Burma and DPP diplomacy training ca (r)

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Subject: Re: Burma and DPP diplomacy training camp (8/07-8/11); we goofed and apologize!!

> Subject: Re: Burma and DPP diplomacy training camp (8/07-8/11)

Readers, I must apologize for oversight, and error. This seminar is 
sponsored by our own people! Most sorry for misunderstanding and please 
accept humble apology to anyone who it inconvenienced. Really, from over 
here, have no idea how it got confused at all. Please entirely delete.
 Dawn Star

> 
> Chau-Yi Lin wrote:
> >
> > Date sent:        Tue, 16 Jul 1996 10:44:31 +0000 (MULTINET_TIMEZONE)
> > From:             bikhim@xxxxxxxxxxx (Bi-khim Hsiao)
> > Subject:          diplomacy training camp
> >
> > ANNOUNCEMENT
> > DPP Diplomacy & International Activism Training Seminar, 1996
> > co-sponsored by:
> > Formosan Association for Public Affairs
> > Free Burma Coalition
> > International Campaign for Tibet
> > Students for a Free Tibet
> > Taiwan Communiqu
> > Taiwanese Collegian
> >
> > August 7 to 11, 1996
> >
> > The Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party Mission in the United States
> > is
> > pleased to invite you to attend the Diplomacy and International
> > Activism
> > Training Seminar in Washington, DC, from August 7 to 11.  We welcome
> > students, activists, legislative aides, and our international friends
> > committed to the principles of self-determination and the promotion of
> > peaceful international relations.
> >
> > Like last year, we are again honored to have the co-sponsorship of
> > Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) and Taiwanese Collegian
> > (TC).
> >
> > In addition, Burmese and Tibetan organizations have joined us this
> > year.  In the spirit of preserving the peace, prosperity, and
> > integrity of a sovereign Taiwan, this seminar was initiated as part of
> > an ongoing effort by the DPP and Taiwanese American organizations to
> > equip our activists and future diplomats with the necessary skills.
> > Furthermore, we recognize the importance of coalition and cooperation
> > with other unrepresented nations and democratic movements around the
> > world. We therefore encourage young activists of other nationalities
> > to join us for one week of strategic workshops and sharing of
> > experiences.
> >
> > Goals
> > The primary purpose of the seminar is to provide multi-track
> > diplomatic training and hands-on experience to activists and diplomats
> > striving to promote a peaceful, secure, democratic and independent
> > country.
> >
> > Second, the seminar aims to strengthen international coalitions and
> > broaden the international vision of participants through the
> > involvement and understanding of other democratic and/or
> > self-determination movements around the world.
> >
> > This year's program will focus on the international activist dimension
> > of diplomacy -- creative means through which international goals are
> > achieved without the presence of official governmental resources.  The
> > following categories of training will be included.
> > 1)  Basic training in diplomatic skills:
> > Public speaking, negotiations, conflict resolution, and knowledge of
> > the international system and governmental / non-governmental
> > organizations.
> >
> > 2) Public Relations (Media and the American Congress):
> > International campaigns for awareness & support.
> >
> > 4)  Dimensions of Taiwan's diplomatic relations:
> > The China threat, international organizations, defense and security,
> > trade and economy, humanitarian and developmental aid.  (Concurrent
> > workshops relevant to students of other nations will be available.)
> > 5)  Networking and sharing:
> > With representatives from Tibet,  Burma, and other countries.
> > 6) Implementation: Boycotts, divestment, demonstrations, media and
> > Congressional strategies.
> >
> > Dates:          Wednesday, August 7 to Sunday, August 11, 1996
> >
> > Place:          Washington, DC (FAPA Howard Johnson Hotel in Cheverly)
> >
> > Participants: Legislative Aides, Students, and International Political
> > Activists
> >
> > Schedule:       A detailed schedule of classes will be available to
> > registered participants.
> >
> > Cost:           $120 Registration Fee   (Includes course materials,
> > breakfast, lunch & shared hotel room for 5 days). Make checks payable
> > to
> > Taiwan DPP Mission
> > by July 15.
> >
> > Application:    Please submit the attached application form by July 15
> > to:
> > Taiwan DPP Mission 529 14th Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20045
> > Tel: 202-737-4443 Fax:  202-737-4411
> >
> > *******************************************************
> >
> > DPP Diplomacy & International Activism Training Seminar
> > August 7 to 11, 1996
> >
> > APPLICATION
> >
> >  Name_______________________________________
> > Date of application___________________
> >
> >  Occupation (please be specific)
> > _______________________________________________________
> >
> > Nationality___________________________________
> > Date of birth_________________________
> >
> >  Home Phone_____________________________
> > Work Phone ______________________________
> >
> > Fax Number ______________________________
> > E-Mail __________________________________
> >
> > Mailing Address
> > _________________________________________________________________ ___
> >
> > Member of:  (   )DPP      (   ) FAPA       (   ) TC          (   ) ICT
> >                 (    )SFT       (   )FBC
> >        (   ) Other, please specify________________________
> >
> > ************************************************************************> 
*********** Please respond to the following questions.
> > Attach additional sheets of paper if necessary.
> > 1.  In the space below, please describe any relevant experience which
> > you might contribute to our group discussions and workshops.
> >
> > 2. What do you expect to gain from this program?
> >
> > 3.  Please describe your future plans of involvement in your nation's
> > international affairs.
> >
> > Will you require hotel accommodations? ______    If yes, please
> > provide the following information:
> > The registration fee includes a hotel room shared by
> > four participants (2 queen size beds).  You may have  your own bed or
> > a single room with an additional fee.
> >
> > (   ) Share room & bed (no additional fee)
> > (   ) Share a double room with __________________________  ($10 extra
> > per night)
> > (   ) Single Room  ($30 extra per night)
> > (   ) Sex