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Students, YEO, and Host Families should download a copy of the Program and Events Calendar.  
                          
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2008-2009 Youth Exchange Calendar
of Programs & Events

 
Note: Even though you are required or expected to attend most events, please RSVP.   RSVP means ※call and inform the contact person that you are coming or not coming.§ It is the only way we know that you are receiving the information about events or how many are coming if your family is invited. It also assures us that you have a ride or helps us arrange your transportation. 
 

 
Wednesday, June  25, 2008
or
Thursday, July 24 , 2008    
1st or 2nd  Host Family Training & Youth Exchange Officer and Youth Exchange Counselor Training
Who: Host Families (This is a mandatory orientation for ALL first Host Families.   2nd & 3rd host families may attend this orientation or one of the three remaining orientations.  They must complete an orientation before they can start  
 hosting.  Even if you have hosted before, Rotary International requires yearly training.  )  All YEOs and YECs  (new and continuing) need to also attend a summer orientation
Where:  LaGrange Adventist Memorial Hospital,
             5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange, IL 60525 phone, 708-245-9000
Time:  7-9 p.m.
RSVP: Julia Mullikin
Attendance: Host Families (especially 1st host families), YEO, YEC
 
Saturday morning August 23, 2008 Fall Inbound Conference (arrive by 10:00 a.m.)
Welcome to America Picnic Sun. Aug. 24,  (1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (picnic, family fun, swimming)
 2nd Host Family Orientation (2nd / 3rd Host Families)
Orientation, Sunday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,
Where:  Camp Shaw, 6641 N. 6000 W. Rd., Manteno, IL  60950-3428, www.campshaw.org
RSVP: Codi Wimmer
Attendance: Inbounds-Required,
Please note that 2nd and 3rd Host Families need to attend orientation before they are permitted to host.
 
Saturday, Sept.20, 2008 Sailing with the Yachting Rotarians on Lake Michigan
Who: Inbounds, Ride Providers (YEO*s or Host Parent)
Where: Columbia Yacht Club, Randolph and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL (take Randolf exit, keep left and park in lot under Lake Shore Drive....the Columbia Yacht Club is south of Navy Pier.  Enter through door on the large boat and then walk out onto the pier)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30-4:00 p.m.
A Spectacular Photo Opportunity
RSVP: Codi Wimmer
Attendance: Inbounds-Encouraged
Friday, Oct. 10每Sunday Oct.12 2008   RYLA Weekend (Rotary Youth Leadership Activity)
Who: Inbounds
Where: George Williams College, Lake Geneva Campus, Williams Bay, WI
Time: To Be Announced (you will need to get a ride to the pick up points for the RYLA buses)
RSVP: Club YEO
Attendance: Inbounds Strongly Encouraged (Your YEO/Rotary club needs to register you)
 
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008     District Outbound Interviews
Who: Outbound Candidates and Parents, YEO*s, Inbounds, Outbound candidates
Where: LaGrange Adventist Memorial Hospital,5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange, IL 60525 phone, 708-245-9000
Time: 8:00 a.m. to Noon
RSVP:  Codi Wimmer
Attendance: Inbounds Expected. Mandatory for outbound candidates we interview only once per year.  As soon as you have been interviewed you are free to leave. 
 
Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008
Outbound Information Session & 4th  Host Family Orientation (2nd / 3rd Host Families)
Who: Outbounds and their parents,   2nd / 3rd host families
What: First Informational Meeting for Outbounds & 4th Host Family Orientation
Where: LaGrange Adventist Memorial Hospital, 101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange, IL 60525 phone, 708-245-9000
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
RSVP: Susan Crisp
Attendance: Outbounds & Outbound parent(s) only 每 Required
Please note that 2nd and 3rd Host Families need to attend orientation before they are permitted to host.
 
Saturday, Dec. 13, Sunday 每 Dec. 14, 2008     Downtown Chicago Overnight Trip & Christmas Party
What:
    1)  Chicago Overnight & Shopping (Inbounds & Outbounds-Sat.岸Optional Additional Expense $75.00)
Where:  Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Chicago, 33 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Direct 312-396-5247      www.hamptonsuiteschicago.com
Time: arrive by 10:00 a.m on Saturday Dec. 8, 2007 at
Attendance: Saturday岸Inbounds & Outbounds Optional
     2) Western Springs Christmas Party
 Attendance:  Sun.岸 Required每Inbounds, Outbounds;  Encouraged每Host Families, and Outbound families, YEOs, YECs)
 RSVP: Mike Casey

