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Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet

April 15, 2015

Twelve Norwegian 4-H Exchangees Coming to Kansas

Submitted by Deryl Waldren

Placements are complete for 4-H families to host ten Norske 4H members June 24-July 19. These are part of an exchange organized by States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (States’ 4-H).  The families and their Extension Units are as follows:

-Karl and Jill Allen Family, Allen Co. Southwind District

-Jessica Juhl Family, Doniphan Co.

-Tim and Jessica Baalman Family, Logan Co., Golden Prairie District

-Greg and Gwen Eyestone Family, Riley Co.

-Curtis and Toni Gautier Family, Butler Co.

-Brad and Wendy Keith Family, Graham Co.

-Ron and Marilyn Roth, Clay Co., River Valley District

-Angee Sisco and Evan Watson Family, Sumner Co.

-Gerald and Lisa Thimmesch Family , Reno Co.

-Jim and Stephanie Zamrzla Family, Ellsworth Co. - Midway District

Two chaperones who will accompany the group are scheduled to be hosted in Ellis, Labette (Wildcat District), and Chase (Flint Hills District) Counties. These families are still in the screening process.  We urge hosting units to include these members of our 4-H partner organization in any activities during the time they are in your unit and facilitate opportunities for sharing.   Thanks for your counsel and completing in-home Interviews for the families.