Yoriko Tokuda:
Thanks Boston Alumni for Support

Yoriko Tokuda shares the following:

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April 3, 2005

Dear supportive Up with People alumni,

Greetings!
Spring has finally come to New England…I can feel it!

I hope you had a chance to meet the WorldSmart February '05 Crew and get to know more about our new program. They are currently in Japan, discovering a different part of the world.

On behalf of the participants and staff of Up with People WorldSmart Leadership Program, I would like to thank you for the role you played in the success of the New England tour.

This year, we were fortunate to have more than eighty families volunteer to open their homes and hearts to WorldSmart members in four cities in New England, and to have various community service projects: interacting with thousands of local children, working at a homeless shelter, and visiting a nursing home. And most importantly, Crew members were thrilled to meet you, share experiences, and get some insights/tips for the tour!

Without the incredible outpouring of support from hundreds of Up with People alumni, volunteer host families, communities, and business leaders, the New England tour would not have been possible. We are grateful for your commitment as alumni and proud of our shared success in the tour. If you would like to share any feedback, please contact Danielle Charest, Program Director, at dcharest@upwithpeople.org. She can also be reached toll free at 877-264-8856 ext. 107. We are hoping to bring the WorldSmart Crew to New England sometime soon, so if you are interested in volunteering again in the planning process for their visit, please don't hesitate to communicate with her.

Again, we sincerely appreciate your help and thank you for your continued support of Up with People WorldSmart Leadership Program.

All the best,

Yoriko Tokuda
Tour Manager - North America
Up with People WorldSmart Leadership Program