This presentation offers details about the international students who are scheduled to arrive at the Gainesville airport on July 24 th and do NOT yet have host families. Please consider opening your home to one of these wonderful teens.

How can you trust ASSE? ASSE, the American Swedish Student Exchange, has been in the USA since 1976 ASSE is a nonprofit organization ASSE carefully screens all students ASSE follows Federal Regulations All students must follow strict rules of behavior and codes of conduct Headquarters is at your service with any questions ASSE hired an experienced coordinator for Alachua County

Yi - China  Birthdate: Feb 15, 1992  Loves computer games  Enjoys reading, swimming  Believes in community  Lives in a large, ancient city

Jomjam - Thailand Birthdate: April 3rd, 1993 Birthdate: April 3rd, 1993 Active Buddhist Active Buddhist Enjoys swimming, tennis Enjoys swimming, tennis Father and Mother in medical fields Father and Mother in medical fields Traveled to New Zealand Traveled to New Zealand

Sumire - Japan Birthdate: July 25, 1992 Singer Familiar with American music Parents work in computing Plays some instruments Likes science club

Antoine - France  Birthdate: Jan 19, 1992  1 sister lives nearby  Lives on an island  Has travelled to US before  Loves American culture

Mao - Japan  Birthdate: Dec 21, 1991  Soccer, baseball, basketball  Plays guitar, bass, drum  Goal: Interpreter  Can teach Origami

Barbora – The Czech Republic Born: May 22, 1990 Born: May 22, 1990 Wants to dance professionally Wants to dance professionally Avid skier and snowboarder Avid skier and snowboarder Enjoys international relations Enjoys international relations Has younger siblings Has younger siblings Speaks some German Speaks some German

Eitaro - Japan  Birthdate: Oct 31, 1992  Track & Field, swimming  Reading  Bicycling  Father English teacher  Likes to be helpful at home

Ai - Japan  Birthdate: June 17, 1991  Likes badminton  Enjoys baking & music  Visited USA once before  Goals: English interpreter  Active in English club

Keito - Japan  Birthdate: March 28, 1992  Piano for 9 years  Soccer, Swimming  Loves to sing  Loves Disney  Travelled before

Alachua County Summer 2008 Host Family Search Local Program Coordinator Contact: Debra J. Chandler, Ph.D cell home From approximately July 24 th to August 23rd, 2008 these students will participate in a Cultural & Language Enrichment Program here. They need a family to adopt them for 4 weeks! You can also choose to host for the full academic year.

Benefits of hosting What are the benefits of hosting an international high school student? * this young international student will learn about American culture, values and lifestyles from you * you and your family will build a relationship with your student that could last a lifetime * you and your family will be connected with others in the Gainesville area who appreciate cultural exchanges * building bridges and peaceful relationships amongst individuals from various countries moves us closer to a better world * $50 a month IRS tax deduction is allowable * as your program coordinator, I can offer years of professional experience working with youth and exchanges You can also choose to become part of the publicity and public relations activities locally and nationally.

Help us find Host Families from your community or organization – maybe YOU?  Only need to commit to approx 4 weeks  Students have their own spending money  Students are covered by insurance  You can choose the student you want  Additional information available including letters OR  Students just need a room of their own OR  Share with one of your children  You need to provide 3 letters of reference  Clear background check – no felonies  Questions? Please or call me! Students cannot get visas until they have hosts  Students cannot get visas until they have hosts

IRS Tax Info The above link goes to IRS Publication 526, which states that hosting an exchange student can result in $50 per month charitable contribution for tax purposes. You can find ASSE International, Inc. listed in Publication 78 showing that we are a qualified organization for this tax deduction.

Which Student would YOU like to host?  All students are carefully screened  You can review academic records  You will enjoy reading their sweet letters  Each student desires to be welcomed into your home  Each student needs a host asap  Once approved you can begin s  You may want to go to the airport  If you want to host for the school year, yes!  At the orientation meeting you will meet other host families in the area  We will help with car pooling and event coordination  We will provide support from the beginning to the end  We are almost out of time!  This could be the chance of a lifetime for you!

Thank you for considering ASSE! Let me tell you a bit about myself. I am an educator with a background in International & Comparative Education with a doctorate from UCLA. I have over 25 years experience in education. This promises to be a wonderful experience! Please don't miss it! I love Alachua County and I know you do, too! It is a wonderful place to work & live – let's share it with these respectful young people! Sign-up today! cell If for some reason you cannot host this August, please ask your friends, co-workers, & neighbors! Thank you! DJ Chandler ASSE is a nonprofit organization that began in the 1930s in Sweden. The US Headquarters is located in Laguna Beach, California.