Rtns Peter K, Rena M, & Pam B gave us a number of different perspectives on the Youth Exchange program.
 
Peter provided a background on the program from the international, district, and club standpoint.
 
 
On left Peter K, top right Rena M. & bottom left,  Pam BBasic cost to a student is about $5400 and that gets the student to his or her destination and back. However the student also needs spending money and money for trips while in the foreign country if they wish to partake.
 
The hosting club looks after homes for the student and the hosting parents then treat the student as their own in that they provide food and shelter to the student.
 
Rena Madden described a few of her hosting experiences and the many benefits for she and her family.
 
Pam Brown then described how Peter approached her and she had 101 excuses why she could not do it...and when Peter finally convinced her and she took in Perttu after he arrived, she loved it...and will take him later in his stay as well.
 
For anyone interested in becoming a host parent, go to http://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/document/888 and attend the “Fireside Chat” for an opportunity to discuss the topic in detail on November 11th at the home of Patty Vann, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm