Thank You!

Dear friends and family

Thank you all for your amazing donations! To date I have raised $2,500 towards my program fee. With the money I have earned from "Hands Across The Himalayas" and my job at BACR I have totaled $3,000 thus accomplishing my goal! I will still be accepting donations for start up cost and teaching supplies in Bhutan which will total an additional $1,000. Here is a list of all the fabulous donors in no particular order. Your kindness has touched me deeply.

Tyler and Beth Grossman, Marti Grossman, Tom Grossman, Wally and Barb Rush, Dave Rush, Marty Pelletier, Karl Pelletier, Madison and Alex Pelletier, Jerry Borton, Bill Gholson, Jason and Lisa Osenton, Mike Piro, David Scott, Doug Scott, Meg Urie, Jon and Cara Kerhlikar, The Urban Family (David, Reily, Cal, Kate, and Grandma Bea) Kevin Chriss, Karen Scheder, Karyn O'Mohundro, Dane and Carrie Moler, Tom Boyd, Roxeanne Beverstein, Eleanor Duncan, Linda Albion, Judy Smith, Judith Karau, Raymond and Margot Gergus, Eric Pierce, David and Ronnie Rossman, Marilyn Mooshie, Liz Fowler, Bette Shutte, Bill and Chris Todd, Charlie Consoli, Dennis Shebesta, Julie Cathie, Shana Rohde, Don and Patty Turnquist, Bernie and Carol Atkinson.

Thank you all so much and have a very Merry Christmas! Here is some possible information on my school (Tshenkharla) look under Tshenkharla Dzong!
http://www.tourism.gov.bt/where-to-go/trashi-yangtse.html

Last Minute Directions

As of now, all donations should be made online at the BCF website or via checks made out to Tim Grossman and mailed to me directly. The deadline is December 23rd and all donations must be banked by BCF.

Online donations here, put my teacher ID #31203 and name in the comment box under the information section.

http://bhutancanada.org/HOME.html

Or checks made out to Tim Grossman

260 Baypoint Drive
San Rafael Ca
94901

Thank You!

                                       Beautiful Bumthang in Central Bhutan

                                   Here's some more maps at my moms request.

Click on the map for better view!

Heres a link to explore the animals of Bhutan!

http://www.pbs.org/edens/bhutan/a_birds.htm

Heres an article on the Eastern peeps.

http://www.windhorsetours.com/countrypages/meraksakteng.php

                                           Sakteng Wilderness home of the yeti.

                                                          Asiatic Lions

Manas!

Here is an article about Manas Tiger Preserve in Assam India. It borders Bhutan's Royal Manas Park with the Manas river forming a natural border between the two countries.

http://zeenews.india.com/news/assam/manas-tiger-reserve-set-to-regain-past-glory_746875.html

Last Call!

We are down to the wire and I'm a little concerned I will not meet my fundraising goal of $3,000. Please consider a $20 donation today!

Donate online at the Bhutan Canada Foundation website, Include my ID #31203 in comments box.
http://teachinbhutan.blogspot.com/

Or Send checks to,
Tim Grossman
260 Baypoint Drive
San Rafael, Ca
94901

Article on Bhutan.

Thank you to Jerry Borton, Eric Pierce, and Liz Fowler for your recent donations!

Here's an article on Eastern Bhutan from a tourists perspective. The east is known as "Old Bhutan" and features some very interesting peoples. The population will hopefully include one huge Bob Weir fan!

http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/wings%20dragon/5807425/story.html?mid=552

 Prayer flags are an important part of Buddhism across the Himalayas including Bhutan.  

              
                   Two of my favorite creatures, Miles and Paige the dynamic duo!
                                Isn't my niece precious at one month new.

One Week Left To Donate

Hello everyone,

I have about a week left to bank my funds with BCF. All funds must be in their hands the 23rd of December. Please consider an online donation or sending off a check ASAP! You can also donate to me directly. That money will go into my Bhutan account for start up costs which will exceed $1,000. Ive been overwhelmed with gratitude to all who have donated so far.

Thanks to Bill Gholson, Jon and Cara Kron, and Elma Duncan for their generous donations over the weekend.

All the best,

Make checks payable to The Bhutan Canada Foundation
include my ID #31203.
Send to: The Bhutan Canada Foundation,
720 Bathurst Street, Suite 411
Toronto, ONM5S 2R4
Attn: Kristen Scott

Donate online at http://teachinbhutan.blogspot.com/

Archery is huge in Bhutan with elaborate competitions!

This is the time of year for the annual Black Necked Crane migration to Trashiyangtse Bhutan. They fly over some of the highest Himalayan peaks from Tibet to arrive in my district in Bomdeling Park. These birds are revered in Bhutan. Hopefully they will lift my holiday spirit next winter.   

Hands Update: 2,000 and counting!

Thanks to Meg Urie and Jason and Lisa Osenton for their recent donations. I am happy to report that I've accumulated 1,900 Hands. That's $1,900 towards my $3,000 goal. With twelve days until my fundraising deadline. If you haven't donated please consider it. Your donation might push me over the top.

Here's how to donate by mail,

Make checks payable to The Bhutan Canada Foundation
include my ID #31203.
Send to: The Bhutan Canada Foundation,
720 Bathurst Street, Suite 411
Toronto, ONM5S 2R4
Attn: Kristen Scott

You can donate online at the BCF website. Add my ID #31203 in the comments section.
http://bhutancanada.org/

Happy Holidays!