Rotary Youth Exchange - Rotary's Best Program - A Student For August 2027? - The Time to Start is NOW - Here's How

Posted by Rob Pope, Co-Chair, District 7070 Youth Exchange Committee

Dear Rotary District 7070 Family,

Yes it is true, Rotary Youth Exchange is Rotary's Best Program!

I am sure you have all met some of our outstanding Rotary Youth Exchange Students over the years. The program involves students immersing themselves in a new culture, new friends, new schooling and service through your Rotary Club. We have already received 5 student applications for 2027-28 exchanges.

It is time to say you YES to Rotary Youth Exchange ( RYE) at your club.

How do you get a student starting in August 2027?

a. You need to have 2 Rotary members willing to support the program.

b. The yearly cost to the club of RYE is $3,500 to $5,000 depending on the cost of club meetings & events. Only $1,500 is payable in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

The RYE District Committee will provide training for your RYE Committee members, help with marketing materials and support you in recruitment of an outbound student & host families.

I have attached the student recruiting pamphlet as well as the club information pamphlet.

Please contact anyone on the committee to discuss how your club can be part of this amazing program.

Co-Chairs

Trevor Hagerman trevor@thlogisitics.ca

Rob Pope rob_pope@yahoo.com 705 760 1608

ps. we will be providing more marketing and how to material before the end of the summer