http://www.projectbeisbol.org Project Béisbol is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, international organization dedicated to delivering donated baseball and softball supplies to children in underprivileged communities in Latin America. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:13:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.projectbeisbol.org/http:/www.projectbeisbol.org/enewsletter-july2011 http://www.projectbeisbol.org/http:/www.projectbeisbol.org/enewsletter-july2011#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:42:39 +0000 Justin Halladay http://www.projectbeisbol.org/?p=1025 Except from the journal of Justin Halladay.
May 12, 2011. 11:57pm. Airplane in route to Managua.
We are on our way and everyone is very excited. This trip represents a big step forward for the organization by taking high school student volunteers to the region for the first time. I consider this responsibility a personal test as well. The students and their parents have entrusted me with their security in a third world country. That’s a big deal and I take it very seriously. In fact, it is the highest responsibility of my life and I am ready for it. These four volunteers have demonstrated extremely impressive character and determination over the past year and it is no surprise they are here with me. I wish the other dedicated volunteers could have joined us as well, perhaps on the next trip. Based on my own experience and that of others, this trip around Nicaragua has the potential to truly provide our volunteers with an intimate knowledge of the country – its culture and society, its problems and poverty, its diversity and beauty, and its love and need for baseball. For them to have the optimal experience, I must remain focused and strong even in the event that things do always go our way – like the timing of the release of our baseball supplies from Nicaraguan customs. I have intentionally brought half of our inventory of gloves and dozens of balls on the plane with us because I will not allow us to be slaves to the will of Nicaraguan customs as we were for most of the last trip – waiting in Managua or nearby everyday for the supposed release. We must stay the course and meet with the communities as scheduled. Furthermore, it is important that the Daniela’s can distribute at least some of the supplies since they are returning to the USA before the rest of us – they deserve to be part of that final phase.
There are many things I hope to achieve as an organization and personally on this trip, but there are a few high priorities which I am inclined to document.
Priorities: 2011 Nicaragua Trip
• Get everyone home safe and happy.
• Return to the USA a stronger team than when we left.
• Get the equipment to the kids and communities.
• Strengthen our community relationships.
• Further develop our international education and sponsorship programs.
I am sure we will achieve all these priorities. Looking forward to getting this show on the road tomorrow.

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