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At 10:42AM on 5 April 2012, PRN.Chandramouli wrote: No person can join in Rotary club unless he is proposed by a Rotarian. Rotaract members can not be GSE member. Those worthy professionals interest to participate in GSE , contact local or nearest Rotary club.

At 10:42AM on 5 April 2012, PRN Chandra Mouli wrote: GSE is very big and great program me under TRF. I have hosted GSE.team members couple of times and enjoyed warm fellowship and friend ship.GSE is bridge between the country and Rotary dist. The purpose is to strengthen the friend ship and to extend help to needy community through Rotary projects in the areas they have visited but now a days GSE neglecting the primary object of program and making pleaser trip and GSE leader also not up to the expectation of the program, after becoming alumni they close the file and enjoy. But is a great programe.

At 10:54AM on 30 August 2011, Gaven Hurley, DGE wrote: District 7120 in central upstate New York, USA, is seeking a GSE partner for 2012-2013. We are 500km from New York City, and actually closer to Toronto, Canada. Major business areas are higher education, vineyards and wine production,farming, and manufacturing in this Finger Lakes area.

At 9:59AM on 26 August 2011, Tony Shien wrote: Hi All, This is Tony Shien saying hello from District 3510 - Kaohsiung Southern Taiwan - 2nd Largest City in Taiwan. I am the incoming GSE chair for 2012-13 .. Looking for exchange partner in English speaking countries. Awaiting for your contact to determine the best matching district .. on behalf of our DGE Robert Wang and GSE committee, thanks for your attention!! ninapylin@hotmail.com

At 9:55AM on 16 August 2011, Delphine Chen wrote: Hi All, This is Delphine saying hello from District 3470 - Southern Taiwan - YuLin/ ChiaYi/ Tainan and Peng Hu Island. I am the incoming GSE chair for 2012-13 .. Looking for exchange partner in English speaking countries. Awaiting for your contact to determine the best matching district .. on behalf of our DGE Archi Lu and GSE committee, thanks for your attention!! delphinechen2000@gmail.com

At 2:28PM on 4 August 2011, rebecca moore wrote: We are looking for a GSE partner for 2012-13 prefer, South America, Canada or UK. District 9455 Western Australia

At 10:20AM on 20 June 2011, Woody Sadler wrote: I am the DGN for district 7570 in western Virginia and eastern Tennessee USA. We are a rural area starting about an hour from Washington DC. We are interested in a GSE exchange for Rotary year 2012-2013. We normally do two GSE teams a year.

At 3:25PM on 10 June 2011, P.G.Muraleedharan wrote: I am DGN for 2012-13 for District 3211, Kerala, India (comprising of places such as Trivandrum, Kovalam, Quilon, Kottayam, Kumarakam, Alapuzha, and Pathanamthitta). I would like to let the DGNs of District 9930 New Zealand and District 6220 USA know that we are interested in an exchange with one of these Districts. Please contact me at: pgmurali@vsnl.com.

At 3:24PM on 10 June 2011, P.G.Muraleedharan wrote: I am DGN for 2012-13 for District 3211, Kerala, India (Comprising of places such as Trivandrum, Kovalam, Quilon, Kottayam, Kumarakam, Alapuzha, and Pathanamthitta) I would like to have a GSE with any District. Any DGN for same year who is interested in an exchange of a GSE Team in 2013 may respond.

At 3:22PM on 21 April 2011, Dario wrote: Hi bros, well... i'm from colombia and i'm participating in the exchange program, so im going to go to Brazil, but they told me that i need an interview, but i dont know the interview's date, so how can i know the interview's date ? pls help

At 3:16PM on 30 March 2011, Kelley wrote: Rotary sounds like a great organization. I am very interested in joining.

At 9:17AM on 25 January 2011, Dr Ashok Singh wrote: We are interested in pairing our GSE program with New Zealand during 2012 -13. DGN Roger of 9930 can respond if he wishes. South Africa or Japan could be other countries

At 11:51AM on 6 January 2011, Sofia Sotomayor Magaña wrote: My name is Sofia Sotomayor, GSE Chair for D4100 from Mexico, and on behalf of Luis Torres Leal DGN 2012-2013, I would like to let you know that we are interested in an exchange with D9930 from New Zealand. Please contact us.

At 1:05PM on 3 January 2011, Roger Miller wrote: I am DGN for 2012-13 for District 9930 New Zealand. I would be very keen to hear from any DGN for same year who is seeking to exchange a GSE Team in 2013.

