The document summarizes Rotary International's participation in the Open World Program, which brings emerging leaders from former Soviet countries to the United States for professional exchanges. Rotary clubs host delegations and arrange visits and meetings focused on civic themes. Since 1999 Rotary has hosted over 13,000 Open World delegates. Rotary clubs are reimbursed up to $3,600 for hosting a group and aim to foster long-term relationships between program participants and Rotarians.

1. Rotary International Open World Program Program for current and future leaders from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan

2. Open World Program The Open World Program, operated by the Open World Leadership Center, Washington, D.C., is a special program available to Rotary clubs in the United States. Specialized program for a delegation from the St. Petersburg Children’s Hospice, Russia. Meeting with American counterparts from non-profit organizations of Longmont, CO, discussing fundrasing strategies and methods to benefit social causes. Local Rotary host: the Longmont RC, CO, November 2009

3. OW Mission To enhance understanding and capabilities for cooperation between the United States and the countries of Eurasia by developing a network of leaders in the region who have gained significant, firsthand exposure to America's democratic, accountable government and its free-market system.

14. Program Support Rotary Open World Advisory Group members will be available for guidance. Your Zone Group Member is Name: Email:

15. RI Staff Contact Information Natalia Kunzer Open World Program Officer One Rotary Center RI Programs Division 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Ph: (847) 859-7530 Email: Natalia.Kunzer@rotary.org