Mark Bishop in Germany
Think of a young person between the ages of 15 and 18 years of age.  Now, take some time to think about their situation in New Zealand, their family, their school, their sports & music maybe.
Next, choose a country from the following list;
  • Germany    France
  • Italy            Switzerland
  • Austria        USA
  • Chile           Argentina
Now put your young person in that country doing their favourite thing.   I can see my young niece after playing a game of hockey in Paris chatting and laughing with her teammates.  Her face is lit up and her smile makes me feel emotional.  Her Rotary Youth Exchange is changing her life forever.
You can make a difference too - think of a young person, talk to them about the Rotary Exchange Programme and if they think it is for them - contact the RYE committee.
The 2018 Outbound applications are about to close - if you need further information please visit our website www.rye9940.co.nz or email me: minispecialist@xtra.co.nz
 
Lynne Phillips
Chair
Rotary D9940 Youth Exchange Committee