A program of the Rotary Foundation ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 9780 AUSTRALIA. VISIT OF GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE TEAM from. DISTRICT 4520 Brazil

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1 A program of the Rotary Foundation ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 9780 AUSTRALIA VISIT OF GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE TEAM from DISTRICT 4520 Brazil February 28th February 26th March 2010

2 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE Goals and Objectives. GSE is a unique vocational, educational and cultural exchange opportunity for young business and professional men and women in their initial years of professional life. The program provides travel grants for the exchange of teams between paired districts in different countries where participants are provided with travel, accommodation and meals by host families The program is designed to develop professional and leadership skills so that young adults can, on their return home, address the needs of their communities and an increasingly global workplace and enhance Rotary s worldwide mission. It includes: Vocational Visits to provide opportunities to observe vocations as practiced in another country and impact on team members long-term careers through the reciprocal exchange of ideas in their respective fields. Cultural Experiences - allow participants to study another country and its people, language and institutions through an organized and meaningful host program, which promote the appreciation of cultural diversity. Fellowship Opportunities encourage team members and hosts to meet, communicate, and live with each other in a spirit of fellowship and goodwill to consider each other s problems, aspirations, community concerns and foster lasting friendships and international understanding. Rotarian Involvement offer Rotarians specific, practical and meaningful opportunities for international service by providing young professionals in their formative years with a different perspective on their vocation in another country and culture. 2

3 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Welcome to our GSE Team from District 4520 Brazil Governor Chris and Christine - District 9780 On behalf of all of the Rotarians, partners, and friends of Rotary in District 9780 I am delighted to have the opportunity to welcome the members of the Group Study Exchange team from District 4520 Brazil to Australia and to our District. To team leader Roberto and team members Judmila, Andreia, Sharlyne, and Paulo I extend a warm welcome to our District and I am sure all of the Rotarians in District 9780 will join with me in endeavouring to ensure that your visit is as rewarding and enjoyable as possible. Our District consists of 58 clubs and nearly 2,200 Rotarians covering a large area encompassed by the Western half of Victoria and part of southeast South Australia. It is an eclectic mix of rural areas dedicated to farming and primary production activities, and regional centres with a variety of industrial and commercial activities. Tourism is also very important to our District and you will find a diversity of sweeping coastlines and pristine beaches. National parks and forests, wineries, lakes and mountains, as well as the iconic Great Ocean Road that heads west to South Australia. The Group Study Exchange Program is a unique opportunity for a cultural and vocational exchange for young business and professional men and women so you may study our institutions and way of life, observe your own vocations as they are practised here, exchange ideas, and most importantly develop personal and professional relationships. This opportunity to exchange ideas and develop an understanding of another country s culture and way of life is a small but extremely important part of the Rotary Foundations mission to advance world understanding, good will and peace. I am sure that DGN Brian Trenery has planned for you an interesting itinerary that will take you to a variety of locations throughout our District and enable you to enjoy some of the hospitality of our Clubs as well as providing you with rewarding vocational experiences. I thank you for being part of the Group Study Exchange Program in my year as Governor for District 9780, and I hope it will be a memorable time in your life. 3

4 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE TO OUR HOSTS AND HOST CLUBS It is vital that throughout the visit the local coordinator liaises with the Team Leader, the District Coordinator and the local coordinator of the next part of the visit. The success of the Exchange program depends largely on those of you who are hosting team members in your homes. Flexibility and punctuality will be your assets during the period you are hosting one of our guests. The activities have been planned so that diversity and interest will prevail throughout the itinerary. We expect that daily activities will follow the itinerary developed by the committee in conjunction with the hosting Rotary Clubs. It is important that at the end of each day s activities, those for the following day are reviewed and suitably confirmed in respect of times and meeting places. It is asked that hosts phone the local coordinator to confirm each day s program. The GSE Team Leader should be informed as to when uniforms should be worn. The itinerary is designed to allow the guest sufficient free time for rest and relaxation. Please ensure that this time remains free. As hosts you are in the best position to ensure that your guest has sufficient sleep and that there are not problems with special diet, laundry, health etc. Above all, your guest will appreciate the host family following a normal routine. DAILY HOST CLUB RESPONSIBILITY It is the responsibility of day hosts to return their guests to host families at the end of the day s activities. When no Rotary meeting is planned, the guest should be returned to host homes in sufficient time for the evening meal. The Rotary Foundation requires Rotarians to accompany members of teams while traveling throughout the District. It is also important to note that the Foundation does not allow members of visiting teams to travel in any non-commercial aircraft, operate any motor vehicle or travel outside the District without prior approval. 4

