rebound Orientation The North Star Rotary Youth Exchange Approach Districts 5950/5960
Where is North Star? Chrysanne Manoles Chair Brazil Host Mom to seven Daughter: Argentina Son: Germany
District Committee
Rebound Orientation First Weekend in August All day Saturday Sunday morning
Away from hectic life
Who is Invited Rebounds and Parents Rotex & Country Officers Chair Club Exchange Officers
rotex meeting Rebounds are fragile. Your role is mentor, leader, listener. No dating allowed with rebounds.
nice Meeting Rooms
Saturday Morning Acknowledge the obvious: Someone has taken over my child. When will my child return? Re-adjusting = Difficult Reverse culture shock is worse than culture shock. Give it 6 months.
Materials for Rebounds "Returning Home" article by Dennis White, Ph.D. Explains stages of Reverse Culture Shock Self-Actualization Exercise, modified from AFS "How have I changed?" questions Journal for writing during the weekend
Materials for Parents "So You Think They're Home Now" article by Dennis White, Ph.D Explains the readjusts the whole family needs to make "Handbook for Parents of Rebounds" compiled by Gregg White of North Star
graduation Important for the Parents. Another photo opportunity.
Lunch
After Lunch Parents are Adjourned Rebounds, Rotex and Leaders stay
Think about the Future Staying Connected to Global Community Tips for returning to High School Tips for returning to College
the future, continued Visualize Yourself 10 Years from Now Gratitude SAMPLE THANK YOU NOTES: content/uploads/2011/08/V.-GW-Thank-you-Notes.pdf content/uploads/2011/08/V.-GW-Thank-you-Notes.pdf
Free Time Soccer ball Walking trails Sit on the dock
Peaceful
Dinner cruise on Lake Minnetonka Rotex, Rebounds, Country Officers District Committee Members
Return to Camp for Overnight Rebounds, Rotex, Leaders
Camp Fire after Dinner
LIGHTS OUT AT 2 AM
Sunday Morning Breakfast Hugs Adjourn
YOU ARE OFFICIALLY ROTEX!
reflections Must have active and present Rotex. Must have all Country Officers in attendance. Name tags for all. Honest session with Rebounds only Turned into group therapy with lots of complaining; next time alternate between good and bad stories
more reflections Formal graduation ceremony important to parents. Overnight crucial for bonding between Rotex and Rebounds. Do nothing but eat on Sunday morning....too tired.
comments? Chrysanne Manoles, Chair (click on "Resources" tab and find Rebound section