Tuesday, November 14, 2006

A Message From Jerimiah

11-14-06

Dear Friends, family and Mom's business associates;

I was recently interviewed and accepted to participate as a People to People Student Ambassador to France, Greece and Italy this summer. This 20-day exchange consists of meetings with government officials, interaction with other students my age, educational activities, and home stays with host families. I will be traveling with 33 other students, who have been chosen for this honor, from the southwestern United States.

People to People Student Ambassadors are carefully interviewed and evaluated before their acceptance into the program. I am thrilled to have been chosen for this opportunity. I am really looking forward to meeting new people and learning about their cultures. And then there is the art! A few of the places I will get to visit include: the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Vatican, the Parthenon; I even get to climb Mt. Vesuvius.

I will be studying while there, under the supervision of two delegate teachers, and will be earning high school credit. I can also earn up to 12 college credits as well. As an Ambassador I can earn high school and college credit because of the many educational elements in my program. This experience will increase my understanding of the world and give me the opportunity to learn firsthand about new places and cultures. Such knowledge will help me become the best citizen I can be. This is the best summer school ever! I am excited to share my experience with my peers, family, and friends when I return.

I am currently asking my family and friends for financial sponsorship to help me with tuition, and I hope I can count on your support. In case you haven’t heard of People to People, you can visit their web site here: http://www.studentambassadors.org . President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded People to People in 1956. He believed that if people from different cultures could come together in peace and friendship, so eventually would nations. Programs like Sister Cities, Project HOPE, and the Student/Sports Ambassador Program were created by People to People, and have become independent programs since then.

The program tuition is $5399.00, which includes meals, transportation, accommodations, and educational activities. I am asking 215 people to donate $25.00 to help me reach my goal. Is it possible for you to assist me by making a contribution? I plan to share my experience with friends and family when I return by presenting my journal and photographs.

My program tuition is due in February, 2007. Checks may be made payable to People to People Ambassador Programs and forwarded to me here: Jerimiah Maltby, P.O. Box 481, Nucla, Colorado 81424-0481. Your generous contribution would enable me to share in this wonderful opportunity. Thank you in advance for your gracious consideration and support.

Sincerely yours,

Jerimiah Maltby

Nucla Senior High School Junior

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