Group Study Exchange  //  Chartered December 1st, 1916 

   
 
Charlotte Rotary will be participating in a reciprocal Group Study Exchange in the 2010/11 year. There are three ways that Members can become involved in this interesting and educational international Rotary project. The options and any relevant deadlines are outlined below. Please contact Paul Schmidt at 704-506-1133 or at Schmidt@naviscentgroup.com to discuss any of this further.
 
TEAM MEMBER and LEADER candidates must be endorsed by Charlotte Rotary and final selection is made by a District Committee.
  1. Become a TEAM LEADER
Exchange trip to Istanbul, Turkey in April-May 2011 timeframe.
    TEAM LEADER qualifications:
  • Be an experienced Rotarian
  • Not be the current district governor, immediate past district governor or district governor elect
  • Remain with the team the duration of the exchange
  • Be willing and able (physically and mentally) to keep pace with the GSE which can be demanding
  • Not be accompanied by a spouse, companion or relative or dependent
    An ideal TEAM LEADER:
   
  • Is not more than 20 years older than the oldest Team Member
  • Possesses outstanding interpersonal communication skills
  • Has presentation and public-speaking skills and is able to help the TEAM prepare for speeches at Rotary clubs
  • Has the ability to imbue the TEAM with a sense of mission
    Interested? On-line application form found at www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/gse/leader/index.html
Print and submit to Sandy in the Rotary office before JUNE 27.
  2. Suggest TEAM MEMBER candidates
    TEAM MEMBERS must:
   
  • Be between the ages of 25-40
  • Be employed full-time in a recognized profession
  • NOT be a Rotarian, honorary Rotarian, employee of Rotary, a descendent or spouse of a Rotarian
  • NOT be the spouse of another TEAM MEMBER
  • NOT be a former Rotarian or the spouse or descendent of a former Rotarian
    An ideal TEAM MEMBER is:
   
  • In good health
  • Neat in appearance and able to express him/herself clearly and logically
  • Interested and enthusiastic about his/her chosen vocation
  • Open-minded, tolerant and flexible
  • Comfortable working as part of the TEAM with a schedule that is physically and emotionally demanding
    Know someone to suggest? On-line application form can be found HERE.
Print and return to Paul Schmidt before September 30.
  3. HOME HOST a TEAM MEMBER
    Charlotte Rotary members are needed to provide lodging for team members over a 2-4 day period.