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Columbus Travel, a Utah travel agency, has put together a great package available to anyone who would like to attend the celebration. The philosophy for this travel package was quite simple: put together an extremely good quality package that includes airfare, hotel (at least 4 star property) and bus transfers to/from international airport, at a price that can't be beat. This will allow everyone the freedom to select the specific commemoration events that they would like to attend, and also provide sufficient time to explore Taiwan. Side trips to Toroko Gorge, AliShan, etc. can easily be arranged, and extensions to Hong Kong or mainland China can easily be added to the package -- this travel agency arranges the largest volume of China travel booked out of the Intermountain West. Taiwan's subway, rail and airline systems provide quick and relatively inexpensive methods to make day trips to those places you served in as a missionary.
Package includes the following:
* Round-trip air via Malaysian Airlines, Los Angeles-Taipei (non-stop)
* Round-trip airport/hotel group transfers
* 8 nights accommodations at the Sheraton Taipei Hotel
* Hotel taxes and service fees (currently about 15%)
* Daily breakfast
All-inclusive price: $1,595 per person, double occupancy, based on current airline taxes.
Price is based on $1,424 per person base price, plus applicable airline taxes (currently $171).
Taxes subject to change.
$200 deposit (refundable) will hold your reservation.
$50 per person discount to those submitting application and deposit before January 20, 2006.
Space is limited, so make reservations soon.
Call Columbus Travel for price quotes for triple/quad occupancy and children rates.
Travel Itinerary:
Day 1, July 28, 2006 (Friday): Depart LAX - skip Saturday due to crossing International Date Line.
Day 2, July 30th (Sunday): Arrive in Taipei 6:10 a.m., group transfer to hotel,attend church, well-deserved rest, or sightseeing.
Day 3 through Day 8: 50th Anniversary Celebration activities, or activities selected by couples or informal groups, sightsee, visit old friends. Travel around Taiwan own your own schedule.
Day 9, August 7 (Monday): Depart Taipei 4:00 pm, Arrive LAX 11:35 am (same day). Connecting flight to home destination.
Meals, local transportation, and all activities or side tours will be selected by individual participants.
Columbus Travel will also help book flights to LAX (additional airfare to apply).
Contact information (for questions or to book reservations):
Columbus Travel
563 West 500 South, Suite 180
Bountiful, UT 84010
Telephone: (801) 295-9568 or toll-free 800-373-3328
Contact Janice Johnson, ext. 2001
Be sure to check out the 50th anniversary information on the church's website at http://www.lds.org.tw Click on "50th Anniversary in Taiwan" [English] on the upper right corner. This site will provide updated information on the celebration activities.
Posted by:
Mike Shumway
PO Box 524
American Fork, UT 84003
email: mikeshum@xmission.com
voice: (801) 756-9442
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i have a friend who went to taiwan to teach english in 1991. she met a boy who started taking the discussions and was baptized in the zhongli (chungli) branch while she was there. he was 19 years old when he was baptized. throughout the years she has lost touch with him. he has since served in the army and has moved from where he once lived. she spirit keeps letting her know that she needs to try and get a hold of him. the only thing is she doesn't have a lot of information. she has his chinese last name, but not his first. she has his birthdate, and his baptismal date. actually i have all that info too. the help i am asking for is if anybody knows of a way to try and track him down with this information. please contact me if you are aware of anything i can do to find this information. thanks so much for taking the time to help out!
sincerely,
erin petersen
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Does anyone remember an Elder Brandon J. Welling from Virginia? He would have served his mission around 2000-2002. I am not sure if this is the correct mission but if it is and you happen to know him PLEASE email me! My email address is g8trzz@aol.com Thank you
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With Christmas here and realizing that many of our alumni and parents will be making international calls, here is the most economic solution we have found. The company is OneSuite. Very decent prices if you are calling current missionaries or any past friends/converts in Taiwan or any country.
