Group Study Exchange
FRANCE!
Our District Outbound GSE Team is going to District 1720 in France
From March 8 – April 11, 2008
France’s Inbound GSE Team will visit our District
From April 11 – May 10, 2009
We Are Currently Taking Applications For
The Outbound GSE Team Leader & GSE Team Members
Team Leader Application Deadline: September, 30, 2008
Click Here to download Team Leader Applications
Team Member Application Deadline: October 31, 2008
Click Here to download Team Member Applications
The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational
exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the
early stages of their careers. Team Members cannot be related or married to a Rotarian. The program
provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four weeks,
team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are
practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.
In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club
presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to
four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.
For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the
home &host countries. Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, & group travel in their district.
(at no cost to your Rotary Club)
Send a news release to local newspapers, television & radio stations
Announcing the availability of our GSE Team Member Applications
Contact local employers
Some potential applicants may be concerned about an extended leave (4 weeks)
It’s important that employers recognize the business benefits of GSE and support the program
Tell your friends and people in your community
This is a wonderful opportunity – share it with everyone you know!