Tuesday, August 25, 2009

August 25, 2009 - Update on Activity

The team utilized conference calls in the month of August to continue discussions. Many thanks to Jewish Vocational Service who generously donated the use of their conference call center for one of the calls.

The finishing touches on business cards, thank you notes, and the brouchure are in process and they should be on their way to the printers within a week. In addition, many hours have been spent on the presentation and we all look forward to our next meeting, where we will have an opportunity to practice.

In a little over a month, we will be on our way. Our thanks to Kim Pierce, who is coordinating our itineary overseas - we can't wait to meet our host families and explore and learn more about Japan with them.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Team activities over the past few weeks include drafting business cards, thank you cards and a brochure, as well as working on a presentation. We would like to acknowledge the help we have received in translation of the documents to Japanese. Kudos to our volunteers Laura Hewlett and Tamie O'Grady. On the Canada side of the border we would like to thank Nicole Melton, Rotary exchange student from 2008, for the awesome coaching. Our next steps include practice with language coaches and finalizing the printing of the material. Great work everyone!