Onesuite is similar to a phone card, but can be recharged and has no connection fees. Using the local access numbers is only 3 US cents a minute to Taiwan. If a 800 number is used, it's 4 US cents a minute. Calling cell phones is about 3X the price of calling a local phone. These are phone to phone calls. This method works for any country in the world. Instructions and country codes are available on their site. The website is only needed to buy credits. Email if you have any questions.
Merry Christmas
PS. Mission.net has no affliation with Onesuite
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The China Rural Education Foundation (CREF) currently supports 85 students who can now attend elementary schools with help from the Foundation. The students come from poor rural families in Gan Quan County located just south of Yan An in Shaanxi Province. Nine of the Directors for the CREF are returned missionaries from Taiwan and the other three have spent time in Taiwan and China. See the website at www.thecref.org for details.
For the second year, the CREF is sponsoring a Chinese New Year’s Celebration and fund raising dinner on Friday, January 27, 2006 at the China Lily Restaurant, Lindon, Utah, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. There will be good Chinese food, live Chinese entertainment, plus video and photo displays of the villages and students. Last year Presidents Boyd Hales, Kent Larkin, and Frederick Crook attended the dinner and had good opportunities to visit with returned missionaries.
Please save this date, Friday, January 27, 2006. Plan to come, bring your families, and encourage your “old” companions to come. It will be a great time to remember Chinese New Year’s while supporting needy children in China!
Contact: Frederick Crook: fwcrook@yahoo.com call 801-492-4796 or 801-380-0265 (cell)
Virginia Bryson: virgini101@aol.com
Marshall Witt: marshallswitt@yahoo.com.
Note: message posted at request of Pres. Crook.
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I was in Taiwan with my family in 1987-1988 on a business assignment. We attended the English speaking branch - Stan Winters was the Branch President. While there, I was ordained to the office of High Priest. At the time, I neglected to get the line of authority from the person who performed the ordination. Since then, I have contacted the church office in SLC - they haven't been able to help me. I have a jpg copy of the certificate. Could the Taipei mission office help me in getting the line of authority if I were to email the jpg document? Does someone know the email address of the mission office? Any other suggestions? Thanks for your help.
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I've logged on to the Alumni site to find a lot of questions about what sisters need and where to get it, etc. I thought I'd post a message that addresses some of that broadly, for fear those who would be helpful won't find your message/don't respond in time. However, I preface my advice with the warning that I've been home for 7 years now... things may have changed!
Let me first say, CONGRATS ON YOUR CALL! You are being called to the coolest mission in the world. The people are amazing. The food will make you hungry to return to Taiwan for the rest of your life. And don't let anyone scare you about the language. Once you are immersed in it, it is easier than you think - and of course you'll have the gift of tounges. Just exersize your patience and dilligence in the first few months and after that it will be smooth sailing!
But on to the practical stuff. (and if what I have to say doesn't cover what you want to know, send me an email.) What to buy and where to get it.
Definately take thermal garments. You will most likely be on a bike, even in the winter, and skirts don't offer much barrier to the cold. (This may not apply to missionaries in Taichung or Gaoshung - I served in Taipei. However over my one winter I served in an area now part of the Taichung mission and I've never been so cold.) Thick, darkly colored tights (if they are still okay to wear) cover the garments making them almost undetectable. I also invested in a pair of wooly leggings (I found them at the DI, but you might check dance stores for some sort of footless warm-up) that I hiked up underneath my skirt when I was out and about.
For the cold, the warmer the coat the better. Mine also came from DI and was a thick wool. Also handy was a long, thin scarf I wrapped around my head and neck. It protected my ears, especially when biking, but allowed me to wear my helmet.
