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Letter
from IFYE Foundation President, Norm Bauer
Fall
2009
The
Past is the Future
Another
year of participation by many 4-H youth in the 4-H International
Exchange opportunity provided by States
4-H International Program Committee has concluded.
After
receiving numerous “thank you” cards and letters
from many of these youth, I am convinced that the experience
they had will change their lives. So, what they experienced
in their host country has had a lasting effect. The past is
the future.
Some
wrote about their life with their host family, while others
were just showing appreciation for our support.
You would think we had given them $1,000 instead of $100,
as gracious as they were in saying “thank you.”
While
I say our support, I’m including all those who have provided
contributions to the IFYE Foundation to support 4-H International
Exchanges. It is your generosity in giving that has allowed
the Foundation Board to increase the support for each exchangee
from $75 to $100 this year. Is it possible to increase it again
in 2010?
This
campaign is aimed at reaching all IFYE alumni with the hope
that when you see the results of this past year,
you will be encouraged to contribute again. Perhaps you
could even increase your gift to help us provide an increased
amount
to the exchangees.
The
enclosed annual report will provide you with a record of our
finances and also highlight our accomplishments
this past year.
Our
goal as a Foundation is to continue to provide
as much support as possible from the gifts you provide
us. We take no compensation and limit our expenses to basic
operating
costs of mailings, the IFYE News and minor miscellaneous
expenses.
You
also have the opportunity to contribute throughout the year
by using the “tear off” found in each issue of
the IFYE News.
Your
contributions make all this possible and we thank you.
Norman Bauer, President
Enclosure:
2009
Annual Report (will open in new window).
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