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PDG Ken Smith and John Tunnicliff with Jacqui Mengler, who has been selected as a member of a Group Study Exchange Team to visit Taiwan next year

PDG Ken Smith reported to the meeting of the Club on
25 November 2008 that Jacqui had reluctantly
withdrawn from the team due to pressure of business
in the coming year.

                                                          

 

 

Outstanding young business and professional people sought for two vocational and cultural study tours to

Taiwan and the Caribbean Islands in 2009.

 

Rotary clubs are seeking outstanding business and professional people for two vocational and cultural study tours to visit :

1.Taiwan

2. The Caribbean Islands

for four/five weeks during April/May 2009 through the Group Study Exchange Program of the Rotary Foundation. 

 

The program strives to improve international understanding by enabling people from different countries to learn from each other on a personal level. While abroad, team members stay with Rotarians to observe their host's way of life and study the nation's economic, social and cultural characteristics through travel and discussions within participating Rotary districts. Team members also have an opportunity to meet their professional counterparts.Travel and accommodation is fully funded by the Rotary Foundation, local Rotary Clubs and Rotarians.

 

Applicants need to be: Australian citizens; aged between 25 and 40; committed and enthusiastic business people or professionals; personable, articulate, cooperative and able to fulfill the rigorous demands of international travel; and, able to participate in an intensive itinerary. Applicants need also to be employed or reside in Rotary District 9640 and have been employed in their business or profession for a minimum of two years. Rotarians and relatives of Rotarians are not eligible to apply. 

 

Applications and further information can be obtained by contacting Parkwood Rotary club, email
parkwood@rotarnet.com.au  or Ian Wilson at ianwil@bigpond.net.au. Applications must be lodged by
22 September 2008.

 

District Website for Application Forms and other information

 

 

Group Study Exchange