Rotary learns about youth exchange program

Walter Lundstrom speaks about the Rotary youth exchange program. (Submitted photo)

Walter Lundstrom, a member of the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club and chairman of District 6690 Rotary Youth Exchange program, spoke to the Circleville Sunrise Rotary club at its Aug. 2 meeting.

Lundstrom shared information about the youth program, including a scholarship whereby participating students can earn up to $24,000 to help cover costs of staying abroad for a year.

Last year, the district hosted 43 inbound students and helped support 43 outbound students, he said.

For more information about Rotary Youth Exchange, go to rotary6690.org.

The Circleville Sunrise Rotary club meets at 7 a.m. each Tuesday at Watt Street Tavern.