Group Study Exchange

1. Group Study Exchange Rotary GSE Team

2. About the GSE program • Aunique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity • Businesspeople and professionals • Between the ages of 25 and 40 • In the early stages of their careers. • Roughly 4 to 6 weeks

4. Travel grants for teams • To exchange visits in paired areas of different countries • To experience the host country's culture and institutions • To observe how their vocations are practiced abroad • To develop personal and professional relationships • To exchange ideas

6. Spring 2011 • District 7020 sponsored 2 GSE teams • One from Haiti travelled to Virginia • One from St. Maarten/Anguilla/St. Barth’s travelled to England

7. Spring, 2011 • A team from our area travelled to England • Team leader, Rebecca Low, St. Maarten • Team members were from • Anguilla • St. Maarten • St. Barthelemy • The vocations were Hospitality.

8. Spring, 2012 • A team from Virginia will return to Haiti • A team from England will return to St. Maarten/Anguilla/St. Barth’s

9. Spring, 2012 • A return team from England will be in Anguilla this spring • Anguilla • Saturday, March 10 • Sunday, March 11 • Monday, March 12

10. Typical 4-week tour • 5 full days of vocational visits • 15 to 20 club presentations • 10 to 15 formal visits and social events • 2 to 3 days at the district conference • 3 to 4 hours per day of cultural and site tours • 3 to 4 hours per day of free time with host families

12. Rotary Foundation provides • For each team member • the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the home and host countries

14. Host Rotarians provide • meals • lodging, and • group travel within their district • This is what Anguilla must provide for the weekend of March 10-12

16. Structure of teams • 4 to 6 non-Rotarian team members • usually of various business and professional backgrounds • one Rotarian team leader

18. In the host district • Teams visit local businesses, government offices, and community organizations. • Teams tour historical and cultural sites. • Teams stay with Rotarian host families. • Teams make presentations about their home countries and professions.

20. In the sponsor district • Team members receive orientation and cultural preparation before the trip. • The host country is chosen before a team member’s application and selection.

21. Orientation before travel • Language training • Practice of oral presentations • Visits to Rotary clubs • Background about Rotary International’s mission and the programs of its Foundation.

22. Rotary Club of Anguilla • Reserve the weekend of March 10-12. • Plan now to be with the club that weekend. • All Rotarians are expected to attend and take part in the social activities.

23. Saturday March 10

24. Saturday expectations - • Meet the group at Blowing Point. • Plan to assist, where necessary, with transportation of the team members. • Join us for a lunch meeting. • Museum and hotels tour in afternoon. • Join us for supper on Saturday night.

25. Sunday, March 11

26. Sunday expectations - • Meet at Tasty’s for breakfast. • Assist with transportation where necessary. • If you wish to attend church, you’re welcome! • Meet at Johnno’s for lunch and afternoon activity. • Join us for dinner at Viceroy.

27. Monday, March 12

28. Monday expectations - • Meet for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. • Assist with transportation where necessary. • Meet with Governor at 10:00 a.m. • Join us for lunch to wish them well. • Help us say good-bye at Blowing Point.

29. Your participation • All Rotarians are expected to participate • Show your support

30. GSE Team – Canada to Tanzania • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fisc-YCcmns • 8 minute video

31. Group Study Exchange Rotary GSE Team