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

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

GSE in District 3519 TaiwanDistrict 4835 Argentina

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

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

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

Host Clubs Area 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

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

Recruit Team Members From local community Must be 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.

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.)

GSE Schedule in 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 D Taiwan  Depart ROA: Feb. 18, 2013  Return ROA: Mar. 20, 2013 Outgoing team to D Argentina  Depart ROA: April 27, 2013  Return ROA: May 28, 2013 Incoming teams from D3519 and D4835  March 1 – March 31, 2012

For more information Check the district website ◦ Has applications under DISTRICT tab ◦ Brochures ◦ Schedule for 2012 – 2013 Contact Ernie Bentley, GSE Chairman ◦