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seek suitably qualified young people to participate in a program which offers students aged 16 - 18 years, an opportunity to live in another country for up to 12 months and participate in the
family, academic and community life of that country. The committee selects
and trains out bound students; organises and counsels inbound students
and counsels rebound students who participate in the program.
For information contact
D9640 YEP
PO Box 565
Maclean NSW 2463
CHAIRMAN/BELGIUM/SWITZ
Gary Knuckey (Meralyn)
(H) 07 5525 2966
(M) 0419 960966
garyknuckey@yep.rotary9640.org
ASST. CHAIR NEW GENERATIONS
Stuart Fairley (Suzanne)
(H) 07 5537 1682
(M) 0414 95 5156
stuartfairley@yep.rotary9640.org
COUNTRY CO-ORDINATORS:
BRAZIL/MEXICO
Rick Jewson (Ingrid)
(H) 07 5594 6698
(M) 0433 173648
rickjewson@yep.rotary9640.org
FRANCE/SOUTH AFRICA
Danny Spry (Michelle Leahy)
(H) (07) 4661 9699
(M) 0403 573952
dannyspry@yep.rotary9640.org
SECRETARY NORWAY/TAIWAN/ECUADOR
Nerida Dufficy (John)
(H) 02 6619 5155
(M) 0417 791524
neridadufficy@yep.rotary9640.org
SWEDEN/RUSSIA/INDONESIA
(Past Chairman) Mal Strachan (Fiona)
(H) 07 5543 8171
(M) 0417 741781
malstrachan@yep.rotary9640.org
GERMANY/CANADA/USA/DENMARK
Deanna Pienaar (Pierre)
(H) 07 5575 8830
(M) 0421 606867
deannapienaar@yep.rotary9640.org
TREASURER Gerald East (Margaret)
(H) 07 5573 6981
(M) 0417 511 920
treasurer@yep.rotary9640.org
AASES OFFICER Sue Lloyd (Rob)
(H) 02 6624 5985
(M) 0429 395336
suelloyd@yep.rotary9640.org
CAMP ORGANISERS
Deanna Pienaar & Ingrid Jewson
deannapienaar@yep.rotary9640.org
ingridjewson@yep.rotary9640.org
PROMOTIONS OFFICER
Ingrid Jewson
yep@yep.rotary9640.org
HOPPING MAG
Russ Morgan
ugly@yep.rotary9640.org
Hopping Mag Web Site
CERTIFICATION
Youth Exchange Requirements for Rotary Clubs
Youth Exchange Information for Host Families
Youth Exchange Certification Summary
Rotary Volunteer Information & Declaration Form
Queensland Volunteer Declaration Form
NSW Volunteer Declaration Form
ROTEX
Returned exchange students alumni. Provides assistance to District
Youth Exchange committee as well as being a contact for rebound students.
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Mon Nov 14, 2011
Why I took an Exchange to Switzerland (Aiden Robb)
I've now been living in Switzerland for 9 and a half months; the glorious summer is over and I'm checking rather child-like for snowfall every morning, even though, at early November, that's a tad premature; I can speak German at a competent level, which in itself is amazing to me because up until this year, I'd only ever spoken English; I've made plenty of friends, whether exchange students from all over the world or 'ordinary' Swiss schoolmates, plus I can now claim to have three loving host families in this beautiful country; I've gone hiking and skiing, sailing and kayaking, witnessed age-old traditions and festivals and like everyone who goes to Switzerland, I've had the pleasure to enjoy the best chocolate in the world (hence, Switzerland is THE best country to go on exchange in!).
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Posted by: Rick Jewson
on Nov 14, 11 | 10:50 pm | Profile Tue Oct 18, 2011
Sarah - Australian ambassador to Brazil
The first time I met an exchange student, he told me that no matter what happens, I MUST do an exchange. He couldn't put into words exactly why, but just said that I would never regret it. Three years later, here I am in Brazil on the last 3 months of my exchange and now I know how he feels.
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Posted by: Rick Jewson
on Oct 18, 11 | 6:37 pm | Profile Sun Oct 16, 2011
A past inbounder from South Africa
I am currently attempting a pharmacy degree at Rhodes University. As some of the Rotarians may know, I had planned to take the medical route, however the entrance exam coincided with the best year of my life and so I wasn't considered! I harbor absolutely zero resentment as I hold true to the saying "i wouldn't swap my exchange year for anything!" Consequently, my dad organised for me to be accepted into Rhodes as a late applicant for pharmacy as undergraduate degree and I absolutely love it!
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Posted by: Rick Jewson
on Oct 16, 11 | 5:17 pm | Profile
On the other side of the world - Australia
I am one of the luckiest persons in the world. Why ? Because I live in my personal dream in Australia. This is the only way to describe this breathtaking experience in Australia. Beach, Sun, Surfers, Ocean, Exchange Students, Aussies, kangaroos and, and, and...And I am here only 2 months!
