Well, this is the first time that I have ever blogged anything at all, whatsoever....I think. I thought that the meeting came off really well last Thursday night and I thought that I was able to express some things that I was thinking about. Again, special thanks to my man Will for doing the music and setting the tone for us there. Also thanks to Fray for the mad percussion extravaganza.
I want to go ahead and remind the folks of what the issues are and what we are trying to get accomplished. Below are some of the things that I would like for those wishing to be involved to study. There are infinite issues out there that might contribute but these are the ones that I come up with and mentioned at the meeting. The purpose is to try to cover a lot of research ground in short order and to do so as thoroughly and authoritatively as possible. Right? Right! The issues are as flollows….
1. Spelling class
2. Dry whit anonymous class for Luke
(You’re killing me, Smalls! No more for the love of cow!)
1. Alternative education concepts and methodologies: This could be from journals or from books or from experience, (in the case of educators and or parents.) Also, who do we know if anyone that we might contact who has learning in the education or education psychology that might be interested in getting with the conceivers of this program on trying to come up with a curriculum.
2. Haiti Vocational Research: What are the most “cutting edge” jobs available there in Haiti. What field could the trade school start prepping these boys for and have the OPTIMUM chance of getting quality work after graduation?
3. Agriculture: Any and all info related to the environment in Haiti. What are the most commonly-grown vegetables? What produce can’t possible be grown here?
4. Haiti’s Spiritual Atmosphere
5. Non-profit Organization info
6. Grant Writing ….possible grants to be looked into.
7. Fundraising techniques
8. Technological Research: Remember how I was talking about things like windmill power and solar panels. We will be out away from power lines and will need power for some things at least. So, what are the available resources as far as wind power and solar power and how do they breakdown in costs? Also, what about water systems? Is there going to be any way to get something like an RO system like the ones GE is crowing about that can work on generator power taking seawater and filtering it to use on gardens.
Keep in mind folks that every bit as important as the info that we might find would be the contacts that we might make. Send out some emails if you feel so inclined.
2 comments:
oh this is so exciting. I think a spelling class might be beneficial, actually. but YES! I'm reading about voodoo...but God'll give me whatever He wants to research, I guess--in the meantime it can't hurt to know about zee climate spirituelle.
ho there Luke,
I have several comments but for now I am only going to say one. I have thought some about the water purification and believe that an initial 'do-able' might be along the line of capturing rain water. The possibility of making some inexpensive water capture system using indigineous resources would be superior ,I believe, than bringing in high-tech systems, at least to begin. Once a simple collection and storage sys. is up, then we could research higher output RO that would be practical for local use. These things need hands on practicality and ease of repair. As we learn their aptitudes and what is available locally then we can introduce more sophisticated systems foe suppling water. I think this type of approach is the most practical way to solve issues in places like Haiti.
Thoughts?
Don't feel alone, God is with you(us). He cares for hurting people far more than we. Let's continue to encourage input from brothers and wait on God for His promptings in these important matters. He is good!
L
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