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Tax ID: 93-0906778

2027 Medford Alba Student Exchange Upate

The Italian Exchange begins on Sunday, August 30! We are excited to welcome the Italian students and their chaperones to Medford. They will arrive Sunday evening and remain with us until they depart on Friday afternoon, September 11.

During their visit, the Italian students will stay with their American student host families. In March, the American students will travel to Italy and stay with their Italian student’s family.
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In addition to spending time with their host families, the students and chaperones have many exciting group activities planned:
• Hike Upper Table Rock
• Visit local high schools
• Enjoy activities at Rogue X
• Receive recognition at a Medford City Council meeting
• Go on an overnight camping trip
• Raft the Klamath River
• Attend a South Medford football game
• Visit Crater Lake
• Explore Ashland
• Attend a prom
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We look forward to sharing this special experience with our Italian guests and creating friendships and memories that will last a lifetime!

Over 60 Years & Going Strong!

History
Over 60 Years and Going Strong! In 1960, Medford, Oregon and Alba, Italy became Sister Cities in support of President Eisenhower’s “People to People” initiative. His vision was for global communities to join together to gain cultural understanding and establish friendships. Our two communities deeply honor this tradition and in 2020, we marked our 60th Year Anniversary -- a remarkable milestone that has impacted generations!

We support various projects to strengthen our community with our “sister” across the sea. 
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About Us
​Fostering Strong Relationships. The Medford Alba Sister City Committee is a member of Sister Cities International, which serves as a resource center and consultant for sister city programs throughout the United States. Medford's Committee is active in promoting and facilitating exchange programs between Alba and Medford, which continue to enhance our strong relationship. 

​Official correspondence, holiday greetings, and letters of introduction for persons visiting Alba are coordinated through the Mayor's Office.
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Bi-Annual Student Exchange
​Travel abroad, meet new friends, and experience 
life-changing adventures! Since 1985, the Medford Alba Student Exchange has been instrumental in strengthening the ties between our two cities. These journeys have been life changing to the outstanding students selected to participate. Some students have forged lifelong friendships that have brought together entire families. Almost all return with an increased sense of confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for future travel. ​
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​Sister Cities
​Alba and Medford shared some essential traits.  Both cities had nearly the same population and both were the centers of flourishing agricultural regions. Both cities enjoyed remarkably similar temperate climates due to their proximity to the sea. The two cities were similarly located in large river valleys surrounded by scenic foothills and the mountains beyond them. Their differences in language, culture and history were not barriers but gifts that they would come to share and appreciate.  
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Alba, Italy (August 2023)
​Medford Alba Sister City Association
​PO Box 8738
Medford, OR 97501
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Tax ID: 93-0906778​
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