Rotary seeks nonmembers for New Zealand spring trip
By Times Staff Writer
Published September 8, 2004
Rotarians from District 6850 (Hernando, Pasco, Citrus and Pinellas counties) are seeking four non Rotarian young business and professional men and women to visit New Zealand in March 2005, as part of the annual Group Study Exchange Program of the Rotary Foundation.
Through the program, teams of professionals exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. The awards consist of four- to six-week visits, during which team members share personal knowledge of their country and experience the customs, vocations and lifestyles of another.
The purpose of the Group Study Exchange is to promote international understanding and goodwill. While abroad, team members stay in Rotarians' homes and have the opportunity to meet their professional counterparts. They also give presentations to Rotary clubs and other groups about their home country.
The Rotary Foundation provides a round-trip air ticket, and local Rotarians in the host country provide meals, lodging and group travel in their district. Team members pay for personal and incidental expenses.
NonRotarians interested in applying should be employed full time in a recognized business or profession, and must live or be employed in Rotary District 6850. Young professionals ages 25-40 are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Sept. 30.
For an application or information, call Rotary 6450 District Governor, Gene Beil, at (727) 868-2306.
