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2008
Selection Weekend
Selection
Weekend was held at the Kokako Lodge. The applicants for 2009
exchanges were joined by the Inbound Students and returned
exchange students. It was another excellent opportunity for
young people from New Zealand and Overseas to meet and discover
the many things that they have in common. The exchange applicants
were briefed on the Youth Exchange Program and provided with
information and tips essential for a successful exchange

Exchange
Student Reunion
A
group of rebounders from 2003 to 2007 together with the inbounders
in April to share their exchange experiences and maintain
that common bond of a Rotary Exchange. A most entertaining
evening with many stories told - but were they all true?

2007
Rebound Students
Our
2007 Outbound students arrived back form their exchange in
January and caught up with each other for the exchange Debrief
meeting. There was much conversation and many stories to be
told. The common theme was that it was a great year away with
so many new experiences and many friends made from all around
the world

2008
Outbound Students
Our
2008 Outbound students departed from Auckland Airport on 14
January. This years students will spend their year in Europe
and South America. The students spent a few days in Los Angeles
before travelling on to their host countries where they began
this experience of a life time.

Auckland
Day 2007
Auckland
day introduces our inbound and outbound students to many of
the civic functions of Auckland city - Morning tea with the
mayor (in absentia) , a visit to police headquarters (including
advice on "Staying Safe") and a visit to the Fire
Service. These interesting visits familiarise our students
with their city and also engender an awareness of the support
services that are available.

South
Island Trip 2007
Phil
& Suzanne Sheat, together with 9920 inbound students joined
with students from Rotary District 9940 for the annual South
Island Trip which is part of the Inbound Student program
A
contingent of 31 students enjoyed the adventure which over
14 days took them around the South Island from Abel Tasman
Park, to Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook and Christchurch.
There were many exciting activities included Kayaking, Trail
Biking, Bungy Jumping, and LOTS of fun.

Marae
Weekend 2007

Our
annual Marae weekend was held at Ruapotaka Marae. The Inbound
and Outbound students were treated to a very special cultural
experience commencing with a Powhiri and then various cultural
activities which included flax weaving, Waiata's, and a Haka.
Outbound parents joined the students on the Sunday for a welcome
on to the marae and the chance for the students to perform
some of their new found maori cultural items. The weekend
then concluded with a briefing on travel and insurance matters
for outbound students. Our very special thanks to Kaumatua
Jim Pene and the team at the Ruapotaka Marae.
D9920
Rotary Conference - Fiji
Several
students, with the support of their host clubs, were lucky
enough to attend the D9920 conference in Fiji. The highlight
of the conference was seeing "Rotary in Action"
and learning about the many Rotary projects in Fiji and the
wider pacific region. The students were touched by the experiences
to meet and interact with the local people. These experiences
have opened the eyes and minds of our students to the world
around them and the opportunity to follow avenues of service
in the future.

2007
Challenge Week
Our
Inbound Students were part of the team that assisted with
this years Challenge Camp. This is a 5 day residential program
for physically challenged youth. The week offers many social
and educational activities with activities such as climbing
and archery combined with motivational speakers, and social
events such as a disco.

To
apply for an exchange go to the "Forms" page, or
for further information contact your local Rotary Club or
the Outbound Coordinator via the "Contact Us" page
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