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Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet

October 17, 2016

Outbound Exchange Applications

Submitted by Mary Kay Munson

November 1, 2016 is the date when individuals wanting to travel abroad on a States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (States’ 4-H) exchange to Costa Rica, Finland, Japan, or South Korea or the IFYE Exchange to anywhere in 2017 should have their application packages to Mary Kay Munson. 

The States’ 4-H exchanges are for 4-H members, but are open to others.  Adults may also apply to chaperone the States’ 4-H groups.  The latter program, IFYE, is open to 4-H alumni over 19.  At the time of this writing nine individuals have indicated they are interested in applying.  If others find out about this opportunity too late to meet the deadline, they may contact Mary Kay Munson to find out if an accommodation can be made.

Information and application materials are on the Kansas 4-H web site at  http://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/global-citizenship/kansas-4-h-international-exchanges/index.html.  Mary Kay’s  telephone number is 785-238-3631 and email: munson@ksbroadband.net.   All applicants should plan to attend interviews and the first orientation December 2-3, 2016 in Manhattan.  Details will be communicated with applicants after November 1.