[sac-forum] Exchange Student

This came from EVAC treasurer and is asking for assistance.  Anyone one either 
list interested in working with an exchange student from China for a  year?  
Please one of the undersigned if you are interested.

AJ Crayon
Phoenix, AZ

----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <treasurer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <acrayon@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 8:21 PM
> Subject: Exchange Student
> 
> 
>> Please excuse the intrusion but the EVACONLINE list server is down and we 
>> have no estimated up time.  I received the following message and I am 
>> forwarding it on.  Perhaps someone is interested in taking an exchange 
>> student for a school year.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Ray Heinle
>>
>> From: <CASAFLORA@xxxxxxx>
>> Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:25:27 EDT
>> To: <treasurer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: JiaCheng
>>
>>
>> Hi Ray,
>>
>> I apologize if this is "spamming" you, but I am trying to find a volunteer 
>> host family for an astronomy-loving exchange students for the coming 
>> 2009-2010 school year. So I am coming to you ask if there is any 
>> possibility you could help me -- Perhaps you have an e-mail list of 
>> astronomy club members you could send this to? Or certain families you can 
>> think of who might be interested -- maybe even you own?
>>
>>
>>
>> JiaCheng is 17-years-old and from Beijing China. In his application letter 
>> he says "I am interested in Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry and Economy. I 
>> am in the Astronomy club of the school and participated in an Astronomy 
>> contest. Could you imagine being alone under the starry night, curling up 
>> with a telescope, enjoying the shinning stars? I just love the feelings!"
>>
>> Here's more of his letter, it's very imaginative! "City born and city 
>> bred, the boring and monotonous routine has come along with me throughout 
>> almost all my childhood. Being away from countryside and the wild nature, 
>> I've got no chances to adventure or expedition...I am really looking 
>> forward to an exciting life in America, and hope to see you soon!"
>>
>> Even though exchange students are never guaranteed a certain type of 
>> family, I would LOVE to see JiaCheng go to a home that shares his 
>> interests and passion!
>>
>> Time really is of the essence, as the deadline is July 1st!
>>
>> FYI - This student, among others I work with, is coming to the US through 
>> a government-sponsored nonprofit agency. All students come with full 
>> insurance, spending money and are highly screened and monitored during 
>> their stay. "Hosting" simply means providing room and board, and the 
>> willingness to make the student a part of your family (including chores, 
>> church, etc.).
>>
>> And on a personal note, my own family has had exchange students live with 
>> us 7 times, and now we truly feel we have "sons" and "daughters" from 
>> China, Brazil, Germany, Italy, France, Turkey and Hong Kong :)
>>
>> Thank you for your time. Please let me know if you can help out!
>>
>> Natalie
>>
>> Natalie Walker-Whitlock
>> Education, Travel & Culture
>> nwhitlock@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> 480-722-1530 home
>> 480-528-8242 cell
>> www.edutrav.org <http://www.edutrav.org/>
>> &#65532;
>> 
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