I don't know if this is the right forum for this or not, if it is I'll repent :)
With Christmas coming, I thought I'd mention that during the rainy season, our daughter (serving currently) mentioned how terrible it was riding a bike in a skirt (got wet etc.). We had some rainskirts made (one for her and her companion) and now all of the sisters are asking about them.
We originally looked online and the prices ranged from $80 to $160 US. Instead we had 2 made for significantly less. They are a waterproof nylon fabric (not the disposable plastic) and a wrap design (about 3/4 length). On Sunday I spoke to the Sister that made them for us and she said she would be interested (she is a single elderly) if I'd help her post them and take care of anything to do with the Internet.
If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll send you an email so you can conteact her. I also think I have some photos that I can send of our daughter in hers.
-b
BTW - thanks for the pointer to the new BoM translation - it was another great idea for a care package!
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Did anyone else see this article in the Church News:
http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/57942/Warmth-for-winter.html
It's just like President & Sister Jackson to be back in Asia (Mongolia) on a senior mission. I hope I can last that long!
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Brother Andreason, I was last in Taiwan in 2003. At that time, I used my ATM card and had no problems. Looking at the back of my current card, it seems to be associated with Plus, Star (ATM only) and Interlink.
Good luck to you and your daughter.
Vic Walker
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I'm not sure this is the correct forum for this question, so excuse me if it is not.
My daughter is serving in Taiwan currently and has had occasion to need to access personal $$$ from her US account (zone P-day activities that involve a fee). Before leaving she got herself a debit card and Visa CC to do just this type of thing if necessary, but so far all attempts have been denied at the ATMs in Taiwan. I have verified that the card providers know she is in Taiwan and have removed any blocks from the cards for using it there.
Is there something else that we can do here or that she needs to do to have this work? Are there special ATMs the she needs to use (how are they identified)? Surely she is not the first to need to do this and run into problems - how did any of the others resolve these issues?
Thanks.
-b
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Here is a link to a story about the relief efforts. Be sure to check out the video.
http://www.meridianmagazine.com/churchupdate/090826typhoon.html
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I just received a love letter from "Anna", who got my e-mail address from Mission.net (it's my own fault, I posted it in a previous message). "Anna" is a 21 year old unmarried girl from Senegal, whose late father was chairman of an oil company. It was accompanied by a couple of pictures of a pretty girl.
This sounds too much like the Nigerian e-mail scams we have all received. Word to the wise. It's interesting that they trolled Mission.net to harvest the e-mail addresses.
Vic Walker
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I was just curious and anxious to know what the church or missionaries in Taiwan are doing to help the unfortunate victims in Taiwan. This is one of the worst floods/typhoon that they have had in a long time.
McKay
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American teachers wanted asap to teach English in Kaohsiung Taiwan. A four-year college degree a must, good grammar, pronunciation, spelling, communication skills, cheerful, friendly manners required, must love teaching and can teach ESL. If interested, please send your resume with a recent photo to Miss Chang at: englishschool@hotmail.com or call: 011 886 7 622-2926 or 011 886 7 625-3072
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Owl Preschool
Teaching in Taiwan
(One opening)
(July 6, 2009~ December19, 2009)
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.
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
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.
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.
8. Teach 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday.
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 payment or scholarship, not including optional extra tutoring hours at evening groups ($300~$500NT per hour payment US $1=NT $31~34).
2. Traveling insurance.
3.$500 US dollars airfare and train station 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 your advisor or an internship advisor at your University.
The websites relative:
http://owlpreschool.blogspot.com
http://www.yiqilai.net/
http://theparkerzarker.blogspot.com.
If you are interested in teaching at our preschool, please contact Yuling Lin at yulinglin215@hotmail.com
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To all Taiwan mission alumni,
Good news! The Scriptures Committee of the Church has approved the recommendation to lift the current restriction on the Missionary Language Study Edition of the Book of Mormon in Chinese (Item #06215265). This will now be available to general membership through Distribution Services retail channels.
Now don't rush out to buy one just yet! The Distribution retail stores were just notified of the decision today, so it will be at least a week before the books hit the shelves of the larger Wasatch Front stores and as many as 3 weeks before the more outlying stores may see them. You could probably check ldscatalog.com after Wednesday of next week for online orders.
This is an amazing book, with the text in 3 parallel columns of characters, pin yin Romanization, and English.
Best regards,
Steve Argyle
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I am looking for Julie Ann Cox. 1983-1984. She was from Moses Lake, WA and later moved to Utah...I think.
Heidi Brooks
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I have a friend from Taiwan who is coming to Utah in September for school with her 9 year-old son for a year and is looking for a place to stay.
She is very outgoing, nice, and friendly. She is not LDS so it will be a great Chuan Jiao opportunity. She is very willing to teach your kids Chinese and cook Chinese food for you and your family a couple of times a week in exchange for their food and a place to stay. She is very willing to help with any house work as well if you need some help. She is also willing to share a room with her son.
Please let me know if you are interested in this opportunity or would like to know more information about her. My email address is jadelai4@yahoo.com
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An interesting study/paper presented that suggests all Pacific peoples originally came from Taiwan.
Study report is here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090122141146.htm
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At the web site listed here you can download a PDF version. Not a printed Book but better than nothing.
http://www.mandarintools.com/lds.html
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Brother Baird, I have tried to purchase this book, without success (yet). If you find a way to get copies of this book, please let us all know. I wanted to get copies to give as Christmas presents to my wife, several returned Taiwan missionary friends, and to keep one for myself! I suspect there will be considerable demand for these.
Vic Walker
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I didn't know such an animal existed. I would be very interested in purchasing one as well. If there's another copy floating out there for purchase, please let me know.
jkrencher@yahoo.com
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Hi,
I would like to buy a copy of the Missionary Language Study Edition of the Book of Mormon (3 columns, Engish, Chinese, Pinyin).
Please email me if you have one and are interested in selling it.
Thank you,
Daniel
danielbaird@byu.net
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Dear Fellow Missionaries,
Thirty years ago we were working to bring the gospel message to our beloved brothers and sisters in Taiwan. What ever you have done or not done since then...just remember that at that point in time we were doing the right thing. For me it was a glorious time! Elizabeth and I benefited from the experience and all of our children have fond memories of the land and people of Taiwan.
These are hard times as some members of my family struggle to find work, keep jobs, and make payments. Follow the guidance of the prophets--stay out of debt, live within your means, have a cushion of cash and food. Our family motto these days is: Use it up, wear it out, make it do, do with out (and I also say fix it up).
There is joy in Christ's message. There is hope for all mankind.
With warm regards to all those who served.
Frederick
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Does anyone have contact info for Kevin Huang 1995-1997? Thanks.
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Dane was living in his parents house in my ward in Queen Creek, Arizona while his parents were on a mission up until about a year ago. If I remember right, they moved to Texas.
His parents still live in my ward. I will ask them for Danes contact info on Sunday.
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