5 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL TO OUR GSE GUESTS It is our earnest desire that your stay in our District will be enjoyable, rewarding and memorable, and that you will make many friends. Our responsibilities to you are as follows: a. To provide all travel, housing and meals for your entire visit. This will be done by individual Rotarians who host you (i.e. host families), Rotary Clubs, non-rotary invitations or by direct payment by the District to hotels etc. when approved. b. Hosts will attend to your laundry requirements. If your hosts accidentally overlook this, you should remind them of your needs. c. We do not wish you to remain silent and suffer the inconvenience. d. Personal expenses such as bar bills, toilet articles, haircuts, gifts, clothing etc are the responsibility of the team member. If there is anything you do not understand please ask your hosts. e. They will be delighted with your interest and be very pleased to assist. We Australians are very open and friendly and will happily discuss any aspects of our way of life with you. Please enjoy your stay with us. Please note that as you move around our District, you will receive a more comprehensive program at each of your stops. This will reflect refinements to the program and any prevailing conditions in each of the parts of the District. For example, parts of our District are heavily forested and it would be unwise during extreme weather conditions or during bushfire alert to get too far into the bush. Similarly, if swimming at beaches, it is imperative that you seek guidance on which areas are patrolled by lifesavers. 5

6 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE OUR VISITORS TEAM PROFILES Roberto Romano Team Leader Dentist Specializing in ImplantologyI m 38years old, married to Adriana. I work as a dentist in a private office and I m also a teacher in several post-graduate courses in the implantology field in Brazil. I m a consultant for Latin-America Kopp implants as well.i d like to visit some dentistry universities and learn about my area (implants) in Australia. I would also like to be in touch with Australian dentists. Sharlyne Couri Carvalho Diploma in Communications and Journalism I m 30 years old, single.i ve been working in a travel agency since I work in the marketing department.i d like to visit advertising agencies and the advertising departments of Australian companies. I d like to visit travel agencies and know about tourism in Australia as well. 6

7 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Andreia Maria Araujo Drummond Dentist I m 25 years old, single.i graduated in 2007 as a dentist. I have my own office and I also work in an emergency clinic at weekends.i work as a volunteer teacher and researcher as well in the department of Social and Preventive dentistry of the Dentistry college at the Minas Gerais University, which is one of the best universities in my state.my mother is also a dentist and my professional inspiration. I hope I can see and learn from the Australian health system and also visit universities and projects in the area of social health dentistry. Paulo Henrique Feliciano Teacher and Principal I m 39 years old, married to Silva. I have 2 kids, Mariana 9 years and Paulinho 1 and a half years.i ve been working in a public school as a teacher since In 2007 I was elected by the community to be the principal of the school. In my school, I work with children and adults. I would like to know about the Australian educational system and share information about education programs and projects. I d like to visit all kinds of school from day cares to universities as well. Ludmila Siqueira M. Pires Law and Journalism I m 33 years old. I m married but I don t have children. I have a bachelor degree in Law and another one in Journalism. I ve been working for Brazilian revenue service, which is called Receita Federal, since I d like to know about Australian taxes and everything related to it. I d like to visit the government tax departments, be in touch with lawyers and exchange experiences about fiscal policies as well. 7

8 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE ITINERARY Date Time Description FEBRUARY 2010 Sunday 28 March 2010 Arrive at Tullamarine (Melbourne) airport Rest and/or explore city at leisure Monday 1 10:00 Team to be collected by Wendouree Breakfast Rotary Transfer to Ballarat and meet host families Ballarat Wildlife Park & Eureka Centre BBQ at Lake Wendouree with host families Tuesday 2 09:00 VOCATIONAL DAY Details of visits to be provided by Rotary Club Meet together for dinner Evening with hosts Wednesday 3 AM 13:00 18:30 Thursday 4 09:12 17:49 HALF DAY REST General sightseeing around Ballarat Combined Dinner of Group 8. with GSE Presentation Travel to Melbourne C.B.D. arriving 10:27 River cruise, Victoria market CBD orientation Return to Ballarat, arriving at 18:56 Evening with hosts Friday 5 AM Day at Sovereign Hill Dinner at Sovereign Hill Blood on the Southern Cross Saturday 6 09:40 18:30 Transfer to Nhill Depart Ballarat, arrive Ararat 10:37. Met by Nhill Rotarians Lunch at Halls Gap Bush Tucker night Evening with hosts 8

