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2001
Calendar of Events
Events
in BOLD
signify YP "must-attent" event
| June
24 |
Final
Family Fling
5-8 p.m. |
Shawnee
Civic Centre |
| July
6 |
Departure
Date |
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| July
6 - 9 |
Bus
Stop, arrive 6 p.m. |
Presbyterian
Church, Stanley |
| Aug
8, 9, 10 |
William
Jewell Welcoming Event |
William
Jewell College, Liberty |
| Aug
26 |
First
Family Fling 5-8 p.m. |
Shawnee
Civic Centre |
| Nov
2, 3, 4 |
2001
Volunteer Conference SCR |
Kansas
City Airport Hilton |
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AFS
Directory Definitions
YP
Students - AFS students from other countries who are experiencing
a year in the USA.
First
Family Fling - An event for the entire family, held in late August.
Usually in late afternoon or evening.
Rieger
Retreat - A very important and enjoyable activity held at Camp Shawnee.
It includes a fun and worthwhile orientation for AFS students and host
sibs. Games, fook and dancing are included during this Saturday and part
of Sunday weekend. (Families join the program at 10:15 a.m. Sunday)
Short
Term Stays - AFS students visit a different school and a different
family from Thursday through Sunday, for the purpose of giving the student
a varies experience. It is an opportunity to stimulate interest in prospective
host families, and for the students to become acquainted with people outside
of their hosting communities.
Links
- a very interesting and hospitable evening with a Black Women's organization.
Entertainment and dinner a part of the event.
Jewish
Sabbath - An opportunity for AFSers and Host sibs to observe a service
in a synagogue, as well as enjoying the hospitality of a dinner with a
family of the Jewish faith.
Swim/Yearbook
Party - AFS students and host sibs will enjoy a wonderful day at Lake
Weatherby. Swimming, signing yearbooks and dinner are included.
Final
Family Fling - A gathering for entire family. It is an opportunity
for signing yearbooks, taking pictures, and bidding fond farewells.
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