If you are a DGN, now is the time to plan your home stay visit for our 50th Sarasota HomeStay after the January 2026 International Assembly in Orlando,FL USA. Our event starts on January 16, 2026
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The Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay's Efforts to Promote Global Peace and Understanding
For nearly half a century, the Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay has been working towards Rotary's goal of establishing peace worldwide. The club's program, which brings together DGE and their spouses from all over the world, fosters friendship and understanding and furthers this objective.
Meet Barry Levinson, Our Co-Chair and International Liaison
With over 35 years of experience as a Rotarian and past president of both the New London, Connecticut Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay, Barry is an integral part of our team. He is responsible for managing pre-HomeStay international correspondence and arrangements i
Meet Barry Levinson, Our Co-Chair and International Liaison
With over 35 years of experience as a Rotarian and past president of both the New London, Connecticut Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay, Barry is an integral part of our team. He is responsible for managing pre-HomeStay international correspondence and arrangements in Sarasota. As our International Contact, he will be your go-to person for any questions.
Meet Barb Viola, Co-Chair
With over 20 years of Rotary membership under her belt, Barb hails from upper New York state. In addition to being a Past President of the Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay, she currently serves as the Treasurer as well. Barb oversees all the local activities planned for our DGE week, and she's committed to making your stay as memorable as possible.
We hope our Sarasota HomeStay Program will remain the highlight of your Rotary experience!
“Bridge the Gap”Our last bridge walk this morning with our wonderful host Mike. Thank you all in Sarasota for what you have done for us this week. You are real peacebuilders!!Tusen takk!!
"Thank you for a wonderful stay, for friendship and companionship!""I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the work, enthusiasm and hospitality you have shown us during HomeStay. It has been fun. This is the magic of Rotary."
"We head home tomorrow. Currently in LA. I am missing you all. What an amazing program with a huge congratulations to Barb and Barry. I hope we might meet again even though Aussie is so far away."
"One of the best run programs I have ever attended. The effort to pull all the activities together during the week provided the kind of guidance needed when planning my District Conference"
"My spouse and I are back home after the refreshing and memorable DGE Homestay in Sarasota."
"The experiences cannot be forgotten for a long time."
"Special thanks to Barry for perfect coordination and our hosts Greg+Barb for the wonderful hospitality and love"
"It would be interesting if we could do a list of the larger projects that are going on in your district where we can become a partner (global Grant) to cooperates. Nice if several countries are a part of it."
"Since I came back to Chile I have promoted The Sarasota DGE Home Stay Program, not only in Chile, as well in all Region 30."
"This was one of our Rotary highlights. As the spouse of a PDG, it was so nice that we could attend such a wonderful program while I was a DGE. It will be a lifetime memory"
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2026 DGE HomeStay January 16-22nd after the International Assembly in Orlando. Join us for our 50th HomeStay!