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YOUTH AMBASSADORS UPDATE
The Committee met and discussed the status of the Youth Ambassadors visits as follows:
Murayama, Japan
C. Hewitt provided an update regarding Murayama, Japan. Ms. Hewitt commented that a youth delegation from Murayama, Japan recently visited the City of Barrie from July 28, 2017 to August 9, 2017 and had a great visit. Ms. Hewitt noted that she has received a number of applications of interest from youth for future youth ambassador exchanges.
Zweibrucken, Germany
D. Morrison provided an update regarding the Global Perspectives Program. Mr. Morrison commented that the youth delegation from the City of Barrie who traveled to Zwėibrücken, Germany in May/June, 2017 had a wonderful time during their stay.
Mr. Morrison advised that a youth delegation from Zwėibrücken, Germany arrived on September 14, 2017 and will be visiting the City of Barrie for a month. Mr. Morrison commented that the youth delegation provided a presentation at the City Council meeting on September 18, 2017
Mr. Morrison invited the Committee to attend the Goodbye Party for the German delegation on October 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.