Skirts that were full enough for biking but the right length and without some crazy print were hard to come by. Again, my best purchases came from the DI. If you can't find a whole wardrobe in the US however, bring extra cash and plan to have things made there. It isn't cheaper than the DI, but as of 7 years ago, it was about the same as buying something new here, only there you could specify fabric, length, cut, etc.. Even if your first areas aren't around a place you can have clothes made, it isn't a bad idea to finish off your wardrobe there, once you've seen what the other sister missionaries have. The ones about to come home especially have definately bought things in Taiwan, and can point you in the right direction for style and place. Clothes in Taiwan are cheap, so a little money should go a long way.
Speaking of the DI, another out of date/slightly tacky and totally useful wardrobe item we knee-high nylons. First, in the humidity of summer they seemed the only things that were bearable. Secondly, controlling a skirt on a bike was a lot easier when you could tuck it into the tops of the nylons. If you can't find any here, however, once again, they aren't as hard to find over there. And where ever you buy, stock up. You'll go through them fast.
I'm sure this is sounding like we looked ridiculous. Frankly, seeing the sisters on bikes always made me laugh. But no one you know is going to be seeing you... so it's okay.
In the rainy season (summer time) most rain gear available in Utah, at least, is totally inadequate. First of all, when it rains in Taiwan it doesn't neccessarily cool down. Sometimes it feels hotter and muggier. So your traditional raincoat is out. Plus if you are on a bike you'll drench your whole middle skirt area - which has an embarrassing appearance. Finally, it just won't block as much rain as you'll be in. (My first rainy season on island it rained for something like 14 days strait. The second wasn't as unrelentless, but I did ride through a puddle on my bike that came up to my shins, with my feet on the pedals!)
Fortunately, the Taiwanese have a better solution. It's called an "U-E", you'll learn how to say it better, but for starters that's close enough. It covers you entirely, giving room to pedal your bike, and because it's more like a giant wearable tarp, it won't let the water in, like a standard dress raincoat here would and in the winter you can wear it over your coat. You will sweat like crazy under it. But if they are still approved apparel, get that there. They are cheap and everywhere. (I did use the raincoat I'd brought with me. It looked classier so I wore it to zone conferences which we usually traveled to by bus, taxi, or train. I also wore it when it wasn't too wet and it wasn't too cold, or in the winter when I had 3 to 4 layers underneath.)
Speaking of sweating, don't bother with anti-perspirant. (This was some great advice I got from an RM before I went.) It's humid and hot. Only a portable AC blowing on you everywhere you go will keep you from sweating - and they haven't invented those yet. Buy a strait deodorant (it will be a little hard to find in the grocery store). It will keep the BO to a minimum, but not leave your garments with enormous yellow stains in the pits. (If you can't find just a deodorant, my husband served in a country with a similar climate and he used a product called Crystal Stick. It is available in some grocery stores in the deodorant department, and in most health food stores. It is more expensive than a stick of deodorant but it is the same size and will last your full year and a half. (When you are looking at two bags for that time, that's a definate plus!)
Any over-the-counter medicine you preferr when you are sick/in pain definately take with you. It's almost impossible to find/read/ and then trust what is available there. Definately be open to trying some of the traditional stuff, though. I did. Some of it worked. Some of it didn't. It was all fascinating.
On a medical note - I had a wisdom tooth removed there. No problem! It cost a fraction of the price it had to get my others out here (this one they thought wouldn't come in while I was there). The doctor spoke great English. And it was incredibly less painful than it had been here. My point: in case you need more help than your own medicine stash, you're in good hands.
Shoes. This is where I spent some money. I got the most comfortable 2 pairs I could find at Aeresoles. (I'm a sucker for heals but a lot of my comps wore black or brown girly Doc Martins.) When those wore out at about my year mark I bought new shoes there which were cheaper, didn't last as long, but did get me through my last 6 months.
As for my tips, I think that about covers it. Except for girly montly stuff, but for the modesty of the message board, I'll trust it's in the stuff from your mission Pres.. Or feel free to email me, on that or any other question that arises. It would give me immense pleasure to yammer on some more about the coolest mission in the world.
Best wishes!
