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Thank You Volunteers!
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When Keti and I arrived at thefall orientation at Camp Adams,
we were both surprised andembarrassed to learn that wehad not packed Ketis sleepingbag. From Sally Ann Wells, thestatement to me was noproblem, you go to the parentorientation and I will find asleeping bag for Keti. And she
did, all was well and Keti had a wonderful time at theevent!
The Richardsons, host family to Ketevan
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Andrea Rapp
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Volunteers Lori & Jeff Larson
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It was unforgettable memoriesabout AFS. Id like to thank all
of the AFS Volunteers inOregon. You gave us a warmwelcome and a warm goodbyeand all those feelings are still
with me. Even though we arenow three thousand milesaway. Increase the PEACEwith AFS
Faten, Thailand 07/08
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Volunteers Lynette & Sally AnnScream at the Beach 2008.
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VolunteersRymmel & Tedd Lovell
RymmelScream at theBeach 2007
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AFS Volunteers areprobably ones of thegreatest people in thisworld, thank you, thank
you so much for dedicateyour time to us
Lucia, Spain 08/09
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AFS Volunteers
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Volunteer
Maggie Frieske
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Hi everybody. I want to say thank youto each volunteer of AFS that every year
make possible the experience of all theexchange students in the wholeWORLD, thank you for the help,
activities and everything, special thank you for the
AFS volunteers in Oregon and SouthwestWashington, thanks for the support, you guys aredoing a great jobTHANK YOU..
Monica, Costa Rica 08/09
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Arrival 2008
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Volunteers Bonnie Richardson and Greg Kott
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I would like to thank all thevolunteers of the Columbia
Pacific area for being so niceand caring. The twovolunteers I admire mostwere Bernice and Bonnie.
They were always there forme and they make myexperience unique.I love you all, AFS Volunteers
Linda, Italy 06/07
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Bernie Gerhardt
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Volunteer
Don Sheneberger
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I really appreciate everyvolunteers hard work who are
trying to make our lives betterhere in the US. I will neverforget volunteer Sally Anns eyes(full of tears) when she was
answering the question, why is itimportant for her to work as avolunteer.
Thank you very much!
KetiGeorgia 08/09
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Volunteers James & Tami Spears
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Dear AFS Volunteers,I would like to thank you for
using your time to make ourexchange year a lot easier andbetter. It is fun to talk aboutwhat happened during the AFS
weekends and hear yourstories too.
Thanks!!!
EllenGermany 08/09
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VolunteerRon Combs
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Meeting you made me realize howimportant it is to continue the AFSexperience even when you are backhome. Thats why Ive decided tofollow your path becoming an AFSvolunteer in my hometown.
Ottavia from Lecco Italy to theStevens Family in SW Portland2006/2007
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VolunteerBerniceSchuchardt
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I would like to thank Sally Ann Wells.Shes been so great and helpful to meduring my American year. Every time I
needed a ride for a special event, shegave me it. She hosted me at her homewhen my host mother was gone andtook me to her church. She dealt witheach issue I might have. She even paidfor the fix of my precious bike. I guess Ican affirm she was my guardian angel inthe US. I thank also every AFSvolunteer in the Northwest area for
taking care of us and making this AFSexperience unforgettable.
Guillaume, France 07/08
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VolunteerChristy Mueller
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Volunteer Debbie Erickson
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My thank you is to Barbara Nordstrom ourLiaison. Thank you Barbara for the time you have
spent with our family helping us to adjust to beinga host family. We jumped into hosting with littleorientation, and you have been patient andunderstanding and always easy to talk with. You
and your husband were gracious hosts when youinvited our entire family over to your house. Weare happy we have gotten to know you throughAFS.
The Eastes Family, host to Killian from German08/09
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Troublemakers!
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It is my great opportunity tosay Thank You very much toAFS.
IsneenThailand 07/08
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Andrea Johnson
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Caren &Hannah Marre
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My thank you is to MindyRoddy.
Thank you Mindy! Youwere such a great Liaison.Im happy you were myLiaison. I had wonderful
times with you! Thank youfor everything you did!
Mira
Finland 07/08
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Stacey Mills
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My thank you is to Carmen Knox my Liaison.Carmen was like a second host mom to me. She
was always by my side especially when I had ahard time. We laughed and we cried togetherseriously. I wish her and her family all the best,love and especially health and hope well stay incontact. Thank you for everything Carmen!!!
HannahGermany 07/08
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I stayed in the city called Lake Oswego with a great family.My host mom, Amy, looked after me affectionately and
because of the host brother, Sean, I made a lot of friendthere. Also, the host sister, Kate, always cheered me up,and the host dad, Dave, made me laugh all the time. Icame back to the U.S. after all and Im going to theUniversity of Arkansas now. Happy Im to have met you
all in my life. Lucky man, thats what I am. Thank you allever so much!
AkihiroJapan 06/07
Dear AFS,Hi, my name is Akihiro who was one of the06/07 AFSers from Japan. I received an
e-mail from you and Id like to post acomment for the thank you.
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It is a much more wonderfulworld to live as an AFSer.Thank you very much for all
you have done for us!
NaphatThailand 07