Rotary Scholars Attend Northeast Link
Posted by Tony Gilmore
The NORTHEAST LINK was held this past weekend, for 8 Inbound and 20 Outbound Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars, A University Teacher and and 2 World Peace Fellows. Close to seventy Rotarian councilors, District Executives Committee members, interested Rotarians, and Multi-Zone Ambassadorial representative from Rotary headquarters in Evanston, Il also attended.
The goal of the gathering is to "link" scholarship and grant recipients with Rotarians, to promote deeper understanding and greater effectiveness of the Educational Programs of The Rotary Foundation. All of the participants, including Rotarians, district leaders, and current and former awardees (Ambassadorial Scholars, GSE Team Leaders and Members, University Teachers, and World Peace Fellows), had specific roles and responsibilities that were addressed during this two day meeting in Worcester.
For Ambassadorial Scholars chosen by their Rotary District (a defined geographic area consisting of from 30 to 100 or more Rotary Clubs) their challenge was:
* Learning about Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation
* Building a lifelong relationship with Rotary
* Sharing and learning about cultural differences
* To be an "Ambassador of Goodwill"-for country and Rotary
For Rotarians :
* Supporting Scholars and GSE Team Members in their preparation and the fulfillment of their responsibilities
* Welcoming Scholars and GSE Team Members into the "Family of Rotary," through Rotary club activities, friendship, and continuing involvement
For District Leaders :
* Promoting the Ambassadorial Scholarship Program and its potential for preparing future community and world leaders
* Promoting the Group Study Exchange Program for its potential to promote world peace, generate vocational knowledge sharing, develop friendships, and foster understanding across cultures
* Including Scholars and GSE Team Members in district events, and developing financial support for their participation
Foundation Alumni (former Scholars and former GSE participants) are critical for the effectiveness of the orientations and played a key role as they shared their personal experience and strengthen their bond with Rotary.
The meeting was highly successful. Our District 7870 Ambassadorial Scholar, Lori Duff commented, "I had no idea how far reaching Rotary is in the world and the good they do. The bar for service has been set very high and I am looking forward to the challenge,"
For Ambassadorial Scholars chosen by their Rotary District (a defined geographic area consisting of from 30 to 100 or more Rotary Clubs) their challenge was:
* Learning about Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation
* Building a lifelong relationship with Rotary
* Sharing and learning about cultural differences
* To be an "Ambassador of Goodwill"-for country and Rotary
For Rotarians :
* Supporting Scholars and GSE Team Members in their preparation and the fulfillment of their responsibilities
* Welcoming Scholars and GSE Team Members into the "Family of Rotary," through Rotary club activities, friendship, and continuing involvement
For District Leaders :
* Promoting the Ambassadorial Scholarship Program and its potential for preparing future community and world leaders
* Promoting the Group Study Exchange Program for its potential to promote world peace, generate vocational knowledge sharing, develop friendships, and foster understanding across cultures
* Including Scholars and GSE Team Members in district events, and developing financial support for their participation
Foundation Alumni (former Scholars and former GSE participants) are critical for the effectiveness of the orientations and played a key role as they shared their personal experience and strengthen their bond with Rotary.
The meeting was highly successful. Our District 7870 Ambassadorial Scholar, Lori Duff commented, "I had no idea how far reaching Rotary is in the world and the good they do. The bar for service has been set very high and I am looking forward to the challenge,"