The Annual Programs Fund of The Rotary Foundation makes provision for every District in the world to participate in the Group Study Exchange program. By utilising some of the District Designated Funding (money contributed by Clubs and individuals to The Foundation) a second GSE team can be selected.
A Rotarian Team Leader and four non-Rotarian Team Members are selected to participate in an exchange to another District in another country to experience social, economic, business and cultural conditions and to observe their own professions in action.
GSE offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, work on team building, and increase self-confidence. The program is designed to have an invaluable impact on the career of a young professional in the increasingly global workplace by creating networking opportunities and lifelong friendships.
Individuals who participate in this rewarding, once-in-a-lifetime experience will return home with a broadened cultural perspective and new understanding of a nation’s history, language, commerce, and government.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 25th July | GSE Team Leader Applications to D1730 southern France/Monaco CLOSE |
| 9th August | GSE Team Leader Interviews in Canberra |
| 9th August | GSE Team Leader Interviews in Canberra |
| 15th August | GSE Team Member Applications to D1730 southern France/Monaco CLOSE |
| 6-7th September | GSE Team Member Interviews in Canberra |
| 4th October | Inbound GSE Team from D1730 southern France/Monaco arrives |
| 5th November | Inbound GSE Team from D1730 southern France/Monaco departs |
| March 2009 | (TBC) |
| April 2009 | (TBC) |
| May 2009 | (TBC) Outbound D9710 GSE Team |
Application forms for Team Leader and Team Member can be found on Rotary International website.