2008 group study exchange rotary district 5470, colorado usa to rotary district 1160, ireland
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2008 Group Study Exchange
Rotary District 5470, Colorado USAto
Rotary District 1160, Ireland
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Thank You…
• 5470 District Governor Walid Bou-Matar
• 1160 District Governor Paul Hutchinson
• Rotary Club of Colorado Springs!
THANK YOU TO OUR GRACIOUS HOSTS IN IRELAND
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What is the Group Study Exchange (GSE) Program?
• A unique cultural and vocational exchange designed to build bridges of friendship between nations.
• Designed for young professionals, the team participates in vocational exchanges to enhance their professional and leadership skills.
• The team members will be prepared to better address the needs of their communities and an increasingly global workplace.
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Group Study Exchange Team Members
District 5470: Western & Southern Colorado
Sally Spaulding, Aspen; Angela Harness, Grand Junction; Amber Ptak, Colorado Springs
Jon Mangino, Trinidad; and Jack Thomas, Colorado Springs
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Ireland/Colorado Comparison
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Where Did We Go?
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What Did We Do?
• The Team arrived in Limerick on Friday, August 29, and enjoyed a walking tour of the city, a visit to the King John’s Castle and the Cliffs of Moher and a meeting with the Lord Mayor.
• The team traveled to Galway and met with City Council, Lord Mayor, Chamber of Commerce, a financial advisor and a domestic violence agency. American BBQ!
• The team arrived in Cork and enjoyed a trip to Kinsale, a tour of the Jameson brewery, meetings with the Lord Mayor and City Manager, a stop in Queenstown/Cobh and a night out on the town.
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• A day’s drive to Enniskillen was awarded with an afternoon boat ride with our gracious hosts and a lovely dinner full of laughs, as well as vocational visits.
• The team enjoyed their downtime in Omagh and were fortunate to spend time at the Folk Park and Peace Memorial.
• A short trip to Ballymoney included the Giant’s Causeway, Bushmill’s Distillery and a walk across the rope bridge.
• We arrived in Derry for a tour of the city and surrounding areas, a rainy excursion on David’s sailboat, relaxing days on the beach and evenings out at the pub.
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• We spent our time in Belfast at the symphony, an Ulster rugby game and incredible vocational exchanges and a tour of Stormond.
• We arrived in Drogheda for a relaxing weekend at the dog races, watching the Tyrone V. Kerry Gaelic football game and a vocational exchange with a homeless shelter and a domestic violence shelter.
• The Dublin team led us on a tour the city, a hike to the summit in Howth and a night out on the town.
• After we left Sligo, we visited the Waterford Crystal Plant and Bandon (west Cork). We left Ireland on Sunday, October 5th.
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Strengths/Challenges of the Group Study Exchange
• Strengths– Hospitality– Home Stays (mix of hotels, home stays and
B&Bs)– City tours + public transportation– Dinners and social events with the Clubs
and their Families– Sailing, boat trips and the excursions– Food/Drink– Down time
• Challenges– Coordination and communications
regarding our itinerary– Vocational Studies– Length of time of the exchange– Meeting the needs of the Clubs and the
Professionals on the exchange
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Make Dreams Real• Club Meetings
– The majority of meetings are held at hotels or restaurants– The majority of the meetings are 60-90 minutes in length– Most meetings are held during the lunch hour or over dinner– Most meetings were very social in nature and many included alcohol
• Formality– The farther North, the more formal (“Shall We Toast the Queen”)– Similar format to the Rotary Clubs in Colorado Springs
• Women– One club we visited will not allow women to join– Inner Wheel is active, particularly in the North– One club currently has a female President– Three clubs will have female Presidents next year
• Other– Most clubs have an average of 40 members– Close friendships, a lot of laughs and good “Craic”
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Rotary in Action: CorkRemembrance Tree
River Clean Up
Safe Driving: Youth and Speed
Rombo Project: Kenya
Fundraising for Local Organizations: Alzheimer's and
Organ Donation