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Local teens invited to an Adventure in Citizenship
Sarnia, ON/January 25, 2010 – The Rotary Club of Sarnia invites area teens aged 16-19 to apply for an outstanding leadership development opportunity, through four days on an Adventure in Citizenship, in our national capital.
Each year, the club selects one secondary school applicant to take an expenses-paid flight from Sarnia to Ottawa to join 220 peers from across Canada for a unique introduction to our nation's parliamentary system.
In its 60th year, the Rotary Club of Ottawa/National Capital Commission program enables students to meet with elected officials and staff to discuss current issues and events.
Other organizations involved in presenting the program have included Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Library and Archives Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, House of Commons and Carleton University. Participating students are billeted in the homes of Ottawa Rotarians.
The four-day program is repeatedly described as an eye-opening experience, which also helps teens to get to know their fellow Canadians from different provinces, different cultures, different languages and different lifestyles.
Adventure in Citizenship will be held from May 2-5, 2010. To get started, just download the program overview (downloadable 1Mb) and application form (downloadable 185kb). Completed applications and questions should be directed to the Rotary Club of Sarnia (519-490-1066; info@rotarysarnia.org) for further details. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.
The Rotary Club of Sarnia is supported by the activities of close to 80 members, who are local business and organization leaders that represent a variety of vocations. Continuing to live its motto, "Service above Self," the club maintains an active program, which focuses on special needs children, youth leadership development, community betterment, vocational ethics and international peace and aid.
For Further Information:
Myles Vanni, or Bill Boynton, Co-chairs, Adventure in Citizenship Program
The Rotary Club of Sarnia
Tel: 519-490-1066
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