August 27, 2012

Orientation Day

By hweber

We have arrived in Mexico!  Sunday was our travel day and spent time getting to know others on the team.  Today (Monday) was an orientation day.   Our leadership team kicked things off with a choreographed “dance”.   It gave everyone a good laugh!   In the morning we had a time of introduction.  There were some members of the clinic that spoke no English so others translated for them.  The leaders emphasized to us all that quality; not quantity should be the focus of the clinic.  We are only planning on seeing 6,000 to 8,000 for this clinic. 

Then, we headed over to the clinic sight.  It’s just a short walk across the street from the hotel.  However, we had to be careful because pedestrians don’t have the right of way here.  It will be a nice each day to have the clinic so close by. 

Once we arrived at the site, we were greeted by our local volunteers/translators.   We were broken into groups of 5 and got an overview of the clinic flow.  In the afternoon we had a deeper dive and some hands on training into all aspects of the clinic.

The site is all set up and the team is all oriented and ready for the clinic to start tomorrow. 

Leadership team
Meeting our local volunteers and translators.
Orientation at the clinic site.
Product -- All single vision glasses (and mostly new) for this clinic. Everyone will receive a pair of plano sunglasses as well.

18 Comments

  1. Justine Stemmet says:

    Hey there Mills
    Missing you stax in the office.. Good luck hun.. Thinking of you. Enjoy every moment of it! <3

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:24 am EST

  2. Talita says:

    Good luck team Mexico! Enjoy every moment!

    Milli, we’re thinking of you! Have fun! Big hugs

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:26 am EST

  3. Jeanine says:

    What a privilege! Enjoy Milli

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:31 am EST

  4. Odette Ninow-Cullen says:

    Hey Team Mexico! wishing you all the BEST!
    Have a Fabulous time helping all those wonderful people!
    A special shout out to Milli from SA - thinking of you :)

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:41 am EST

  5. Jennifer says:

    Asset Protection wants to give a special “shout out” to Meredith Richards and Tracy Woywitka!  I’m sure you both are working hard helping the people of Mexico and want you to know we’re thinking of you and following the blog! Take lots of pictures! Have a great time!

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:08 am EST

  6. Luciano Caolo says:

    Hey Milli,

    Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. 

    Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:47 am EST

  7. Michael Weber says:

    Good Post Holly!

    My best to all of you as you serve and build great memories. Be Safe!

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:49 am EST

  8. Rosa Trezza says:

    Hello Mexico Team!
    Just wanted to say this is such a wonderful thing everyone is doing!  Words probably will not explain the experience you will be feeling, take lots of pictures and treasure the moment.  Big Shout Out to my co-worker Annette Trewick… thinking of you!!!!

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:00 pm EST

  9. Christine says:

    Way to go Holly!  Wishing you and the entire team a great experience in Mexico!

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:11 pm EST

  10. Jen S. says:

    You are off to a great start team Mexico!  Holly, way to go on your blogging, you are doing a great job!  Can’t wait to follow along on your awesome journey.

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:05 pm EST

  11. Elton Willenburgh says:

    All the best team Mexico! A big shout out to Milli from SA, enjoy!

    Posted on Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:09 pm EST

  12. Luciano Caolo says:

    Be not forgetful to entertain strangers for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

    Hebrews 13:2

    Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2012 12:00 am EST

  13. Andrea says:

    Love you Mills!So happy to hear that you are safe!“To be of service is one of the greatest gifts!” Proud of you Punk xxx

    Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2012 12:51 am EST

  14. Paul Bertie says:

    Hola Team One Sight in Mexico. You guys are doing fantastic work, all the best and keep the energy levels high.

    Hello Milli! Are you going to teach the locals to ROCK once you have helped give them the gift of sight?

    Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:56 am EST

  15. Marilyn Pryce Lewis says:

    Hi Milli
    Glad to hear you arrived safely….. its super work you are all doing there. Chat soon
    ” Its marvelous what you can see when you open your EYES “

    Well done Onesight Mexico

    Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2012 3:50 am EST

  16. Barbara Radomsky says:

    You guys are an absolute inspiration for all the hardwork you’re putting in! And when its delivered with a smile and an open heart, its even more inspiring.
    Milli, we are all very proud of you and I know you will be a big asset to Team Mexico. Stay safe xxxx

    Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:27 pm EST

  17. Adele Buckle says:

    Hi Team, hope you are having a great time giving to those in need. Special hello to Milly from SA, miss you here, have fun & stay safe.

    Posted on Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:34 am EST

  18. Gonzales says:

    Whatever you have written is too deep for me to grasp antyhing I can say-Nice research You should send this hypothysis to some religious -knowledable ppl Let them evaluate-I m not qualified to say any thing.

    Posted on Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:08 pm EST

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