9 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Date Time Description March 2010 Sunday 7 Monday 8 09:00 12:30 15:00 18:30 Tuesday 9 09:00 10:30 12:30 Wednesday 10 09:00 13:30 18:00 REST DAY Day at leisure Evening with hosts Visit Pistachio & Almond farm Lunch with Kaniva Rotary at Kaniva Wildlife Farm Landcare Co-coordinator Hindmarsh Biolink Reveg. Project Visit to Kaniva Carrot & Bio fuel farm Casserole dinner at host family s home Drive through Little Dessert to Natimuk Morning tea at Mount Arapiles Lunch at Dimboola with Rotary Club of Dimboola Landcare/Wimmera Mallee Pipeline/Wail Nursery Canoeing on Wimmera River Dinner with host families VOCATIONAL DAY Details of visits to be provided by Club Lunch at Luvaduk, Nhill Industry tour of Nhill Part afternoon free personal time Combined Rotary Club meeting with GSE Presentation Thursday 11 09:00 Depart Nhill for Geelong Morning tea in Hamilton Lunch in Camperdown by Rotary Club of Camperdown Evening in hotel in Geelong Friday 12 Saturday 13 Sunday 14 16:00 17:00 13:30 14:00 REST DAY Civic Reception for District Conference Evening at leisure Morning at leisure G.S.E. Presentation at District Conference Afternoon at leisure (socialize with GSE Team from D9780) REST DAY District Conference Tour around great Ocean Road BBQ dinner with Torquay Rotarians 9

10 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE Date Time Description March 2010 Monday 15 Tuesday 16 VOCATIONAL DAY Details to be provided by Rotary Club of Geelong Central VOCATIONAL DAY (HALF DAY) Combined Rotary Club Breakfast GSE Presentation Afternoon at leisure personal time Wednesday 17 08:43 Depart for Portland via Warrnambool, arrive at 11:04 Lunch in Warrnambool. Collected by Portland Rotarians Travel to Portland via Port Fairy Wednesday 10 09:00 13:30 18:00 Thursday 18 09:30 10:30 16:30 17:45 Friday 19 09:00 14:00 16:30 VOCATIONAL DAY Details of visits to be provided by Club Lunch at Luvaduk, Nhill Industry tour of Nhill Part afternoon free personal time Combined Rotary Club meeting with GSE Presentation Port of Portland Seafood factory Bridgewater / Blowholes. Seal Tour if operating Return to host families Combined Rotary Club meeting GSE Presentation VOCATIONAL DAY Lunch on Portland Foreshore Visit Maritime Museum. Cape Nelson Lighthouse Informal BBQ at Rotarians home Saturday 13 10:00 Endeavour River cruise at Nelson Visit Margaret Rose Caves climb sand dunes Sunday 14 REST DAY Day at leisure 10

11 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Date Time Description March 2010 Monday 22 10:30 12:30 Tuesday 23 AM 18:00 Transfer to Colac Lunch in Camperdown hosted by Rotary Club of Camperdown Arrive in Colac Evening BBQ at home of Chris Quinn VOCATIONAL DAY Details to be provided by Rotary Clubs Afternoon at Leisure Personal time Combined Rotary Club meeting GSE Presentation Wednesday 24 AM Mait s Rest, short forest walk, Koala Colony Lunch at Laver s Hill or Triplet Falls Beech Forest for BBQ dinner at farm of President Lawrie Shaw. Tour his potato seed laboratory and propagating facility Return to Colac Thursday 25 PM Final day in Colac Travel to Melbourne for over night accommodation Friday 26 07:00 Depart Melbourne Airport for home KEY CONTACTS DURING THE EXCHANGE CITY/TOWN CONTACT PHONE BUSINESS Program Coordinator Brian Trenery District GSE Committee bjtrenery@bigpond.com Wendouree Kath Venters Kath.Venters@dse.vic.gov.au Nhill Christine Dufty cdufty@wwhs.net.au Geelong PDG Cathy Roth cathy.roth@bigpond.com Portland Mart Hayden Mart@portland pine.com.au Work - mhayden@hotkey.net.au Colac Geoff De La Rue or

12 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE KEY CONTACTS DURING THE EXCHANGE TITLE NAME CLUB HOME PHONE BUSINESS PHONE Chairman DGN Brian (Jenny) Trenery Warrnambool Rtn Michael (Faye) Davies Hamilton Rtn Wendy (Trevor) James Horsham East Rtn Sandra (Michael) Miller Warrnambool Rtn Paula (John) Hayden Colac Rtn Bob (Narelle) Ford Ballarat East N/A PP Don (Elizabeth) Allen Highton N/A PDG Chair Dist. Foundation Cathy (John) Roth Geelong Central DISTRICT 9780 District 9780 extends westward from Melbourne into part of South Australia, has 60 clubs and approximately 2300 members. Features include the Great Ocean Road, mountains and desert National Parks, the Murray River and historic gold fields. Seaports service oil refining, aluminium smelting and the automotive industry, while the rural sector supports dairying, wool, beef and grain growing, fruit, vegetable and vine crops, wineries, pine plantations and timber milling. 12 Spec Print