At 11:05AM on 13 December 2010, Alan F. Stein wrote: As a DGE in D 7640, the Southern Counties of New Jersey, with World Fund dollars, Am looking for a GSE exchange focused on Maternal & child healthcare, as well as disease prevention and treatment 2011-2012.

At 1:35PM on 3 December 2010, Doug Everett wrote: Our D5060 have 25 clubs in Washington state and 35 clubs in British Columbia, we looking for a GSE pairing with a European country for 2012-13. We have tried Switzerland and have received one District refusal and one District no response to date

At 9:39AM on 1 November 2010, Jim Golson wrote: I will be DG for district 6880 in southern Alabama, USA in 2012-13. I am beginning to look for interested partner districts for GSE teams for this period. I am particularly interested in partnerships with districts in China, Scotland or Australia. If you are from one of these countries and interested plese email me.

At 9:42AM on 26 August 2010, Jane Helten DGE wrote: District 5050 is a international District, 1/2 in WA the other in BC Canada. We are seeking a GSE exchange for 2011-2012. We will pay one way looking for a District that will do the same.

At 3:40PM on 24 August 2010, Bob Sharkey wrote: District 6220 (Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan) USA is looking for a GSE for 2012-2013.

At 11:35AM on 23 August 2010, Colleen Bonadonna wrote: District 7610, Northern Virginia, USA is looking for a GSE pairing for the 2011-12 year. Our District borders Washington DC to the north, the Chesapeake Bay to the east, the Mountains to the west. For more information please contact me at: cblens@cox.net

At 1:49PM on 3 August 2010, durval olivieri wrote: I should make a statement about GSE; I do think it was my strong Rotary training undergone in Lyon France in the year 2000 that capacitated me to become a Rotarian President the next year and later on be elected District Governor for the Rotary year 2011-2012. That is the reason why I am strong beliver in GSE as a Rotary major public work Sincerely Durval Olivieri DGE 4550 bahia Brazil durval.olivieri@gmail.com

At 1:49PM on 3 August 2010, Durval Olivieri DGE4550 Bahia Brazil wrote: Hi Folks, We are looking for a partner for a GSE 2012 GSE with a USA or Canadian District preferably with vailbale Funds and having good examples and good practices of health treatment and urban management stressing trafic. Bahia is a very nice tropical place to be visited in Brazil and more information will be available uppon request sincerely durval olivieri DGE 2011-2012 District 4550 Bahia, Brazil

At 10:48AM on 3 August 2010, David Anderson wrote: D 9790 Australia is seeking a GSE pairing for the 2011-2012 Rotary year. D 9790 is located in south eastern Australia. Interesed District are invited to contact me for further dicussion.

At 9:17AM on 2 August 2010, Derron John wrote: I'm from Guyana, in South America and i wish to be more afilitated with the exchange progrom. I'm from D7030 and i am a Rotaractor. served in serveral capacity but District and Club.

At 1:17PM on 14 July 2010, Mark Brown wrote: D7820 Eastern Canada seeking GSE pairing for 2010-2011 Rotary year. If interested, please contact me

At 3:02PM on 11 June 2010, Lily wrote: I was in Chicago the last April to May and it was the best experience on my life, I hope continue in the GSE program in the future in an other contry. Thank you to the rotary club of chicago.

At 11:16AM on 7 June 2010, Susan Keast wrote: I would like to conduct an informational interview with one of the writers- Selva Sunderavel THe email indicates they were a team lead. I would like to learn more. How do i contact? (I am in District 7010)

At 11:16AM on 7 June 2010, Susan wrote: I have applied for a Team Lead role for Central America for March 2011 I have just submitted my application however expect to have an interview in July. Can anyone tell me about the selection process? What should I expect? What can I do to prepare? THanks, Susan I live in Muskoka, Ontario Canada. sohearn7@hotmail.com I would also love to do an informational interview with any team leads so I can see what the experience is like? Skills needed etc?

At 8:55AM on 1 June 2010, Raewyn Kirkman DGN D9930 wrote: I am interested in a GSE exchange with India in 2011-12, that will provide team membes with the chance to see Rotary projects in action - I would be interested in hearing from DGNs from India

At 8:54AM on 1 June 2010, kiventzcy guerrier wrote: hello I am from district 7020 I need to have conversation with a member rotaract who can help me to find a scholarchip to study in whaterver domain an university of united states thank u I wait your answer.

