District 5400 Rotarians traveled to Denver for the North American Youth Exchange Network conference, held March 13-17. They went carrying pins, business cards, proven Rotary Youth Exchange practices, and a thirst for new ideas. They returned with a bronze-level certificate of achievement for our leadership and quality RYE program.The North American Youth Exchange Network conference is an annual gathering to promote collaboration among and provide support to Rotary districts and multidistricts in the United States, Canada and Mexico. This year, four people from District 5400's Rotary Youth Exchange program attended the NAYEN conference in Denver over the March 13-17 weekend. The attendees included Beth Markley (outbound coordinator), Mike Dittenber and Laura Spencer (inbound coordinators) and Tom Rosenthal (NAYEN conference chair and short-term exchange coordinator).
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addition, District 5400 was awarded the bronze NAYEN certificate of achievement. The bronze, silver and gold levels recognize districts that demonstrate leadership and best practices within their youth exchange programs.
addition, District 5400 was awarded the bronze NAYEN certificate of achievement. The bronze, silver and gold levels recognize districts that demonstrate leadership and best practices within their youth exchange programs. Photo courtesy of Laura Spencer. Left to right: Beth Markley, Paul Reagan (NAYEN president), Laura Spencer, and Mike Dittenber.