Student Quote
"Without the AFS program I wouldn't have been able to see the world at such a young age in such a safe environment. The cost was also greatly reduced thanks to a scholarship provided by the AFS Foundation of Greater Milwaukee.
"
World Map
Learn more about the countries the students
are from.
External Links
- AFS
USA - AFS International
- World Affairs Seminar
- World Factbook
- Metro Milwaukee
AFS Mission Statement
AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.
Calendar & News
August 2007
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9-11Area Team Event: Host families pick up students
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13Area Team Event: Area Team/Community Rep. meeting
6:45 PM Wauwatosa Public Library - 21-22Cudahy Chapter Event: We'll provide information on hosting and sending, and have sign up sheets available for more information
7:30 - 11:30 AM Cudahy High School registration days, cafeteria
September
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8Cedarburg Chapter Event: Cedarburg AFS Fall Welcome Party
A potluck to welcome 3 new AFS students to Cedarburg. All those in the Cedarburg area interested in intercultural programs are welcome to attend.
6:00 pm, Contact Mary for info -
10Area Team Event: Area Team/Community Rep. meeting
time/location TBA -
15Area Team Event: Mandatory Fall Camp
Mandatory for all AFS students, host families and siblings encouraged to attend
South Milwaukee High School -
23AFS on PBS
The War, seven part series by Ken Burns. Watch for mention of AFS. -
25Area Team Event: AFS Info Night for AA candidates and parents
7 PM Muskego Public Library
October
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Area Team Event: Host Family recruitment and application for Winter Arrivals
- 8Area Team Event: Area Team/Community Rep. meeting
6:45 PM Wauwatosa Public Library -
26Homestead Chapter Event: Homestead Halloween Dance
All Milwaukee Area AFS students/host siblings invited - wear a costume
8-11 PM Homestead High School
November
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Area Team Event: Begin Host Family recruitment for 2008 Summer Arrivals
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9-10Homestead Chapter Event: Homestead AFS Variety Show
All Milwaukee Area AFS participants invited
7:30 PM Homestead High School -
12Area Team Event: Area Team/Community Rep. meeting
6:45 PM Wauwatosa Public Library -
23Area Team Event: Holiday Stroll Parade in Whitefish Bay
AFS Students carry their country flag! -
Nov 30 - Dec 2AFS USA Event: Volunteer Conference held in Chicago
December
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7-8Shorewood Chapter Event: Shorewood AFS Showcase
All Milwaukee Area AFS participants invited
8 PM Shorewood High School -
27Area Team Event: Chicago Bus Trip
Watch for mailing! - TBAArea Team Event: Winter AA Departure student & parent orientation
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31AFS USA Event: Early Application Discount!
Program: Leaving Summer 2008
Full Application By: December 31, 2007
Discount: $250
January - 2008
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Area Team Event: Time to submit host family and AA candidate paperwork
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3AFS Info Night for students (and their parents) interested in AFS exchange programs, and families interested in hosting an AFS student Thursday January 3, 2008
Wauwatosa Public Library, Firefly Room
7635 W. North Ave, Wauwatosa
7 - 8:30 PM
for more information contact Susan Robison-Strane,
(414) 962-9732, tstrane@wi.rr.com -
4Area Team Event: Winter AFS student departures
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11-12Area Team Event: Winter AFS student arrivals
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14Area Team Event: Area Team/Community Rep. meeting
time/location TBA -
26Area Team Event: Winter AFS student arrivalsArea Team Event: Mid-year Event. All students mandatory participation
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Cudahy Chapter Event: Chammps Americana Event
Wednesday January 16, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
5030 South 74th Street
Proceeds from food sales will help support the Cudahy Chapter of AFS International Programs
Wednesday January 16, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
5030 South 74th Street
Proceeds from food sales will help support the Cudahy Chapter of AFS International Programs
February
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TBANew Berlin/West Allis Chapter Event: Outback Steakhouse Lunch Fundraiser
All Welcome! Advanced tickets required. Please contact Nadine Lehmann lehmann_nadine@hotmail.com for tickets. -
11Area Team Event: Area Team/Community Rep. meeting
time/location TBA -
TBAArea Team Event: Victory Baptist Church
For all AFS students and host families - you won't won't to miss this great evening!
March
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Area Team Event: Finish finding host families and complete paperwork!
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10Area Team Event: Area Team/Community Rep. meeting
time/location TBA -
TBAArea Team Event: AFS Sabbath
Congregation Emanu-El
April
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14Area Team Event: Area Team/Community Rep. meeting
time/location TBA
May
- 12Area Team Event: Area Team/Community Rep. meeting
time/location TBA -
18Area Team Event: Pre-Return Orientation
Mandatory for AFS students. Host families encouraged to attend
June
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9Area Team Event: Area Team/Community Rep. meeting
time/location TBA -
30Area Team Event: End of Stay Activity
AFS students depart Milwaukee -
TBAArea Team Event: 2008-09 Liaison/Host Family Orientation
*The Greater Milwaukee AFS Area Team, consisting of the Leadership Team, Community Representatives and Team Specialists, meets on the second Monday of the month. Chapter members are always welcome.