ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE

Rotary District 2410 Sweden-Latvia

What is Rotary Friendship Exchange?

- Rotary Friendship Exchange is an international exchange program for Rotarians and Rotary couples.-It provides participants with the opportunity to experience other cultures by staying in the homes of Rotarians, visiting their clubs and participating in the life style/activities of their communities.

GoalsThe goals of the exchange are:- To advance international understanding and peace through visits across borders.- To promote interclub relationships, fellowships and service projects.- The Rotarians participating gain the opportunity to make long lasting friendships while exploring different areas of the world.

The Friendship Exchange Program is one of Roary International Programs to help clubs and districts achieve service goals in their communities and communities abroad while fostering fellowship and goodwill between countries.

RFE Our Rotary district 2410 joined this program in 2012.During last 4 years our district has had 4 exchanges – 8 visits all together.

In 2012 to Arizona, USA (D 5500)16 -26 February - Team from Latvia-Sweden D 2410 to Arizona D 5500 26 July - 6 August - Team from Arizona to Latvia

In 2013 1st RFE to Gujarat, India (D3060):21 January - 3 February – Team from Sweden-Latvia to Gujarat D 306023 May - 6 June - RFE Team from Gujarat to Sweden-Latvia In 2014 2nd RFE to Gujarat, India 31 January - 10 February – Team from Sweden-Latvia to Gujarat D 3060 4 June - 15 June - Team from Gujarat to Sweden-Latvia D 2410

In 2015 2rd RFE to Gujarat, India 31 January – 11 February - Team from Sweden-Latvia to Gujarat D 3060 27 May - 8 June - RFE Team from Gujarat to Sweden-Latvia

Next exchange - RFE Team visit to Mexico in 2016.

Outbound from Sweden/Latvia D 2410 to Mexico D 4110 – March 11-22, 2016.

Inbound RFE team from Mexico D 4110 – May 7-18, 2016.

Mexico District 4110. This is the largest district in Mexico, which is made up of 5 beautiful states, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Aguascalientes and Zacatecas. It will be a great possibility to get to know Mexico and its culture, history, traditions and people better.

RFE Team consists of 8-10 people (can be single rotarians or couples). Application due December 1, 2015

Airfare is roughly $ 1100 round trip per person.

Application must be sent to: Maija Line, RFE Chair, t. 29250069 maijaline7@hotmail.com

Participant Application/QuestionnaireDistrict 2410

Application for Exchange to_(1) _____________ (2) _____________ (3)_____________ Please, name countries in order of preference

Preferable time period __________________________Rotarian’s Name _____________________________________________________Rotary Club__________________________________________________________Telephone Home______________ Office________________ Cell _________________E-mail______________________________________________________

Rotary information (This information will be used by the Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) committee to select candidates, when we are oversubscribed. Please provide detailed information with reference to the year involved and use another sheet of paper if necessary)

1.To what extent are you involved in Rotary at the Club level (e.g. president, board member, committee chair, committee member, significant volunteer and project work etc.)? 2. To what extent are you involved in Rotary at the District and International level?

3. Hare you hosted inbound RFE team members and when did this take place?

4. Have you taken on the role of Club RFE Coordinator (what group and year)

5. What other RFE support did you provide in the past (activities such as driving the visitors from city to city, entertaining visitors and club members at a dinner or BBQ, significant driving of visitors in the local community, taking the role of outbound Team Leader etc.)? 6.Have you hosted other events such as a GSE team member, Youth Exchange student, or provided Home Hospitality? 7. In how many previous exchanges have you participated and when did they take place? 8. Have you been declined previously because of over-subscription (when and what district/country)?

9. Is your knowledge of English sufficient to participate in RFE to other countries?

X_______________________________Signed by Applicant

Thank you for attention!