Agenda THA Call, May 21, 2009

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Agenda

• Check-in
• Assign note taker
  • Al will take the first time
• Share what you would like to get out of this experience
  • Ashley lived in THA for 3 years and speaks Thai
  • Others repeated what was on their bio
• Review Project Plan
  • ok
• Establish Team Norms
  • Reviewed - make comments/changes as needed (anyone)
• Questions about Wiki
  • Linda has some issues
• Questions about AFS Orientation Framework/Objectives
  • YES EOS agenda not yet known
• Assign topics for data analysis and literature review
  • Communication - Holly
  • Schools - sports - Abby (also rural issues)
  • Food - Linda (also urban issues w/ schools)
  • Religion - both Muslim and Buddhist - Lisa
  • Family - respect for elders v. peers - Ashley

• • Note - Holly - survey that was supposed to be in Thai applications - will share

• Explain data analysis process
  • Al will send out matrix when ready
• Thailand agenda, etc.
  • computer connections, etc.
• Convey any visa immunization requirements
  • None unless coming from a country that has yellow fever
  • Malaria precautions - not an issue in Bangkok, only in outlying areas
• Agree to next call dates
  • Note that we must signoff of Skype when done (recommendation from a Swiss student's father)

Partner Communication

• Convey Orientation Plan
• Share Bios
• Share Topics
• Share Literature Review
• Begin work on agenda for July meeting