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I. Introduction
Our Rotary District (6760) is planning a couples oriented, personally
financed Friendship Exchange to Perth , Western Australia (Rotary District 9470) in October 2006.
The emphasis throughout the Friendship Exchange will be social and cultural rather than professional and/or academic, which is the hallmark of Rotary International sponsored youth, ambassadorial, and group study exchanges. That said, if you make the trip, you will be asked to submit biographical information which will be used in matching you with Rotary hosts in Western Australia.
While in Western Australia) Oct 21 - Oct 31, we will be hosted by fellow Rotarians in their homes, thus greatly reducing the cost to District 6760 participants. Prior to the "hosted" portion of the Friendship Exchange, there will be an optional 8 day (from Oct 13 to Oct 20) tour of sites in the eastern portion of Australia including Sydney, Cairns and Ayers Rock. Following the "hosted" portion of the Friendship Exchange in Western Australia, there will a second optional 7 day visit (from Nov 1 to Nov 7) to New Zealand including stops in Auckland, Christ Church and Queenstown.
II. Itinerary
A. October 13 thru October 20 - Optional pre-Western Australia visit to eastern Australia including:
* Sydney's Architectural Gem - the World Famous Opera House;
* Blue Mountain and a taste of the Outback;
* Museums for every interest;
* Harbor Ferry Rides and Exquisite Beaches;
* Bridge Climb -not for the feint of heart;
* Scuba diving and glass bottom boat excursions on the incredible
Great Barrier Reef (World's Largest Living Coral Reef);
* Breathtaking Sunrise and Sunset at Ayers Rock (Sacred
Aboriginal Site in Outback).
B. October 21 thru October 31 - Western Australia - planned and coordinated by Rotary District 9470, xpected to include sites in and around Perth, Fremantle (Port City), as ell as the Outback and Wine Country.
C. November 1 thru November 8 - Optional Post-Western Australia visit to New Zealand including:
* North and South Islands;
* Bundle up for Antarctica Exhibit depicting early South Pole
explorers;
* Visit the Modern Antarctica Exhibit in Auckland;
* Enjoy the Unique Maori (Native Pacific Islanders) Museum in
Auckland;
* Bungee Jumping Capital of the World (Queenstown) for the truly
daring, or Jet Boating the Rapids for the Less Adventurous;
* Stroll thru the Lush Botanical Gardens in Christ Church;
* Other Outdoor Adventure Activities are Available.
III. Logistics
Because the Friendship Exchange is personally financed, and realizing that participants may wish to use airline travel points, and desire maximum travel flexibility, no attempt will be made to purchase a block of tickets or hotel rooms. However, a deposit will be collected in advance by the Friendship Exchange leaders. (Rotarian Dana C. McLendon, Jr., downtown Nashville Club and Mary Huston McLendon.) and used to cover certain minor group expenses such as necessary administrative costs, some ground transportation, and medical evacuation/ remains repatriation insurance for all participants. Closer to the time of the trip, after more detailed budgeting, additional deposit amounts may be required.
To assist you in your planning, you will receive a copy of the Friendship Exchange Leaders' flight schedules, hotel reservations and a location and a window of time during which you will need to link up with the leaders regardless of your individual travel arrangements. We have found round trip coach fares between Nashville and Perth to be approximately $2,000. Internal flights within Australia and New Zealand, as well as the flight to Auckland are additional. (Trip Leaders will provide money saving "lessons learned" to assist participants in their travel planning).
IV. Application
Space is limited to the first (probably will be 7) Rotarians who complete and submit the application with a deposit of $ 250 per person ($500 per couple). In the event demand is great enough, we plan to schedule a second Friendship Exchange to Western Australia in the timeframe between February 20 and March 26, 2007; however, the first trip must be fully booked to warrant a second one.
In the event there is not room on the first Friendship Exchange, and you do not wish your deposit to be held for the second Friendship Exchange, it will be returned to you in full.
Point of Contact
(and Mailing Address for Application and Deposit)
Dana C. McLendon, Jr.
District 6760 Friendship Exchange Officer
214 Halberton Drive
Franklin TN 37069
615-790-1351
DCMcLendon@aol.com (Best way of Contact)
The AUSSIES Are Coming!
Part 3
In advance of the Austrialian GSE team's arrival to our district, we'll profile members of that GSE team. Read a bit about the Team and be better hosts while they visit with us in the Volunteer State
JULIE CAVANEY
GSE Team Member
District 9470 Western Australia
Biographical Information
Full name: Julie Cavaney
Gender: Female
Personal Background & Interests
Although, I was born in Nelson New Zealand, the 23rd October 1970. I have lived in Australia my whole life except the first three months! I am an Australian citizen and love it. I come from a large family, an older brother and sister and a younger brother and sister.
I attended Edith Cowan University and have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Education. I am single with no children.
I have taught for four years. I spent one year teaching English in Japan. My Japanese experience led me into teaching primary school. After many years in a huge range of jobs from sales, hospitality, mining, pearl farming, prawn trawling and working with children with cancer, I have now finally found a life long vocation in teaching.
Vocational Interests
I would like to undertake the following vocational activities during the tour:
> Three days in different primary schools (one private school, two public schools in different socio economic areas), teach a lesson on Australia, discuss with Tennessee teachers the curriculum used, reporting methods to parents, successful behaviour management models and behaviour management polices.
> Before I leave for the USA I would like to organise with one class a pen pal email exchange between Tennessee students and my Australian students. Our students can exchange information about their state, state emblems, industries, native animals and what it means to them to be Western Australian or Tennessean. We could exchange photos of our school environment and a typical school day.
> One day spent with a documentary film crew or maker, or with a film crew for local news. I would like to see a news story filmed, then edited and go to air all in one day.
> While in Tennessee I would love to visit some of the great attractions; the Grand Old Opry, Graceland, Parthenon, Travellers Plantations and Museum, Jackson River Cruises, Smokey Mountains - Dollywood, and Ruby Falls. I love nature and fishing and would love to get out into the natural environment of Tennessee. Even though I am not a whiskey drinker would like to sample the local brews.
Accommodation & Diet
I have hayfever. I am allergic to cats and dogs. I am a non smoker.
NEW! SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
FOR RY 2007-2008
Summary of a message from Charles Baldwin
District 6760 Scholarship Subcommittee Chair
For the Rotary year of 2007-08, the District 6760 Scholarship Sub-Committee will be recommending at least one (1) and possibly two (2) students for Ambassadorial Scholarships, one (1) person for a Cultural Scholarship, and one (1) person for a Rotary Grant for University Teachers award as directed by District Governor Glen Vanderford. The Subcommittee only considers applications that have been reviewed and recommended by local Rotary clubs in District 6760. Applications with the Rotary Club Endorsement form (p. 16 of the application) must be completed and submitted to the District 6760 Ambassadorial Scholarship Subcommittee (Charles M. Baldwin) by April 1, 2006. Applicants for all Rotary scholarships and grants must be able to attend an interview with the members of District 6760 Ambassadorial Scholarship Subcommittee, Saturday, May 27, at the Renaissance Center in Dickson, TN. It is also very important to note that children or grandchildren of Rotarians are not eligible for the Ambassadorial Scholars program.
For eligibility criteria, application forms and more detailed information, consult the appropriate webpage below.
Rotary International website: District 6760 Rotary website
Rotary Foundation website
Rotary Foundation Educational Programs website
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship webpage
Rotary Foundation Download Center for applications, brochures, supporting materials
For additional information, contact:
District 6760 Scholarship Subcommittee Chair
Charles M. Baldwin PhD FRSC
731.661.5247 Office
cbaldwin@uu.edu Email
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