Who Should Participate in
NORTHEAST LINK?
Scholars (including RPF) & GSE/VTT Participants
The lively orientation programs (Scholars in the fall, GSE/VTT in the winter) are designed to improve the effectiveness of The Rotary Foundation’s Educational Programs:
- Learn about Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation
- Build a lifelong relationship with Rotary
- Share and learn about cultural differences
- Learn about being an “Ambassador of Goodwill” for their country and Rotary
- Grasp the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self” through active participation in humanitarian service projects
- Gain tools for preparing to be future community and world leaders.
Foundation Alumni
Former Scholars, Rotary Peace Fellows and GSE/VTT participants play a key role as they share their personal experience:
- Strengthen their connection with Rotary
- Provide critical insights, tips and survival skills for current recipients
- Bond with the current participants
- Invite current recipients to participate in Alumni networking programs and activities.
Rotarian Counselors
Rotarians are the critical “link” connecting awardees to a lifelong relationship with Rotary:
- Provide recipients with important information about Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation
- Assist awardees and Counselors in understanding cultural issues
- Assist recipients in their planning and preparation for the coming year
- Welcome awardees into the “Family of Rotary,” through Rotary Club activities, service projects, friendships, and continuing involvement
- Enroll entire Rotary Club in Sponsoring and Hosting functions.
District Leaders
- Experience the “cream of the crop” of outstanding young people from around the world
- Confirm the wisdom of financial support for TRF
Educational Programs - Encourage the awardees to participate in District events and develop financial support for their participation
- Learn the “ins & outs” of NORTHEAST LINK’S contribution to all the participants
- Experience the awardees’ dedication to improve the quality of life for the people in their home community and country
- Encourage Rotarians worldwide to increase
the educational opportunities for young people from low-income countries - Understand the value of leadership in promoting world peace and understanding
- Provide speaking opportunities for awardees at Club, District and Community functions.
PROGRAM DETAILS
FALL ORIENTATION
For Ambassadorial Scholars, Rotary Peace Fellows, and Grant Recipient Alumni.
GSE amd VTT leaders and members are also welcome.
WINTER ORIENTATION
For Group Study Exchange Teams and Vocational Training Teams
