Group Study ExchangeRotary GSE Team

About the GSE program A unique 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

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

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

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.

Spring, 2012

A team from Virginia will return to Haiti

A team from England will return to St. Maarten/Anguilla/St. Barth’s

Spring, 2012 A return team from England will be in Anguilla

this spring

Anguilla Saturday, March 10 Sunday, March 11 Monday, March 12

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

Rotary Foundation provides For each team member

the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the home and host countries

Host Rotarians provide meals

lodging, and

group travel within their district

This is what Anguilla must provide for the weekend of March 10-12

Structure of teams 4 to 6 non-Rotarian team members

usually of various business and professional backgrounds

one Rotarian team leader

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.

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.

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.

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.

Saturday March 10

10:00 a.m. Arrive in Anguilla 12:00 noon Meeting with Rotary Club of Anguilla 2:00 p.m. Tour of the anguilla Heritage Museum 3:30 p.m. Tour of Hotels and Villas 6:00 p.m. Stay with Anguilla Hosts

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.

Sunday, March 11

8:00 a.m. Breakfast at Tasty’s Restaurant 10:00 a.m. Church service 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Johnno’s, Sandy Ground 4:00 p.m. Afternoon free 6:30 p.m. Dinner at Viceroy Resort 9:00 p.m. Stay with hosts

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.

Monday, March 12

8:00 a.m. Breakfast meeting with tourism officials 10:00 a.m. Meeting with Government officials 12:00 noon Lunch 2:00 p.m. Depart for Marigot

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.

Your participation

All Rotarians are expected to participate

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