Keys to Department of State Compliance

1. Keys to Department of State Compliance

2. Annual Background Checks All Rotarians who are YEOs, counselors, youth protection officers, district committee All individuals who will have direct one-one-one contact with exchange students All host family members 18 and over BEFORE interacting with students or seeing student/host family documentation

3. All Rotarians who are YEOs, counselors, youth protection officers, district committee DoS Annual Testing Tutorial and test available on line after receiving username and password BEFORE interacting with students or seeing student/host family documentation If you need the test, you need a CBC If you are a counselor/YEO and need a CBC, you need the test If you need the test, you need a CBC

4. Every form Complete All Inbound Forms Every form complete Completed in order Completed in a timely manner Complete at all times Complete through the end of the exchange Retain records for three years after exchange If you need the test, you need a CBC

5. Inbound Tracking IB1 Inbound Audit 1

6. Student Records INSERT ONE COMPLETE COPY OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: *Should have these forms prior to student arrival Guarantee form Application with all signatures and attachments Airline itinerary * Retrieve these forms by or at orientation DS-2019 I-94 Card Passport Visa Insurance coverage Confirm students return flight (round trip ticket) IB5 Inbound Audit 2

7. DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON INBOUND APPLICATION CHECKLIST «Expect»Is the date I expect to receive (2) guarantee forms, school letter and (1) hosting information form. Please return the forms to: ESSEX Country Contact Name Address City, State Zip Date Completed checklist ______________ Mailed (1) application, (3) guarantee forms, Club Inbound Application Checklist (IB13), School Admission Letter & explanation (IB25 Page 1 & 2) and Worksheet IB Hosting to: __________________________________________ Rotary Club   __________________________________________ Club contact or YEO ______________ FOLLOW-UP CALL to Club on progress. ______________ Received Guarantee forms (Review forms to be sure they are complete) ______________ School letter ______________ Electronic hosting form from club ______________ Fax or email IB21“INBOUND ELECTRONIC HOSTING INFORMATION” and GUARANTEE FORM to Inbound Coordinator ______________ Mailed (2) completed ORIGINAL GUARANTEE FORMS, IB25 SCHOOL LETER and IB21 ELECTRONIC INBOUND HOSTING INFORMATION form to ESSEX Contact. Congratulations you have completed the inbound process. Please write to the student as soon as possible. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please understand that the student cannot apply for a VISA unless they have the guarantee forms and hosting information. It can take up to 90 days for the VISA process. Please keep in contact with your club to monitor their progress. Review the GUARANTEE FORMS to be sure that all information is complete. All information in section D, E, F and G of RI forms should be completed. Please copy and keep for your records. IB9 Inbound Audit 3

8. CLUBINBOUND APPLICATION CHECKLIST • ____________ Is the date I expect to receive (2) guarantee forms, IB25 school letter and (1) IB21 hosting information form. (Return the forms to: District Chair • Date Completed Club Chairperson application placement process checklist • _____________ Completed Electronic Inbound Hosting form IB21 on website • _____________ Completed School Admission Letter IB25. • Completed Section F of Guarantee form: (Be sure it is complete and in blue ink) • IMPORTANT We request that you go to www.exchangestudent.org under ESSEX Forms- GF Section F and complete as much information as possible and print that page before acquiring signatures. • __________ Sec D (Minimum allowance ($75-$125) • __________ Sec E Host Counselor information • __________ Sec F w/ High School Seal or Stamp applied to each form. • __________ Sec G host family information ( Host Family cannot be the Counselor) • __________ Mailed (2) guarantee forms, school letter IB25 and Electronic Inbound Hosting form (IB21) to District Chair • Congratulations you have completed the inbound process. Please write to the student as soon as possible. • IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Please understand that the student cannot apply for a VISA unless they have the guarantee forms and hosting information. It can take up to 90 days for the VISA process. All information in section D, E, F and G of RI forms should be complete. Please photo copy for your records. Keep this form for your records. IB13 Inbound Audit 4

