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Hi Peggy.
My OA just forwarded this to me out of my "screen e-mail" category. I
think this is something that should rightfully be addressed to you
(OSI), yes ?
So here it is. I hipe there is some way of being of service to this
gentleman. I ran short of adequate from my current world view.
>>>mrj/raven<<<
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> From: [email protected][SMTP:[email protected]]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 1998 6:51 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Russian Volunteer OD Consulting
> Project/Donations/assistance
>
> BOB J. HOLDER
> 620 ROOSEVELT DR.
> EDWARDSVILLE, IL. 62025
> (618) 692-0258/ Fax (618) 692-0819
> E-Mail [email protected]
> Web sites:
> <a href = "http://www.freeyellow.com/members/graymatterproductions";>
> www.freeyellow.com/members/graymatterproductions </a>
> <a href = "http://www.
> geocities.com/Eureka/Park/7566">www.geocities.com/Eureka/Park/7566
> </a>
> <a href = "http://www.
> geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/7527/discontinuous.html">www.geocities.com
> /Athens/
> Delphi/7527/discontinuous.html </a>
>
> <a href = "http://www. geocities.com/Eureka/Park/7566/ukraine.html">
> Please also take a look at our Ukraine Project, www.
> geocities.com/Eureka/Park/7566/ukraine.html </a>
>
> Dear Mark:
>
> First, I have been been selected to serve as an OD consultant for the
> Haircutters and Cosmetologists of Saratov Trade Association in Russia.
> The
> project is sponsored by ACDI/VOCA, a nonprofit organization, in
> conjunction
> with the Haircutters and Cosmetologists of Saratov Trade Association.
> I will
> be leaving on July 11th.
>
> Second, I am seeking donations to support the project. I would like to
> introduce them to "open space technologies." I contacted Harrison.
> However, he
> is not home; therefore, unable to contribute. I am hoping the Open
> Space
> Institute of America will assist. I would like to secure t open space
> publications. Single copies would be fine. Such resources and
> materials would
> go a long way in making the project successful.
>
> Third, I would like to secure a Apple Power book, printer and software
> for the
> 65 day assignment, office supplies, butch paper, and marking pens.
> Dated
> training and management development materials, personality tests,
> organizational assessments and the like would be greatly benefical.
>
> Fourth, I would love to have the items ship the location. If this is
> possible,
> please inform I and I will provide an address. Please remember
> associations in
> the Russia are extremely resource limited. In other words, they are
> very
> "cash" poor.
>
> I am very serious about the donations. I was in the Ukraine for three
> weeks in
> January. I must confess I found many wonderful people. However, the
> country
> is a mess. First, people were very depressed and angry. They see no
> future.
> Second, they have no faith in the government. Third, quality is poor.
> Prices
> are very high. I was shocked. The resort, for example, I stayed at was
> beautiful. However, with the exception of the day of the president's
> visit,
> hot water was only available for six hours per day. This is only a
> small
> example. Fourth, corruption and poor systems are the norm rather than
> the
> exception. Finally, I have spoke with a number of Americans who wanted
> to
> invest in the Ukraine. However, corruption, taxes, poor government
> systems and
> crime stopped them. This is a "crime" since people need work and the
> country
> badly needs investment.
>
> This is also the case in Russia. Conditions are very poor. They need
> such
> resources. I would like to show we, Americans, are a giving people.
>
> I also just received a call from a former volunteer. He said such
> gifts and
> donations deeply touched the Russians whom he worked with. I am sure
> your's
> would too.
>
> Fifth, I would appreciate you sharing this with other OD
> professionals.
>
> Finally, if you want to verify this project, please feel free to
> contact
> Jeanne Bartholomew at (614) 8444-5820. She is my ACDI/VOCA contact.
> And since
> they are a nonprofit, contributions should be tax deductable.
>
> Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
> And my
> apologizes for the last minute nature of this request. However, I only
> learned
> three days ago about my selection.
>
> Warmest,
>
>
> Bob J. Holder
>
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