December 06, 2010

 December 2010 Newsletter: Yumi's Monthly Note

Hello Everybody!

Beautiful autumn has come to Kyoto. I came back from Kuching, Malaysia two days ago. We held a Webcam activity between Seoul and Kuching last Saturday ( Nov.20 ). As we informed 33 participants in Malaysia, size of Seoul and its population gave a big surprise to Malaysia youths. Exchange of greetings and "Koetsuna" gave a big lift to exciting activity. Having Sophia and Hong at Seoul side, then Jennifer and Adam at Malaysia side, it was smooth operation. I would very much like to increase opportunities for webcam activities in future, and want to make always-on connection-activity where youths can communicate more casually.



Good news at HQ is that we have two new members for our staffs. Tamiko, as our administration staff, who used to run that task for Pangaea 7 years ago in Tokyo. Another staff is from Sweden. Erik recently graduated from Japanese language school. He graduated university in Sweden majored in design. When I first saw his portfolio, it impressed me very much. We applied working visa, and he has gotten it, and joined this office. His design is very warm, and makes people happy. Please look forward to see his work soon.

We are set to move forward with more speed with new members. At local activity, Chubo and Yoshio are now working as FL and TL at Kyoto International School. Yoyopan, Tokyo FL Circle, seems to enjoy newcoming members to their community. Yamamari, Tokyo Activity Manager,a mother of two month old baby, is steering from internet and even showed up at last Saturday's activity as Kotaro, her huband, former Pangaea Intern, looked after Aoi-chan at home. Well, so these happy news we hear make us all happy, too.

Well, now I introduce Pei the volunteer at Mie, as the Pangaea Ring ring writer for this month.

Yumi

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