Rotary International Open World Program Programs Division

History 1999 – Russian Leadership Pilot program (RLP) for young Russian leaders is established 2000 – RLP acquires permanent status 2001 – Open World Leadership Center is established and program renamed 2002-present – Open World Program for the Russian Federation leaders 2003 – Pilot programs launched for –Lithuania, Ukraine and Uzbekistan –Cultural leaders from the Russian Federation

Open World & Rotary nearly 2,000 OW delegates hosted by US Rotary clubs –Overall, Open World hosted 8,800 leaders Rotary clubs in 44 states and Washington, D.C. hosted OW delegations 70 Rotarians from Russia participated in the program as OW delegates Rotary clubs in Russia and OW Alumni work together on joint projects

Open World Delegates Nominated by American and Russian NGOs (non- governmental organizations) Young professionals and emerging leaders –Age: 20-s to late 40-s –Locations: from all 89 regions of the Russian Federation 40% women delegates OW delegates serve food for the hungry Weston, FL, April ‘05

Open World Delegation 5 participants: –4 delegates –1 facilitator Formed around civic theme Participants from different locations in Russia Russian delegation of doctors with American colleagues Los Angeles, CA, April ‘05

Open World Themes 2005 Civic Themes: –Economic Development –Environment –Local Governance –Health & Social Development Includes Youth Issues & Education sub- themes –Women as Leaders Rule of Law –Judicial delegations OW delegation in a meeting April ‘05

Host Club Responsibilities Home-stay for 8 days & 9 nights Vocational program for selected civic theme Daily meals Transportation Cultural and social events Hiring a professional interpreter

Programming Tasks Before Hosting: Local Community Profile Programming Schedule Host Families Bios Professional Interpreter Resume After Hosting: Post-program Summary Report Expense Reimbursement Report Evaluation Form

Programming Schedule 8-day Program: 32 hours of formal theme-related activities –Discussions, meetings, tours, roundtables –Meetings with local officials and leaders –Interviews with local media Social and cultural events Local Rotary clubs’ meetings

Budget $2,300 – Hosting Expenses $300 – Ticketed Events/Cultural Activities $1,500 – Interpretation costs

Funding Eligible Expenses: Transportation –Vehicle rental & gas expenses; private vehicle usage & mileage expenses Business related meal/food costs Cultural events –Concerts, exhibits, sporting events Small gifts Ineligible Expenses: Payments to host families Payments to visitors Cash to visitors Alcoholic beverages Fines Promotional materials for Rotary Undocumented expenses greater than $25

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Rotary Staff Contact Information Natalia Sharova Open World Program Coordinator RI Programs Division Tel: (847) Fax: (847) Rotary Web page for the Open World Program: ml ml Open World Web site: