Youth Exchange 2010-2011
Sarah "Karlijn" Bijl
This year we are sharing a student with Mesa West Rotary Club!
From: Hoorn, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
Family: Pieter (dad), Anna (mom), Marlies (sister), Tim (brother), Sam (brother)
Hobbies/Activities: Spending time with friends, soccer, reading, languages (French, German & English,
listening to music, photography, art & traveling.
Dislikes: Spides, beans, pork flesh & pineapples.
Self Description: nice, amenable, gentle a little bit shy, friendly, responsible and a sweet girl.
Most of the time I am cheerful, but sometimes I am a little dismal and tired. About my opinion, I go
quickly with the flow.
Host Location: Gilbert, AZ
High School: Highland High School (Senior Year)
Community Projects
Kyrene Family Resource Center
RCAF is proud to support the Kyrene Family Resource Center which gives
students and their families, who are in need, access to assistance and resources. They encourages and supports families by
emphasizing the importance of parental invovlement in educaiton and reinforcing the need for student attendance, not just
in school, but in after school and summer programs.
Adopt A School
Ahwatukee Foothills Rotary is proud to adopt Centennial Middle School for school year 09-10.
Gift of Life Arizona
RCAF is happy to contribute to the Gift of Life Arizona program. To learn more click here:
Arizona Gift of Life
Phoenix Rescue Mission
RCAF is proud to help out at the Phoenix Rescue Mission several times a year.
Warner Rd. Trash Pickup
This is a quarterly club service project.
Membership, Club Fellowship and Public Relations
Member Growth
RCAF looks forward to continuing to host community and social events to introduce Rotary to the public at large.
Vocational
RCAF is happy to sponsor an average of 4 students annually for the Vocational Fund.
International Projects
Polio Plus
RCAF along with WHO, CDC, the Gates Foundation and many others is proud to support Polio Plus.
Hunger Plus
RCAF is proud to support Hunger Plus.
RYLA
RCAF is proud to sponsor a student for RYLA.
Wheelchair Project
Provides a wheelchair to someone in need.
Shelter Box
RCAF is proud to sponsor Shelter Box USA, please visit their site for more informatin at:
Shelter Box USA
Rotary Foundation Support
Annual Giving/Permanent Fund
RCAF is proud to support the Rotary Foundation and to be a 100% Every Rotarian Every Year club.
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