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Group Study Exchange. Rotary GSE Team. About the GSE program. A unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity Businesspeople and professionals B etween the ages of 25 and 40 In the early stages of their careers . Roughly 4 to 6 weeks. Travel grants for teams. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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