Over the last couple of weeks we have seen, as with Clubs changing their President, the Rotary Youth Exchange changing their Inbound International students.  

So, we have had some inspiring thank you speeches from the students that have been in NZ for 12 months and now are leaving their NZ families, schoolmates and friends.  There have been lots of hugs, tears, swapping badges and very sad farewells at airports.   
 It is amazing how different these young people are now from when they first arrived in NZ 12 months ago - it is but a moment in their lives that will have a long lasting impact and certainly give them a new outlook on life.  
And as we say farewell we welcome :
6 new young women who start their 12 month cultural experience in New Zealand.  I am pleased to introduce to you:
  • Sonja from Germany hosted by Marton Club                        
  • Ludivine from Switzerland hosted by Whanganui Cluster
  • Emilie from Austria hosted by Kapiti Club                             
  • Tilde from Sweden hosted by Ngamotu (New Plymouth)
  • Amandine from France hosted by Plimmerton CLub
  • Linnea from Denmark hosted by Feilding Club
A very big thanks to the clubs that have put their hands up to host these students.  We know that you will give them the time of their young lives in your local area.  
 
Lynne Phillips
RYE Chair
District 9940