Dist. 6450 Committee Members and DG, DGE, DGN only:
Friday, Jan. 16 & 17, 2009             CSRYE Winter Annual Board Meeting
Who: (Governor, District Chairman, and District Committee Only, DGE & DGN welcomed)
Where: Hyatt Hotel, 1800 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL (847) 605-1234
Time: Inbound & Outbound Coordinators & Dist. Chair 11:00 a.m.
Friday: 5 p.m. Board of Governor*s Meeting (DG, DGE, DGN)
Friday 7 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting (Dist. Chair and coordinators)
Saturday 8 a.m. District Chair
RSVP: Julia Mullikin
Attendance: Governor & District Chairman 每 Required
                      District Committee Members. DGE, DGN 每 Encouraged
 

Dist. 6450 Committee Members and DG, DGE, DGN only:
Friday, Jan. 16 & 17, 2009             CSRYE Winter Annual Board Meeting
Who: (Governor, District Chairman, and District Committee Only, DGE & DGN welcomed)
Where: Hyatt Hotel, 1800 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL (847) 605-1234
Time: Inbound & Outbound Coordinators & Dist. Chair 11:00 a.m.
Friday: 5 p.m. Board of Governor*s Meeting (DG, DGE, DGN)
Friday 7 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting (Dist. Chair and coordinators)
Saturday 8 a.m. District Chair
RSVP: Julia Mullikin
Attendance: Governor & District Chairman 每 Required
            District Committee Members. DGE, DGN 每 Encouraged

Saturday, Feb. 7,  每 Sunday Feb. 8, 2009 Inbound & Outbound Orientation,
5th and Final Meeting for Host Family Orientation (2nd/3rd host families)YEO Round Table Discussion on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009
Who: Outbounds & Inbounds (Required); YEO & YEC (encouraged)          Outbound Parents required on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008
Where: Hilton Hotel Lisle/ Naperville 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, Illinois, USA, 60532  phone 1-630-505-0900
Time: 8:30 a.m. on 2/2 for students (Students stay overnight)
RSVP: Inbounds-Codi Wimmer, Outbounds-Susan Crisp
Attendance: Outbounds & Inbounds 每Required, YEO*s, YEC*s 每 Encouraged
Please note that 2nd and 3rd Host Families need to attend orientation before they are permitted to host.

Friday, March 13- Saturday, March 14, 2009 GlobalFest (Statewide Festival of Languages & Cultures)
Who: Inbounds-Required
Where: Urbana High School, 1002 S. Race St., Urbana, IL
Time:  RYE Committee will contact you with pick-up and drop-off times. Students will stay overnight at a hotel in Urbana
RSVP: Codi Wimmer (she will coordinate transportation to and from GlobalFest which will be provided by
            RYE committee/volunteers)
Attendance:  Inbounds 每Required
 
Saturday, April 25, 2009  Outbound & Parents Conference &  Inbounds Final District Orientation
Who: Inbounds, Outbounds, Outbound Parents, Rebound Parents
What: Orientation for Outbounds and their parents.  Welcome Home Debriefing for Rebound Parents
Where: TBA
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
RSVP: Inbounds-Codi Wimmer, Outbounds-Susan Crisp
Attendance:  Inbounds, Outbounds, Outbound Parents 每 Required; Rebound Parents 每Encouraged
 
Friday,  May 1 每 Sunday May 3, 2009 Rotary District 6450 Conference
Who: Inbounds and Outbounds
What: District 6450 Conference
Where: The Abbey Resort, Fontana, Wisconsin, www.theabbeyresort.com
Time: Arrive before 3:00 P.M. on Friday
Transportation to and from Conference (confirm ahead of time with your Rotary club) (YEO & YEC assist)
RSVP: Inbounds-Codi Wimmer, Outbounds-Susan Crisp
Attendance: Required
 
June CSRYE 2009 Tours for Inbounds (register in early March-cost covered by students)
Date:  TBA  (last 2 weeks in June)
Who: Inbounds
What: Eastern or Western U.S. Tours
Where: Departure Point to be announced
Time:  TBA
RSVP: Make EARLY Applications to Gail Smith
Attendance: Optional 每 Cost to Students
        Applications and tour information will be on CSRYE Website.  You must do application on the computer.
 
Thursday, July 9 - Sunday, 12, 2009  Central States Summer Conference
Thursday, July 9 Summer CSRYE Board Meeting (District Chair and committee members)
Fri. July 10 每 Sun.  July 12 2009
Who: Inbounds & Rebounds, Rebound parents (Strongly Encouraged);  Mandatory for Outbounds and Outbound Parents,   Most Welcomed:  District Committee & YEO/YEC, DG, DGE, DGN
What: Outbound, Inbound, and Rebound Orientation & an amazing experience!
Where: Calvin College:  3201 Burton St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546,
Time: Arrive On Campus by 11:00 a.m. EST on Friday, July 10, 2009
RSVP: Register by May 15, 2009 to Julia Mullikin
Attendance: Required for Inbounds & Outbounds (your registration is pre-paid), Outbound Parent (you are responsible for your registration)
Highly recommended for Rebounds and Rebound Parents (you are responsible for your registration)
 
 
 


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