Youth Exchange Outbound Orientation A Huge Success

 What began as chaos (intentionally) at the international airport simulation on Friday evening and ended with a wonderful gathering of young people and their parents feeling much more confident about the year of exchange ahead on Sunday morning, this year's Outbound Orientation can be deemed a roaring success. Six Rotex students shared their stories, students and parents alike were educated about the do's and dont's of exchange, and hopefully no questions were left unanswered. In addition to the "4 D's, the 6 Be's were introduced:

• Be First
• Be Curious
• Be on Purpose
• Be Grateful
• Be of Service
• Be Here Now
  

The beautiful mountain setting at Quest University showcased our town and perhaps a student or two will even return here in the future to pursue their studies.

Thanks to Michael Kanka and his wife Monika, for participating in the airport simulation, there to greet our outbound student Casey from Prince Rupert. Unfortunately, Casey's plane was delayed (actually, he was off having dinner somewhere, unbeknownst to all of us!), and also to those who baked goodies for us. The baking was a definite highlight!

Thanks also to Sheri Davis who coordinated this event for the District.