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1 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Greater Rochester Rotary Co-Chairs 2005-2006 Denise Kelly Teresa Byland

2 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE… …encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace. “Few there are who do not recognize the good work which is done by Rotary clubs throughout the free world.” Winston Churchill - from the RI website

3 Members of International Service Committee Co-Chairs - Denise and Teresa Youth Exchange Officer – Jay Youmans Inbound Youth Exchange Officer – Michelle Anderson Outbound Youth Exchange Officer – Tim Melin Youth Exchange Counselor – Denise Kelly World Community Service Officer – Bill Sullivan Rotary Foundation Officer – Vince McCoy

4 Youth Exchange Each year we sponsor an outbound student and an inbound student. Students are selected through a rigorous application and interview process. Your flower pot money supports the inbound student’s monthly stipend.

5 Manuela Monteira, Inbound 2005-2006 Exchange Student from Brazil

6 Lucy Kruesel 2005-2006 Outbound Exchange Student in Costa Rica

7 World Community Service Currently involved in projects in Ecuador and Bolivia. Donations made for WCS projects are matched on the district level and by RI, which means our contribution of $2,000 becomes $7,000. December 2005 – Program at GRR re: our club’s WCS projects

8 Rotary Foundation Most of the proceeds from 10x10 clubs go to Rotary International to fund WCS projects, GSE teams, Rotary Peace Scholars, and other initiatives. The GRR Foundation was created to support local projects such as STRIVE and the various community groups who receive our support.

9 Other International Service Activities Fast for Hope raises money once per year for a selected international project, often a water project. Group Study Exchange sends and receives teams to learn about different business practices around the world. Polio Plus – Rotary’s special commitment to eradicate polio through global immunization.


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