June 2009
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In this edition of Palms Post are letters from Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea and a photo-essay of the Timor-Leste field trip; reflections on Focus Workshops and Re-entry Weekends; a new Reverse Immersion, Palms' Encounter Timor-Leste and more discussion of government partnerships.
Also included in this issue is Darren Koch's touching and inspiring eulogy for his daughter Emily.
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Articles
Director’s Report Celebrating Uncertainty
Reverse Immersion
Letters from the Field Tapini, PNG
Letters from the Field Baucau, East Timor
Timor-Leste Photo Essay Part 1
Timor-Leste Photo Essay Part 2
Palms and Government New Partnership Possibilities
Focus Workshops
Re-Entry
Beating the Drum for Fair Trade
Em's Eulogy
2009-2010 Membership Drive Help us reach 500 members by Palms’ 50th anniversary (2011)
Palms' Encounter: Timor-Leste
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