Rotary’s always had lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students and families. How welcoming are we? Discover best practices in finding supportive exchange partners, creating support systems for families and students, while ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all. Facilitators: Todd Jenkins, Rick Meyer, and José Henrique Rodrigues Machado

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SUPPORTING LGBTQ
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
& FAMILIES

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SUPPORTING LGBTQ
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
& FAMLIES

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José Henrique
Rodrigues Machado
Panelist
YEP alumnus
RC of Morrinhos
District 4770
Goiás, Brazil
Ric Meyer
Panelist
YEP alumnus
RC of Stamford
District 7980
Connecticut, U.S.A.
Todd Jenkins
Moderator
RC of Fayetteville
District 6100
Arkansas, U.S.A.

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QUESTIONS

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Why discuss LGBTQ+ issues?

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“It is the responsibility
of the Clubs and Districts
to carry out Rotary’s
Non-Discrimination Policy”
Dean Rohrs, RI Vice
President
Zones 24 & 32 Institute
Hartford, Connecticut U.S.A.
21 October 2017

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How do we discuss LGBTQ+
issues with our Clubs
and Districts, especially people
who feel that these issues
are being forced upon them?

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I’m starting to have
transgender candidates.
What do I do?

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Minimal Threat, Moderate Threat, and Potentially Dangerous Countries