RYE Weekend: Ohio-Erie Conference at Otterbein University
2024-06-28 - 2024-06-30 | Otterbein University, 1 S Grove St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States

Information Session: Virtual
2024-09-10 19:00, 2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-08 19:00 - 19:30 UTC | OH
Interested in learning more about our program? Come join us! In this information session, our outbound coordinator will explain the ins and outs of Rotary Youth Exchange so that you can decide whether this is something you’d like to participate in.

Please email drakelundstrom@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

September RYE Weekend
2024-09-14 13:00 - 2024-09-15 08:00 | OH
This overnight event is for inbounds and potential outbounds. It is sponsored by the Columbus Rotary Club. Outbounds, this is your chance to find out more about the program and get to know everyone involved. There will also be an information session for parents at the beginning of this event, so parents please stay for a bit upon arrival and get any questions answered that you have about the program!
Please bring toothbrush, air mattress/mat, pillow, sleeping bags to sleep on as well as anything you need for an overnight stay.
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Information Session and Circleville Pumpkin Show
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Pickaway County Library, 1160 N Court Street, Circleville, OH, 43113, United States
This weekend will be in Circleville and sponsored by the Circleville Sunrise Rotary Club. There will be an informational session and training, followed by exploration of all the Circleville Pumpkin Show has to offer. Please wear attire appropriate for the weather that day as we will be walking around outside for an extended amount of the afternoon.
So that the appropriate amount of food is ordered, potential outbounds and parents must RSVP to rye6690.weekend@gmail.com.

Start Time: 11AM
Start Location: Pickaway County Public Library
1160 N Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113

End Time: 3PM
End Location: Kingston National Bank
301 N Court St, Circleville, OH 43113

Outbound Training and Application Finalization
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
This event is for all potential outbounds. It is a chance to sit with Drake, our Outbound Chair, to finalize applications and ask any questions that remain. It will be at the Columbus Public Library- Main Branch in Meeting Room 1A.

All Long Term Applications Due. NO EXTENSIONS.
2024-11-15 | OH

Outbound Interviews
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | OH
These interviews will be held virtually.

Inbounds Easton Outing
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | OH

Ohio-Erie Conference and Country Reveal
2025-01-17 15:00 - 2025-01-20 08:00 | Catholic Conference Center, 1551 Trinity Lane, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
This event will be held in North Carolina this year and is mandatory for long term outbound students and optional for outbound parents.
See agenda in this link:
Agenda deliverable

COSI Overnight Event
2025-02-08 13:00 - 2025-02-09 08:00 | OH
This event is mandatory for outbounds and inbounds.
This weekend, sponsored by the Dublin-Worthington Rotary Club, will begin at COSI in downtown Columbus. From there, students will be splitting into groups for dinner with Rotarians, followed by spending the night at Kilbourne Middle School.
Please bring sleeping bags with a mat or air mattress along with a toothbrush and whatever else you need to spend the night.
Start Time: Saturday, 12:30PM
Start Location:
COSI
333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

Pick-Up: Sunday, 8AM
Pick-Up Location: Kilbourne Middle School
50 E Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington, OH 43085

NAYEN
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-22 | OH
Conference for committee members

Short Term Applications Due
2025-03-01 | OH

District Conference 6690
2025-04-25 16:00 - 2025-04-26 16:00 | Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center, 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
This event will be held from Friday afternoon (after school) thru Saturday afternoon. We will begin at the District Conference Friday evening and spend the evening at the Newark YMCA. Saturday, we will be joining Rotarians for their volunteer event.
Things to bring: Laptops and overnight gear. You may want to bring an air mattress as we will be sleeping on the floor of a gym that evening.
Arrival: Please arrive between 4 and 4:30PM at Cherry Valley Lodge (2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055)
Reminders: Everyone will be attending the District Conference Gala Dinner on Friday evening. Please wear something business casual (no jeans, Inbounds, please where your Rotary jackets).
For the volunteer activity scheduled for Saturday afternoon, please wear something comfortable that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty.
Departures: Pick up will also be at Cherry Valley Lodge on Saturday at 4PM.
Thank you so much to the Newark Rotary Club for sponsoring this event. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Final Send-Off!
2025-05-17 13:00 - 2025-05-18 08:00 | Amanda’s Home, 2770 Boice Rd SW, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Who: District 6690 RYE Family

What: Cookout and International Potluck. Students are bringing a dish from their country or the country to which they are travelling.

Note: Students should arrive for training at 1PM then plan to spend the night and departure at 8AM on Sunday. Swimming is optional, depending on the weather.

Where: 2770 Boice Rd SW, Lancaster, OH 43130

When: Potluck with guests will be on Saturday, May 17, 6-8PM.

Why: Because Our Students Want to Say Thank You!

If you have any questions, please contact me by responding to bmoore1001@gmail.com.

Ohio-Erie Event at Otterbein University
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-13 | OH

Rebound Weekend
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | Amanda’s Home, 2770 Boice Rd SW, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
The Rebound Weekend is the final weekend for 2025-2026 long term outbound students after they return home. It is mandatory for all returning long-term scholarship students ONLY. This weekend is generously being hosted in the home of Amanda. Please be respectful with regard to parking and their home. (Use your B’s!). Please plan to bring the following items.

