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Orientation for Host FamiliesOrientation for Host Families
District xxxx
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Introduction Introduction Welcome
Our goal – Making World A Better Place
Thank you for your participation !!!
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Hosting Rotary ClubsHosting Rotary Clubs
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Hosting Rotary ClubsHosting Rotary Clubs
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District xxxx OrganizationDistrict xxxx Organization
Outbound Chair (Inbound Chair
STEP Chair
District Chair
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What You Will Learn TodayWhat You Will Learn Today
Closeness of new friends (family of Rotary) Rotary expectations Helpful ideas for you Calendar of activities
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CHALLENGES FOR THE ROTARY EXCHANGE STUDENT ARE MANY
Host Rotary
Club
Host Families
ExchangeStudent /Rotary
Counselor
Your Community
School
Friends in High School
Host RotaryDistrict
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Rotary Support StructureRotary Support Structure
Rotary Club Rotary Youth Exchange Committee Rotary Counselor
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Counselor ResponsibilitiesCounselor Responsibilities
Maintain contact with student and family– Show continued interest & support
– Resolve problems before problems get big
Register student at school Ensure that student receives monthly allowance Keep club YE committee informed get Rotary club membership involved
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Items Rotary Counselor Must Items Rotary Counselor Must Hold for Student Hold for Student
Paid for return airline ticket Emergency fund ($350) deposited in a bank Passport and DS-2019
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Student ChallengesStudent Challenges
1. Adapting to host families and new culture
2. Doing well in school
3. Homesickness & making close friends
4. Speaking English
5. Following the rules of Rotary
6. Getting involved in Rotary club and community
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1. Host Family Expectations1. Host Family Expectations
Treat student as member of the family Delegate daily responsibilities for the home Assist student in finding right friends Be prepared to say “No” when appropriate Ensure students dress & present themselves
appropriately
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1. Sample Family Rules1. Sample Family Rules
Be on time Curfew Do school homework No telephone after certain hour Help with chores (cleaning dishes, mowing
lawn, etc.)
See list of questions to ask on yeoresources.org
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1. Use of Telephone1. Use of Telephone
Explain how it works; set rules for use Limit calls to country (family, friends)
– Helps them to overcome homesickness Ensure no phone bills ($100, $500, $1,000) Telephone calling card for student calling
home– buy at Wal-Mart (ATT International Card)
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1. Use of Family Computer1. Use of Family Computer
Do not let student spend too much time on computer
Limit or prohibit downloading information Explain no visits to pornography sites, etc. Limit the use of AOL Instant Messenger or MSN
or other IM programs Ensure not too many e-mails to family and friends
back home– Makes adapting to our culture more difficult
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2. Expectations at School2. Expectations at School Ensure clear understanding of school credits while
they are here (often answer is “None”) Usually “not allowed to graduate” Remind them to say thank you to school teachers Write letter introducing student & RYE to teachers) Ensure regular class attendance and proper attention to
work Assure school missed work will be completed
– Rotary will take students out of school at times – They are expected to make up work
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2. Varsity Sports at School2. Varsity Sports at School
Students who have already graduated cannot play on Varsity team – May be able play on Junior Varsity (JV)
Participation in varsity athletics requires approval from state (and may cost $$)– School has paperwork– Student is expected to pay own costs for sports
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3. Making Close Friends3. Making Close Friends
A major challenge to YE students Help in finding clubs for student to join
– Interact (in many of the schools)– Sports– Theater– Band, orchestra
Active participation is good cure for homesickness
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3. Limit Visits with Other 3. Limit Visits with Other Exchange StudentsExchange Students
Rotary provides many opportunities for exchange students to get together
Their initiative -- to make American friends Limit birthday party invitations to
American students and exchange students close by– Transportation can be difficult– Can cause family frustration
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4. Speaking English4. Speaking English
Sometimes students speak own language – Considered quite rude – Forces others away from you
This can be major problem Ensure students actively work to improve
– Good computer programs available– Don’t be afraid to correct student’s English
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5. Serious Rules of Rotary5. Serious Rules of Rotary
No drinking No driving
– including no drivers’ education class No serious dating Obeying the law
– No smoking– No drugs– No shoplifting, etc.
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5. Problem Solving5. Problem Solving Some problems will occur Student should ask for help, in this order
– Host family– Club counselor– Club youth exchange officer– District Youth exchange committee
Host families must not let small problems become big problems. Ask for help.– Club counselor– Club Youth Exchange officer– District Youth Exchange Committee
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6. Student Protection Guidelines6. Student Protection Guidelines
What to do if your exchange student tells you of Harassment and/or Abuse– Listen attentively & let him/her know it was right to tell you– Assure him/her that they are not to blame– Remain calm and make sure student feels safe– Encourage student to share with you what happened and who
was involved– Make detailed notes including date & time– Don’t promise to keep secrets & explain the necessity of
informing the District Chair
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6. Student Protection Guidelines6. Student Protection Guidelines
Keep Communications Open– Assure student that you can jointly address his/her
concerns/problem Report the Case to the District Chair and the Club
Counselor Immediately Don’t Investigate
– Leave this to the proper authorities Support the Student Emotionally
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6. Student Protection Guidelines6. Student Protection Guidelines
District xxxx has two non-Rotarian Counselors– Male Counselor
Home phone: Office phone:
– Female Counselor Home phone: Office phone:
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7. Student Getting Involved7. Student Getting Involved
Active involvement in Rotary and community essential to be good ambassador– Rotary meetings– Orientations for American students– Programs to Rotary clubs– Programs to schools and clubs
Help student to say “yes” and to be proud to be ambassador for their country and Rotary
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7. Activities7. Activities
Sharing family activities (even if not favorite thing to do)
Rotary Club– Meetings and socials– Fund Raisers– Other activities
District (see follow-up slides)
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7. Rotary District Activities7. Rotary District Activities YE Orientation (mandatory)
District Conference (mandatory)
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Student’s Role as Student’s Role as AmbassadorAmbassador
Students portray their whole country– By their attitude
– By their decisions
– By their appearance
– By their willingness to do for others
Students make a difference; so much depends on their desire to be ambassador
Reminders from counselor and host family needed
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One Last RequestOne Last Request
Student’s Name, Address &Telephone # must be kept current in US SEVIS database
Please inform [Inbound Chair] when student moves families and provide the needed information including host family e-mail
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SummarySummary
THANK YOU !!!!!!!!– We have a great year planned– Program will not work without dedicated
counselors and host families– We are more than eager to help
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Where to get more informationWhere to get more information District committee
– - District Chair Phone: E-mail:
– - Outbound Chair Phone: E-mail:
– - Short Term Chair Phone: E-mail:
Ohio Erie website – www.OhioErie.org