Overview of Current Processes and Objectives

Your Foundation Dollars In ActionA Vocation/Cultural Exchange

With Districts in Other Countries

All Expense Paid4 – 6 Week ExchangeHome Stay ProgramRotarian Team Leader4 – 5 Non-Rotarian Team

MembersFrom Any VocationFrom 25 – 40 Years OldU. S. CitizensNot Directly Related to a

Rotarian

GSE Program Objectives Observe vocation abroad Develop professional and

leadership skills Understand challenges of

the global workplace Learn about a new culture

and/or language Serve communities in

which we live Network with business

leaders and host families Foster lifelong association

between Rotary and alumni Attract people to Rotary

who are unfamiliar with our organization

What Team Members Do In The Host Country

• Exhaust Themselves• Make Presentations to Rotary Clubs & Civic Groups• Visit Historical Sights and Points of Interest• Attend Host District’s Annual Conference• Spend Several Vocational Days With Professionals from Your Field • Meet Numerous Leaders and Politicos• Work on Some Local Club Projects• Make Radio, Television, or Public Appearances• Engage Excessively in the Five Way Test

Previous Teams We Have Fielded

Australia – 2007

Philippines – 2008

India – 2009

Israel – 2010

Denmark -2010

This Year’s Victim Country Australia

Last Visited – 2007Led By Clark GwinnKind of a Rough Trip

to the OutbackDistrict 9790 is

Metro MelbourneTremendous Interest

in This Exchange from District

How We Recruit Our TeamsGSE Presentations to

Clubs Result in Referrals Internet and Personal

Recruitment by GSE Committee

Promotion of Program by Both RI & the District

Referrals from Our Former Team Members

Status of Our Current Team Member Selections

For Team Leader For Team Members

Seven Candidates Ten Candidates Interviews 9/20 Apps Due 9/30

Interviews 10/15

What You Can Do to Help

Make room for GSE in your Rotary Club ProgramsRefer talented young people you loveStep up to host incoming GSE Team MembersAttend Key Events (GSE Picnic, etc.)Make RI aware of the importance of this program