Followup Messages

Arlone Child

We were very impressed by the ACCES presentation. For those of us in 2003 who didn't visit them we can understand how those who did were so convinced of a good thing happening. The ACCES story was totally inspiring. Most of us knew only pieces of the story. What appealed to us most were the following:
  • Their insistance of having an African staff.
  • Strong parent committees and local control.
  • Accountability and financial requirements of the headquarters.
  • Minimal staffing of headquarters and fundraising efforts.
  • Focus of programs in specific areas of need, i.e., post-secondary scholarships.
Should TEAA channel funds to ACCES? No. Their success is all focused on one locality. I think we need to continue to serve the schools we have determined need our help. It's spread thinner, but it will be appreciated by a broad spectrum of TEAA territory. It shows we still care.


Beverly Templin
  • Speakers should have microphones and know where the light is.
  • Another discussion group would be good. Small circles are good.
It was all very nice. Again, thanks to all of you for making the conference so successful.


Bobbie Henderson

Dear Ed ... and everyone who helped with the Seattle conference ... and those who are always working and thinking about East Africa!

The conference was more than I expected ... lots of information, interesting stories, and activities. At last, I met the organizers ... and interesting new people. I was not disappointed!
  • 2009 ... very interested
  • ... in Atlanta
  • I liked the format. Cultural activities were outstanding.

Emilee Cantieri

I will go to TEA reunions as long as I am able. I feel a definite affinity for all TEAers, especially Wave 1. I would like to go back to Africa in 2008 or 2009, but will settle for Atlanta, especially as close as it is to me.

I like Henry's website and check it frequently. Am not much of a blogger, but might give it a try.

I was disappointed the final night to have African drummers and an entertainer instead of the promised clips of 60's music from Lemke.


Gene Child
  1. Moderately interested in another gathering ...
  2. in Atlanta
  3. Yes to a blog, to ease the burden on Henry
  4. The Kenyan professor mostly recalled old memories partially forgotten. The ACCES presentation was the best part of the program other than getting reacquainted with old friends.
  5. We think that more time should have been allotted to small group discussions on specific topics, e.g. personal tuition assistance for individuals versus supplying materials to schools.
  6. As you are aware from our past actions we are more interested in helping people than supplying things to schools. We think the TEAA program should include both facets.
Again, thanks to all of you for making the conference so successful.

We are planning to take our family back to Kenya and Tanzania in June of 2008. At the end of the safari portion of our trip we will be flying to Kampala for several days to visit MacKay. That will occur about June 23. We can spend as much as a week in Uganda so can do some school visitation if you think we can contribute something worthwhile.


Pat Gill
  1. I am interested in any gathering that TEAA will have and I will continue to telephone if asked. Maybe we need to head the next newsletter with a question as to what time of year and when people would like to get together again.
  2. I think that an African trip in 2009 might be one great idea. We could have a small group visit to the schools we are supporting and any other ones that people think they should visit.
  3. I am not computer expert. I have never gone into a blog. So someone else would answer this question. I think the website is great.
  4. Conference format was great. The only thing I would like to do get someone from the EA Countries to tell us exacltly what is going on. We did that in Tanzania and they were great. However, we do not have an education contact in Uganda and Kenya. There must be some students in schools in USA. Cathrine Newbury has some at Smith. The daughter of one of my students in in Ohio but I do not know how much they know of the facts.
  5. Since I have been on all the trips to Africa I am not aware of the questions people might have that have not been there.

Ron Stockton

We very much enjoyed the Seattle reunion, even though there were only four people that we knew. It was a great idea to have Vincent give us a political overview. That was a bonus. The artifacts were super, taking us back to that time. (I forgot to bring my pre-departure photo and my participant booklet. Darn!). The projects were impressive. The decision process is good, and the selection and oversight policies are good. The amount of dedication of the organizers is admirable. Don't change anything. We would consider donating in the future. We would probably not attend the next meeting. This one - I am on sabbatical - and this was a one-time experience. I have told several people about this organization and how our experience overseas shaped so many of us and generated an ongoing interest and involvement with the people of Africa.

Congratulations. - Ron and Jane Stockton


Sam Bell

Ed, I just sent an e-mail in which I expressed our appreciation for the Seattle meeting. As I said, Betty and I are just back from India. I am working my way through my e-mails and found this questionnaire. Yes, we are interested in doing more and meeting again. We have volunteered to help put together the Atlanta meeting. We are very close with a the people at the Carter Center and suggest that this would be a convenient and appropriate place to meet. If we plan ahead, we may be able to get Carter to speak to our group about what he is doing in Africa. We want to be a part of new projects in Africa and may be able to travel to Africa with a group. I have a commitment in Italy in late July next year, so I would hope that the Africa trip would be later, not to mention the fact that the weather might be a bit cooler. The heat in India was significant especially where we were in villages, slums and rural schools.


Shelby Lewis

I think that Audrey, Leal and Sharon planned and hosted an excellent conference. The variety of activities and topics and the informal space made it easy to share information and ideas and to jointly think about lessons learned and future action.

A gathering in 2009 would be wonderful, no matter the site, but I suspect that participation would be greater in Atlanta even though we would gain a better understanding of needs and the progress of target projects by going to East Africa. Given the current status of the 3 countries in East Africa, I would view Tanzania as the best site for a conference. However, I renew my offer to work closely with TEEAers in the area to ensure a well planned and enjoyable conference if Atlanta is selected as the next site.