Return ROA: May 28, 2013 Incoming teams from D3519 and D4835 • March 1 – March 31, 2012

  12. For more information • Check the district website • www.Rotary7570.org • Has applications under DISTRICT tab • Brochures • Schedule for 2012 – 2013 • Contact Ernie Bentley, GSE Chairman • Ernie@swva.net

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