For 2022-2023 we have an exciting level of RYE activity. We have two Long-term Outbound students Manny Nunez (S. Korea) and Samantha Kramer (Brazil) and one Short-term student Serena Guo to Belgium on direct exchange.
Our Outbound Exchange student Samantha (Sammy) Kramer attended our Rotary lunch June 28 with her father, Keith Kramer. She will leave for Brazil in late July to be there on time to start school. She wore her RYE jacket with a collection of pins already evident, so I’m certain she will have a fabulous time. She has communicated with her host family and is excited about going. Sammy’s grandfather is a Rotarian from Cincinnati and a former District Governor. He was the pin donor to her collection’s early start.
Our Outbound Exchange student Samantha (Sammy) Kramer attended our Rotary lunch June 28 with her father, Keith Kramer. She will leave for Brazil in late July to be there on time to start school. She wore her RYE jacket with a collection of pins already evident, so I’m certain she will have a fabulous time. She has communicated with her host family and is excited about going. Sammy’s grandfather is a Rotarian from Cincinnati and a former District Governor. He was the pin donor to her collection’s early start.
The Kramers, who live in Stow, are going to host Yara Martin Salas while Sammy is in Brazil. Yara has managed to get her J1VISA so she can now purchase her airline ticket. It was an arduous process, but she and her father finally succeeded and are elated. We received a very nice message from Jesús Martin, her father, thanking all who facilitated the visa process. Yara has already made out her schedule with help from Sam’s mom Tonya Kramer, and hopes to play volleyball for SMFHS. Yara will arrive July 27. Yara is the 4th member of her family to do the Rotary Exchange. One older brother went to Syracuse several years ago.
OLivia Pilon will serve as Counselor to our Inbound student Yara Martin Salas.
On July 12 Manuel Nunez, Outbound student to S. Korea, attended the lunch installation of President Lynda Farkas. His father, Jacinto Nunez, an active member of our club, was present as well. In addition to Manny, Serena Guo our STEP student (Short Term Exchange Program) was a guest with her Exchange sister from Belgium, Apolline Snyers. Apoline brought a Rotary flag from her sponsor club in Enghien, Belgium, to give to President Lynda Farkas. Apolline’s father is currently president of the club in Belgium. Serena’s mother, Grace Zhang, and sister, Anabelle Guo, were also guests for lunch. Serena will go to Belgium in August to complete the final leg of the exchange. It’s exciting to have young people involved in Rotary again.
The RYE Committee is planning a welcome potluck for Yara. Lynda Farkas will host the committee and our Inbound student Yara on July 31st at her home on Turkeyfoot Lake (6 pm). It has also listed strategies to engage our Inbound student and club members in activities throughout the year and looks forward to playing an active role helping young people bridge the cultural gap.
