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Orientation for Host FamiliesOrientation for Host Families

District 6670

District 6670 Host Family Orientation

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Introduction Introduction Welcome

Our goal – Making World A Better Place

Thank you for your participation !!!


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Hosting Rotary ClubsHosting Rotary Clubs

1 Batavia Czech Republic

2 Beavercreek Russia

3 Centerville Lesotho

4 Cincinnati Brazil

5 Cincinnati Slovak Republic

6 Farmersville Belgium


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Hosting Rotary ClubsHosting Rotary Clubs

7 Oakwood Germany

8 Springfield Japan

9 Troy Hungary

10 Washington Court House Japan

11 Washington Court House Ukraine

12 Williamsburg Ecuador


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District 6670 OrganizationDistrict 6670 Organization

Mac HickmanOutbound Chair

(vacant)Inbound Chair

Monte ZinnSTEP Co-Chair

Michael KinnerSTEP Co-Chair

Eric MarcusDistrict Chair


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What You Will Learn TodayWhat You Will Learn Today

Closeness of new friends (family of Rotary) Rotary expectations Helpful ideas for you Calendar of activities

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Orientation

CHALLENGES FOR THE ROTARY EXCHANGE STUDENT ARE MANY

Host Rotary

Club

Host Families

ExchangeStudent /Rotary

Counselor

Your Community

School

Friends in High School

Host RotaryDistrict


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Rotary Support StructureRotary Support Structure

Rotary Club Rotary Youth Exchange Committee Rotary Counselor


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Counselor ResponsibilitiesCounselor Responsibilities

Maintain contact with student and family– Show continued interest & support

– Resolve problems before problems get big

Register student at school Ensure that student receives monthly allowance Keep club YE committee informed get Rotary club membership involved


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Items Rotary Counselor Must Items Rotary Counselor Must Hold for Student Hold for Student

Paid for return airline ticket Emergency fund ($350) deposited in a bank Passport and DS-2019


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Student ChallengesStudent Challenges

1. Adapting to host families and new culture

2. Doing well in school

3. Homesickness & making close friends

4. Speaking English

5. Following the rules of Rotary

6. Getting involved in Rotary club and community


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1. Host Family Expectations1. Host Family Expectations

Treat student as member of the family Delegate daily responsibilities for the home Assist student in finding right friends Be prepared to say “No” when appropriate Ensure students dress & present themselves

appropriately


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1. Sample Family Rules1. Sample Family Rules

Be on time Curfew Do school homework No telephone after certain hour Help with chores (cleaning dishes, mowing

lawn, etc.)

See list of questions to ask on yeoresources.org


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1. Use of Telephone1. Use of Telephone

Explain how it works; set rules for use Limit calls to country (family, friends)

– Helps them to overcome homesickness Ensure no phone bills ($100, $500, $1,000) Telephone calling card for student calling

home– buy at Wal-Mart (ATT International Card)


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1. Use of Family Computer1. Use of Family Computer

Do not let student spend too much time on computer

Limit or prohibit downloading information Explain no visits to pornography sites, etc. Limit the use of AOL Instant Messenger or MSN

or other IM programs Ensure not too many e-mails to family and friends

back home– Makes adapting to our culture more difficult


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2. Expectations at School2. Expectations at School Ensure clear understanding of school credits while

they are here (often answer is “None”) Usually “not allowed to graduate” Remind them to say thank you to school teachers Write letter introducing student & RYE to teachers) Ensure regular class attendance and proper attention to

work Assure school missed work will be completed

– Rotary will take students out of school at times – They are expected to make up work


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2. Varsity Sports at School2. Varsity Sports at School

Students who have already graduated cannot play on Varsity team – May be able play on Junior Varsity (JV)

Participation in varsity athletics requires approval from state (and may cost $$)– School has paperwork– Student is expected to pay own costs for sports


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3. Making Close Friends3. Making Close Friends

