Adventure in Citizenship

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Five Days in Ottawa

2009 ROTARY ADVENTURE IN CITIZENSHIP

May 2^nd to May 6^th,2009

WHO:

• A senior high school student (ages 16-19 as of May 2^nd/09)
• A Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status with the intention of becoming a Canadian citizen
• Believes that citizenship is a major responsibility
• Demonstrates above average achievement in both class work and extra curricular activities
• Displays strong interpersonal qualities as well as excellent communication skills
• Has some experience in community service, with an emphasis on non-school related volunteering
• Is interested in meeting 220 other motivated YOUNG CANADIANS from across the country

WHY:

• To gain a better understanding of our country
• To learn about our democratic institutions through personal meetings with political leaders and senior government officials
• To appreciate the diversity of Canada and the privileges and responsibilities of CITIZENSHIP
• To participate in discussions on law, ethics, citizenship and national issues
• To hear addresses by Pages, Clerks and the Speaker of the House of Commons
• To visit the House of Commons, the Senate as well as other Ottawa landmarks
• To attend a special session of the Citizenship Court
• To establish a relationship with an Ottawa family (billet)

$$$$:

• Registration, transportation, accommodation & meals of the chosen applicant will be covered by the Rotary Clubs of Fort William and Ottawa

HOW TO APPLY:

• Pick up an application form at Student Services. On it, compose a brief essay on “What Citizenship Means To You” as well as completing the “Tell Us About Yourself” form. Submit the completed form back to Student Services by Noon on Friday Feb.20th/09
• Use the essay to explain your understanding of citizenship and include some personal decisions in your life that illustrate good citizenship

NOTE:

• One South Ward student will be chosen from all the applicants received from Churchill, St. Patrick, Westgate & D.F. Cromarty High Schools
• Finalists from each school will be asked to participate in a brief interview with a panel of local Fort William Rotarians on Wed. Feb.25^th,at 7pm at the Travelodge Airlane Hotel. One successful candidate will then be selected to participate in the 2009 Adventure in Citizenship Program in Ottawa

FORT WILLIAM ROTARY CONTACT:

Terry Cameron  683-1541  email sueterry@tbaytel.net

For more information: www.rotaryottawa.com/adventure.htm