GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE
2009-2010 Exchange Country
MEXICO, District 4150
For 2010, District 6450 will be conducting its Group Study Exchange with District 4150, which extends 400 miles along the west coast of of Mexico, from Guadalajara on the south to Culican on the north.
Inbound dates from Mexico will be:
April 10 to May 8, 2010
Outbound dates to mexico will be:
May 8 to June 5, 2010
For information and applications, contact GSE District Chair David Baker or click on links to the right.
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Group Study Exchange 2010
District 6450, USA, District 4150, Mexico
Inbound—April 10-May 8, 2010
Outbound—May 8-June 5, 2010
Introduction: Group Study Exchange is an educational program of the Rotary Foundation wherein Rotary districts in different countries are paired to send and receive professional study groups of four to six non-Rotarian team members and one Rotarian team leader to travel for four to six weeks, staying in the homes of Rotarians. The objective of this vocational and cultural exchange is to develop professional and leadership skills among young adults so that they can address the needs of their communities and an increasingly global workplace.
This year, our district’s exchange will be with District 4150, that extends 400 miles along the west coast of Mexico, from Guadalajara on the south to Culican on the north. The program in Mexico will include opportunities for the outbound team and team leader to identify international service projects partnering Rotary Clubs in the two districts for implementation in 2010-2011. Special emphasis will be made in recruiting team members who are interested in helping develop these projects.
Rotary District 4150 is located along the West Central Coast of Mexico, extending from Guadalajara on the south to Culican on the North. This region is often referred to as the “Mexican Riviera”, studded with beaches, tropical vegetation and mountains. The district includes such popular tourist destinations as Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan as well as many areas of historical interest. Guadalajara is Mexico’s second largest city and well known for its traditions, history and modern commerce.
Outbound—Team Leader Recruitment: The key to every successful Group Study Exchange is in the identification of a Rotarian from our District to be the Team Leader. The individual should have a strong knowledge of Rotary’s principles and programs; have international travel experience and language skills (speaking Spanish an added plus), be flexible, energetic and capable of working successfully with young adults.
Deadline for submission of Team Leader applications: September 4, 2009. Interviews on September 16, 2009. Send applications to: Steve Odden, Outbound Coordinator, 2623 Nottingham Ct., Naperville, IL 60565. Cell: 847-956-1700. spodden@aol.com
Outbound—Team Member Recruitment: Team members must be U.S. Citizens living in the District, age 25-40, and not a Rotarian or related to one. Rotaract members are eligible. The candidate must be employed, and have written permission of the employer to take the month for the exchange program.
Deadline for submission of Team Member applications: October 2, 2009
Mandatory social event: October 16, 2009.
Interviews: October 17, 2009
Send applications to Steve Odden at the address above.
Questions and Information: For any questions regarding the overall program, contact David Baker, GSE Coordinator, cell 773 519 1440, bakerd@iit.edu.
Thank you for your support and assistance.
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LINKS:
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Downloads:
GSE Brochure
GSE Team Leader Application
GSE Team Member Application |
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