D 7150 Youth Exchange 1 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH

D 7150 Youth Exchange 1 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150

o Rotary clubs support community projects at home and abroad. o Encourage high ethical standards and carry out humanitarian projects to address issues of poverty, health, hunger, education and the environment. o Rotary Districts and clubs operate one of the worlds largest youth exchange programs and almost entirely with volunteers. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 What is Rotary D 7150 Youth Exchange 2 o Formed in Chicago, IL in 1905, Rotary is a global organization of business and professional leaders dedicated to: ý ý ý humanitarian service, ethical standards in business, and to promoting world peace through programs such as Youth Exchange.

o Over 9, 000 high school students will see the world and experience living in another culture the best way - by living with families and attending school in another country through Rotary's YE Program. o With more than 32, 000 Rotary Clubs worldwide in 200 countries, Rotary has an extensive network of volunteers, right in the community where you live, ready to provide the support necessary to make an exchange students year abroad a success. o Rotary has the personal commitment of over 1. 2 million individual Rotarians who want to give you the opportunity to make your Youth Exchange experience the best year of your life. D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Today 3

o 46 clubs, the oldest (Syracuse) being formed in 1911, and the newest (eclub NY 1) being formed in 2004. o There almost 1400 Rotarians living in District 7150. o Rotary District 7150 is known for its support of youth, health, literacy and vocational programs and special environmental projects. o District 7150 is a leader in the Rotary International program to eradicate polio and five other childhood diseases worldwide. The Districts "Gift of Sight" program provides free eye surgery to children from countries that do not have the means or advanced technology to address this problem. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Rotary District 7150 D 7150 Youth Exchange 4

o Rotary District 7150 - over 35 years experience in international high school student exchanges and is recognized worldwide for its high quality program. The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) granted 2010 -2011 listing to Rotary District 7150 Youth Exchange Program, Inc. in the CSIET Advisory List. The CSIET certifies compliance with the standards set forth in the CSIET's "Standards for International Educational Programs“ www. csiet. org Annual Programmatic and Financial Audit by independent CPA auditors goes to CSIET and US State Dept. No findings in 09 -10 audit report. D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Certification 5

o WHAT TO EXPECT – ý ý ý ý ý Treated as the son or daughter of your host parents May be hosted by up to three host families Rotary advisor/counselor in your host city Attend a high school in your host city Participate in Rotary activities of your host Rotary Club Learn a new language and become part of a new culture Develop lifelong friends worldwide Personal growth and maturity Experiences that will be remembered for your lifetime D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 An Academic Year Abroad 6

o o o 30 to 35 students exchanged annually in Year Long program 10 to 15 students exchanged in Short Term program (summer vacation) 25 countries to choose from ý o o o Europe, Asia & Oceania, Central/South America, Scandinavia Rotarians to assist you throughout the selection and placement process Scholarship funds available for qualified applicants Thorough training and orientation before you depart Mentoring and support throughout your exchange year Nominal costs: $50 application fee plus $4200. 00 that includes transportation, medical & liability insurance, training, blazer, exchange guides and other materials D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 District 7150 Program 7

o o o o o Attending High School at time of application Taking foreign language Average to above average grades Active in school & community activities Interest in other cultures Born after Dec 1, 1992 & before Aug 15, 1996 Can not have previously completed a school year exchange Agree to enroll in a full course of study at high school level Committ to attend scheduled orientations D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Requirements 8

o o Value: Based on Interest earned and recipient pool Applications required – must be typed ý o o o (Available on webpage – submit after acceptance) Selection based on financial need Five member selection committee including Mrs. Case Funds applied toward Flat Fee Recipients required to submit a final report after return Funds held by Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc. – 501 (C)3 tax deductible entity D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Clarke & Ruth Case Scholarship 9

ü ü ü Experience the best year of your life Discover new cultures and how to thrive in thembecome bi-cultural Build friendships with students from all over the world D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Yes, you can be an exchange student! 10

o Applications are on-line or from your Rotary Club ý Visit www. rotarydistrict 7150 youthexchange. org ý ý ý o Submitted by early-October for departure the following August You will be given personal interview Following selection, you will attend a series of orientations to prepare you Choose Your “FAVORITE DESTINATION” ý ý Europe: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland Scandanavia: Denmark, Finland, Sweden Central/South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela Asia & Oceania: Australia, India, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand. D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 How to Apply 11

ü ü ü Almost all outbound exchange students successfully pursue college education Being an exchange student will enhance your college success Youth Exchange students understand that you don’t have to stay on that ‘straight line’ that everyone else stays on Colleges will defer a student to go on this exchange Colleges recognize the additional strengths of successful exchange students D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 What about college? 12

ü Wherever you go, you will discover that the world is smaller than you once thought, and that you can gain a great deal from the unique experience of being a Rotary Youth Exchange participant. D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Where will my exchange be? 13

ü ü Least expensive of all exchange programs – we even provide a monthly allowance while abroad Difficult to get into, but well worth the effort – Rotary does not take everyone who applies (it is NOT a money making enterprise for Rotary) – you must be selected Rotary provides extensive training and orientation in the months leading up to your departure Rotary Student Protection Program recognized as one of most thorough worldwide D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Why Choose the Rotary Youth Exchange Program 14

ü ü Rotary is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all participants and to prevent physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse. We have implemented sophisticated, ZERO TOLERANCE Youth Protection Policy with 100% back ground checks for all volunteersand Host Families Worldwide qualified oversight buy a professional Student Protection Officer and Certification Officer Every Rotary YE Club worldwide is partnered together to assure student safety – “Safe Haven” families. D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Student Protection Program 15

ü ü ü Is about understanding between cultures We avoid “hotspots” Students are not tourists – They assimilate into the culture Rotary Exchange Students learn tolerance and understanding of others and their cultures Exchange students are our hope for international understanding and world peace. D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Rotary Youth Exchange 16

• Application due date: Nov. 3, 2010 • Local interviews: Nov - 2010 (30 min. assigned slot between 6 and 9 PM) • District interviews: Jan , 2011 (3 hours slot between 9 AM and 5 PM) • District orientations: Mar, Apr & May-June, 2011 (Mandatory) D 7150 Youth Exchange • Departure: July-August 2011 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Key Dates for 2010 -11 Applicants (tentative) 17

Complete your applications ü Submit to Youth Exchange – due 11/3/2010 üReturn 4 -typed copies with original photos ü All copies must be signed individually with blue ink. Also include, local/district interview and country selection forms ü Medical & dental forms must be made available prior to district interview ü Hosting – can be completed anytime ü D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 So…. . What’s next 18

o o o o o India – International Health Care Brasil – Airline Executive France – State Dept – China Embassy Japan – English Teacher in Toyoko Ecuador – State Dept – Cultural Service Brasil – Museum Programs Director – bi-lingual Sweden – Doctor Sweden – X-ray Nurse US (Philadelphia) – Corporate Lawyer in Telecommunications Industry D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 Results 19

o Adventure and an Opportunity to LEARN ý ý New Culture New Language o New International Friends Personal Growth and Maturity International Experience for University Applications Teach Others about Your Country Broader View of the World o The Best Year of Your Life o o D 7150 Youth Exchange ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE D-7150 The Final Product 20