Thursday, January 21, 2010

Clements Sponsors Award for Foreign Service Youth

Every year, the Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF) organizes a series of contests for Foreign Service youth. The contests offer U.S. Foreign Service kids and teens the opportunity to showcase their talents, accomplishments and unique perspectives on the world. Winners receive cash prizes and recognition at the annual youth awards ceremony at the Department of State in July.

Clements International sponsors the Community Service Award, which honors U.S. Foreign Service youth who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer efforts at home or abroad while facing the challenges of living an internationally mobile lifestyle.

Two winners will each receive a $1,500 U.S. savings bond.

Click here for complete contest rules and nomination forms.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Clements VPs Turned Grill Masters



On Sunday, September 20, 2009, Vice Presidents Tom Lentz and Dan Tuman served as grill masters at the Foreign Service Youth Foundation’s (FSYF) Annual Welcome Back Picnic. The event gathered recently returned U.S. Foreign Service families for a fun afternoon in Vienna, Virginia.

“The picnic was a great opportunity for Foreign Service families to get together and share their experiences,” said Lentz. “Clements working the grills allowed the FYSF members more quality time to enjoy the picnic.”

Clements is a proud supporter of FSYF and its continuing contribution to the expat community.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Clements Applauds FSYF Award Winners

As part of Clements International’s ongoing community involvement, the company sponsored the Foreign Service Youth Foundation’s Community Service Awards once again this year. The awards honor outstanding U.S. Foreign Service youth who have served their community either at home or abroad while tackling the challenges of growing up all over the world.

The contest was open to all U.S. Foreign Service youth and teens, and the winners were honored on Friday, July 17 at an awards ceremony at the U.S. Department of State, hosted by the Foreign Liaison Office. Two first place winners each received a $1,500 savings bond. Vice President Tom Lentz attended the ceremony to honor this year’s recipients:

Cristin Middaug, age 16, was selected for her support of the Pichincha School of Morochos, Ecuador. Cristin’s parents are currently posted in Quito. She recently completed the 11th grade at the Academia Cotopaxi. Her project began in December 2007, when she chose to sponsor the Pichincha School instead of receiving Christmas presents. One year later, support for the school had increased dramatically, due in part to many Embassy community members. Cristin also serves as president of the National Honor Society, plays soccer and volleyball, and participates in the Model United Nations.

Sean Titus, age 13, was selected for his water well-building project in the village of Santa Emilia, El Salvador. Sean’s parents are currently posted to San Salvador. He recently completed the 8th grade at the Academia Británica Cuscatleca. His project began as a Tikkun Olam (Hebrew for “repairing the world”) as part of his Bar Mitzvah and culminated with the inauguration of a well on March 26, 2009. Sean is also an Honor Roll student, an active member of the Boy Scouts, and plays basketball, tennis and cricket.

Maryam Ahson, age 14, was awarded an honorable mention for her “Fabric NOT Plastic” campaign in Beijing, China. Maryam’s parents are currently posted to Cairo, Egypt. She recently completed the 8th grade at Cairo American College. Maryam also swims, plays team volleyball and loves dolphins. In addition to this recognition, she won a speechwriting competition sponsored by the Wyland Foundation.

Clements congratulates these outstanding expat youth!

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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Rewarding Expat Youth for Making a Difference Abroad

Clements is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Foreign Service Youth Foundation’s Community Service Awards. The awards honor outstanding U.S. Foreign Service youth who have served their community either at home or abroad while tackling the challenges of growing up all over the world.

The contest is open to all U.S. Foreign Service youth and teens, and the winners will be honored at an awards ceremony hosted by the Foreign Liaison Office in Washington, D.C. in July 2009. Two first place winners will each receive a $1,500 savings bond. The deadline for entries is April 24, 2009.

For more information about the FSYF Community Service Awards or to download application materials, click here: http://www.fsyf.org/pdfs/Community_Service_Award.pdf

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Monday, September 22, 2008

Perfect Day for a Picnic with FSYF

VP of Marketing Lloyd Yavener and I enjoyed the beautiful weather, and welcomed back over 100 Foreign Service families yesterday at the yearly Foreign Service Youth Foundation Potluck Picnic. Lloyd manned the grill, cooking up hot dogs and hamburgers (and of course, Boca burgers for the veggie fans). Guest speaker Norma McCaig, founder of Global Nomads International, spoke on "Resilience and the Foreign Serivce Child," and what parents can expect in the re-entry process.

Clements International is a proud sponsor of The Foreign Service Youth Foundation, a group which serves the children of Foreign Service personnel by offering insight, events, contests, and more.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Foreign Service Youth Foundation Award

(Washington D.C.) Each year the Clements International Award for Community Service is given to teenage members of the Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF) “who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the community and service to their peers.” This year’s winners included Lucinda Joi Chu-Ketterer, 13 posted with her parents in Beijing, China and Alissa and Sarah Jones, 16 and 14, living at a Foreign Service post in Gaborone, Botswana.

The Clements International Award was presented on Tuesday July 8 in the Benjamin Franklin Room at State Department. Chris Beck, Clements International Senior Vice President was on hand to present the award.

“The young people who have received the Clements Award are truly remarkable, showing great generosity and compassion along with creativity and dedication to see each of their projects to fruition,” said Chris Beck.

About Foreign Service Youth Foundation
The Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1989 to inform, assist and advocate for Foreign Service Youth and their families in the Washington, DC area and around the world.

Winners of The 2008 Clements International Foreign Service Youth Foundation Award for Community Service (direct link)

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