Update from RI
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The 2013 RI Convention update outlines the roles of Rotary International staff and the Youth Exchange program, including statistics on long-term and short-term exchanges from 2008-2012. It highlights important certification and reporting processes, as well as resources for youth exchange officers. Additionally, it notes the success of the Rotary Miles contest, which awarded airfare to youth exchange students.
Update from RI
- 1. 2013 RI CONVENTION Update from RI Staff Kate Hoeppel Senior Supervisor, Youth Exchange Rotary International
- 2. 2013 RI CONVENTION RI Secretariat Staff • John Hewko, General Secretary, RI • Michele Berg, Chief Programs &Member Services Officer • Sharon Cyr, Manager, RI Programs • Adam Doty, Manager, Youth &Young Adult Programs • Kate Hoeppel, Senior Supervisor, Youth Exchange • Tom Woods, Senior Coordinator, Youth Exchange • Jessica Borrego, Compliance & Reporting Coordinator, Youth Exchange • …. and a Service Coordinator to be named!
- 3. 2013 RI CONVENTION Role of Secretariat Staff • Provide resources and support to Rotarians • Implement Board policy • Support Youth Exchange Committee and preconvention meetings • Serve as a general program contact
- 4. 2013 RI CONVENTION 2008-12 Total Exchanges 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% Africa Asia Europe North America Oceania South America %TotalExchanges 2008-09 2009-10* 2010-11 2011-12
- 5. 2013 RI CONVENTION 2011-12 Long-term Exchanges United States 27% Brazil 9% Mexico 8%Germany 7% France 4% Taiwan 4% Australia 4% Argentina 4% Canada 3% Denmark 3% Other (32 countries) 27%
- 6. 2013 RI CONVENTION 2011-12 Short-term Exchanges Germany 19% United States 16% Spain 8%Finland 7% Brazil 6% France 5% Italy 5% Turkey 5% Korea 3% Austria 3% South Africa 3% Other (24 countries) 20%
- 7. 2013 RI CONVENTION Student participation in other programs 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% RYLA Rotaract Interact None Few Most All
- 8. 2013 RI CONVENTION Youth Exchange Certification • 89% districts certified in 80+ countries • Annual renewals, recertification every 5-6 years • Program evaluations • Outbound-only certification
- 9. 2013 RI CONVENTION Required Reporting • Serious student incidents • Inbound student data – Exchange type – Student name/contact information/gender/date of birth – Host club/district – Sending club/district – Host parent details – Host club counselor
- 10. 2013 RI CONVENTION Resources & Support • YEO Directory • Youth Exchange Workgroup site • E-newsletter (English-only) • Publications –Abuse and Harassment Prevention Manual being revised –NAYEN and EEMA application forms
- 11. 2013 RI CONVENTION Rotary Miles Contest United Charity Miles – Rotary awarded 2.5 million miles… again! • Airfare awarded to 4 Youth Exchange students around the world • Follow e-newsletter for updates
- 12. 2013 RI CONVENTION www.rotary.org Changes coming in August through next Rotary year
- 13. 2013 RI CONVENTION Contact us Rotary International (PD110) 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 USA +1 (847) 866-3421 youthexchange@rotary.org www.rotary.org/youthexchange