Rotary seeks young professionals for cultural exchange
The Rotary Clubs of Northwest Ohio are seeking professionals to participate in a cultural exchange with Italy for four weeks starting May 15, 2012.

The purposes of Group Study Exchange, a program of The Rotary Foundation, are to promote international understanding and goodwill through person-to-person contact, and to provide international professional development.

While abroad, five GSE Team members led by a Rotarian will live with Italian Rotarians and have the opportunity to meet their professional counterparts, and experience Italian cultural heritage. They will tour the Rotary district of their hosts, which could include moving to a new location every several days. The Rotary Foundation provides round-trip air travel.

People interested in applying should be U.S. citizens between the ages of 25 and 40. They cannot be spouses or descendants of Rotary members, and must have been employed full-time in a recognized business or profession for at least two years. Applicants also must live and/or work within Rotary District 6600, which covers Northwest Ohio.

For information, contact Ron Stoner at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 419-276-1839. Completed applications must be received before November 1. Applications are also available on-line at rotarydistrict6600.org

Experience Ottawa Co.
Market diversification and economic gardening are topics of two talks given in conjunction with this year’s Experience Ottawa County event to be held Thursday and Friday.

Mike Kaminski of the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET) will talk about ways businesses can focus on innovation as the key to long-term growth. Kaminski will present case studies to demonstrate the importance of innovation. He will talk on Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at the Catawba Island Club in Port Clinton.

At the same time, representatives from the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation and the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation will discuss their economic gardening program, which is aimed at assisting businesses with 6 to 99 employees with a suite of high-end, high speed business growth resources.

For more or to RSVP, call Kara Bork at 419-898-6242.

Golf anyone?
The National Bank of Ohio and GenoaBank will host their annual scholarship golf outing Friday, September 16 at Oak Harbor Golf Club. The event raises money for scholarships for students from Clay, Cardinal Stritch, Genoa, Lake and Oak Harbor. For sponsorship, donation and player information, call Joyce at 419-855-8381 or Marie at 419-898-5741.
 

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