Steffanie Casperson (Ackerman)
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My name is Ken Duffy, a former missionary in the Taiwan, Taipei mission. I, along with a group of friends and associates, founded a non-profit charitable organization and am looking for people interested in participating.
The 美國青苗 慈善基金會 is a charitable non-profit organization that focuses on supporting the educational infrastructure in Mainland China. We secure charitable donations from corporations which are used to build schools and provide tuition assitance for Chinese children of all ages in areas of China where there is serious financial and economical need.
If you would like to be involved in this program or have skills and talents you would like to donate (e.g. web design, creative design, printing, etc.) please e-mail me through my alumni profile. Thanks.
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Sister Bao was my second companion in the Taipei Mission in 1978. I am trying to locate her and would appreciate the help of anyone who might know how to track her down. She is a native from Taiwan with two younger sisters who were also members. Please help.
Vicki Ramsey
257 N. 1st W.
Snowflake, AZ 85937 928-536-7460
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I am trying to track down one of my old companions, Elder Steven Christopher Knowles, who served in the Taipei Mission from 1977 - 1979. If you know of his whereabouts, please contact me, Vic Walker, through this web site.
Thanks very much.
Vic Walker
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Come teach English in Taiwan. If you want to give your family a taste of Taiwan, come here and teach English for a year. It's more like a vacation than a job. (I hated teaching English as a missionary, but have a lot of fun now, after proper training and sufficient materials.)
I live here with my wife and 3 kids, (my five year old daugter speaks great Chinese, just from going to preschool) 2 of my kids were born here. It's safe, clean(blatant lie), and fun. You can live on a Doctor's pay by working only 30 hours a week. And you don't have to live in a missionary apartment. Our place has a pool, indoor/outdoor playground, gym, movie theater, internet room, pool room, and ping pong table, as well as nice gardens and guan li yuan to keep out those tracting missionaries.
I am running a school that is owned by members in Kaohsiung. I served my mission in Taipei, but really like living in the south. We need some teachers in July, August, and September. Most of the teachers that teach at my school are members, including the owner. Some of us our leaving soon, and we'd other return missionaries to replace us, not only at the school, but more importantly in our ward here. I'm in the bishopric, and our bishop needs some good priesthood holders. Being here feels a lot like what being couple missionaries probably feels like.
If you are interested, check out our school website
www.schoolhouse.com.tw
email me with any questions at mai_pete@hotmail.com
--Mark Peterson
PS. get here by August 1st and you can go with us to hear the Prophet, Gordon B. Hinkley, dedicate the new Jin Hua Jie stake center. It's awesome.
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There is a new Chinese bakery and diner in Provo. They sell authentic bread dongxis!!! They also have bing sha and cua bing for better than lollicup prices. The food is not as americanized as most places and if you miss hairy meat they have it there as well.
It's called Munchies and is located at 2011N 550W Provo behind the 24 hour fitness. I don't work for them I just don't want to see them go out of business since I love their food. Tell everyone you know.
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Eva, we didn't even have portable heaters, though we did have air conditioning in the bedrooms. So things are looking up!
Vic
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Houses still aren't heated, we only had little portable heaters. Most have an air conditioner for summer (but it's probably in the bed room). Good point about the bag thought - make sure your bag is at least water resistant. Mine was, but I still wrapped it in a plastic bag during the really heavy showers. Nothing worse then wet scriptures...
Eva
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Congratulations Sister Jensen! You have been greatly blessed, to be called to THIS mission!
It's been nearly 30 years since my mission in Taiwan, but I suspect the weather hasn't changed much in that time. Do not doubt that you need a good coat. In Taiwan, you want to stay dry during the torrential rains they have, and stay warm during their winters. Winter temperatures rarely get down to freezing there, but the damp penetrates everything. Our apartments weren't heated back then (no homes were), so it was impossible to get warm. We were back in Taiwan in 2003, and saw that many of the same buildings were still in place, so I doubt they have heating now.
