Rotary Youth Exchange 6690

Long Term Outbound Interviews
2023-12-02 12:00 - 16:00 UTC

Inbounds Only: Easton Outing
2023-12-09 12:00 - 16:00
During this event, we will get lunch together and get the chance to do some holiday shopping. This event is for inbounds only.
Meeting and Pick-Up Location: Afra Grill
3922 Townsfair Way, Columbus, OH 43219

January RYE Weekend
2024-01-20 12:30 - 2024-01-21 08:00 | COSI, 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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

Short Term Application Deadline. NO EXTENSIONS.
2024-01-31

RYE February Weekend: Country Reveal
2024-02-24 13:00 - 18:00 | Otterbein University, 1 S Grove St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Time: 1-6PM
Location: Otterbein University, 204 Roush Hall
*There’s convenient parking outside the building on a Saturday and the room is easily reachable by elevator and stairs.
This weekend is Sponsored by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club. Lunch will be provided.

RYE Weekend: Outbound Orientation
2024-03-16 10:00 - 16:00
This event is mandatory for both outbound students and parents. There will be an outbound orientation, parent meeting, and travel agent presentation. Please bring the blazer of your choice (as described in the previous weekend) to this event so that the emblem can be embroidered to it.
Location: Wilson Middle School
805 W Church St, Newark, OH 43055

District Conference
2024-04-19 16:00 - 2024-04-20 12:00
The District Conference is an overnight event this year, held from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Please bring your Rotary jacket and anything you need to spend the night, such as toothbrush, pajamas, etc. Lodging will be in cabins.

Location:
Deer Creek Resort & Conference Center
22300 State Park Rd. 20
Mt Sterling, OH 43143-9501

May RYE Weekend: Lancaster
2024-05-18 13:00 - 2024-05-19 08:00 | Amanda’s Home, 2770 Boice Rd SW, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
This last event before Western Trips and exchanges begin will be in Lancaster. We will be gathering at Amanda’s house. Please bring sleeping bags, pajamas, toothbrush, etc. for staying the night. Pick-up is 8AM Sunday morning.

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
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
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

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

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

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
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
Conference for committee members

Short Term Applications Due
2025-03-01

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

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
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

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).
