Lorraine Greenwood stepped in as guest speaker as apology received from District Chair of Youth Exchange Bruce because of a family emergency.
Lorraine became involved in Youth Exchange through a fellow teacher Nigel Liggins, and is now coordinator of the Orientation Programs held throughout the year.
The objective of Youth Exchange is the promotion of international goodwill, peace and understanding.
It is not just a holiday, it broadens experience and develops personal growth through the opportunity to see things, try things and have fun.
Outbound students travelling overseas.
Inbound students from overseas.
Rebounds students who have returned.
Rotex students who have returned and assist with orientation program.
Orientation weekends assist outbound students to prepare for exchange, and fosters friendship and support for inbound students. Support in settling back after returning fron exchange is given to rebound students.
Inbound students attend a 10 day Mittagundi Camp, a real Aussie outback experience and a 21 day Rock to Reef Safari.
Six D's of Rotary Youth Exchange.
No dating, no drinking, no defacing, no drugs no driving and no downloading.
In concluding Lorraine stated Rotary Youth Exchange builds goodwill and international peace.