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WELCOME
TO THE HISTORIC WEBSITE OF THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WEEK FOR YOUNG
MEN
We hope you enjoy these pages as much as we enjoyed running the
event
This
website will be maintained as a TESTIMONIAL to one of the best
events EVER
Killed off by those opposed to a single sex event for
young men under the guise of
"Political Correctness"
It should never be allowed to happen again
The
"Flagship Event" in the Youth Exchange Rotary
Calendar for 47 Years
International
Youth Week from 1996 to 2002 - Participants: Countries: Rotary
Clubs
Teams from the International
Youth Week 2002
Teams from the International
Youth Week 2001
Teams from the
International Youth Week 2000
Teams from the International
Youth Week 1999
Teams from the International
Youth Week 1998
Teams from the
International Youth Week 1997
Teams from the
International Youth Week 1996
Since then the Youth Week has brought together young men from around the world, aged between 16 and 21, for a week of sporting and cultural activities thereby enhancing the fourth aspect of Rotary
The International Youth Week Committee invited up to 36 young men from overseas and up to 36 young men from our two districts to take part in the International Youth Week programme each year. The overseas students were looked after for the three weeks they are in the U.K. and those from our District take part in the event during the third week which was held at the Warwickshire College, Morton Morrell
For overseas participants the total period of stay in England was three weeks commencing in 2002 on Saturday 29th June. During the first two weeks these young men were hosted in homes of Rotarians whilst the third week was spent in the company of an equal number of young men from the districts of 1060 and 1210 at the Warwickshire College. The activities of this week were staffed by experienced Rotarians and qualified Youth Workers who volunteered their professional services
The Warwickshire College with its 244 hectare estate is located at the village of Moreton Morrell, 8 miles equidistant from Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, in beautiful rural countryside. Moreton Hall was built in the early part of this century by Charles T. Garland, an American whose interests lay in horses, real tennis and trees The Warwickshire Countryside from the steps of Morton Hall |
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Those
participating in the International Youth Week were
accommodated in houses, each having eight single
bedrooms, with its own wash hand basin. Toilet, bathing
and shower facilities were on a shared basis. There are
purpose built facilities for a variety of sports,
including football; hockey; badminton; tennis; volley-ball;
basket-ball and swimming. The college further includes a
sports hall, areas for relaxation, an outdoor swimming
pool and attractive walks and Gardens. Students assemble outside their accommodation for the morning briefing |
All meals were taken in the cafeteria where the college provided excellent catering and a choice of menu, including vegetarian dishes. All the students needed to provide was a small amount of spending money
Those attending the Youth Week were divided into four groups each led by a Junior Leader who had normally attended the previous year. An experienced Rotarian was attached to each group for guidance
The winning pull. Come on Duane -- Marten from Sweden - Ash from Cheadle-- 8 Polish Students drop in for the day
Sporting
activities between groups was on a competitive basis
Preparation of
reports or projects with the general aim of showing how world
events influenced the attitudes and outlook of the younger
generation. Using audio and visual aids
Initiative tests
intended to identify qualities of leadership and the concept of
corporate planning
Group discussions
aimed at promoting better understanding of different cultures and
ways of life
During all these
activities the young men were continually monitored as to their
leadership qualities in order to assess their suitability for a
Rotary Youth Leadership Award ( RYLA ) based on their stay at the
college. On the last night a concert was put on by the Students
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On Sunday
morning there was an inter faith act of worship. This was
followed by the ' Open Day ' when the President of Rotary
in Great Britain and Ireland officially opened the week Governors of Districts 1060 and 1210 and their ladies and families would be present to watch the various activities provided by the young men and take the opportunity to inspect the facilities of the college Rtn. Bob Fearn (Stourbridge Rotary Club) drives P. D. G. D1060 Rtn. Geoffrey Drake (Handsworth Rotary Club) to conduct the inter-faith act of worship to start the official open day activities |
The cost
of the week at the college for overseas young men was covered by
the Districts of 1060 and 1210 The UK students were sponsored and
costs covered by Rotary Clubs in Districts 1060 and 1210
Rotarians involved with this event in the two districts and
especially those who spent many years running the International
Youth Week wish to express their grateful thanks to the Board of
Governors, the Principal of the College and their staff, for
their help and friendly co-operation and for making it possible
to hold the International Youth Week at the college
The students have their photo taken on the last day
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Website designed and maintained by John Hughes of the Rotary Club of Royal Leamington Spa D1060, England and sponsored by Bracebridge Fine Art. The images and text are the copywrite of John Hughes unless stated otherwise and may not be reproduced without the permission of the Website manager excepting for the express purpose of promoting the International Youth Week, Rotary International or R.I.B.I. The Rotary name and logo are the exclusive property of Rotary International and are used here under Rotary International Internet Policy Guidelines. © Rotary 2007