Rotary Youth Exchange
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The document summarizes the Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) program, which provides opportunities for high school students to spend an academic year studying abroad. It discusses the program's goals of international understanding and its operation by volunteer Rotarians. Details provided include current exchange countries and student numbers in Florida district 6970. The roles and commitments of host families, clubs, and counselors are outlined. Key upcoming dates are listed.
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- 2. Purpose of the RYE ProgramPurpose of the RYE Program Provide high school students an opportunity toProvide high school students an opportunity to spend a year studying in another country,spend a year studying in another country, learning the language, discovering the culture,learning the language, discovering the culture, developing skills and maturitydeveloping skills and maturity Bring the world into our local communitiesBring the world into our local communities through friendshipthrough friendship Promote Rotary’s goal ofPromote Rotary’s goal of world peace andworld peace and understanding, one person, one exchange at aunderstanding, one person, one exchange at a timetime
- 3. Rotary Youth Exchange DetailsRotary Youth Exchange Details Program: Long-Term Exchange (Aug-June)Program: Long-Term Exchange (Aug-June) – Established exchanges with partners we trustEstablished exchanges with partners we trust Started in 1927, now more than 8,000 exchangeStarted in 1927, now more than 8,000 exchange students per year, 82 countries participatestudents per year, 82 countries participate Operated completely by volunteer Rotarians asOperated completely by volunteer Rotarians as part of Rotary’s commitment to international andpart of Rotary’s commitment to international and community service, and its respect and concerncommunity service, and its respect and concern for youthfor youth Open to Rotarian and non-Rotarian familiesOpen to Rotarian and non-Rotarian families
- 4. Rotary in FloridaRotary in Florida 400+ Rotary clubs400+ Rotary clubs 8 districts8 districts RYE Florida (multi-district)RYE Florida (multi-district)
- 5. Structure: Rotary InternationalStructure: Rotary International Rotary International Partner District or Multi-District RYE-Florida (Multi-District) D6970 7 other FL Districts Your Rotary Club 60+ other clubs
- 6. Structure – District 6970Structure – District 6970 Governor Officers Committees Area Governors Youth Exchange Vice Chair: Inbounds Vice Chair: Outbounds Vice Chair: Short Term Executive Treasurer Counselors
- 7. Rotary Youth Exchange ProgramRotary Youth Exchange Program Long-Term ExchangeLong-Term Exchange – Academic year-longAcademic year-long – August to JuneAugust to June – District to DistrictDistrict to District Currently 82 students in the D-6970 RYE ProgramCurrently 82 students in the D-6970 RYE Program 17 current inbound students17 current inbound students 18 current outbound students18 current outbound students 20 “future” inbound students (2016-2017)20 “future” inbound students (2016-2017) 27 “future” outbound students (2016-2017)27 “future” outbound students (2016-2017)
- 8. RYE Inbound Students 2016-17RYE Inbound Students 2016-17 Lithuania, Paraguay, Belgium, Bolivia,Lithuania, Paraguay, Belgium, Bolivia, France, Taiwan, India, South Korea,France, Taiwan, India, South Korea, Hungary, Austria, Norway, Slovakia,Hungary, Austria, Norway, Slovakia, Poland, Netherlands, Denmark, Italy,Poland, Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Peru, Sweden, Brazil (2),Peru, Sweden, Brazil (2), 19 Countries19 Countries 20 Inbound Students20 Inbound Students
- 9. Layers of supportLayers of support ExchangeExchange StudentStudent Host FamilyHost Family Rotary ClubRotary Club Rotary DistrictRotary District Multi-DistrictMulti-District Rotary InternationalRotary International
- 10. Hosting an Inbound StudentHosting an Inbound Student Club CommitmentClub Commitment – Recruit and screen 2-3 host familiesRecruit and screen 2-3 host families – Help with school arrangementsHelp with school arrangements – Budget expensesBudget expenses – Bring student to meetings regularlyBring student to meetings regularly – Involve in club activities & members’ livesInvolve in club activities & members’ lives – Support host familiesSupport host families – Help with transportation for “special events”Help with transportation for “special events”
- 11. Hosting an Inbound StudentHosting an Inbound Student The Club CounselorThe Club Counselor – First layer of Rotary support for student, family and clubFirst layer of Rotary support for student, family and club – NOT a host parentNOT a host parent – Meet at least once/month; call/e-mail oftenMeet at least once/month; call/e-mail often – Know what’s going on withKnow what’s going on with RelationshipsRelationships ActivitiesActivities Emotional stateEmotional state TravelTravel SchoolSchool – Communicate with club and district as neededCommunicate with club and district as needed – Complete and submit Monthly Counselor ReportComplete and submit Monthly Counselor Report – Application, background-check, training completedApplication, background-check, training completed ANNUALLYANNUALLY
- 12. RYE KEY DATESRYE KEY DATES RYE Welcome Dinner July 23, 2016RYE Welcome Dinner July 23, 2016 RYE Inbounds Arrive August 1-4, 2016RYE Inbounds Arrive August 1-4, 2016 Host Club Offer-2017-18 Sept.3-30, 2016Host Club Offer-2017-18 Sept.3-30, 2016 Home Candidate Interviews Oct.1-30,2016Home Candidate Interviews Oct.1-30,2016 Final Interviews SJRSC Nov.12-13, 2016Final Interviews SJRSC Nov.12-13, 2016
- 13. How Can We Be InvolvedHow Can We Be Involved Sign up to Volunteer with RYESign up to Volunteer with RYE Assist with Hosting a RYE InboundAssist with Hosting a RYE Inbound Volunteer as the Club Counselor or YEOVolunteer as the Club Counselor or YEO Participate in the Home InterviewsParticipate in the Home Interviews Participate in the Fall WeekendParticipate in the Fall Weekend Participate in the Final InterviewsParticipate in the Final Interviews
- 14. 2015-2016 Rotary Clubs2015-2016 Rotary Clubs Thank You For Your Support!Thank You For Your Support! Bartram Trail, Coastal St. Johns County,Bartram Trail, Coastal St. Johns County, Deerwood, Deland, Downtown Jacksonville,Deerwood, Deland, Downtown Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island, Gainesville,Fernandina Beach, Fleming Island, Gainesville, Gainesville Sunrise, Mandarin, New SmyrnaGainesville Sunrise, Mandarin, New Smyrna Beach, Orange Park Sunrise, Ponte VedraBeach, Orange Park Sunrise, Ponte Vedra Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset, SouthBeach, Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset, South Jacksonville, St. Augustine, St. AugustineJacksonville, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Sunrise, St. Johns, West Jacksonville.Sunrise, St. Johns, West Jacksonville.