At 9:28AM on 18 May 2010, Rtn Chandrakant Chaudhari, R.C. Aurangabad Metro, R.I. District 3132 wrote: For the first timeI had an opportunity to host a GSE Team Leader and a member in 1985. Since then every year the visiting GSE team coming to Aurangabad come to my home either to meet my club members, my house being centrally located as a meeting point for all and so on. My observation for over 25 years is that the GSE Team after their visit are not playing an important role as ambassadors. I never came across a GSE Team Member either of incoming or outgoing team propogating the good things they observed during their stay in the visiting or recepient country. In last 25 years 26 teams visited Aurangabad each having one Team Leader and four members. Out of 26 Team Leaders and 104 members how many of them talked good of this place, people, customs, traditions etc. (none). No enquiry is received by me or clubs in Aurangabad from any one of the GSE team leader or member after their return. There is no correspondance between the clubs. Not a single Rotarian of the sponsoring clubs of these team leaders or members visited Aurangabad or our club with their reference.There is no courtesy to send a simple letter of thanks. I feel that the basic object of GSE program is not being fulfilled. A thorough orientation is required before the GSE Team leaves. The team must know the object of the GSE program, what is required to be done by a team member during the visit, what is expected from him after his return, and the sponsoring club's role to get the best out of the candidate after his return will only justify the expenditure incurred on this program.

At 10:02AM on 10 May 2010, Alan Eyes wrote: I am DGN for D9920 Auckland, New Zealand and Pacific Islands, investigating a six avenues of service GSE team for 2011/12 based on child and maternal health (focus maternity services). New Zealand has world leading maternity health services and the interest is in sharing skills and knowledge. Enquires welcomed.

At 10:54AM on 24 February 2010, Ihejiako Ndukwe wrote: Fellowship i'm from nigeria district 9140 and will like to participate in the GSE help

At 10:16AM on 18 January 2010, JoAnn Lucas wrote: I have interest from a premier University in France, Sciences Po to do some sort of exchange to spend time in a top University in the US. I am a YEO in district 6440, north of Chicago and would appreciate some information regardinghow to proceed.

At 9:39AM on 8 January 2010, Selva Sunderavel wrote: I was GSE Team leader from Dist 6960 (Florida USA ) to Dist 3040 in MP India.I have been a Rotarian for 20 years.If you need any help or information about GSE feel free to write to me.

At 9:44AM on 14 October 2009, Ali Akhtar wrote: GSE Team Leader and Members nomination form has to be jointly signed by a)DG, b)DRFC and c)GSE Sub-Committees Chair. What if the decision taken by the DG does not reflect the committee's majority decision? Should the DRFC and / or GSE Chair refuse to sign? Or is it mandatory for them to sign despite the above? Any advice/s?

At 10:31AM on 12 October 2009, John Hawker wrote: I'm considering team leadership of a group heading to Sweden and would like to hear from anyone who has previously been on such an exchange.

At 9:47AM on 5 August 2009, DRC Mhon Brazas wrote: i was a GSE team member to michigan, im from RID 3820 Philippines, the program was a life changing experience for me, i've met new friends and i've found a family. i would like to thank Rotary for this wonderful and magical program. i was a Rotaractor for so many years now im already a Rotarian and i serve the district as District Rotaract Chairman. our team stil meets..... and we have project in our district we adopted a public library. and it is sustaining. thanks to Rotary

At 10:17AM on 27 July 2009, John Logan wrote: I am incoming GSE Chair for District 5450, Denver CO and nearby mountains and plains. We are interested in a focused exchange studying sustainable agriculture.for 2010-20111. Are there any other interested parties.

At 10:06AM on 19 February 2009, Pyly Wanjiru, Rotary Naivasha, Kenya wrote: Dear Alba, A member of Rotaract can join a GSE group. Just contact your Mother/Father Club. Good luck! Pyly

At 10:05AM on 19 February 2009, Pyly Wanjiru, Rotary Naivasha, Kenya wrote: Dear Ankit, Please look up the nearest Rotary Club in your Hometown, get their Contact details and write to them. All the best, Pyly

At 11:17AM on 6 April 2009, ranjay wrote: intersted to participate in gse ,gse members are in ranchi (jharkhand),hw can i contact them in bokaro.Waiting 4 reply

At 10:47AM on 23 October 2008, raghavendra wrote: intersted to participate in gse

At 10:09PM on 22 September 2008, carla wrote: I would like to work in advance to set up GSE exchanges between our district and others. We always seem to be "last minute" and end up taking whatever pairing is left over. We are district 6170 in Arkansas USA.

At 11:02PM on 24 July 2008, Alba wrote: Does a member of Rotaract can participate in the GSE as a member? Is it allowed?

At 6:33AM on 14 July 2008, Ankit Gupta wrote: I want to become the member of rotary club. What should I do?

At 10:12PM on 10 October 2007, IT wrote: WOULD JUST TO JOIN THE GROUP TO SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS DOING WITH GSE.