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ROTARY DISTRICT 5440 INTRO TO ROTARY AND YOUTH EXCHANGE HISTORY OF ROTARY Founded in 1905 - Chicago, Ill Paul Harris Encouragement of friendship, fellowship and mutual assistance Rotary - rotate among various places of


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ROTARY DISTRICT 5440

INTRO TO ROTARY AND YOUTH EXCHANGE

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HISTORY OF ROTARY

  • Founded in 1905 - Chicago, Ill
  • Paul Harris
  • Encouragement of friendship,

fellowship and mutual assistance

  • “Rotary” - rotate among various

places of business for meetings

  • 1.2 million members from 168

countries

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District 5440

  • Established in 1987
  • 54 clubs - ~3300 members
  • 111,800 square miles
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Rotary International

1.2 Million members worldwide 35,000+ clubs Over 500 Districts

District 5440 - 54 clubs District YE Committee administers

Clubs Participating in Youth Exchange Youth Exchange Officer Club Counselor Host Families

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ROTARY YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMS

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Youth Exchange Facts

  • More than 8,000 students every

year in over 60 countries

  • 86% of all Rotary districts participate

in this program

  • Open to children of Rotarians and

non-Rotarians alike

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WHY IS THIS A ROTARY PROGRAM?

  • No other organization is better suited.

– 1.2 million Rotarians around the world, largest service organization in the world. – 40+ years of exchange experience. – Financial ability to provide an affordable program for students and their families. – Ready availability of families who want their children to have this experience and who are interested in having foreign students in their home.

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Youth Exchange Goals

  • Provides young people with the
  • pportunity to experience cultures other

than their own

  • Gives participants a broader view of the

world and a deeper understanding of themselves

  • Develops leadership and

communication skills in youth

  • Advances International understanding and

world peace

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Here’s Why!

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WHAT WE DO MAKES A DIFFERENCE - ONE EXCHANGE AT A TIME!

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