Rotary International Group Study ExchangeVietnam 2003 Rotary International

Rotary International Group Study Exchange-Vietnam 2003 Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Overview h About Rotary Group Study Exchange h Our Teams Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

About Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

About Rotary International Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. h h Founded in 1905 1. 2 million Rotary club members h h All volunteer organizations In 163 countries – 70% of membership is outside of United States Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

The Four-Way Test Of the things we think, say or do: h h Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? " Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Group Study Exchange Program & The Teams Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Rotary Group Study Exchange Program Rotary International An International Humanitarian Service Organization The GSE Teams hope to: h Foster… – Understanding , goodwill, peace h Through… – Vocational, cultural, and fellowship exchange Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

GSE Vietnam 2003 The GSE Vietnam 2003 is a landmark program for Rotary. h h 1 st GSE with Vietnam, a non-Rotary country 1 st time 4 teams sent at one time: – Health Care: District 5030, Seattle area – Environmental Biology/Engineering: District, 5130 Northern California Coast – Cross-Cultural Communications: District 5150, San Mateo, San Francisco & Marin Counties – Technology: District, 5170 Silicon Valley h Reciprocal exchange scheduled – 4 Vietnamese GSE teams will visit USA, 2003 April Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Active Rotary Programs in Vietnam Rotary programs in Vietnam, sponsored by our districts: h h h h Prosthesis donations Bicycle Helmet donations Aquaculture projects Rotoplast project Water purification projects Fishing boats donations Micro credit project Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Our Schedule h Visit with Vietnamese government & businesses in: – Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City h Visit the beautiful countryside of Vietnam: – Ha Long Bay, Hoi On, Mekong Delta. Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

The Teams GSE Vietnam 2003 Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Where we are from Districts 5030: Health Care Districts 5130: Envir. Biology Districts 5150: Communications Districts 5170: Technology Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Team 5150: “Cross-Cultural Communications” h Why we are here: – Communicate with people from different cultures – Listen carefully with an open mind to learn from others – Share cultural experiences and make new friendships – Identify future Communications projects Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

5150 – What we do for a living… Public Relations Law Public Relations Education Consultant Public Relations Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

5150 – What we do for fun… Triathlons, Endurance Sports Mountain Biking Dance, Arts Travel, Arts Soccer, Travel Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Team 5130 – “Environmental Biology/Engineering” h Why we are here: – To exchange ideas about water and fisheries resources. • • • Aquaculture/Hydraulic Engineering Water Supply and Treatment Fisheries Resource Management Water Quality Assessment Education Identify future projects Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

5130 – What we do for a living… Psychologist (Retired) Hydraulic Engineer Fisheries Biologist Drinking Water Systems Designer Pollution Prevention Educator Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

5130 – What we do for fun… Travel, Gardening, Rotary Surfing, Running, Scuba Hiking, Travel, Photography Cycling, Swimming, Hiking, Snowboarding, Travel Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Team 5030 – Health Care h Why we are here: – Through building friendships, we hope to exchange ideas about: • • • Maternal-Child Health Preventative Care Health Care Delivery Traditional Modes of Healing Rehabilitation Medicine Identify future projects Peace Goodwill Understanding Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

5030 – What we do for a living… International Trade Policy Social Worker Sports Physical Therapist Pediatrician Anesthesiologist Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

5030 - What we do for a living… Sailing, Hiking, Movies Hiking, Pottery Outdoor activities, time with friends Mountaineering, Kayaking Hiking, Running Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Team 5170 - Technology h Why we are here: develop lasting relationships to: – – Understand how we all apply technology Explore Vietnamese culture Exchange ideas Identify future projects Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

5170 – What we do for a living… Marketing High Purity Water Systems Financial Services High-tech Marketing Mobile Communications Energy Storage Devices Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

5170 – What we do for fun… Travel, Guitar/Violin Marlin Fishing Volleyball, Surfing Travel, Running, Yoga Soccer, Swimming Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003

Thank you We appreciate the opportunity to share time with you for more information more www. rotaryinternational. org or contact one of the Indiviudal team members via email Rotary International Group Study Exchange, Vietnam 2003