2014 Polio Immunization Program
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, India
"You will never be the same after you have looked into the appreciative eyes of someone whose life you have changed."
This journey will be a landmark event in your Rotary experience. It also may be your last chance to give the two drops of a polio vaccine to a child that will change their life. This experience will combine participation in India’s National Polio Immunization activities, interaction with local Rotarians and their projects while visiting some of India’s most extraordinary sights.
For more information about this amazing opportunity CLICK HERE
Help spread the word to recruit strong candidates age 15-18 for Rotary’s short-term summer exchange program. Interested candidates Click Here to learn more. Applications (downloadable from the district website) are due February 28th for next summer.
There are many country options in Europe, South America, and now in Japan too! Help us grow the program to 25 participants in District 6250. Help your club RYE Officer identify one or more participants for 2014.
The 20 top high school teams in Wisconsin will compete at the 31st Annual State Competition on March 13-14, 2014. Volunteers receive online instructions, an on-site orientation, meal & free parking.
Note all assignments take place in Wisconsin Dells, except for Essay reading.
A shuttle bus will be provided for Speech and Interview volunteers on March 13. The bus will depart from the west side of Madison @ 2:15 P.M. and return from the Dells at approximately 10:00 P.M.
Over 100 volunteers are needed – Be a part of this outstanding academic venue. Experience the intensity, determination and excitement of competition.
Speech Judges: 15 Pairs of judges (30 total judges needed from 4:00-8:40 P.M. on March 13). Listen, critique and grade the students’ prepared and impromptu speeches. A Judges’ Handbook is provided along with a brief orientation on the day of the event. A background in public speaking, or affiliation with Toastmasters a plus. Dinner included.
Speech Timers: Stationed in each speech room (15 needed from 4:00-8:40 P.M. on March 13). Monitor and time each student’s speech. Written directions are provided and a brief orientation takes place on the day of the event. Comfort with a stop watch is necessary. Dinner included.
Interview Judges: 15 Pairs of judges (30 total judges needed from 4:00-8:40 P.M. on March 13). Jointly interview students; guidelines and sample questions are provided in the Judges’ Handbook in addition to a brief orientation on the day of the event. A background in Human Resources a plus. Dinner included
Essay Judges: : Essay rubric is outlined in the Judges’ Handbook; 18 volunteers will read and critique essays written prior to the State Event — Judges will gather on Thursday, March 6 from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. at First Realty, Madison, WI. A background in English or editing is helpful.
Effective February 1st, the new bulletin editor will be Laurie Ellis-McLeod. Please send your articles to Laurie. She will also be responsible for scheduling the greeters, treasurer assistants, etc...
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