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Sunday, September 16, 2007

YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM



		YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2007

Our District 323 C is known for all the services it provides to the people who are in need but has not been known for there
youth exchange programs, so it was more of a challenge for me that i thankfully accepted.

I am delighted to announce that I have been successful, in connecting with 17 of the youth, in exchange programs arranged
in District 323C this year, I am glad that 9 different participants of our district have participated in different youth exchanges
in countries like Switzerland, Japan, Finland Italy and Denmark.

It has been a lovely experience to be in contact with different youth exchange chairpersons from around the world. I take
this opportunity to thank all the youth exchange chairpersons of different countries for guiding me and accepting participants
from our district 323 C.

I am also proud to say that this the 1st time participants are going to attend different youth exchange programs directly from
the channel of district 323 C, in the past they used to go from other channels like Mumbai or Ahemdabad.

I am also delighted to announce the Hosting of Youth Exchange participants for the very 1st time in our district 323 C. We
have hosted 8 participants from Italy, Japan And Finland and with all the support that i have got, i am sure it would be a
great success in the future too.

I would take this opportunity to discuss a little about youth exchange programs.
The mission statement of lions clubs International for youth exchange program is " to create & foster a spirit of
understanding among the peoples of the world" Youth Exchange program provides a forum in which barrier of language and
culture are overcome to facilitate exchange of opinions among members of this diverse group and it also provides valuable
experience for participants to discuss issues from global prospective. The program promotes International mutual
understanding.
Few Objectives of youth Exchange programs are

1. To bring young people of different countries into meaningful contact with each other.
2. To permit the sharing of ideas & Cultural viewpoint.
3. To promote International understanding and goodwill.
4. To develop Leadership potentials.
5. To encourage respect in young people for the thinking of others

These are the major objectives of youth exchange programs and keeping in mind all these objectives we have planned to
host youth exchange participants. I am trying hard to make it successful and with all the support i have, As this year it was
a success, it will surly lead the for coming years and we have create History for the 1st time in district 323 C.

Lastly i would say that this is just the starting and i have seen potential Youth exchange chairpersons in our district, who
would later make our district proud. I would again thank our district Governor for giving me this golden opportunity

FOLLOWING ARE LIST LIST OF YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM


9 YOUTHS PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES YOUTH PROGRAM

MONTH	DATE	NAME	GENDER	AGE	COUNTRY	CAMP


Jun-07	24	HANSHUMAN TUTEJA	MALE	20	ITALY	2 WEEKS

Jun-07	30	DIPESH MIRANI	MALE	21	ITALY	2 WEEKS

JULY	2	ANSHU AGRAWAL	FEMALE	21	ITALY	2 WEEKS

JULY	4	SWAPNIL JAGGI	MALE	20	ITALY	3 WEEKS

JULY	6	VIKAL SONI	MALE	20	SWITZERLAND	2 WEEKS

JULY	6	RUBIN MEHTA	MALE	21	SWITZERLAND	2 WEEKS

JULY	7	HEENA SHUKLA	MALE	18	DENMARK	2 WEEKS

JULY	7	SUNAINA AWASTHY	MALE	18	DENMARK	2 WEEKS

JULY	7	NEERAJ MANJAR	MALE	21	DENMARK	3 WEEKS

8 YOUTHS PARTICIPATED IN INDIAN PROGRAM FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES

JULY	15	SILJA SUNI IRMELI	FEMALE	18	FINLAND	1 WEEK

JULY	15	NUMMENPAA MICHELA	FEMALE	19	FINLAND	1 WEEK

JULY	15	FREDRIKSSON MALIN	FEMALE	18	FINLAND	1 WEEK

JULY	15	VIERTIO AARO	MALE	19	FINLAND	1 WEEK

JULY	15	ANTILA ANNU	FEMALE	18	FINLAND	1 WEEK

JULY	30	ERICA DI GEOGIS	FEMALE	18	ITALY	1 WEEK

JULY	30	MICHELA	FEMALE	18	ITALY	1 WEEK

JULY	30	YUSKEY NAKAHARA	MALE	20	JAPAN	1 WEEK






YOUTH CAME IN INDIA HAVE VISITED MANY FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA LIKE:-

MUMBAI		GATE WAY OF INDIA,ELEPHANTA CAVES,SIDHIVINAYAK
		ESSEL WORLD,FILM CITY,WATER PARK,NARIMAN POINT
		JUHU CHOPATI,MARIN DRIVE,HOTEL TAJ,HAJI ALI
		HIRANANDANI,VICTORIA TERMINUS,FLORA FOUNTAIN
		KANHERI CAVE,MUSEUM,CLOCK TOWER


RAIPUR		DUDADHARI MATH,SWARG LOK,ANCIENT BUILDINGS
		SHYAM NAGAR GURU DWARA,NANDANVAN,MUSEUM
		INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE,GANGREL DAM
		SPORTS - HORSE RIDING,SWIMMING,CRICKET,TENNIS
		BHILAI STEEL PLANT(LONGEST RAILWAY TRACK MADE)
		SNOOKER,POOL,TABLE TENNIS
		NEW HORIZON DENTAL COLLEGE,ST VINCENT PALLOTIE

