Group Study Exchange

Group Study Exchange (GSE) is one of the programs of the Rotary Foundation which pairs two Rotary Districts in different countries.  Rotarians in each district select, train and exchange teams of non-Rotarians led by a Rotarian Team Leader.  Each team member lives with the families of Rotarians over a period of four to six weeks in the host district.  During the exchange, each team member will have the opportunity to experience the culture of another country as the team tours numerous communities and locals within the receiving Rotary District.  The objective is to provide a cultural and vocational exchange that brings the peoples of two countries and cultures together in friendship and understanding.

Sample text that may be sent by your members to prospective applicants and/or used in club newsletters:

"The Rotary Clubs of District 6150 in Arkansas are looking for young professionals, ages 25-40, to represent Arkansas and the United States in a four-week Group Study Exchange program with District 1030 in the Northeast of England. A team of four young professionals, selected through an interview process.  The team will be led by a Rotarian from District 6150. 

Team members will visit aspects of English life, including government, culture, businesses, industries, and education, while living in the homes of Rotarians in England. The Arkansas team will present programs on Arkansas and the USA in English cities during the trip and will give presentations to Arkansas Rotary clubs upon their return.

An important aspect of the exchange is the opportunity for the team members to visit examples of their respective vocations in England. Travel and expenses for selected team members are paid by Rotary International. For more information or an application form, please go to www.rotary6150.org, then click "GSE," or you may contact a Rotary club in your area. All applicants must be sponsored by a Rotary Club in District 6150 of Arkansas."

If you have any questions about the GSE Program, please contact Lynn Robert, District GSE Chair, lrobert@premieretans.com , (870) 932-2440 (office), (870) 886-5756 (home), (870) 932-7245 (fax).

For additional information contact:

Lynn Robert, District 6150 GSE Committee Chair
1810 E. Highland Dr.
Jonesboro, AR 72401 
lrobert@premieretans.com  
(870) 932-2440 (office)
(870) 886-5756 (home)
(870) 926-4684 (cell)
(870) 932-7245 (fax)