So, you want something dry (absolutely essential), warm when you want warm, and won't get in your way when riding a bicycle, hence, mid-calf length. That fits the description of my overcoat. It had a zip-out lining that I removed during the spring, summer and fall. That coat sure came in handy when it rained, which happened a lot. If you get a cloth coat like an overcoat, you might want to get some waterproofing spray to supplement the waterproofing in the fabric. Gortex would be ideal, but I don't know if they make ladies' Gortex overcoat.
The other thing I found wonderful was an electric blanket. Our bedrooms were always cold and damp during the winter, and so was our bedding. It was so humid that your breath would steam if the temperature dropped below 70 degrees. The electric blanket dried the bed if turned on a little in advance, so for one time during the day, I was warm and dry. I had my mom ship it to me after I arrived in Taiwan and got a look at the situation. Your mileage may vary.
I can't tell you about bags or shoes (think sturdy, comfortable, and able to stand getting soaking wet a lot), but some sister with more recent experience will jump in and advise you.
I am so happy for you! You are about to do the best thing you have ever done! Work hard, study your Mandarin (it wouldn't hurt to try to learn a little before you enter the MTC), and study the Gospel. You will be blessed.
Vic Walker 葛志浩 長老
Taiwan, Taipei Mission
1975 - 1977
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I am trying to get an e-mail address for Elder Rwan Rei Chang. I believe he is the current Stake President in Gao Syung. Thanks for your help! Delores Allred DeVictoria
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We are in need of teachers to go to Taiwan or China to teach English for Discover Language, a company my husband and I both are partners of this company.
Program Length: At least 6 months, preferably 1 year
Location(s): China, Taiwan
Work Days: Typically Monday - Friday
Hours per Week: 20-25
Salary: Varies by location and school
Benefits: See http://www.discoverlanguage.net/employ_salary.htm
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements to teach in China
- Be a native speaker of English from the United States, Canada, UK (including Ireland and Scotland), South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand
- Be willing to commit to at least 6 months
- Valid Passport good for at least 6 months after your return date
- Eligible to obtain a Visa to work in China
Minimum Requirements to teach in Taiwan
- Be a native speaker of English from the United States, Canada, UK (including Ireland and Scotland), South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand
- Strong knowledge of English grammar rules or willing to learn them
- Be willing to commit to at least 1 year
- Valid Passport good for at least 6 months after your return date
- Will have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university by the first day of work
- Eligible to obtain a Visa to work in Taiwan
Preferred Candidates
- Be a native speaker of English from the United States, Canada, UK (including Ireland and Scotland), South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand
- Willing to commit to at least 1 year
- Will have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited University by the first day of work
- Outgoing, self-motivated, and honest individuals
Experience Required:
No experience required
Application Instructions:
- Fill out an application for employment either online or in our office
- Submit resume, copies of teaching certificates and diploma
(if you have not graduated, a transcript is sufficient)
- Include 3 References
Contact Information:
Name: Aaron Wong
Phone: (801) 718-9461
Email: jobs@discoverlanguage.net
Address: 1214 Wilmington Avenue, Suite 306
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106
Website: www.discoverlanguage.net
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We are in need of 8 teachers to go to Taiwan this summer to teach at a Summer Camp for Discover Language, which my husband and I own. Below is a job description
Job Description:
Camp Length: June 23, 2005-August 18, 2005
Location(s): Taiwan
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Salary: Volunteer status. Weekly allowance provided up to $200/wk.
