Group Study Exchange (GSE)

Chair
Chandra LaHusen
Justin Baird



The Rotary Foundation Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for business people and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.

2010-2011 GSE Team


Peru - District 4450

Ginny Reich from Eugene Metro club was selected as the team leader and Angelica Ruppe from Ashland club was selected as the alternate team leader.

Selection committee members - please set aside September 18-19 for team member interviews held in Cottage Grove. Encourage potential team members to apply - here is the fillable application.




Download the recruitment flyer!

Preferable vocations for applicants

  • Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
  • Disease prevention and treatment
  • Water and sanitation
  • Maternal and child health
  • Basic education and literacy
  • Economic and community development

Recent GSE Teams

2009-2010 GSE Teams
2008-2009 GSE Teams
  • India (District 3020) - Team Leader Tom English
  • Philippines (District 3870) - Team Leader Dell Gray
2007-2008 GSE Team

Argentina (District 4790) Team Leader Emily Francona

Previous District 5110 GSE Teams

The 2009-2010 GSE team selection committee - Chris Duncan, Paul Spain, Chandra LaHusen, Justin Baird, Dell Gray, Rick Francona, Jim Calvert

Hosting a GSE Team

If there are questions about the GSE program, please go to the Rotary International Website or contact a Rotarian in a club in your area.

Committee Members
Don Arkell
Justin Baird
Tim Bewley
Georgette Brown
Jim Calvert
John Cox
Chris Duncan
Emily Francona
Rick Francona
Jill Gleysteen
Dell Gray
Scott Hendy
Chandra LaHusen
Claire Little
Lew Marks
Chuck Root
Kathy Rosencrantz
Vicki Schoeleber
Will Snyder
Paul Spain
Gloria Thorpe

Materials and Forms

Outbound Team:

Inbound Hosts

Committee Details: GroupStudyExchange