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INTERNATIONAL
SERVICE DIRECTOR: Randy Olson
 THE GIFT OF LIFE: Bob Karatz, Chair
- The Gift of Life, literally saves lives, the lives of
children. This organization brings children from under privileged
parts of the world, to the Valley, to undergo needed heart
surgery. Individual members of the Rotary Club of Scottsdale
have not only given financial support to this organization, but have
also hosted the children and their families while they are in the
Valley. YOUTH PROGRAMS
LINK TO GIFT OF LIFE
ARIZONA
GSE (GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE):
Tom
Tischer, Liason - This is one of Rotary
International's signature programs. GSE Teams consist of four young
business professionals selected for their occupations and led by a
Rotarian to a different country, for the purpose of accomplishing
projects and spreading peace and understanding. GSE HOMEPAGE
THE
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION: Mike Casey,
President-Elect
THE
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION: John
Paul Parks, Chair - This Foundation is
described as "the enabling arm" of Rotary worldwide. As the largest
private foundation in the world, its efforts are innumerable. Only
one such work has been the virtual eradication of Polio on planet
Earth. $100 of every new members induction fee goes to the R.I.
Foundation Paul Harris Fellowship Program. PAUL HARRIS
FELLOWS 
WORLD COMMUNITY
SERVICE: Chuck Vandegrift
& Jim Hann, Chair - WCS is a committee
comprised of Scottsdale Rotarians who gather medical equipment,
supplies and other useful items and distribute them to worthy
recipients in the Valley, around Arizona and in Mexico.
Traditionally, this committee makes multi-day trips to Mexico in
order to donate materials, enjoy the opportunity for fellowship and
shop. Spouses and friends are welcome to participate. WCS INTERNATIONAL HOMEPAGE 
YOUTH
EXCHANGE: Max Rumbaugh,
Chair - This program allows both inbound and outbound
high school students to travel and study in foreign lands for
an entire year. YOUTH
PROGRAMS YOUTH
EXCHANGE INTERNATIONAL HOMEPAGE
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