9. Hosting Form IB21 Inbound Audit 5

10. School Letter U.S.A. Consulate General Visa Processing Division Dear Visa Processing Officer. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am NAME, the TITLE at SCHOOL NAME High School in CITY, STATE, COUNTRY. This letter is to confirm for you the acceptance for the academic year __________, «First» «Last»as a Rotary Exchange student visitor in our High School. All school signatures and seals of the school on the Rotary Guarantee forms and all other documents pertaining to this student are true and accurate. This student is being hosted by a family that resides in our School District, therefore, there will be no cost for tuition. OR For Private School: Tuition is being waived for this Rotary Exchange Student. We are holding a space in our class for «First» «Last»and I request that you expedite for «First» «Last»the appropriate visa to enter our country. The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is a strong asset to our community. It has brought to us many fine student visitors over the years and we look forward to receiving «First» «Last»for this coming year through this fine organization. We appreciate all and any courtesies you are able to offer «First» «Last» in the visa process. Sincerely yours Name of School Officer:_______________________________(print legibly) Date_____________ Title:_______________________________________________ ________________________________ Signature of School Officer SCHOOL SEAL REQUIRED: IB25 Inbound Audit 6

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12. WELCOME LETTER This is a sample letter to be sent to your inbound student and family which meets US Department of State information requirements prior to the student’s arrival. You may add information to this letter that fits your District needs. Be sure to retain essential information. A copy of this letter must be documented in the students file. District _____ Rotary Youth Exchange Program Date:____________ FROM: Inbound Chairperson ___________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Home Phone _______________________ Work Phone ________________________ Cell Phone _______________________ e-mail _____________________________ TO:Student Name_____________________________Country__________________District________ Greetings from our Rotary District in ________________, USA, In order to make this a safe and successful year for you as an exchange student in the USA, there are many things that you and your parents must understand and accept before coming to our country. This information is included in this letter, so that there will be no misunderstandings of what is expected of you and what is required of you to satisfy the many regulations that have been set for……………………….. IB33 Inbound Audit 8

13. ESSEX Inbound Student Rules and Conditions of Exchange Addendum to LongTerm Application - Section F: Rules and Conditions of Exchange As a Youth Exchange student sponsored by a Rotary club and/or district, you must agree to the following rules and conditions of exchange. Violation of any of these rules may result in dismissal from the program and immediate return home, at student’s expense. Please note that districts may edit this document or insert additional rules if needed to account for local conditions. • You may not reside with any relative during your exchange. • You may not be employed on either a full-time or part-time basis but may accept sporadic or intermittent employment such as babysitting or yard work. • School Credit - You must not expect to receive a diploma, placement in a certain grade level, or to graduate from high school in your host country. Credits for course work taken in another country cannot be assured. Transferring course credits will depend on the policies of your home high school and the foreign high school you will be attending. • You may participate in school sanctioned and sponsored extra-curricular activities, including athletics, if such participation is authorized by the local school district in which you are enrolled and authorized by the State authority responsible for determining athletic eligibility. However, athletic eligibility or participation is not guaranteed. • You must enroll and participate in a full course of study in your school. • Before your departure you must provide your host Rotary District with a complete record of your high school years (courses taken and grades achieved). • You must provide an English language summary of your academic course work. • You must inform your host district if you will have graduated before the program begins. • You must certify that you have not previously been an academic year or semester exchange student in your host country. • You MUST purchase CISI Bolduc Health Insurance – Plan B and Personal Liability coverage PRIOR to your arrival or your visa could be in withdrawn. For detail information visit: http://www.culturalinsurance.com/pdf/rotary_brochure_english.pdf • You must show proof of proper immunization as required by your school district and State. The usual requirements are listed below: You could be asked to confirm other immunizations based on your hosting high school requirements. • Etc. • Must be signed by student and parents!! IB41 Inbound Audit 9

