The Rotary Friendship Exchange programme gives Rotarians the opportunity to experience other cultures first hand by participating in reciprocal visits with Rotarians from other countries. Rotary Friendship Exchange provides Rotarians with the opportunity to form personal contacts and make long-lasting friendships while exploring different parts of the world. The policy is for three incoming and outgoing exchanges per Rotary year. Exchanges last for fifteen days and usually involve five supporting club hosts for three days each.
Rotary Friendship Exchange is considered a very important part of the outward looking life of our District and club support for the programme is both vital and beneficial. Rotary Friendship Exchange is funded entirely by its participants with no cost to Rotary International. Guests are responsible for their own travel expenses and personal spending, while hosts are expected to provide housing, meals and sightseeing opportunities. Rotarian participants travel as individuals, couples and may include non-members.
OUTWARD EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
The 15 day Exchanges below are now open for enquiries to members and their partners.
DISTRICT 4480 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
15 April 2019 to 29 April 2019 - this exchange is now full - for enquiries, see below.
DISTRICT 5360 Southern Alberta, Canada
30 June 2019 to 14 July 2019 - this exchange will include the famous Calgary Stampede - this exchange is now full - for enquiries, see below.
DISTRICT 1040 Yorkshire, York, England
23 September 2019 to 7 October 2019 - expressions of interest are now being called - for enquiries, see below.
If you would like to take part in any of the above, or have a question, please contact Laurel Smith, Outward Coordinator, email - laurelsemail@gmail.com
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Inward Coordinator
Gavin Petrie
(Fairfield)
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Outward Coordinator
Laurel Smith
(Te Awamutu)
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