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Many times I went on missions to Central America, mainly to Guatemala. Many times through the parent organization, VOSH from St. Louis, but also with individual optometrists. My first trip was with Bud Falkenhein from Missouri. We went to Yoro, Honduras. Then I went with a group that was organized from Kansas and let just about anybody go including all the good Lions Cub members and their spouses. It got to be too much work for the trip organizers and finally they lost interest and quit going. I too got burned out and quit going for a while! After many return trips to Guatemala I decided to move here. This year will be my 11th year. I went into a partnership with some local businessmen. They provided the intial funds to buy used equipemnt and to put in a rather large inventory that we bought in South Korea and China. At the moment, my silent partners are tired of the business not making a profit and want to close. Me I enjoy my craft and most of all enjoy making a difference in the sight of many people in
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Reply to Change in Ownershipby kevinwanA complete control of a clinic, to serve a local community. that is cool, and kind.
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Channel: Helping others see better.
09-06-2010, 11:03 PM -
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Reply to Change in Ownershipby JubileeI admire what you are doing for the community there. Wishing you luck, and if you find you need some assistance, feel free to pull from the resources of the optiboard.
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Channel: Helping others see better.
01-18-2010, 05:48 AM -