1. Internation al 15 June 2007 for the Presentation Preconvention A 2007 YEO Rotary News from Rotary Internation Meeting Presented By: Christine Evans Youth Exchange Supervisor

2. News from Rotary International New Faces in Rotary Youth Exchange  Catie Baetens, Program Coordinator: General Youth Exchange, Publications, Newsletters, and Preconvention Phone: (847) 866-3383 Email: catie.baetens@rotary.org  Marie Robinson, Program Correspondent: General Youth Exchange inquiries Phone: (847) 866-3421 Email: marie.robinson@rotary.org  For all Youth Exchange staff: youthexchange@rotary.org

3. RI Publications and Resources  Now Available:  Updated promotional materials  Abuse and Harassment Prevention Training Manual  Coming in 2007-08:  Youth Exchange Student Certificates  Youth Exchange Handbook  Primer for Students  Primer for Host Families News from Rotary International

4. RI Publications and Resources  E-Newsletter  Sign up: youthexchange@rotary.org youthexchange@rotary.org  WANTED: Your Photos and Stories  Youth Exchange Officers Directory: Ask District Governors-elect if they have sent their appointments to RI

5. Certification Update Youth Exchange Certification  THANK YOU for all of your hard work – We’re almost there!  30 June 2007: Certification deadline to continue planning exchanges in 2007-08 Provisionally certified districts may complete any exchange planned before 30 June 2007 even if not certified for 2007-08.

6. Assistance in completing 2006-07 certification Youth Exchange Certification  “Certified pending review” status  Incorporation and liability insurance temporary waivers for districts experiencing obstacles until June 2008.

7. Common certification misunderstandings Youth Exchange Certification  FALSE: You need to sent official incorporation/insurance forms or copies of volunteer affidavits.  FALSE: There is no flexibility in the requirements.  FALSE: Districts can refuse to meet a requirement without providing an alternative for approval.  FALSE: Certification = Background checks  FALSE: Provisional certification = Certification / meeting minimum requirements

8. 2007-08 Certification Youth Exchange Certification Certification for 2007-08 Rotary year:  2007-08 District governor and district chair signature confirmation  Forms for already certified districts will be sent soon; other districts will receive once they are certified  Requirement to update RI if any changes, including changes to policy

9. Certification beyond 2007-08 Youth Exchange Certification  Post-2008 Re-certification process:  Staggered process – 3-5 year cycle  New procedures:  Collection of student data  Program evaluations

10. Ensuring Future Success Youth Exchange Certification  With RI:  Keep RI staff updated on progress and any problems  Communicate concerns to RI Youth Exchange committee  Within your area  Benefit from policies and procedures developed by other districts

11. Ensuring Future Success Youth Exchange Certification  With exchange partners:  Encourage partners to implement policies for protection of the youth you entrust to them  Make sure exchange agreements are clear before student leaves home  Communicate concerns promptly

12. youthexchange@rotary.org RI Youth Exchange Staff  Christine Evans, Supervisor: 847.866.3422  Catie Baetens, Program Coordinator: 847.866.3383  Marie Robinson, Program Correspondent: 847.866.3421

13. Internation al Preconvention Rotary News from Rotary International Presented By: Christine Evans Youth Exchange Supervisor for the Presentation A 2007 YEO Meeting