1. EMPOWERING ROTEX North American Youth Exchange Network Chicago Illinois 26 February 2010

2. Whose Program ? It IS a program of the district It is NOT a program of the student

3. A Model to Copy (A college or University) Whose Program The Curriculum Eligibility/Qualification of Prospective Students The Student Body Graduation with a Major Alumni ---- For Life

4. Program Attributes Students Serve with Rotary Students Become Responsible Young Adults Students Become Effective Ambassadors Students Understand Cross Cultural Differences Students Develop Sense of Class Identity/Ownership Students Become Alumni/Leaders/Rotarians

5. Vocabulary Selected Outbound Student Outbound Student Inbound Student Rebound Student ROTEX

6. Three Year Life Cycle First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year and After

7. Country Assignment Night

8. District 5010’s Experience Purpose What was Done Time Line What Resulted

9. Responsibilities of District Vision, strategic plan, long range calendar Recruitment and Selection Conduct orientation(s) Make suitable country assignment Provide cross cultural training Provide trained YEOs and Counselors Treat students individually as own child Treat students with attitude not to let them fail Foster sense of class identity Foster sense of service with Rotary Prepare to be an effective ambassador Cultivate sense of pride and ownership in the program

10. Responsibilities of Student Have self confidence Have sincere interest in the world community Commit fully to serving with Rotary Attend all Rotary functions Obey the rules – of Rotary, host country and native country Seek to understand rather than to judge Respect others Initiate relationships, participate in activities, immerse self in lives and culture of hosts, learn the language Strive to become an effective ambassador Assume roll of leadership Complete the three year relationship with Rotary

11. Empowering ROTEX Starts with OB Recruitment Continues with RB Manifested as ROTEX

13. Some Rolls of Alumni Give/Raise Money Give Referals – Prospective Students Host Events Advise regarding Program Change Participate in Program Development Provide Leadership

14. ROTEX Roles Can Do Can Become

16. ROTARY DISTRICT 5010 YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM Discussion Topics for Rebounds and Parents (For a convenient time after you get back) Returning exchange students often have many issues that need to be addressed after their return to their home country. We hope that these topics will help foster constructive conversation to deal with these difficult topics. Time Management Will you respect the decisions that I make about managing my time, and as a parent what do you still feel that you should have control over? Rides, curfew, friends, money, … Alcohol & Cigarettes (if applicable) You probably know that we were exposed to the experience of drinking, and in many cultures and countries drinking is accepted, and often encouraged. What are your views on my enjoying a glass of beer, or wine during dinner, and what effects would that have on the family? I may smoke now; can we discuss the topic?* (have a mature conversation about this) Money After living abroad, I realize that my spending habits may need to change. How financially independent do you think I should be? Chores What am I expected to do around the house (i.e. dishes, trash, laundry), and have the ways of doing these chores changed at all? On exchange my responsibilities were probably different; please remember to give me time to adjust. Siblings (if applicable) Have there been any major developments in my siblings’ lives, and how am I expected to treat them? (Keep in mind that your experiences, new lifestyle, and what you say in front of them will especially affect younger siblings.) School Can we talk with the school counselor and make sure I am able to graduate? Get your schedule set as soon as possible, make sure you have all the necessary documentation. Note: not all experiences are the same, be prepared… *Alaskan and Canadian 05-06 rebounds do not endorse smoking. We believe smoking is stupid – you should stop.

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18. Thank You Woody Angst Rotary District 5010 Youth Exchange Program Anchorage, Alaska Phone: 1-907-272-0562 Email: wangst@ak.net