June 15, 2015
Norwegian 4-H’ers Begin a Month-Long Exchange with 13 Kansas 4-H Families
As part of an exchange program arranged by States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs, Kansas will host ten 4-H members and two chaperones, who live in various parts of Norway. The teens, aged 15-19, will be hosted by the following families in these Kansas counties/districts:
• Victoria Belsby, Allen Family, Allen Co./Southwind Distict
• Thea Rimstad Orre, Juhl Family, Doniphan Co.
• Emma Eriksen, Baalman Family, Logan Co./Golden Prairie Dist.
• Julie Ingebrigtsen, Eyestone Family, Riley Co.
• Helene Feste, Gautier Family, Butler Co.
• Iver Spjotum, Keith Family, Graham Co.
• Goeril Gravelsaeter, Roth Family, Clay Co.
• Ragni Olsen, Sisco-Watson Family, Sumner Co.
• Sven Foelgesvold, Thimmesch Family, Reno Co.
• Runar Kydland, Zamrzla Family, Ellsworth Co./Midway Dist.
The two chaperones in Kansas will be hosted by these three families:
• Anne Dahle, Eckroat Family, Ellis Co.
• Camilla Nesheim, Traxson Family, Labette Co./ Wildcat Dist. (first half)
• Camilla Nesheim, Koch Family, Chase Co./Flint Hills Dist.(second half)
Thanks to all the local staff who helped with vetting the IFYE and States’ 4-H host families this year. We hope the exchangees will contribute to your programs and families while staying in your county. Feel free to contact them for interviews or programs.