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Letter
from IFYE Foundation President, Norm Bauer
Fall
2007
Greetings
from the IFYE Foundation,
As
we end a successful year for 4-H exchanges—and thank
you for your continued support—we look ahead to 2008.
Foundation support during 2007 to exchanges and orientation
amounted to $16,396.
The recipients are noted in the enclosed 2007 Annual Report.
Your continued support has allowed the Foundation to partially
finance exchange programs for all those who made requests in
the past year.
Confusion
continues to exist regarding the responsibilities of the
Association and the Foundation. Neither the Association
nor the Foundation is a program manager.
The
Association is responsible to facilitate
exchanges and
the orientation
of out-bounds and inbounds.Michigan hosted
the 2007 orientation and has volunteered to host it again
in 2008.
The
Foundation’s purpose is to provide
financial support to exchanges. This support is funded
through grants
which
have included orientation programs. |
Some
interesting achievements by the students participating in the
2006-2007 Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, managed by
WorldWise Exchange Services, include:
- Seventh
in the Kentucky State Oral Prose Competition.
- Received
all A’s and a math award.
- Performed
a solo saxophone piece at the Spring Concert and was elected
senior prom queen.
- Selected
as a member for the State Forensics team.
- A
debate team member, first place district and fourth place
regional extemporaneous
speaker.
- A
member of the soccer team which placed fourth in state championship
games.
- Served
as grand Marshall for the High School homecoming.
- Taught
her HS choir some Russian songs that they performed on a
trip
to Washington DC and NY.
I
am sure those from the USA to other countries also have stories
and experiences to tell. We trust that you have invited a recent
exchangee to speak to your group about their time in another
culture. This encourages others to participate in an exchange
too, once they see and hear from someone who has had an international
experience.
States
will again have the opportunity in 2008 to provide exchange
experiences for 4-H youth who are 14-19 years of age. Opportunities
also exist for those older than 19. First, the state 4-H leader
must approve the exchange. Second, a person older than 19 must
participate
with the intent of assisting with youth development in the
host country. Although WorldWise is coordinating the 14-19 year
group to Finland, other opportunities exist, but must meet
specific requirements.
For
the IFYE Foundation to continue to support these exchange activities
we need your continued help. To date, we have been able to
provide the requested amount to all those who have submitted
grants for financial support. As the requests increase in number
or dollar amount, we may be limited by the funds received.
The
members of the IFYE Foundation Board are grateful for your
past support and trust that your contributions to this campaign
will be generous and provide opportunities for many exchange
activities.
In
the true IFYE Spirit,
Norman Bauer, President
Enclosure:
2007
Annual Report (will open in new window).
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