- 15. Thank You Rotary District 6970!Thank You Rotary District 6970!
- 16. THANK YOU ROTARYTHANK YOU ROTARY Volunteers!Volunteers!
Editor's Notes
- RYE District 6970 had 17 Inbound Students. (9 males or 53% and 8 females or 47%) Sweden, Poland, Czech Republic, Taiwan, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Brazil, Spain, Chile, Turkey, Croatia, Belgium, Argentina, Hungary, Thailand, Germany.
- As part of Rotary’s “New Generations” Avenue of Service, the Youth Exchange Program has a three-fold purpose…¶¶¶
- Some other basic facts about the Program… ¶¶¶¶¶
- Here’s how things are organized in Florida. We are in District 6970 in the northeast corner of the state. ¶ There are seven other districts in the state, and they all participate in RYE. ¶ Supporting these eight districts is our multi-district, known as RYE Florida. ¶
- Here is a table of organization at the highest level, Rotary International¶ Districts or Multi-Districts that meet RI’s requirements are certified for participation. ¶ Our partner districts are in other countries, and our long-term exchanges are only with those in countries where English is not the primary language. That is because learning a new language is key to cultural adaptation; ¶ RYE Florida manages the relationships with these partner districts; ¶We are one of eight Florida districts that participate in Youth Exchange; ¶ Your Rotary Club is one of 61 clubs in District 6970, but not all clubs participate in the program… yet. ¶
- In our District, our Youth Exchange Committee reports to our District Governor. The District has elected officers, ¶committees and ¶area governors. ¶One of the standing committees at the district level is Youth Exchange, comprised of Rotarians who serve in various roles, including ¶ Inbound Chair for Inbound students, ¶ Outbound Chair for Outbound students, and STEP (Short Term Exchange Program) headed by STEP Chair. ¶ District Counselors who work directly with students and clubs, and ¶ a Treasurer.
- Our District does offer students the opportunity to participate in the Long-Term program. ¶ Also, because the long-term program involves school enrollment, the need for accountability is much greater. 2014-2015, 22 Current Inbound Students……..20 Host Clubs 26 Current Outbound Students……17 Sponsor Clubs 2015-2016, 19 Future Inbound Students……….19 Host Clubs 20 Future Outbound Students……..9 Sponsor Clubs 2001-2016, 344 Inbound Students from 44 Countries 2001-2016, 304 Outbound Students…… 2004-05…..20, 2007-08…..20, 2008-09…22, 2009-10…..39, 2011-12…33, 2012-13…28, 2013-14….26, 2014-15…26
- This slide shows a graphic representation of the support system that sets us apart from other exchange programs. ¶¶¶¶¶ It’s important to mention that the support is there for the family as well as for the individual student. This is true for the outbound student as well as for the inbound. This could also be considered a chain of command. If a student or family has a problem or question, they should contact their local club first; if the Club can’t answer or resolve it, they call someone at the District; if the District can’t handle it, then it goes to the multi-district. Very seldom does any issue go beyond the Multi-District, since we have people with decades of experience and knowledge, but Rotary International is there in case we do.
- Here are the requirements for Hosting one or more inbound students. ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶
- The Club counselor is the ¶ primary point of contact between the Club and the Exchange student and host family. ¶ While serving in that role, she or he cannot host that student; ¶ The counselor keeps lines of communications open throughout the exchange, preferably in person, but phone and email is OK; ¶ When communicating, the counselor should ask the student and family about ¶¶¶¶¶ ¶ The counselor keeps the club leadership informed about the student and family situations; and ¶ Must annually complete the application and undergo a background check, conducted by RYE-Florida; ¶