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C. H. I. Central Valley North Newsletter Oct., 2011
WELCOME TO AMERICA & into the hearts of you’re your American Family
A message from Cathy
The first signs of Fall are here and with the little crispness
in the air & Fall colors comes a reminder that holiday
celebrations are not far away. For our students who are
experiencing Christmas in America for the first time, it can
be magical, and for our host families who see the wonder
of Christmas through the eyes of their student, you are in
for a rare treat.
Our territory is welcoming 4 high school groups from
Japan in December. Information on the visits to El
Dorado Hills, Yuba City, Lodi and Sacramento appear to
the right of this page.
Whether you are hosting a student in our Group or
Academic Year Program, I would encourage you to
incorporate some of your students traditions into your
holiday celebrations.
This months newsletter includes the answers to the
International Quiz that our AYP families received at the
Welcome Party along with photos taken that day. I want
to thank all of our AYP families & students that were able
to join us, for making the day so special.
Peace, Cathy
LOOKING AHEAD
Academic Year Program
Oct. 15 & 16 Sacramento
weekend (Itinerary for the
weekend follows) Please be sure
that your students name is listed if
they’re planning on going.
Dec. 3 3-9:00pm Farewell to our
1 st semester students &
Christmas Party- Ice skating in
Folsom followed by dinner &
caroling at Cathy’s. Please bring
a canned good for the needy.
Group Homestay Program
12/4-12/8 Ibaraki High School visits
Lodi, Yuba City & Sacramento
12/16-12/26 Shonan High School visits
El Dorado Hills
Call 916-791-2425 or 1-877-791-
2425 for more information
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Cultural Homestay International – A Non-Profit Educational Exchange Program

ALL PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR-
The last of our AYP students arrive
VIEWING PAST ISSUES OF OUR
NEWSLETTERS ON THE WEB
If you would like to see past issues
of OUR newsletters, you can visit our CHI
web site at www.chinet.org. Click Programs
in the U.S., go to Academic Year and then
Regions and you’ll
find our territories newsletters listed under
the Sacramento Region.
For the most recent photos taken of our
groups and the Academic Year Program,
please go to Cathy’s CHI Facebook page and
don’t forget to click “like”
www.facebook.com/pages/cathy-Johnson-
Cultural-Homestay-International-
Sacramento/209202085774149
For more than 60 years, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has served as the Original Kids Helping Kids
campaign. In 1950, children across America were inspired to collect coins for UNICEF to aid children
abroad enduring the after-effects of World War II. It was not just a charity effort—it was a call to end the
needless suffering of their more vulnerable peers around the globe. Since then, for generations of
Americans, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has been a powerful way to make a difference in the lives of the
world’s children.
Many of our students would like to experience Halloween and although they are beyond the age for trick
or treating, we have the solution- Trick or Treating for UNICEF. I have ordered UNICEF boxes and will
have them available at the Sacramento weekend for students that wish to participate. Last year, our
students enjoyed competing with each other to see how much money they could raise. We would like to
offer the same challenge this year. BE SURE TO TAKE PICTURES so we can get them in next months
issue.
Cultural Homestay International – A Non-Profit Educational Exchange Program

