Dedication of Grandma's Library and the Startup Process

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February 22nd 2008

Published: April 12th 2009

The following blog entry is a little old. I have never published it because I considered it an unfinished project. I do so now because I am writing a report to the Director of the National Library of Vietnam, and it explains how some well intentioned people can in their desire to help the people of Vietnam can leave them with something they don't know how to operate. I have been back to Lang Gung... Read Full Entry

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Kent D. Converse

Governor

This is my 12 visit to Vietnam My current mission in Vietnam is going to the home villages of all my neices and nephews that have helped me in Vietnam In 2005 I biked from Hanoi to Saigon. Probably the greatest trip I ever experienced. I look forward to returning to Vietnam and enjoying the people and land of Vietnam. I will be staying with my former Rotary Exchange Student Trang and her husband Huan and daughter Sarah. I keep a bike at Trang's house and will be biking around Saigon on short trips. The cover photo is me biking the Red River Islands near Hanoi.... full info

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12th April 2009

Armida Hight
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Grandma's Library pictures
The picture of you with the two small boys is priceless (fun to see Anita too)!!!

12th April 2009

Governor
Kent D. Converse

Grandma's Library
Armida, What kind of crazy hours do you keep. I am up all night dealing with jet lag. What is your excuse.

12th April 2009

Jane Hughes
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good job you went back Kent
What a shame they haven't got to grips with the library yet, I suppose the everyday priorities are different. Sure Lionnie will sort them out. I do remember being quite taken aback by some pople getting drunk, it did not seem right but I think overall was a good expierence for everyone in the village. It was Jackie and I's first library visit. I am wondering if we could get any couchsurfers in the vicinity to help at all? Might be possible, a good expierence for them and thye will have computer skills etc. Could put something on the vietnam group. We may visit you and Anita in Kansas later this year - hehe More proper English lessons to come for you Mr Converse. Will let you know when we know exactly what we are up to. Greeting from London Jane

13th April 2009

Tom Seltmann
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wish I was with you!
Brought back some great memories! Sad to hear things have not changed much..... your new group brings hope! Have fun! See you when you return home.

29th May 2009

Ryan Mayfield
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Well done, Kent. Your part in helping Vietnam has made a difference for the better I am sure.

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