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Dear 4-H Families and Members,
Following information is on behalf of Darlene Locke,
Texas 4-H will sponsor 20 youth and 2 adult chaperones from Japan this summer as part of the States 4-H International Exchange Program. Your promotion of this opportunity to families in your county is much appreciated! Host Families are asked to provide housing and three meals a day for the four week period. There are no other expectations beyond that. The program is designed to be a truly immersive experience, so whatever is the normal summer routine is what the Japanese delegate would experience. Statewide activities are NOT scheduled; some regional gatherings may be offered but participation is not required at those either. This is a great way to expand cultural diversity and provide an opportunity to learn about the Japanese culture.
Placements have already been made in the following counties: Bastrop, Denton, Wood, Smith, Parker, Terry, Bexar, Cherokee and Johnson. Another 10 host families are still needed.
To host a youth delegate ages 11-14, there should be a host youth of the same gender and similar age. Families without children at home are allowed to host the adult chaperones for either two or four weeks. Youth delegate hosts for the entire four week period.
Interested families should apply directly online at http://www.states4Hexchange.org/ Once the application is completed, my office will contact them to arrange an In-Home Visit and Orientation. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information.
2018 LABO LEX Japanese Ambassadors
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