Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Rotary International Group Study Exchange-Vietnam 2003

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Overview  About Rotary  About Rotary Group Study Exchange  Our Teams

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 About Rotary

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 About Rotary International  Founded in 1905  1.2 million Rotary club members –70% of membership is outside of United States  All volunteer organizations  In 163 countries Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 The Four-Way Test Of the things we think, say or do:  Is it the TRUTH?  Is it FAIR to all concerned?  Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?  Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Group Study Exchange Program & The Teams

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Rotary Group Study Exchange Program The GSE Teams hope to:  Foster… –Understanding, goodwill, peace  Through… – Vocational, cultural, and fellowship exchange Rotary International An International Humanitarian Service Organization

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 GSE Vietnam 2003  1 st GSE with Vietnam, a non-Rotary country  1 st time 4 teams sent at one time: –Health Care: District 5030, Seattle area –Environmental Biology/Engineering: District, 5130 Northern California Coast –Cross-Cultural Communications: District 5150, San Mateo, San Francisco & Marin Counties –Technology: District, 5170 Silicon Valley  Reciprocal exchange scheduled –4 Vietnamese GSE teams will visit USA, 2003 April The GSE Vietnam 2003 is a landmark program for Rotary.

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Active Rotary Programs in Vietnam Rotary programs in Vietnam, sponsored by our districts:  Prosthesis donations  Bicycle Helmet donations  Aquaculture projects  Rotoplast project  Water purification projects  Fishing boats donations  Micro credit project

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Our Schedule  Visit with Vietnamese government & businesses in: –Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City  Visit the beautiful countryside of Vietnam: –Ha Long Bay, Hoi On, Mekong Delta.

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 The Teams GSE Vietnam 2003

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Where we are from Districts 5030: Health Care Districts 5130: Envir. Biology Districts 5150: Communications Districts 5170: Technology

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Team 5150: “Cross-Cultural Communications”  Why we are here: –Communicate with people from different cultures –Listen carefully with an open mind to learn from others –Share cultural experiences and make new friendships –Identify future Communications projects

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam – What we do for a living… Public RelationsLaw Public Relations Education Consultant Public Relations

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam – What we do for fun… Triathlons, Endurance Sports Mountain Biking Soccer, Travel Travel, Arts Dance, Arts

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Team 5130 – “Environmental Biology/Engineering”  Why we are here: –To exchange ideas about water and fisheries resources. Aquaculture/Hydraulic Engineering Water Supply and Treatment Fisheries Resource Management Water Quality Assessment Education Identify future projects

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam – What we do for a living… Fisheries Biologist Psychologist (Retired) Hydraulic Engineer Pollution Prevention Educator Drinking Water Systems Designer

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam – What we do for fun… Hiking, Travel, Photography Travel, Gardening, RotarySurfing, Running, Scuba Hiking, Snowboarding, Travel Cycling, Swimming, Hiking

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Team 5030 – Health Care  Why we are here: –Through building friendships, we hope to exchange ideas about: Maternal-Child Health Preventative Care Health Care Delivery Traditional Modes of Healing Rehabilitation Medicine Identify future projects  PeaceGoodwillUnderstanding

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam – What we do for a living… Social Worker Sports Physical Therapist International Trade Policy Pediatrician Anesthesiologist

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam What we do for a living… Hiking, Pottery Outdoor activities, time with friends Sailing, Hiking, Movies Mountaineering, Kayaking Hiking, Running

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Team Technology  Why we are here: develop lasting relationships to: –Understand how we all apply technology –Explore Vietnamese culture –Exchange ideas –Identify future projects

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam – What we do for a living… Marketing Financial Services High Purity Water Systems High-tech Marketing Mobile Communications Energy Storage Devices

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam – What we do for fun… Travel, Guitar/Violin Volleyball, Surfing Marlin Fishing Travel, Running, Yoga Soccer, Swimming

Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003 Thank you We appreciate the opportunity to share time with you for more information more or contact one of the Indiviudal team members via