Guest Speaker Rick Kuehn - January 21, 2013 Meeting

Rick is Chairperson of Rotary District 6440 Short Term Youth Exchange. He said that the program consist of young people ages 15 to 19 who are sponsored by Rotary Clubs within the district to live with local families on a reciprocal basis, for a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills, flexibility and a willingness to try new things that will enable them to act as cultural ambassadors. This is not an academic program. The costs involve air fare, health and accident insurance, travel documents, and spending money. Host families provide lodging and meals.