BHORAMDEV		1 OF THE OLDEST TEMPLE YEAR 1089 LIKE KHJURAHO
		MANDWA MAHAL YEAR 1349
		CHARKI MAHAL YEAR 1400

CHAMPARAN		RELIGIOUS PLACE FOR GUJARATI'S
		BIRTH PLACE OF VALABHA CHARYA FOLLOWER OF
		LORD KRISHNA

DONGARGARH		FAMOUS TEMPLE OF GODESS BAMLESHWARI

SIRPUR		1 OF THE TWO TEMPLE OF LORD LAKSHMAN IN THE UNIVERSE
		OLDEST TEMPLE

AMARKANTAK		HOLI TEMPLE OF LORD SHANKAR
		INTIAL/STARTING POINT OF NARMADA RIVER

KANHA KISLI		WILD LIFE CENTURY

JAGDALPUR		CHITRAKUT WATER FALL
		1 OF THE BROADEST WATER FALL IN INDIA

		KUTUMBSAR CAVE
		ADVENTUROUS SITE

CALCUTTA		BIRLA TEMPLE,FAMOUS BIGEST ZOO,METRO RAIL
		VICTORIA MEMORIAL,AQUATICA,SHAHID MINAR,
		BIGEST MUSEUM IN ASIA,PARESH NATH JAIN TEMPLE
		ENJOYED WITH LEOS IN TYPICAL HORSE BAGGI
		SCIENCE CITY,ENERGY EDUCATIONPARK,HAWRA BRIDGE

AGRA		TAJ MAHAL, 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD
		LAL KILA IN AGRA


DELHI		LAL KILA,THE INDIA GATE,LOTUS TEMPLE,BAHAI PRAYER HALL
		AKSHAR DHAM,1 OF THE FAMOUS/BIGEST TEMPLE IN THE WORLD
		OF LORD SWAMINARYAN
		THE FORT,QUTAB MINAR,JANTAR MANTAR,
		RASHTRA PATI BHAWAN,JUMA MAJID,SAMSAD BHAWAN

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PARTICIPATION FORM

Lions Youth Exchange Visitor Application
Please attach:
1) applicant’s recent passport photograph
2) photograph of the applicant’s family
3) applicant’s introduction letter to hist family
4) an indemnity agreement
5) Email this form to LION CHINMOY DAVARA,Youth Exchange Chairman,"dashingchinmoy@yahoo.co.in"
Forward three copies of this application to the YE chairman. The chairman will send the application to the
appropriate district/multiple district. All information on this form should be printed or typewritten.
I. To be Completed by the Applicant
A. Personal Information
Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of birth ___________________________________________ n Male n Female
Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________________ State ________________________________________________
Country __________________________________________ Postal Code___________________________________________
Telephone ______________________________Fax _______________________________E-Mail________________________
How will the exchange be financed? Be specific. ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do you reside in a: n rural area n small city n large city
Have you ever traveled abroad? n yes n no Where? _________________________________________
Have you ever participated in YE before? n yes n no
What is your primary language? _____________________________________________________________________________
Other languages spoken ___________________________________________________________________________________
What school do you attend? ________________________________________________________________________
Field of study ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you a Leo club member? n yes n no Do you smoke? n yes n no
Health condition _______________________________________________________ (a doctor’s certificate may be required.)
Health/dietary requirements? _______________________________________________________________________________
Hobbies/interests/sports ___________________________________________________________________________________
Religion (optional) ________________________________________________________________________________________
B. Destination preferences
1st ___________________________________2nd ________________________________3rd __________________________
n rural area n small city n large city n no preference
preferred dates of exchange: from _________________________________to ________________________________________
C. Agreement to Terms of Program
I agree to abide by the policies of the Lions Youth Exchange Program. I understand that unauthorized extended personal travel or
leaves of absences during the program are prohibited and that my participation is not for tourism, formal education or employment.
I will not operate a motor vehicle during my stay in the hist country. Any serious violation of the program’s policies on my part can,
at the discretion of the hist Lions officer, result in the immediate termination of my visit at my expense.
Signature ____________________________________________________________Date ______________________________
II. To Be Completed by Parents/Guardian
A. Father’s Name _________________________________________Occupation________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________________ State ________________________________________________
Country __________________________________________ Postal Code___________________________________________
Telephone ______________________________Fax _______________________________E-Mail________________________
Lions club member? n yes n no
B. Mother’s Name ________________________________________Occupation________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________________ State ________________________________________________
Country __________________________________________ Postal Code___________________________________________
Telephone ______________________________Fax _______________________________E-Mail________________________
Lions club member? n yes n no
C. Siblings? Names, ages ___________________________________________________________________________________
D. Applicant must obtain traveler ’s insurance for the duration of the exchange covering medical care, property loss, trip cancellation
and repatriation.
Traveler’s insurance: Company name______________________________________________________________________
Policy Number_______________________________________________________________________
Telephone __________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________
E. Emergency Medical Treatment Authorization
In case of emergency, I authorize Lions YE officials or the host family to provide my child with any necessary medical treatment prescribed
by a doctor. I understand that any expenses not covered by insurance for such medical treatment will be my responsibility.
Parent or guardian’s signature ___________________________________________________Date _______________________
F Indemnity Agreement (to be attached to application)
The applicant’s parents/guardian must sign a statement releasing any Lions club member and Lions Clubs International from liability.
The sponsor Lions should have this statement prepared by a local attorney.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
III. Endorsements
A. Sponsoring Lions Club
Club name_____________________________________________ District ___________________________________________
City _______________________________ State/province ___________________________Country ______________________
How was the applicant selected? ____________________________________________________________________________
I have met the applicant and his/her parents. They are fully informed of the program’s policies. I certify that the applicant is qualified
to participate in the Lions Youth Exchange Program.
Club president’s name _____________________________________________Telephone_______________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________Date ___________________________________
B. Sponsoring District Youth Exchange Chairman
I have reviewed this application and give it my endorsement.
Name _______________________________________________________________District_____________________________
Signature ____________________________________________________________Date ______________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone ______________________________ Fax ______________________________ E-Mail_______________________
YE-1401 1,500 1/99

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