Laptop
Toilet stuff and towel
Sleeping bag, pillow, and air mattress
You might go for some walks, so appropriate clothes for that
You’ll spend most of your time in the house or the deck, so comfortable clothes for that
You’ll give a presentation in front of a group on Sunday morning.

Welcome Pool Party
2025-08-16 13:00 - 18:00 | Amanda’s Home, 2770 Boice Rd SW, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Details: Welcome to District 6690! This event is an opportunity for our inbound students visiting Ohio to meet each other, host families, and the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee members. We are excited to get to know each other and begin this exchange journey with you!
We will be gathering at Amanda’s house to get to know each other and enjoy some time in the pool. Please bring your biggest smile and great attitude for fun and fellowship.
Required to Attend: Host families and inbound students
Optional to Attend: Youth Exchange Officers (YEOs) and Rotex
What to Bring: Swimsuits, towels, sunscreen/bug spray
Additional Info: This event is sponsored by Lancaster Rotary for inbounds and their host families.
Note on Directions: Please enter Morris Law Firm, LLC into your GPS for accuracy (rather than the address).

Zoom Informational Session
2025-08-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
This informational session will provide an overview of the Long-Term and Short-Term Programs via Zoom. Target audience is the student(s) who is considering applying for either program and at least one parent. Attendance at an informational session is highly encouraged before submitting an application. If you wish to obtain the Zoom link, please contact Bethany Moore at bmoore1001@gmail.com.

Zoom Information Session
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | OH

Outbound Student Orientation Weekend
2025-09-13 13:00 - 2025-09-14 08:00 | morris law firm, 2770 Boice Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH, 43130
Outbound Student Orientation Weekend – September 13 (1PM – 8AM)
Location: Amanda’s House
Sponsored by: Upper Arlington Rotary Club
Required: All inbound students.
Optional: All outbound students, parents for informational session only
Details: During this overnight event, inbounds will get to know each other as well as potential outbounds. Outbounds, this is your chance to find out more about the program and get to know everyone involved.
There will also be an information session for parents at the beginning of this event, so parents please stay an hour upon arrival and get any questions answered that you have about the program! Attendance at an informational session is highly encouraged before submitting an application
It is an overnight event chaperoned by the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee*.
What to Bring: Sleeping bag/pillow, air mattress or foam pad, towel, toiletries, casual clothing, sneakers, flip flops, jacket/sweatshirt, gym clothes, swim suit (if needed), camera, bug spray/sunscreen (if applicable).

Circleville Pumpkin Show
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 | OH
Circleville Pumpkin Show – October 18 (11:00AM – 3PM)
Location: Circleville Pumpkin Show

Meet at public library (Pickaway County Public Library – 1160 N Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113)
Pick up at 3PM at Kingston National Bank (301 N Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113)

Required: All inbound students.
Optional: All outbound students, parents for informational session only
Details: During this event, Inbounds Students will get to know each other as well as Prospective Outbound Students. Prospective Outbounds, this is you and your parents’ chance to find out more about the program and get to know everyone involved.
There will be an information session for parents at the beginning of this event, so parents please stay an hour upon arrival and get any questions answered that you have about the program! Attendance at an informational session is highly encouraged before submitting an application.
Note, a light lunch will be provided by hosts (please let us know that you’ll be attending!).
It is an event chaperoned by the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee*.
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and a great attitude.
Host: Circleville Sunrise Rotary Club

Outbound Student Training
2025-11-08 13:00 - 17:00 | OH
Outbound Student Training
Time: November 8th from 1 PM to 5 PM
Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library – 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Join us in the Carnegie Cafe. We will grab a coffee and be available to discuss applications and provide space for a work session (we also have a reserved study room in case you’d like to use this space to complete any final details of your application).
Optional: All outbound students and parents
Details: This event is for all potential outbounds. This is an opportunity to sit with our Outbound Chair and Short-term Chair, to finalize applications, and ask any questions you have about the program.
Note: This is also great time to drop off the check for the application fee.
What to Bring: Laptop, comfortable clothing, and an application check.
If you have any questions, please contact me by responding to bmoore1001@gmail.com and please feel free to call Drake if you have any questions.

All Long Term Exchange Applications Due
2025-11-15 | OH
November 15th, 2025
ALL Long Term applications DUE. NO EXTENSIONS.
CHECKS DUE for Rotary Youth Exchange LT program. NO REFUNDS after Interviews.
If you have any questions, please contact me by responding to bmoore1001@gmail.com.

Outbound Interviews
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | OH
Outbound Interviews
Time: Saturday, December 6th from 10 AM to 2 PM
Required: All outbound students, at least one parent
Details: Interviews will be conducted over Zoom. If you are accepted into the program, we will reach out and let you know. Good luck!
If you have any questions, please contact me by responding to bmoore1001@gmail.com.

Inbound Holiday Celebration at Easton
2025-12-13 12:00 - 16:00 | OH
Inbound Holiday Celebration at Easton
Time: Saturday, December 13th from noon to 4 PM
Location: Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH 43219
Required: All Inbound students
Details: Inbound students will be enjoying the holidays at Easton with a festive luncheon and shopping spree. It’s the perfect time to share the holiday spirit with friends and celebrate their time on exchange!
What to Bring: Warm clothes, comfortable walking shoes, jacket/sweatshirt
If you have any questions, please contact me by responding to bmoore1001@gmail.com.
