Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention and Banquet

Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention offers an exciting opportunity to network with Rotarians and volunteers involved in the Rotary Youth Exchange program from around the world. You will learn alongside friends, exchange ideas, and make connections for future exchanges while experiencing Calgary.

Program

Friday-Saturday, 20-21 June | $150

Our program features general sessions as well as interactive workshops. And for the first time, we’re hosting sessions designed to help you learn the essentials of how to support Rotary Youth Exchange.

These new sessions (presented in English) are perfect for anyone who’s new to Rotary Youth Exchange or wants to build their knowledge of the program.

Through these sessions, you can:

Learn the basics: Enhance your experience and gain valuable knowledge and connections that you can then use with your club.

Meet new friends: Connect with beginners and experts alike and build lasting connections.

Join interactive activities: Engage in practical and engaging sessions from expert Rotary Youth Exchange leaders.

Topics you’ll explore:

Introduction to Rotary Youth Exchange: Learn directly from Rotary International staff members about types of exchanges, district certification, and youth protection.

How to build a successful Youth Exchange program: Understand the key elements of a successful Rotary Youth Exchange program including organizing volunteers, leaders, and funding.

Guidelines for sending a Youth Exchange student abroad: Identify what it takes to select a great student ambassador for an exchange and find the best option for their host country and district.

Guidelines for hosting a Youth Exchange student: Use what you learn in this session to not only find host families in your district but retain them year after year.

Preconvention sessions will be held all day Friday and Saturday.

Youth Exchange Officers Banquet

Friday, 20 June | $125

Relax with friends and celebrate the spirit of collaboration at this year’s Youth Exchange Officers Banquet. Banquet tickets are not included in the preconvention registration fee. Purchase your tickets when you register.

Who can attend?

The event is open to all attendees who are interested in the Rotary Youth Exchange program.

How to register

If you plan to attend both the Rotary International Convention and the Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention, you can register online.

If you are attending the preconvention only, download the convention registration form and return it by fax or mail.

Request funding from your district

All district governors are encouraged to send their district’s Youth Exchange officers to the preconvention each year. Contact your district to see if funding is available.

Join Rotary Youth Exchange leaders from around the world on our preconvention Facebook page.