Group Study Exchange (GSE)
| Chair |
|---|
| Chandra LaHusen |
| Justin Baird |
The Rotary Foundation Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for business people and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six 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.
District 5110 GSE Team in India
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.
2009-2010 GSE Teams
District 5110 Outbound Teams
We are looking for individuals to take part in the Group Study Exchange program with the following Rotary International Districts:
- District 7030: Eastern Caribbean/Northern South America - dates of travel February 28 through March 28, 2010. Team leader is Rick Francona, alternate Ken Ogden.
- District 4410: Brazil (Espiritu Santo) - dates of travel May 1 through May 31, 2010. Team leader is Paul Spain, alternate Lynda Kristofferson.
Deadline for team member applications is July 31, 2009. Interviews will be conducted on August 8, 2009 in Cottage Grove. Please read the information at the links below for more details.
- GSE Brochure
- GSE Team Member Application
- Map of District 5110
- Biographical Data Form
- GSE Team Handbook
- 2010 Team Recruitment Letter
Districts 7030 and 4410 Inbound Teams
Check here for information of the inbound teams when we get it.
Hosting a GSE Team
- Local Area Committee Chair Job Description
- Blank Local Area Itinerary Format
- Tips for Hosting the GSE Team at your Club Meeting
- Vocational Visit Guidelines
- GSE Home Host Volunteers
- Tips for Host Families
2008-2009 GSE Teams (One)
India (Andhra Pradesh) - District 3020
January-February 2009
The outbound team to India (Team Leader Tom English):
- Craig Carnagey, a Parks and Facilities manager for the City of Albany.
- Amanda Ferguson, a City Planner for Cottage Grove.
- Carmen Michael Matthews, Regional Manager for Dutch Brothers Coffee, musician and President of the Board of the Oregon Coast Music Association.
- Kate Wilkinson, an attorney from Eugene.
The inbound team from India
- Team Leader Krishna Mohan K.S.
- Venkata Chaitanya
- Pooja Hirawat
- P. Naga Lakshmi
- B.S.V. Kalyan
2008-2009 GSE Teams (Two)
Philippines (Northern Mindinao)- District 3870
April-May 2009
The outbound team to the Philippines (Team Leader Dell Gray):
- Sarah Chapman, a Social Worker from Eugene.
- Jenny Jackson, a Teacher and Faculty Advisor of Student Government at Rogue Community College in Grants Pass.
- Brigid Turner, a Deputy District Attorney in Crook County who lives in Bend.
- Marc Zollinger, Owner of a Translation business who is also employed at Oregon Research Institute in Eugene.
Marc, Sarah, Brigid, Jenny and Dell
The inbound team from the Philippines:
More pictures in the District 5110 Photo Gallery
2007-2008 GSE Teams
(District 5110 and District 4790 - Argentina)
District 5110 Outbound Team
District 4790 Inbound Team
Read more about the 2007-2008 Exchange
If there are questions about the GSE program, please go to the Rotary International Website or contact a Rotarian in a club in your area.
Committee Details: GroupStudyExchange