 
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Posted by: Rick Jewson
on Oct 16, 11 | 4:57 pm | Profile
James in Mexico offers advice to future exchangers.
Hi future exchange student,
First off, let me say that Rotary isn't for everyone. It takes a certain sort person to leave behind their family and start from scratch in a new country; it takes a certain sort of charisma to make new friends with people that you do not speak the same language as; and it takes a special attitude to embrace and learn from a culture very different to your own.
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Posted by: Rick Jewson
on Oct 16, 11 | 3:10 pm | Profile Sun Oct 02, 2011
Bonnie in Denmark
Can I please be an exchange student forever!!??
I have been in Denmark for 8 months now and everyday seems to be a new and exciting adventure for me no matter what I am doing. When I finish my year, I would've visited 13 different countries in one year, done and experienced things I could've never imagined, and just had the year of my life. The exchange enables you to open yourself up to a whole new world and way of living, the opportunity to live life to the fullest knowing you might only be here once , and on the way you meet the most amazing people, eat some of the best food and cakes (If you come to Denmark), and have the best and most fun times of your life.
 
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Posted by: Rick Jewson
on Oct 02, 11 | 11:42 am | Profile Wed Feb 23, 2011
YEP Student to speak at Rotary International Convention in New Orleans
We are thrilled to advise that outbound YEP student Chanel McCarthy-Partridge (Hosted by Mt Warning Am Club) is wowing them in the USA. She was one of 200 YEP students to audition to sing at the Rotary International Convention at New Orleans in the middle of the year. Chanel was one of 50 chosen. Then she became the only one selected to speak at the convention! Our YEP student will address an audience of over 2,000! What proud parents! What a proud club! What a Proud YEP Committee! (Thanks to Mt Warning AM for pinching their Club Bulletin information). Look out for photos in due course.
Tue Oct 26, 2010
YEP Students Celebrate Youth Achievement Awards
Luiza D'Avila (YEP student from Brazil hosted by the Rotary Club of Ashmore) and Solveig Arthaud (YEP student from France hosted by the Rotary Club of Hope Island) met with Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke at the recent Gold Coast Youth Achievement Awards Ceremony in Robina.
The Rotary Club of Ashmore has had a long standing involvement with the Gold Coast Junior City Council who run the Youth Achievement Awards and this years Award Ceremony was another excellent example of the fantastic youth that we have on the Gold Coast.
Sat Jul 10, 2010
Youth Exchange Student named Paul Harris Fellow
The Changeover night for the Rotary Club of Murwillumbah Central was notable for the recognition of Youth Exchange Student Mikkel Norinder as a Paul Harris Fellow, the first award to be given to an exchange student by the club which has named sixty-one Paul Harris Fellows over the life of the club.
The naming of a Youth Exchange Student a Paul Harris Fellow appears to be rare in Rotary, at least in Australia.
Mikkel has been hosted by Murwillumbah Central for his twelve months on exchange in Australia from his home in Denmark.
"His participation in all activities of the club and the Youth Exchange Program has been excellent," said President Tony Worrad at the Changeover Dinner.
"Mikkel has been an outstanding representative for Rotary, his sponsor club, and for the Youth Exchange Program," said President Tony. "He showed interest in every activity of the club, worked at every working bee we held, and helped at our regular weekly sausage sizzle whenever he was available. He assisted our Sergeant-at-Arms at meetings, regularly proposing fines and participating in every club meeting when he was available. He initiated and assisted with fund-raising for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal, and at Youth Exchange camps and events he seemed a natural popular leader among the group of students."
"When discussing plans for the Changeover, we arranged the date to be prior to his departure home, to ensure every member and partner could farewell Mikkel, such is his popularity with members," said President Tony.
"We wish him a long connection with Rotary as he has potential to become a natural leader, with his personality and his ability to mix with people of all ages, as well as his peers. Mikkel has made lifetime friendships with his host families and with many in our local community," said Tony.
Several members made personal presentations to Mikkel prior to his departure, and he plans to return in the future as he has not visited Uluru, which remains an ambition to complete.
Photo caption - Mikkel proudly displays his Paul Harris Fellow certificate, wearing the PHF pin on his youth exchange jacket.
Mon Apr 26, 2010
Youth Exchange student experiences Anzac Day in France
ANZAC Day. Villers Bretonneux. France. 2010.
It was simply one of those moments that takes your breath away. As the Last Post sounded, followed by one minute silence you could have heard a pin drop amongst the tens of thousands of Australian and French citizens. As an Australian I felt incredibly honoured to be able to stand on the battle fields of the western front to mark ANZAC Day 2010 at dawn. The townsfolk of Villers Bretonneux in nothern France are forever grateful for the sacrifice that Ausralians made to save their town in the Battle of the Western Front. It was an incredibly moving ceremony and thanks to my host family who made it possible for me to attend. Look out for me on tv, I also had an interview with channel 7. Simon Locke, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise to Belgium.
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