14. INDEPENDENT TRAVEL RULES ESSEX has recently had to deal with students who wanted to terminate their experience and travel on their own. In our opinion, this represents a significant risk to Rotary and to the students. 1. The students and parents have signed agreements to come to their host family/district directly and return by a direct route at the end of their experience. 2. The RI guidelines require that when in a host District’s care, a student not travel alone nor be accompanied only by other students. District MUST approve all travel outside the boundaries of the District. 3. The Insurance coverage obtained for the young people is rated with the expectation that students are under the protective umbrella of Rotary. Continued eligibility for the coverage requires that they be Rotary Exchange Students and under the guidance and supervision of Rotary. 4. The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is not a travel program. Any opportunity to travel is at the discretion of the Rotary District with the permission of the natural parents. 5. You may, with the approval of your Host District/Club and with the approval of your natural parents, enroll in Rotary approved tours that are available to students. Travel on commercial airlines is acceptable for these tours with approved/responsible adults meeting the student at each end. Therefore, all travel that does not follow these guidelines is not approved for ESSEX students. There may be an occasion when a student elects to leave the host district without the approval of Rotary. In this event, the following steps should be taken: 1. Advise the ESSEX country contact who will communicate with the sponsoring district chair. 2. Advise the student and parents that the student has undertaken travel or left the district without the approval of Rotary. Due to this, the student has elected to end his/her relationship and terminate Rotary's responsibility for the individual. Due to this decision and action of the student (and parents, where applicable), the following steps are taken: A. The appropriate branch of the host country governmentis notified that the student's visa is no longer sponsored by Rotary and the individual is no longer a student in the school system B. The Insurance carrier is notified that the student is no longer with the Rotary Youth Exchange program and coverage should be cancelled immediately.   C. The student should receive no assistance from the host or sponsoring Rotary clubs…………………..   D. The student should notbe permitted to leave items with host families nor be permitted to return there.   E. The student's return travel to the home country is the sole responsibility of the student and his/her family. This must be signed by the student and parents YE325 Inbound Audit 10

15. DOS Welcome Letter Inbound Audit 11 The Exchange Visitor Program WELCOME BROCHURE Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Private Sector Exchange United States Department of State The Department of State welcomes you to the United States. We are pleased to receive you as an exchange… visitor. Exchange Visitor Brochure Inbound Audit 12

16. StudentProtectionPolicy • DISTRICT POLICY AND PROCEDURES • Statement of Conduct for • Working 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. Student Protection Brochure SX 715 Inbound Audit 13

17. Complete Resources List IB37 Inbound Audit 14

18. STUDENT RECEIPT OF INFORMATION Student Name:_________________________________Country:__________________ We have received, read and understand the following documents: • ESSEX Inbound Student Rules and Conditions of Exchange • ESSEX Program Guidelines • Independent Travel Rules • US Dept. of State Welcome Letter • The Exchange Student Visitor Program Welcome Brochure • ESSEX Student Protection Policy Brochure We have received the following information: • 1st Host Family Profile • Resource List with community and school profile • Copy of ID Card (original to be given upon arrival of the student) __________________________ __________ __________________________ __________ Parent Signature Date Parent Signature Date __________________________ __________ Student Signature Date I have sent my travel Itinerary to my District Chairman, Host family and Counselor. __________________________ __________ Student Signature Date I have purchased the required insurance coverage. __________________________ __________ Student Signature Date IB 45 Inbound Audit 15

19. The following topics were discussed: The rules of the program Rebound Who to call with a problem Rotary blazer and proper attire Cultural awareness and cultural shock Power of attorney (medical release) Improving my host country language Passport, student visa documents, Travel do’s and don’ts and air ticket security Speech preparation Relationship with my families Pins and business cards to exchange Relationship with my Rotary Clubs Boredom and volunteering Relationship with my Rotary Districts Telephone and internet use Relationship with my schools Dating, drinking, drugs, driving Relationship with my communities Travel How to be safe when not at home What’s needed (inclprescriptions) CISI-BOLDUC INFORMATION REGARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE AND CLAIM PROCEDURE THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS WERE DISCUSSED AND DISTRIBUTED: DOS Exchange Visitor Program brochure (IB Only) ID cards DOS Welcome Letter (IB only) First night questions ESSEX program brochure What is Rotary Student Protection Policy, brochure, and reporting Monthly reports to Rotary Districts Safety guidelines for students Post Exchange Evaluation Characteristics of a good ambassador Metric conversion Attitudes of a successful exchange student Resource List for YE Students (IB only) I attended an EXCHANGE STUDENT ORIENTATION and the above information was discussed, reviewed, and/or distributed. Student Name: (Print)Date: Student Signature: Orientation Record YE 329 Inbound Audit 16

