Indiana International Exchange Network

founded April 1990

Mission

To serve as a state-wide network for Hoosier non-profits, universities, civic groups, businesses, schools and all other organizations involved in the international exchange of people or ideas. Through quarerly meetings, the Network provides a forum for members to communicate with each other and to showcase their work to the public at large. From these informal exchanges, cooperative efforts are fostered between and among Network members. Through an ever-expanding mailing list, new organizations are drawn into the network.

History

The Network was first convened in April 1990 by the former Indiana International Council. The Council board recognized a need to bring international exchange groups together for the common good as part of the Council's mission to improve international exchange opportunities for Hoosiers of all ages. The Council's intention was not to create yet another organization by convening the Network, but to link already-existing groups, each of which has its own mission and goals. Although the Network suspended meetings when the Indiana International Council dissolved, it has been reactivated by the Nationalities Council of Indiana and will begin meeting again in 2001. The Network will once again be a forum in which information is exchanged beween members and between members and the public at large. To showcase (and encourage) affiliation, only Network members are invited to speak before Network meetings -- although all are welcome to attend.

Membership

Membership is open to any and all organizations in the state of Indiana involved in the international exchange of people or ideas. Current participation fee per organizatin is $25 per 12-month year, plus $10 for each additional (USPS) mailing or $5 for each additional (e-mail) mailing address per member organization. For membership information, contact the Nationalities Council of Indiana, Inc.