International Services Committees

Board Member Responsible for International Services - Stacey Baumgarn

Ambassadorial Scholar/World Peace Scholar
Group Study Exchange
International University Students
Rotary Foundation Support
Youth Exchange
World Community Service

Ambassadorial Scholars Committee, Omnia El-Hakim

Purpose

To further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries by sponsoring several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies.

Guidelines

Rotarians:
Carry out the Rotary selection process to pick scholars.
Publicize the availability of and selection criteria for the scholarships.

Scholars:
Serve as ambassadors of good will to people of the host country.
Give presentations about their homeland to Rotary clubs and other groups in the host country.
Share experiences after returning with Rotarians and others that led to greater understanding of their host country.

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Group Study Exchange Committee - Tammie Niemann and Taylor Hall

Purpose

To promote International understanding and goodwill through study exchange teams of non-Rotarians between the ages of 25 and 40. The visit usually are for a month, but may be longer.

Guidelines

  1. Provide detailed information about upcoming Exchanges and advise Club members of opportunities for Rotarians to serve as a team leader, who is selected by the District Committee. Each Club may nominate one member to compete for the District's Leader role. This should be done with handouts on the tables and in the Rotogear.
  2. Advise Club members of upcoming exchanges and request them to nominate non- Rotarians between the ages of 25 and 40 to be team members and encourage them to submit an application. This should be done with handouts on the tables and in the Rotogear. Application forms also should be readily available through the Club's Secretary.L/li>
  3. Maintain continuing contact with the District GSE Committee Chair about the scheduling incoming teams, so they can be given an opportunity to present a program, if at all possible.
  4. Arrange for housing in the homes of Rotarians for the visiting team members. This is what the Exchange is all about and is a wonderful opportunity to learn about another country and its people.
  5. Arrange visits with local professionals for the visiting team members and other programming for them. This includes arranging transportation both from the host homes and to group activities for the visiting team.L/li>
  6. Sometimes, because of our proximity to the Denver International Airport, we might be asked to meet them upon their arrival. Also, we will be expected to either pick the visitors up from another Club or take them to the next Club that they will be visiting.

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International University Students Committee - Jean Griswold and Dick Dunn

Purpose

  1. To acquaint CSU international students and scholars with the mission and activities of Rotary International and of our local club.
  2. To introduce Rotary members to the diversity in nationalities, religions and academic involvement of the CSU international community through invitations to CSU international students and scholars.
  3. To serve as hosts to the Fall CSU President's Reception for International Students.
  4. To provide hosts for guests to special Rotary Club functions such as the Annual State of the University Address.

Guidelines

  1. Members are assigned to serve as hosts once a year for the internatiional students who are invited as guests on a monthly basis.
  2. Student guests are provided with a packet containing information on our local club and Rotary International, a summary of our club's an a 4-way test coin.
  3. Duties of the host:
  • To provide transportation from the university or housing unit, it needed.
  • To meet the student, sign him/her in, and escort him/her through the lunch line.
  • To introduce the student to the members at the table.
  • To introduce briefly the student to the club and allow the student to make a few remarks about where he/she is from, what he/she is studying, and plans for the future(no more than two minutes).
  • To see that the student has transportation back to the university.
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The Rotary Foundation Committee - Melanie Chamberlain

Purpose

The committee is responsible for making our membership aware of the objectives and programs of the Rotary Foundation and the importance of and ways to support those objectives and programs.

Guidelines

  1. Keep track of members donations to the Foundation.
  2. Organize a meeting each November to celebrate Rotary Foundation Month and recognize member's contributions.
  3. Promote contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
  4. Promote members understanding of the objectives of the Rotary Foundation and to its charitable and educational programs.
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Youth Exchange Committee - Dan Mackey and Jonathan Hole

Purpose

  1. To further international goodwill and understanding
  2. To enable year-long students to advance their education and to broaden their own outlook by learning to live with and meet people of different cultures
  3. To act as ambassadors for Rotary and for their own country

Guidelines

Outbound
Interview and select the most qualified students to represent Rotary in the student's country of choice.
Inbound
To select for our inbound students Host Families who will provide a warm, caring environment for them while they are visiting our country.

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World Communtiy Service - Jim Epstein and Sankaram Mantripragada
WCS Project Funding Information
WCS Budget
Minutes of Last Meeting
Current Project Status
List of Completed Projects
Final Reports of Completed Projects
Purpose

The purpose of the World Community Service Committee (WCSC) is to carry out projects that improve the lives of people throughout the non-USA world. Project categories include but are not limited to HEALTH, EDUCATION, MICROECONOMICS and WATER. The committee favors sustainable projects that are carried out with a Rotary club in the project (host) country, utilizing the skills of members of both the host and the sponsoring clubs. Finances for these projects come from one or more of the following sources; our club budget, our club members, our district, The Rotary Foundation, from the host club and their district, and at times from governmental and non-governmental organizations. Project ideas generally originate from members of the committee.

Goals

1. Hold a yearly planning meeting.
2. Submit a yearly budget to the club officers and report progress monthly.
3. Involve as many committee members as possible in committee activities.
4. Hold efficient meetings with pre-meeting agendas, published minutes and by using parliamentary procedure.
5. Give an annual presentation to the club about activities and accomplishments.
6. Develop and maintain helpful contacts with other Rotary Clubs and non-Rotary organizations that can help us be effective.
7. Use all available tools to communicate with the committee members and club members.

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