20. ID Card – Reissue for each host family YE 333 Inbound Audit 17

21. Exchange Student Monthly Report • Students Name___________________________________________Date__________________ • Sponsored by Rotary Club of ______________________________________________________ • Hosted by Rotary Club of _________________________________________________________ • Present Host Family_____________________________________Phone______________________________ • Counselor Name _________________________________Phone_________________________ • Did you receive a monthly allowance this month? Yes/No How much did you receive? ______ • Do you attend Rotary meetings? Yes/No If so - How often? weekly semi-monthly monthly • What other Rotary function/events have you attended this month? • Public speaking engagements (i.e. Rotary gatherings, church, etc.) • etc. • Do you have any additional concerns, questions, or problems that we can help you with or you would like to make us aware of? _________ • _____ • Signature _______________________________________________ YE 305 Inbound Audit 18

22. EXCHANGE PROGRAM TRAINING DISTRICT ________ • ATTENDANCE ROSTER Date:__________________ • **agenda of training must be attached • Please print and sign your name below and list which Rotary Club you participate with to document your attendance at this Training Session. Thank you. • 1. _________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________ • (print your name here) (your Signature here) (Club) • 2. _________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________ • (print your name here) (your Signature here) (Club) • 3. _________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________ • (print your name here) (your Signature here) (Club) YE 301 Inbound Audit 19

23. POST EXCHANGE STUDENT EVALUATION This form to be retained in the District file To help us continue to improve our program, please answer these questions as honestly and with as much detail as possible. Please feel free to attach additional sheets . Name ______________________________________________________________ Host country_________________________________ District ________ Club _________________________________ • Sponsoring Country ___________________________District ________ Club _________________________________ Hosting Rotary district Orientation How would you rate the orientation/training you received prior to departing on your exchange? qExcellentqGoodqAdequateqPoorPlease Explain: _____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ What would you suggest to improve the pre-departure orientation? Etc. YE313 Inbound Audit 21

24. Post Evaluation – School Thank you for accepting our Rotary Exchange Student into your high school for the past academic calendar year. To enable the district and club committee to evaluate and improve our program please answer the questions below. PLEASE MAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE ROTARY CLUB COUNSELOR AFTER THE ROTARY EXCHANGE STUDENT HAS COMPLETED THE SCHOOL YEAR INBOUND EXCHANGE STUDENT NAME: First ________________ Last_____________________ SCHOOL NAME: __________________________________________________________________ Did the Rotary Exchange Counselor adequately explain the exchange program prior to the student’s enrollment? Yes No Did you receive the Rotary Exchange student’s forms necessary for enrollment prior to he first day of school? Yes No Etc. IB 49 Inbound Audit 22

25. POST EXCHANGE – EVALUATION BY HOST FAMILY Name:________________________________ Thank you for your support in hosting our exchange student. To enable the district and club committee to evaluate our program and make future exchanges more enjoyable and effective, we request that you evaluate your experience. In addition, we would like you to let us know your appraisal of how we prepared and advised your family so that we may better prepare other host families for this experience. Name of student: ___________________0_________________Date of hosting:_______________________ Did the Rotary club adequately explain the exchange program and discuss your responsibilities before your student arrived? qYesqNo Please explain: _________________________________________________________________________ Etc. HF 225 HF Audit 11

26. Host Family Application (Please print in ink or type)One per family. Must be completed prior to the student’s arrival and a copy of page 1-4 must be sent to the exchange student as a family profile per the Dept of State. Student Name:________________________________ Rotary Club______________________________ Is this a single parent household? (Y/N)___________ HF 205 HF Audit 6

