Delivering My Message
Hello again.
Activity is once again building for my "Books for South Africa" projects. It seems as though every day new ideas are formed, contacts are made and I become aware of needs I would like to meet. About a week ago I had the privilege of speaking to a gathering of future teachers at Illinois State University. I neglected to ask how many would be in the audience (silly me) and went prepared with about a dozen handouts. When I walked into the room, more than 100 young faces greeted me. It was amazing to be able to tell
them about Dorothy's Khayelhile Children's Library. I think the things I had to tell them concerning the needs of children in South Africa, the aids pandemic, and ways in which individuals (even older ones) can make a difference was eye opening. It must have had an impact because on the way out several wanted to know what they could do to help and three actually volunteered to go with me. Anything to get out of those upcoming midterms! Also, I recently gave a talk to a women's group a First Baptist Church, and to a group of teachers at Metcalf School. Today I'm meeting with the IMC teacher at Glenn School in Normal. She wants to sponsor a booksale to help with our projects.
Next time I'll tell you about my plans to return to the KZN in 2008. Dorothy
Activity is once again building for my "Books for South Africa" projects. It seems as though every day new ideas are formed, contacts are made and I become aware of needs I would like to meet. About a week ago I had the privilege of speaking to a gathering of future teachers at Illinois State University. I neglected to ask how many would be in the audience (silly me) and went prepared with about a dozen handouts. When I walked into the room, more than 100 young faces greeted me. It was amazing to be able to tell
them about Dorothy's Khayelhile Children's Library. I think the things I had to tell them concerning the needs of children in South Africa, the aids pandemic, and ways in which individuals (even older ones) can make a difference was eye opening. It must have had an impact because on the way out several wanted to know what they could do to help and three actually volunteered to go with me. Anything to get out of those upcoming midterms! Also, I recently gave a talk to a women's group a First Baptist Church, and to a group of teachers at Metcalf School. Today I'm meeting with the IMC teacher at Glenn School in Normal. She wants to sponsor a booksale to help with our projects. Next time I'll tell you about my plans to return to the KZN in 2008. Dorothy
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