Home hosts urgently needed (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

FYI

Devin P Browne
dpbrowne+ at pitt.edu

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Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 17:46:06 -0400 (EDT)
From: Presidential Management Training Initiative <ccipmti at igc.apc.org>
Reply-To: civilsoc at SOLAR.RTD.UTK.EDU
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Subject: Home hosts urgently needed

HOME HOSTS URGENTLY NEEDED

Under the Presidential Management Training Initiative, Center for Citizen
Initiatives is bringing16 bright young business managers from Russia to
complete internships in US companies this April 23 - May 21.  Several of
these dynamic young Russians still need volunteer home hosts in a number of
US communities.

PMTI is an historical assistance program for Russia's future business
leaders proposed by Yeltsin and endorsed by the G7 leaders.   The purpose
of the program is to develop a generation of progressive young
entrepreneurs who can replace the old-style Soviet managers and lead
Russia's difficult economic transition in the coming decade.

Center for Citizen Initiatives is one of the organizations charged with
implementing the US response to this multi-lateral initiative.  CCI is a
private, nonprofit organization which has been conducting volunteer-driven,
citizen-to-citizen exchanges with Russia for 15 years.

All CCI interns are housed with volunteer host families in order to extend
the cultural exchange and to help deliver technical assistance on a
cost-effective basis.  Home hosts are asked to provide separate sleeping
quarters and breakfast and dinner on most days.  The chance to get a
glimpse of everyday life in an American family is one of the most memorable
components of the program for most Russian participants.

CCI is still urgently seeking home hosts in the following cities for the
following dates (or any portion thereof):
Des Moines, May 8 -21
Chattanooga, April 23 - May 8, May 15 - May 21
Boston, Apr. 23 - May 21
Chicago, Apr 30 - May 8, May 15 - May 21
Oaks, PA (Valley Forge area) May 8 - May 21
Oakland, CA, Apr. 23 - May 8
San Francisco, Apr 23 - May 21

This is a great opportunity for cultural and professional exchange, and a
chance to participate in Russia's history in the making.  These young
entrepreneurs are some of the most dynamic people you will meet in Russia
today, and have qualified for this highly competitive program based on
their commitment to professional development and positive change in their
companies and communities.  All speak English well and can offer
fascinating insights into what is happening in Russia today.

If you or someone you know might consider hosting a Russian intern in your
home, please contact Lara McCoy by e-mail at ccipmti at igc.org or by phone at
(415) 561-7777.

Many thanks for your kind consideration!




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