A major challenge to YE students Help in finding clubs for student to join

– Interact (in many of the schools)– Sports– Theater– Band, orchestra

Active participation is good cure for homesickness


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3. Limit Visits with Other 3. Limit Visits with Other Exchange StudentsExchange Students

Rotary provides many opportunities for exchange students to get together

Their initiative -- to make American friends Limit birthday party invitations to

American students and exchange students close by– Transportation can be difficult– Can cause family frustration


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4. Speaking English4. Speaking English

Sometimes students speak own language – Considered quite rude – Forces others away from you

This can be major problem Ensure students actively work to improve

– Good computer programs available– Don’t be afraid to correct student’s English


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5. Serious Rules of Rotary5. Serious Rules of Rotary

No drinking No driving

– including no drivers’ education class No serious dating Obeying the law

– No smoking– No drugs– No shoplifting, etc.


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5. Problem Solving5. Problem Solving Some problems will occur Student should ask for help, in this order

– Host family– Club counselor– Club youth exchange officer– District Youth exchange committee

Host families must not let small problems become big problems. Ask for help.– Club counselor– Club Youth Exchange officer– District Youth Exchange Committee


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6. Statement of Conduct for 6. Statement of Conduct for Working with YouthWorking with Youth

Rotary International is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all participants in Rotary activities. It is the duty of all Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses, partners, and other volunteers to safeguard to the best of their ability the welfare of and to prevent the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of children and young people with whom they come into contact.


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6. Student Protection Guidelines6. Student Protection Guidelines

What to do if your exchange student tells you of Harassment and/or Abuse– Listen attentively & let him/her know it was right to tell you– Assure him/her that they are not to blame– Remain calm and make sure student feels safe– Encourage student to share with you what happened and who

was involved– Make detailed notes including date & time– Don’t promise to keep secrets & explain the necessity of

informing the District Chair


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Keep Communications Open– Assure student that you can jointly address his/her

concerns/problem Report the Case to the District Chair and the Club

Counselor Immediately Don’t Investigate

– Leave this to the proper authorities Support the Student Emotionally


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District 6670 has two non-Rotarian Counselors– Dr. Lazaro Pages, M.D.

Home phone: 937-427-1809 Office phone: 937-352-2750

– Mrs. Vickie Williamson Home phone: 937-372-8889 Cell phone: 937-271-3525


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7. Student Getting Involved7. Student Getting Involved

Active involvement in Rotary and community essential to be good ambassador– Rotary meetings– Orientations for American students– Programs to Rotary clubs– Programs to schools and clubs

Help student to say “yes” and to be proud to be ambassador for their country and Rotary


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7. Activities7. Activities

Sharing family activities (even if not favorite thing to do)

Rotary Club– Meetings and socials– Fund Raisers– Other activities

District (see follow-up slides)


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7. Rotary District Activities7. Rotary District Activities YE Orientation (mandatory) September Halloween Party (Hamilton) October Christmas Party (mandatory) Dec 17

TBA January TBA February TBA March District Conference (mandatory) April 27-28 Kings Island (Cincinnati) May


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Student’s Role as Student’s Role as AmbassadorAmbassador

Students portray their whole country– By their attitude

– By their decisions

– By their appearance

– By their willingness to do for others

Students make a difference; so much depends on their desire to be ambassador

Reminders from counselor and host family needed


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One Last RequestOne Last Request

Student’s Name, Address &Telephone # must be kept current in US SEVIS database

Please inform Eric Marcus when student moves families and provide the needed information including host family e-mail


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SummarySummary

THANK YOU !!!!!!!!– We have a great year planned– Program will not work without dedicated

counselors and host families– We are more than eager to help


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Where to get more informationWhere to get more information District committee

– Eric Marcus - District Chair Phone: 937-427-4010 E-mail: [email protected]

– Mac Hickman - Outbound Chair Phone: 513-831-0707 E-mail: [email protected]

– Monte Zinn - Short Term Co-Chair Phone: 937-629-9275

– Michael Kinner - Short Term Co-Chair Phone: 513-732-2035 E-mail: [email protected]

Ohio Erie website – www.OhioErie.org

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