Club Youth Exchange Officer

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The following is a suggestion for possible committee membership which may be helpful as you implement the exchange program in your club. We suggest a minimum of three people on your
committee. A YEO should never work alone.

Possible Committee Members:
â—Ź Youth Exchange Officer (YEO)
â—Ź Club Counselor (CC)
●  Host Family Support

Club Youth Exchange Officer (YEO) Overview
.The Club YEO is responsible for the program at the Club level. Lead the Club’s RYE Committee

  • The Club YEO should remain in close contact with the student’s District 5100 Country Officer throughout the year.
  • Oversee Recruitment and selection of Outbound Candidates – both STEP and LTEP
  • Provide a liaison between the Club and the local high school
  • Help to transport the student to and from Rotary Meetings (Both Inbound and Outbound Students)
  • Ensure the student is included in fundraisers and service projects. (both Inbound and Outbound students)
  • Assist in transporting the student to Fall Orientation, January Country Fair, Eastern Oregon Trip and District Conference. (Both Inbound and Outbound Students)
  • The Club Counselor or CLUB YEO is responsible for corresponding with the Inbound student, with the Inbound student’s natural family, and with the Inbound student’s sponsoring Rotary Club prior to arrival.
  • The Club Counselor or CLUB YEO should inform the student about your club, community, school, the first host family, and other topics of interest

Outbound/ Inbound Student Counselor

Host Family Support 

NOTE: Those committee members that need to access the HUB or Web Portal need to go through the same vetting as the YEO or the CC.