North Star Youth Exchange (NYSE) is excited to plan for the August arrival 44 in-bound students from 21 countries around the world. NYSE will also have 33 outbound students on exchange. Applicant orientations are under way in January, 2023. Meanwhile, our current host students are getting access to the full “true North” experiences. They have enjoyed a group downhill ski outing and holiday gatherings. Rice Lake is hosting a “Winter Revelry” event. West Metro clubs are hosting students for activities as they observe the sled dogs and mushers running in the Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby.Additionally:
- NYSE will attend Rotary Awareness Day at the state Capitol on Jan. 30th. IB students are encouraged to attend. It will be a good opportunity to see the state legislature, and share their youth exchange story.
- NSYE is pleased to be invited to present on both long-term and short-term exchange at the Washington D.C. North American Youth Exchange Network (NAYEN) Rotary International conference. The event from Feb. 16 – 19 will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport hotel. “This is a great opportunity for learning and networking,” said program chair Jackie Johnston.
Rotary District 5950 encourages clubs to sponsor regional activities for small groups of our inbound students to enhance their Minnesota experience. Contact Melanie Deluca rotarymelanie@gmail.com if you are interested in participating or learning more.
To learn more about NSYE, tune in to the District 5950 “Searching for Service” Podcasts. February will feature different aspects of Rotary Youth Exchange. To learn more or see how you can be involved in Rotary Youth Exchange, contact NYSE Program Chair: Jackie Johnston. jackiesuej19@gmail.com
