Rotary International Group Study ExchangeVietnam 2003

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Rotary InternationalGroup Study Exchange-Vietnam
2003
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Overview

• About Rotary
• About Rotary Group Study Exchange
• Our Teams

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• About Rotary

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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.

• Founded in 1905
• 1.2 million Rotary club members
• 70 of membership is outside of United States
• All volunteer organizations
• In 163 countries

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The Four-Way Test

• Of the things we think, say or do
• Is it the TRUTH?
• Is it FAIR to all concerned?
• Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
• Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"

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• Group Study Exchange Program
• The Teams

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Rotary Group Study Exchange Program
Rotary International An International
Humanitarian Service Organization

• The GSE Teams hope to
• Foster
• Understanding , goodwill, peace
• Through
• Vocational, cultural, and fellowship exchange

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GSE Vietnam 2003
The GSE Vietnam 2003 is a landmark program for
Rotary.

• 1st GSE with Vietnam, a non-Rotary country
• 1st 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
• Reciprocal exchange scheduled
• 4 Vietnamese GSE teams will visit USA, 2003 April

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Active Rotary Programs in Vietnam

• Rotary programs in Vietnam, sponsored by our
  districts
• Prosthesis donations
• Bicycle Helmet donations
• Aquaculture projects
• Rotoplast project
• Water purification projects
• Fishing boats donations
• Micro credit project

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Our Schedule

• Visit with Vietnamese government businesses in
• Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City
• Visit the beautiful countryside of Vietnam
• Ha Long Bay, Hoi On, Mekong Delta.

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• The Teams
• GSE Vietnam 2003

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Where we are from
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Team 5150Cross-Cultural Communications

• 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

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5150 What we do for a living
Public Relations
Law
Education Consultant
Public Relations
Public Relations
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5150 What we do for fun
Triathlons, Endurance Sports
Mountain Biking
Travel, Arts
Soccer, Travel
Dance, Arts
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Team 5130 Environmental Biology/Engineering

• 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

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5130 What we do for a living
Hydraulic Engineer
Psychologist (Retired)
Fisheries Biologist
Pollution Prevention Educator
Drinking Water Systems Designer
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5130 What we do for fun
Travel, Gardening, Rotary
Surfing, Running, Scuba
Hiking, Travel, Photography
Cycling, Swimming, Hiking
Hiking, Snowboarding, Travel
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Team 5030 Health Care

• 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

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Peace
Goodwill
Understanding
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5030 What we do for a living
Pediatrician
International Trade Policy
Social Worker
Anesthesiologist
Sports Physical Therapist
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5030 - What we do for a living
Mountaineering, Kayaking
Sailing, Hiking, Movies
Hiking, Pottery
Outdoor activities, time with friends
Hiking, Running
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Team 5170 - Technology

• Why we are heredevelop lasting relationships
  to
• Understand how we all apply technology
• Explore Vietnamese culture
• Exchange ideas
• Identify future projects

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5170 What we do for a living
Marketing
High Purity Water Systems
High-tech Marketing Mobile Communications
Energy Storage Devices
Financial Services
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5170 What we do for fun
Travel, Guitar/Violin
Marlin Fishing
Travel, Running, Yoga
Volleyball, Surfing
Soccer, Swimming
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• 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