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YOUTH AMBASSADORS/GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM UPDATE
Global Perspectives Program
Mark Sachkiw, Co-Chair advised that students from Barrie’s Global Perspective Program are currently visiting Germany and having a great time.
Youth Ambassadors Program
Shannon Scully-Pratt provided an update concerning the Youth Ambassadors program. She advised that preparations are taking place for a youth delegation from Murayama, Japan comprised of eight youth and leaders to visit Barrie between July 29, 2024, and August 11, 2024.
Ms. Scully-Pratt provided an overview of the draft itinerary for the youth delegation, and plans for the goodbye party on August 8, 2024, which members of the Committee are invited to attend. Further information will be provided to the Committee when it becomes available.
The Committee approved an expenditure up to $15,000 from the International Relations Committee budget for costs associated with the Murayama, Japan Youth delegations visit between July 29, 2024 and August 11, 2024 related to transportation and goodbye party.
Mark Sachkiw suggested inviting Consul General for Japan to the goodbye party, and setting up a meeting for them to meet the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.