This just in from the State 4-H Office:
After careful consideration, we’re making an early decision and have cancelled all Ohio 4-H in-person international exchanges for 2021, including hosting and traveling. Our international volunteers (ICCs) and all interested participants are receiving this announcement today, as well. Instead, we’ll offer two pen-pal opportunities, a summer “virtual exchange,” and monthly ICC zooms. Info will be announced as it becomes available, and can always be found at Ohio 4-H International Programs. Thank you for your support in identifying terrific volunteers, host families and youth travelers over the years! We look forward to reinstating in-person international exchange programs as soon as it is safe to do so. Mary Lynn Thalheimer, State Coordinator
Hurry! Limited openings! Hey, current or former 4-H members or international exchange program participants ages 9-18! Interested in ‘virtually traveling’ to another country? Make a new friend across the globe and learn about another culture through the 4-H Winter Pen Pal Program! You’ll be matched according to age, gender and interests, and will communicate at least eight times (twice per month between Jan. 15 and April 15, 2021). English will be used, but you can try another language if you know a few words or want to learn! See flier below for more info and to register, or click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7N8RBHY
