Youth programming in District 7815 was in full swing this May!
From May 1–3, the Outbound Orientation Weekend at Mount Allison University kicked off the exchange year for outbound and inbound students, thanks to the efforts of Alida Campbell, Anna Gleason, Ade Adeyemi, and Nick O’Toole.
Later, nine inbound students attended the District Conference, with six sharing moving presentations about their Canadian experience. Interactors Alana, Rebecca, and Vaishnavi impressed during youth breakout sessions.
The Youth-to-Youth Truth and Reconciliation Experience at Acadia University united 52 youth from across Canada for a powerful week of learning. Thanks to Tom Hermon, Brendan McDonald, and others who supported this event.
The Rotary Club of Truro hosted 32 youth at NSCC Truro for a leadership event, ending with “Beat the Heat” kits donated to Maggie’s Place.
Our youth programs are thriving—contact Nick O’Toole to get involved!
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Youth Exchange
Summary of May Events:
- May 1-3, 2025 District 7815 Outbound Orientation Weekend occurred at Mount Allison University. The event was attended by all Long Term and Short Term Outbound students for 2025-2026 and Long Term Inbound Exchange students for 2024-2025.
- Special thanks to Alida Campbell, Anna Gleason, Ade Adeyemi, and Nick O’Toole for supporting this event.
- See RYLA below that was attended by 9 Inbound Youth Exchange students.
- 9 inbound Youth Exchange Students attended District Conference May 29 – June 1, 2025.
- Benison, Jules, Lisa, Rocio, Victor, and Britt (6 inbound youth exchange students) presented about their experience in Canada during the Youth Action Team presentation.
- Thanks to Alida for her powerful presentation which highlighted her youth exchange experience in Germany 20 years ago!
- Thanks to Emmanuel Odejayi and Jane Simmons for supporting the youth at this program.
- Thanks to all the Rotary Clubs who support Youth Exchange! Please reach out if your club or Rotarians in your club would like to get involved!
We are growing our committee for the coming Rotary year! Reach out if interested in a joining our District Committee to change the lives of our youth! Please contact Nick O’Toole, Youth Exchange Chair d7815ryechair@gmail.com for more information.
Outbound Orientation Weekend, Mount Allison, NS
District Conference 7815 May 30 to June 1, 2025
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I would like to thank Alana, Rebecca and Vaishnavi who attended the District Conference in Halifax and participated in the breakout sessions on Youth. They spoke about their experiences as Interactors, answered questions, and “Wowed” the Rotarians who attended. Thank you, ladies, for giving your time this weekend. Thank You, Paula Hiltz, D7815 Interact Chair
(3 Interactors enjoying the Halifax Harbour front with 3 Youth Exchange Students)
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Youth-to-Youth Truth and Reconciliation Experience
Thank you to Tom Hermon, Brendan McDonald, and many Rotarians from our district who supported the Youth-to-Youth experience at Acadia University April 27 to May 2, 2025 with 52 youth from across Canada participating. This event was amazing and very educational for those who participated.Clubs who would like to support this program/sponsor a student in the future can forward funds to Canada Helps through our District now https://www.canadahelps.org/s/6eEFJZ. No donation is too small.
We have speakers available to talk to your club or board about their experience so you can learn more about how you can get involved with this event. We are interested in joining our District Committee.
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