Epiphany Day

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January 19 in Georgia is a Holy Day-Epiphany--the Day the 3 Kings visited the Holy Child, but is also a work day for many people. Our Goal today is to start the clarification process of finalizing the many questions related to the Mentoring Program. We have learned that the word Mentor actually has some negative connetations related to the former soviet regime. Therfore, the focus is now on the word "friend". Also elder has a positive meaning. Elder Friend and Younger Friend are the terms we are now using to describe the mentor relationship.
We have had the opportunity to enjoy the Georgian food--they use nuts in many dishes. Best wishes to all and more later. Joe

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Comments

[John Higgins]

Communication!
That is scary how words have different connotations and power. Glad you all cleared the mentor/freind semantics early before things got underway.

[Michaelle]

Makes me Proud!
Joe - it gives me such a great feeling knowing you are spreading the power of mentoring to Georgia. I can't think of a better person to be our ambassador. Enjoy!