Program 2010
Orientation for Rotary Foundation Scholarship & Grant Recipients
(Ambassadorial Scholars, GSE Team Members, University Teachers, World Peace Fellows)
October 2-3, 2010, Boxborough Holiday Inn, Boxborough, MA
Saturday |
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| 8:30 | Registration & Continental Breakfast | |
| 10:00 | Opening Session: | |
| 10:30 | Scholar & GSE Self-Introductions | |
| 11:30 | 3 Alumni presentations | |
| 12:00 | Spreading Peace Through Diplomacy, Ambassador Paul Taylor | |
| 12:20 | Buffet lunch | |
| 1:30 | “The Basics” & Communication Essentials (3 Breakouts) | |
| (1) In-bound Scholars, including “Presentation Skills Workshop” (practice speeches) | ||
| (2) Out-bound Scholars, & GSE Participants, “Presentation Skills”(practice speeches) | ||
| (3) Rotarians and District Leaders (Important roles & responsibilities; Future Vision Plan update; connecting Scholars, GSE Teams, Alums & Rotarians, etc.) | ||
| 3:00 | “Live at NORTHEAST LINK” | |
| Understanding Rotary International & The Rotary Foundation | ||
| 4:20 | 3 Breakouts - Cross-cultural Challenges and Opportunities | |
| 5:20 | Group and individual district photos & Free Time | |
| 6:20 | “Family of Rotary” Dinner (business attire) | |
| 7:30 | “Alumni Share How Rotary Makes a Difference” | |
| 9:00-till? | GSE Participants depart as desired - Informal getting acquainted | |
Sunday |
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| 7:30 | Breakfast and informal networking | |
| 8:20 | Call to Order & “Thought for the Day” | |
| Important Perspectives from The Rotary Foundation Headquarters | ||
| 9:00 | Humanitarian Service Opportunities | |
| 9:30 | What We Learned and What We Wish We Had Known | |
| (3 Breakouts - crucial tips, survival skills & facts) | ||
| 10:30 | “Building Your Resume - The Importance of Involvement” (Skits & “Rotary Bingo”) | |
| 11:30 | Closing Remarks | |
| 12:00 | Hotel check-out | |
| Lunch on your own | ||
| Drive carefully! | ||
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