27. Host Family Interview Hosting Club YEO must do a Host Family in-home interview. Each member of the family must be present for the interview. **Host Family must not have access to an exchange student’s application or student’s contact information until the Host Family is approved. An inspection of the home is to be done at this time and photographs of the following must be documented: exterior of home, kitchen, student’s bedroom, family and living areas. • Host Family:_______________________InterviewLocation____________________Date________ • Rotary District__________ Rotary Club___________________________ • Please answer the following questions: • Why are you interested in hosting an exchange student?_______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ • Are you interested in hosting: a boy________ a girl________ either ___________ • Would you prefer to host: Fall_______ Winter_______ Spring________ • Please indicate your feels about a student who smokes.________________________________ • Will Receive ________ Will not Receive________ Prefer a non-smoker but will accept smoker_______ • Has the family hosted Rotary or other students in the past? Yes___ No___ If so, please describe other hosting experiences._____________________________________________________________________ • Please list foreign language background, if any, for family members.______________________ HF 213 HF Audit 3

28. Host Family Personal Information PERSONAL INFORMATION – HOST FAMILY VOLUNTEER Each member of the Host Family  18+ of age must complete this form. References can be the same for each family member. Conduct the host family orientation after the host family has been fully vetted and accepted Volunteer Name: ____________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Home Telephone: _______________________________ Cell Tel:_____________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________________ Name of Rotary Club______________________________________ District __________________ PERSONAL REFERENCES (not relatives and not more than one former or current Rotarian) **Must verify, at least 2 references. 1. Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Address/City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________email:_______________________ Relationship: ____________________ HF 317 HF Audit 4

29. Host Family Reference Form HOST FAMILY REFERENCE FORM ­­­­­­­­­Host Family Name___________________________________________________________ ROTARY CLUB _____________________________________ Please fill out this form as honestly and completely as possible. All answers will be kept strictly confidential RETURN THIS FORM TO THE HOST ROTARY CLUB This form is to be retained with the host district records 1. How long have you known this family? (approximately) ________________Years 2. In what capacity do you know this family?_____________________________________________ 3. Have you visited this family in their home? ______ How often?_________________________ 4. Is the home reasonably clean and well-kept?______ Comments________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Is this family able to incur the additional cost of hosting an exchange student? ______________ Comments________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ HF 209 HF Audit 5

30. Host Family Tracking HF 201 HF Audit 2

31. Host Family Change Form IB 50 Inbound Audit 20

32. Volunteer Application Every non-host family volunteer (Rotary counselor, YEO and Rotary members, general volunteer) 18+ of age must complete Position applying for: Date:______________ Counselor  Counselor for (student name)___________________________________________________ I have received Counselor training: Initials________ Youth Exchange Officer Non-Host Family Volunteer Volunteer Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: __________________Cell #________________ Email: ________________________________________ I am a Member of _________________________ Rotary Club District __________________ VOLUNTEER HISTORY WITH YOUTH: (please attach additional sheets, if necessary) Have you had a previous affiliation in any way with the Secondary School Student program and/or international exchange students (ie, hosting, placing or monitoring exchange students)? YES / NO If Yes, please indicate the name of the sponsor that you were affiliated with and list the dates of your affiliation with that organization:______________________________________________________________________________________ List Other Volunteer position and or organization involvement:______________________________________________ PERSONAL REFERENCES (not relatives and not more than one former or current Rotarian) YE320 Audit 24

33. VOLUNTEER REFERENCE FORM Non-Host Family ** Two references per volunteer / References cannot be a relative and not more than 1 form or current Rotarian. Please fill out this form as honestly and completely as possible. All answers will be kept strictly confidential RETURN THIS FORM TO:_________________________________________________________ ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_______________________________________________________________________________ This form is to be retained with the host district records Volunteer Name­­___________________________________ Rotary Club________________________ Your Name __________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________City_______________________St._______Zip_____________ Telephone (______)_____________________email:_________________________________________ 1. How long have you known this individual? (approximately) ________________Years 2. In what capacity do you know this individual?_______________________________________ 3. Are you aware of any problems such as alcoholism, drug abuse, physical abuse, etc. that might affect this Individual’s work with exchange student program? _________If yes, please explain in confidentiality • 4. In your judgment, is this person a dependable, honest and stable individual?_____________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________________ • ____________________________________________________________________________________ • 5. Would you recommend this individual to work with Rotary Youth Exchange students? __________ •  ____________________________________________________________________________________ YE318 Audit 25

34. Every form Complete All Inbound Forms Every form complete Completed in order Completed in a timely manner Complete at all times Complete through the end of the exchange Retain records for three years after exchange If you need the test, you need a CBC