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RECOGNITION OF THE YOUTH AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
Mr. Dave Morrison, Chair of the International Relations Committee provided background on the Youth Ambassador/Global Perspectives Program and their recent exchange activity.
Mr. Morrison introduced Paul Dunn and Leah Lawson as the leaders of the 2018 Youth Ambassador exchange to Murayama, Japan.
Mr. Dunn advised that he and Ms. Lawson had the pleasure of accompanying the Student Ambassadors on a 12 hour flight and 8 hour bus ride to Murayama, Japan. He commented that the students represented themselves, their families and the City of Barrie very well and noted how proud he was of the students.
Mr. Dunn introduced Student Ambassador, Jake Lance to speak on behalf of the Delegation.
Jake highlighted the opportunities and experiences that he gained as a Youth Ambassador and by representing the City of Barrie on an international level. He expressed his admiration of the Japanese culture and described the events that took place during their Delegation in Murayama, Japan.
Jaclyn O’Keefe highlighted on the events that took place during the gift exchange between the City of Barrie and Murayama, Japan. Jaclyn presented Mayor Lehman with two gifts that the Delegation received on behalf of the City of Barrie from Murayama, Japan.
Mayor Lehman thanked the families, and volunteers for their efforts in supporting the Youth Ambassadors Program, and for providing the experiences to our youth to provide them a better understanding of this world.