People to People International (PTPI) enhances international understanding and friendship through educational, cultural and humanitarian activities involving the exchange of ideas and experiences directly among peoples of different countries and diverse cultures.

For more info call Judy Slawny at (920) 457-4258, or send email to

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People to People International - Sheboygan Chapter

People to People International - Sheboygan Chapter is a non-profit, non-political effort of private citizens promoting international understanding through programs encouraging community action and service for home and family. It provides opportunities for worldwide person-to-person communication in a spirit of friendly interchange.

The Sheboygan Chapter of People to People International began in 1965 with 61 chapter members. The late Sylvia Weber and Darlene MacDonald, as well as currently active charter members Norm and Marilyn Minister and Larry MacDonald, were instrumental in establishing the Sheboygan Chapter. Today, our chapter currently has 150 members and is one of the largest and most active chapters in the United States. Homestays, the International Folk Festival at the Sheboygan Armory, fund-raising and the Esslingen, Germany student exchange program were the focus of the chapter members. Since 1977, a number of adult delegations have visited Esslingen as well as having homestays in other European Cities. Esslingen student exchange, homestays and humanitarian projects form a significant part of our chapter’s activities.

Our Student Programs include:

Pen Pal Program
Student Exchange Program (German and Spanish)

Our Adult Programs include:

International Travel
Los Ninos Project
Monthly Meetings

Meetings

Dinner meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the Elks Club. We begin with a social hour at 5:30, followed by dinner and programs of international interest. For reservation information contact Esther Weiss at (920) 457-3846.

People to People International Worldwide conferences are held every two years in locations rotating between Asia, the United States and Europe.

Newsletters

Februry 2012
January 2012
December 2011

Other Activities

PTP Sheboygan can be seen in the Sheboygan 4th of July parade and in Plymouth at the Sheboygan County Fair Labor Day weekend. Our fund raising activities include a Brat Fry and Flea market in March.

Membership Dues

Dues for membership are: $30 for family memberships, $35 for a family and $25 for a single, (USD). The chapter forwards a portion of these dues is forwarded to PTPI Headquarters, which ensures your receipt of PTPI publications and newsletters.

Mission

The specific goals of the Sheboygan Chapter are twofold:

1. To promote better understanding of the cultures of other peoples and to help them to better understand us. We accomplish this through personal contact by communicating and exchanging visits, by the extension of the hand of fellowship to people from other lands living in our community, by promoting classroom activities and by promoting the study of other languages.

2. To further the course of peace, through the development of programs directed toward a better understanding of the work of the United Nations and by cooperating with other organizations with goals similar to ours.

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