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Outbound Orientations

Outbound Orientations. The North Star Rotary Youth Exchange Approach Districts 5950/5960. Who am I? Where is the North Star program?. Chrysanne Manoles Chair Brazil 1973-74 Host Mom to seven Daughter: Argentina Son: Germany. District Committee. Expected Attendance at Five Meetings.

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Outbound Orientations

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  1. Outbound Orientations The North Star Rotary Youth Exchange Approach Districts 5950/5960

  2. Who am I?Where is the North Star program? Chrysanne Manoles Chair Brazil 1973-74 Host Mom to seven Daughter: Argentina Son: Germany

  3. District Committee

  4. Expected Attendance at Five Meetings January February April July August Three pre-exchange orientations, 6 hours each Pre-departure gathering by country Rebound orientation

  5. Flexibility is key • Change and update topics with the times. • Same as 10 years ago? • Take a chance and try new ideas!

  6. Speakers • Use peers as teachers • Past outbound parents • Past Host families • Rotex • Use professionals • Banker • Physician • Trainer in Safety • Travel Agent • Language Teacher • International Security Officer

  7. 3 Saturdays January, February, April

  8. Agenda 8 AM Prep Meeting 9 AM Plenary in morning Lunch in cafeteria Country Groups in afternoon 3 PM Adjourn 8

  9. Delicious Lunch

  10. Country Breakout Sessions

  11. Orientation #1 What is Rotary? 6 B's Culture Shock Roller Coaster Money Matters Learning your new Language Country Breakout Session What is Rotary? 6 B's Culture Shock Roller Coaster Money Matters Learning your new Language Country Breakout Session The 6 B's

  12. Orientation #2 Staying Healthy Use Common Sense to Stay Safe Social Media Country Breakout Session Homework Presentation: Country Report

  13. Orientation #3 Travel Information Insurance Hot Topics and Security Measures Reverse Culture Shock Graduation Ceremony Country Breakout Session Homework due: 5 minute speech about me 13

  14. Be a Realist not an Idealist It's not glamorous being an exchange student. You will have at least one problem a day. You won't have three perfect host families. You'll have at least one host brother or sister who doesn't like you. You will embarrass yourself daily for most of the exchange. You will become a professional problem solver.

  15. Evaluation Surveys after every meeting Student Parents Honest Feedback Early returns? Why? Did orientation fail?

  16. Graduation Certificate

  17. Graduating Class 2011-12 Exchange Year

  18. Questions? Comments? Chrysanne Manoles chair@NorthStarYouthExchange.com www.NorthStarYouthExchange.com (click on "Resources" tab and find Rebound section)

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