Namaste Friends!
I never envisioned myself as someone who would be on a computer.....hours on end. In the Public Education World.....people my age are considered "Dinosaurs"! I am "technologically" inept and would rather actually "Talk" with someone, either face to face or over the phone!
However..... to accomplish what Amber and I need to accomplish.... requires me to "catch up with the rest of the world!" So.... I am slowly getting better at communicating over the internet and even engaging in "Instant Messaging".... mostly with Amber....U.S. to Nepal in the push of a button!
So.... here is the latest news from The Himalayan Education Development Project (HED) and 3 Jewels Adventures:
1.) We have purchased a Professional Grade Sony camera! I spent 3 days calling Sony's Headquarters on the East and West coasts. I would explain
what we were doing through HED and how we were looking for a video camera that would meet our needs ( I even had the specific model, after consultation with Amber and Kanuri Sherpa). I was graciously passed along from dept. to dept. and contact person to contact person.
My request was a bit forward.... Can you either donate a camera to our cause or at least give us a "masssive discount"....in exchange for us claiming you as one of our sponsors on our Documentary, websites etc?
I was aware that the "economic meltdown" had to also have affected, even massive companies! But...I can be fairly persuasive!
Finally.... after many "At the tone, please leave a message" and "I'll transfer you to someone who can better expedite your need"....I met Ernest! I explained 3 Jewels/HED mission and our need(for the 80th time)....and Ernest said "let me get your home/cell phone #....and I'll get right back to you). Well....you know what I was thinkin!
But....20 minutes later he called me back with an offer "I couldn't refuse"!
The end result....3 Jewels/HED has the Pro model camera we wanted....At a Great Discount! It is on it's way to my house....in time for Kanuri to film our Island Peak (20,305 ft) Himalayan Summitting For Schools Fundraising Climb!
Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Ernest's efforts and willingness to "Go The Extra Mile"! I promptly emailed Sony Headquarters and told them to either give Ernest a raise, a commendation.... or at least a "Job Well Done" in his personnel file!
2.) Island Peak Itinerary:
We are all set for our trek into the Everest Base Camp area and our Summitting For Schools Fundraising Climb of Island Peak - 20, 305ft.(Oct. 1st to Oct. 16)!
The Jamestown Post Journal has been great in posting articles about our fundraising efforts for HED and we have had a great response, so far!
And Evergreen Outfitters in Ashville has agreed to donate $5.00 per person to HED for people who sign up for their Labor Day Weekend Full Moon Kayak and Canoe Paddle Event. So....please look for the advertisements and Join In....All for a Good Cause!
3.) SWCS and Jana Priya School collaboration:
I am working with SWCS Principal, Mike Cipolla to have SWCS adopt the Jana Priya school ( as I explained in another entry). We are in the process of making this happen!
And....I had the idea of having a group of SWCS students and teachers come to Nepal next summer (arrainged and guided by 3 Jewels Adeventures)....and trek into Tapting and meet the students and teachers they are helping! It would be similar to students going on Language Trips to France, Spain etc. BUT....this would be a FIRST! Besides.... you can go to those other countries anytime!(HAHA).
SO....now that it is "officially out there" It has to Happen! The SWCS students/teachers would fund raise this year for the Jana Priya School and after returning.... the experience could be used as a "Learning Tool" throughout just about all subject areas!
So that's what we have been up to since the last posting!
Be looking for advertisements for a Slide Show/Travelogue I will be giving the middle of September. All donations to The HED Project, go directly to our ongoing and upcoming Projects that "Lend A Hand" to the people who call The Himalayas Home!
Amber and I send our warmest regards to Everyone!
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