GWM 2024

A Shiga Delegation to Michigan, USA

Overview

The Michigan-Shiga Sister State Board is excited to announce that a Goodwill Mission Delegation of Shiga citizens will visit Michigan in September 2024!

The delegation will enjoy 8 days in Michigan, including a 4-night homestay with Michigan host families. Welcome and farewell events for the delegation and their hosts will bookend the homestay period. 

  • Overall Dates: September 5 – 12, 2024
  • Schedule Overview:
    • Sep 5 (Thu) – Arrival; Delegation staying at Kellogg Center Hotel
    • Sep 6 (Fri) – Welcome Gathering at RE Olds Transportation Museum (11am to 1:30pm); Homestay period begins
    • Sep 7 (Sat) to Sep 9 (Mon) – Homestay / Lodging with Host Family
    • Sep 10 (Tue) – Farewell Event at Kellogg Center (4:30 check-in; 5pm to 9pm event); Delegates staying at Kellogg Center Hotel
    • Sep 11 (Wed) – Delegation Departure
    • Sep 12 (Thu) – Arrival in Japan
NOTE: Any updates to the above schedule will be provided to all host families and sister city committees via email as soon as possible if changes occur.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Michigan-Shiga sister city board/organization or email the 2024 Goodwill Mission coordinators at: gwm@michiganshiga.org