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WELCOME TO THE STUDENT DELEGATION FROM ZWEIBRUCKEN, GERMANY
Mr. David Morrison, Chair of the International Relations Committee discussed the activities and the work being undertaken by of the Global Perspectives Program, including the visit from a student delegation from Murayama Japan during the summer of 2017. He commented that City Council should be proud of those who make the program successful.
Herr Mattias Eifler, Vice-Principal of Helmost Gymnasium, Zweibrucken Germany spoke on behalf of the delegation. He wished Canada a belated 150th birthday and discussed the benefit and value of the exchange program. Herr Eifler thanked the German and Canadian families who support the program. He also thanked City Council for their support of the exchange program and stated that he cherishes the relationship between the two cities. Herr Mattias presented a gift to Mayor Lehman on behalf of the delegation.
Mayor Lehman thanked Herr Mattias for his remarks and commented that City of Barrie values the program and its relationship with Germany. He discussed the opportunities resulting from the student exchanges between the two cities. Mayor Lehman welcomed the students and stated that he hoped they enjoyed their visit to Canada. He thanked the host families, volunteers and teachers for their support of the program.
Mr. D. Morrison added that the City of Barrie has been participating in this program for 20 years and is the only city in Canada that runs such a program.