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We are an International Rotary District in Southwest Ontario and Southeast Michigan . Our district includes the four counties of Essex, Lenawee, Monroe and Wayne. We have many dedicated Rotarians that offer and support many opportunities for our youth. Our district covers more than 50 school districts. We accept youth from more than 50 countries.

Our 50 Clubs soon will be accepting qualified youth to apply for an adventure of a life time - Rotary Youth Exchange 2005 to 2006! This experience could be the most thrilling one in your life!

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You Can See the World - Or maybe help Change it!

Study Abroad for a Year through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.
It's the chance of your lifetime!

Rotary International is a service organization.  One of their goals is to promote world peace and understanding.  Experience shows that there's no better way to foster international goodwill than with students.

The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is for students eager for the chance to try new things and experience other cultures on a personal level.  It’s a great opportunity to learn not only about other people, but also about themselves.  There are two types of exchanges available.   One is for an entire school year, starting next fall.  The other is for a 3-4 week period next summer. All Rotarians are strictly volunteers who have a strong love and passion for this valuable program!

Here's how the selection process works.  To qualify, you must be in:

•                Good health,
•                The top 1/3 of your class academically,
•                Between the ages of 16 and 18 1⁄2 (at the beginning of the year abroad, which will begin in August, 2005)

Students interested in applying will be asked to fill out a preliminary application and submit it by November 4, 2004 to Demo for placement with a sponsoring Rotary Club.  Students selected for an interview will be invited to bring their parents to meet with Rotarians from the sponsoring club. Students sponsored by one of the clubs will need to complete an application form, pay a $50 nonrefundable application fee, and then attend an interview with their parents.

To qualify to be a RYE Student, students who will be age 16 to 18 1/2 (you must have been born between March 1, 1987 and October 1, 1989) at the start of the exchange and are in the upper third of their academic class, must apply through their local Rotary club the prior November 4, 2004. If their application (interviews with the students and their parents are required) is accepted, the student will be required to participate in four conferences to prepare them for their year abroad.

They will be responsible for their own airfare, spending money, administrative, and incidental expenses during their year abroad; room and board (host families) and a monthly allowance are provided through their hosting Rotary club.

See the Outbound Page for more details.

You can make a difference in a world of differences by taking a step toward promoting world understanding through Youth Exchange.

See our Club Profile Page for a local Rotary club today. The world always needs more ambassadors for peace and world understanding,

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