NORTHEAST LINK
Program Details
Seminar Details
WHO:
- Inbound and Outbound Ambassadorial Scholars, Rotary Peace Fellows.
Group Study Exchange and Vocational Training Team Leaders
and Members & Alumni of these programs are also welcomed. - Rotarian representatives of Sponsor and Host clubs ("Counselors")
- District Scholarship Chairs
- District Foundation Chairs
- District Group Study Exchange and Vocational Training Team Chairs
- District Governors & Future District Governors
- Rotaractors
- Anyone interested in The Rotary Foundation Educational Programs
WHEN:
Orientation Program: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Registration desk opens at 8:00am
Program begins at 10:00am and ends at 5:00pm
WHERE:
Boxborough Holiday Inn [ GET DIRECTIONS ]
242 Adams Place
Boxborough, MA 01719
WHY:
- To provide scholars with important Rotary information
- To maximize the ambassadorial experience for recipients of Scholarships,
Fellowships or Grants, ("Awardees") - To assist awardees and counselors in understanding cultural issues
- To assist awardees in their planning and preparation
- To prepare counselors for their critical roles and responsibilities
- To meet other awardees
TOPICS:
- Rotary’s inspiring history and vision
- The crucial role of scholars
- Responsibilities of Rotarian counselors
- Where to look for assistance
- Experiences of former scholars
- The Rotary Foundation
- Understanding cultural differences
Program
NORTHEAST LINK II
GSE/VTT (Group Study Exchange/Vocational Training Teams)
“Team Approach to International Understanding”
Saturday, January 21, 2012
PLEASE NOTE: This program is subject to minor changes.
Upon arrival, registrants will receive a copy of the finalized program.
| SATURDAY | |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome to Northeast Link! Registration & getting acquainted Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 | Welcome Address Pledge of Allegience, Song, Invocation |
| 9:15 | lntroductions — Guests Purpose of our Day |
| 9:30 | Special Greeting from host District 7910 |
| 9:50 | lntroductions — GSE Teams |
| 10:00 | GSE Presentation by D7950 Scotland Team Question & Answer Session Connections (GSE, former GSE, former Scholars, Rotarians) |
| 10:30 | Breakout Session 1 (A) GSE-A Team Building and Bonding (B) "The Future" GSE becomes VTT |
| 11:20 | Transition |
| 11:30 | "Spreading Peace Through Diplomacy" — Ambassador Paul Taylor "World Peace Fellows" DVD |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch — District GSE Teams, with "related country" participants Group & GSE Team Photos |
| 1:30 | Mission of the Future Vision Plan — RRFC Allen Smith Change in 2013 - "Six Areas of Focus" Q & A "Polio Eradication" DVD and Polio Eradication Challenge Update |
| 2:15 | Transition |
| 2:30 | Breakout Session 2 (A) Opportunities & Being a Goodwill Ambassador (B) "The Future" — What happens with Scholarships? |
| 3:20 | Break with refreshments |
| 3:45 | "Project Opportunities for GSE Teams" |
| 3:55 | "Staying Connected as a Foundation Alum" |
| 4:10 | Transition |
| 4:15 | Breakout Session 3 (A) Team Q & A (B) Future Vision Plan — Costs and Q & A |
| 4:45 | Wrap-Up Go Forth To Serve! "Let There Be Peace on Earth" |
| 3:45 | Adjournment — Hotel Lounge and Restaurant are available |