WORLD TRIVIA
1. What country is only bordered by Spain? PORTUGAL
2. What do the Chinese call Kwai-tse or “quick little fellows? CHOPSTICKS
3. What country has been the planets largest aid donor since 1991? JAPAN
4. What South Asian city is the planet’s biggest feature film producer? BOMBAY
5. What continent boasts the most telephone lines? EUROPE
6. What’s the flattest U.S. state? FLORIDA
7. What was the official language in 87 nations & territories by 1994? ENGLISH
8. What does the expression “Que le vaya bien!” mean and what country would you hear
this phrase? MAY THINGS GO WELL FOR YOU (MEXICO)
9. This country claims to have the highest number of species of plants & animals per unit
area of any country in the world? COLOMBIA
10. In what Asian country would you find a spirit house in every home, office building or
rice field? THAILAND
11. The staple in this country is pho (noodle soup)? VIETNAM
12. When you think of Michaelangelo & Leonardo, which country comes to mind? ITALY
13. This traditional food, “wurst” comes from what country? GERMANY
14. “Ahoj” (hello) is a common greeting in this country? SLOVAKIA
15. When visiting a friend in this country, it’s common to bring flowers but only in odd
numbers please? LITHUANIA
16. Money in this country is always exchanged in your right hand because it would be a
sign of disrespect to use your left hand.? SOUTH KOREA
17. This country encompasses nearly half of the South American continent? BRAZIL
18. The people from this country will tell you that they invented frites which Americans
know as “French fries.” BELGIUM
19. Another name for this country is Formosa “the beautiful island.” TAIWAN
20. Ghengis Khan came from what country? MONGOLIA
21. Nestled in the heart of Europe, this country is known for pierogi (stuffed dumplings)
POLAND
22. What country produces the worlds largest crop of soy beans? UNITED STATES
23. What recreational activity did Joseph Melin of Belgium demonstrate for the first time in
1760 at a London Masquerade party? ROLLER SKATING
24. How is the Balinese national holiday known as Jnegi celebrated? IN SILENCE (It’s the
national holiday of silence)
25. Flamenco originated in what country? SPAIN
26. AUSTRALIA has the oldest continuing culture in the world
27.The country MONTANEGRO_ gained it’s independence from Yugolavia in 2006.
The translation of this countries name in English means “Black mountain.”

CHI SACRAMENTO
Saturday & Sunday Oct. 15 & 16
Cost - $80, due Sept. 18 th at the Welcome Party
Location: Vagabon Inn Executive 909 Third St. Sacramento (The hotel is off of I-5 in Old Town Sacramento. Exit
J St, Left on 5 th St. , Left on I St., Left on 3 rd St (hotel is on the left.)
Saturday, Oct. 15
9:00am- Host families are asked to bring your student to the hotel. We’ll be checking your student’s bags in at the
lobby and then proceeding to the Capitol to use one of their meeting rooms. PLEASE TRY TO BE ON TIME.
Backpacks will need to be left at the hotel.
10:30-11:30 Tour of the State Capitol
11:30-12:30 Subway catered lunch on the Capitol grounds.
12:30-2:30 “Family Life” discussion
2:30- Students will depart for the Vagabond hotel and check into their rooms. (weather permitting, students may want
to relax and enjoy a swim at the hotel pool.)
4:30- Meet outside the lobby of the Vagabond hotel and depart for our surprise evening activity- be sure to bring a
jacket & flashlight. We’ll have a tailgate party dinner when we arrive at our destination. On the way back to the
hotel, we’ll stop and see the capitol at night & students will have a chance to purchase a late night fast food snack.
Students will remain in their assigned hotel room until breakfast on Sunday.
Sunday, Oct. 16
8:00-9:00am Breakfast in the dining room (Please bring your belongings down and put them in storage prior to
breakfast.)
9:00-10:30am “School Life” discussion
10:30 Depart for Old Sacramento for a Digital Scavenger Hunt.
12:00-1:00 Lunch at Round Table Pizza.
1;00-4:00 Free time to explore Old Sacramento and the Downtown Plaza
4:00- Meet at the Old Sacramento Café 1026 2 nd St for ice cream before leaving for the hotel at 4:30.
5:00pm – Please pick your student up at the Vagabond Inn hotel.
EMERGENCIES- Cathy at 916-791-2425 or toll free at 1-877-791-2425
Things to bring: swimming suit, Digital camera, flashlight, comfortable clothes & shoes, jacket, toiletry articles &
$ for shopping and a late night snack on Saturday.
Things not to bring: Cell phones (unless they’re used as cameras,) lap tops, i-pods.
We consider it a special privilege for us to have outings with our students. Please be aware that each student is
expected to: Help whenever needed; remain in their room & speak in quiet voices when we return to the hotel on
Saturday night; no smoking is permitted on CHI outings & students are to make their best effort to speak English
since English is the language that unites us.
Girls 17 Boys 16 Chaperones
Daniela Estelle Marta Henry Kazu Jiramet Cathy- 5 Pam-4
Isabel Adeline Maria Sui Janick Susan-6
Sylvia Karina Tine Alex Alan Marcus Diane-4
Eva Hannah Philomene Somchai Luis Emilien Tracy
Pilar Ibuki Kaede Simon Shota Juan Beverley
Sayaka Nan Kota Eduardo Eliana- 4
Shelley- 4