The Rotary Foundation & Group Study Exchange

Origins of GSE Began in 1950 when Rotary clubs of Yorkshire England sent 6 local men to Auckland, NZ 1955, New Zealanders reciprocated the exchange to Yorkshire 1955, The Auckland club suggested a Rotary Jubilee Project which led to formation of Rotary Overseas Travel Awards, ROTA Exchanges in following years with USA, India, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand 1959 – 1960, John Thomas of Auckland, NZ was RI president – promoted ROTA to RI Directors and TRF 1964 ROTA was assumed by TRF and became GSE, First exchange in 1965.

Last Traditional GSE will be in To be replaced with – VOCATIONAL TRAINING TEAMS Teams will travel to other districts to give technical assistance or to receive technical training.

Objectives of GSE Vocational & Cultural Experience Promote World Peace & Understanding, One Friendship at a Time Opportunity to serve as Ambassadors from D7570, their communities and employers. As well as share their experience with their clubs and local communities. Opportunity to discover Humanitarian Grant Projects

GSE Satisfies Gold Club Requirements Mandatory: Have an Ambassadorial; Cultural or World Peace Fellow; GSE Team member or Youth Exchange student as a speaker at your club Electives: ◦ Host a GSE team ◦ Nominate a GSE team leader or member

GSE in 2011 – 2012 District 2030 in Northern ItalyDistrict 2240 Czech Republic and Slovak Republic

Assistant Governors: Work with your Area GSE Representative to RECRUIT 4-5 Non-Rotarians between years of age, with 2 years of work experience. Must not be related to any Rotarian One Rotarian as Team Leader Recruit from local businesses, churches, local organizations, non-profits, government agencies, schools

Assistant Governors Work with your area GSE representative to HOST  Locate host clubs (can be more than one)  Create interesting VOCATIONAL & SIGHTSEEING activities  Schedule programs with your area clubs

GSE Schedule in Outgoing Schedule  Team leader applications due 9/2/2011  Team leader interviews 9/16/2011  Team member applications due 107/2011  Team member interviews 10/21/2011 Outgoing team to D Czech & Slovak Republics  Depart ROA: May 9, 2012  Return ROA: June 16, 2012 Outgoing team to D2030 – Northern Italy  Depart ROA: May 19, 2012  Return ROA: June 16, 2012 Incoming teams from D2240and D2030  March 2 – March 31, 2012

For more information Check the district website: ◦ Has applications under DISTRICT tab ◦ Brochures ◦ Schedule for 2011 – 2012 Contact Ernie Bentley, GSE Chairman ◦