Benefits: Food, Housing, Roundtrip Airfare, Transportation, Weekly Allowance, and 5-day Tour of Taiwan
Payment*: $1,300 ($250 payment within 15 days of acceptance + $1050 payment within 3 weeks before departure)
* Fundraising Packet can be provided for fundraising assistance
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements to teach in Taiwan
- Be a native speaker of English from the United States, Canada, UK (including Ireland and Scotland), South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand
- Strong knowledge of English grammar rules or willing to learn them
- Valid Passport good for at least 6 months after your return date
Preferred Candidates
- Be a native speaker of English from the United States, Canada, UK (including Ireland and Scotland), South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Will have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited University by the first day of work
- Outgoing, self-motivated, and honest individuals
Experience Required:
No experience required
Application Instructions:
- Fill out an application for employment either online or in our office
- Submit resume, copies of teaching certificates and diploma
(if you have not graduated, a transcript is sufficient)
- Include 3 References
Contact Information:
Name: Aaron Wong
Phone: (801) 718-9461
Email: jobs@discoverlanguage.net
Address: 1214 Wilmington Avenue, Suite 306
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106
Website: www.discoverlanguage.net
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Shinah Kim is doing research involving retention of your mission language after the mission. Here is a message from her if you are interested in getting involved (please send any question/comment directly to her at sk081@byuh.edu):
Aloha! My name is Shinah Kim and I am a senior studying Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL) at Brigham Young University- Hawaii.
My research members and I are still working on the same line of research, investigating the factors which influence the loss and maintenance of mission languages.
I am focusing on the maintenance of Chinese by returned missionaries, and would like to interview with you on the phone. It takes 5-7 minutes. If you are willing to do that, could you please email me with your phone # and tell me when the good time is for you to do . I also need to know when you served.
Your participation in this research is confidential as we will not publish or disseminate the names of respondents. Your participation will help to further our understanding of how mission languages can best be maintained.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely
Shinah Kim
sk081@byuh.edu
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Owl Preschool
Teaching in Taiwan
(Jul.4, 2005~ Dec.17, 2005)
We are pleased to offer a unique overseas teaching experience for students of LDS schools or college students in Taiwan, Hualien.
Our Mission
We are here to provide opportunities for our students (age 3~6) to achieve their maximum learning potential by nurturing their confidence in our classrooms.
We are also here to provide a unique overseas working environment so that college students can discover the joy of teaching and Taiwanese culture. Requirements
There are some basic requirements that are necessary to apply for this position. Please do not apply if you cannot fulfill these requirements
1. Native English Speaker
Your first language must be English. If English is your second language, it should be just as fluent and clear as your first language. Remember you are applying for a position to teach young children. You are here to teach proper pronunciation, intonation and grammar. The market in Taiwan prefers the American phonetic system. However, don't panic if you are not American. If you are willing to sound a bit 'American' while teaching phonics and vocabulary, you'll do fine.
2. Must be able to sign a six-month contract
3. Must be patient, flexible, enthusiastic, energetic and personable. You should also have a good sense of humor and genuinely enjoy working with children.
4. Caring, loyal, honest, diligent. A willingness to work as part of a team to promote a spirit of learning.
5. Should have a lot of initiative and be very creative with the children.
6. Care for the education of their students.
7. A positive, professional attitude and a genuine desire to teach children.
Chinese language ability is not essential as you work with a Chinese Teacher in all classes. However, it would help to learn some basic Chinese phrases to get around.
If you are confident that you can pass all the requirements, we welcome your application.
School offers:
1. NT $30,000 per month, no tax (base salary not including optional extra teaching hours at evening classes($500~$600NT per hour payment US $1=NT $31~32) . Paid national holidays.
2. Traveling insurance.
3.$500 US dollars airfare and Airport Pick up.
4. Visa application fee (US$100)
5. Free housing、transportation and
a bank account.
6. Supportive Staff and a friendly, collaborative work environment.
7. For students, there are great opportunities to receive internship credit. Check with you advisor or an internship advisor at you University.
The websites relative:
http://www.owlpreschool.idv.tw
http://www.yiqilai.net/
If you are interested in teaching at our school, please contact Dr. Kevin Skinner at
801-491-4192 or email to kevins@datingsmarts.com
kskinner@datingsmarts.com
or you can contact Yuling Lin at yulinglin215@hotmail.com
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