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Matt Morris introduced Past President from the Cambridge Sunrise Club . Jenn has four children - Mackenzie attended our meeting - and she is a legal assistant with a spanish degree. Both Jenn and her husband Keith were rotary exchange students Jenn spent her year in Boliva and Keith in Japan. Both had completely immersed themselves in the culture with no family visits for a year -both had four host families that they communicate with and visit to this day. It is certainly a special experience for the Host Families and the exchange students. It is their family away from home. The experience is absolutely amazing for kids between the ages of 16-18 - it is life changing for them as it builds on their current skills and increases their confidence, their courage , independence, and leadership qualities they wouldn't be able to experience. The program started in 1927 with 8000 students annually - it is based on District by District participation and focuses on Rotary's goal to build global Peace and Understanding. The applications will be accepted from now until end of October - selection will be done November and December with District having final decision on candidate from our area. In the summer time both inbound and outbound students arrive. The students need to be between 16-18 years of age, Cdn Citizen with a valid passport. Excellent academic standing- good character and reputation and able to afford a financial cost. We are looking for four host families and if you have never done it - there are so many people in our clubs who have had such positive experiences - reach out to either President Todd, Jim Johnston, Chris Wood, Larry Brokenshire, Murray Pearson, yours truly. Chris Wood thanked the speaker and spoke about her experience hosting some students and they also still communicate today. Todd provided his thanks and perhaps a riddle .......of which Rena was quick to get the answer. |
