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nderling the importance of cruise ships to the local economy the Tourist Corporation <strong>Bonaire</strong> (TCB) gave a cruise ship service training course for 150 participants on<br />
U August <strong>10</strong>. Attending were partners in the cruise ship tourist industry. <strong>The</strong> course focused on the importance of the human role which is key to the success of a<br />
destination.<br />
Speaking were Tourism Deputy Anthony Nicolaas and TCB Director Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes.<br />
Workshops were held to develop “Excellent Service”and“Taxi Pride.” Participants received a “Seal of Quality” from the TCB, to go on their car, badge or store.<br />
More information may be had from TCB’s Evelain Marchena, Rolando Marin or Helen Thode. Tel. 717-8322.� Press Release<br />
Andy<br />
Joe<br />
Big Wave<br />
Dave photos<br />
Nathan<br />
onaire should be proud of its hosting<br />
B the recent visit of Wounded Warriors,<br />
disabled servicemen and their families:<br />
Joe and Andrew Serna Jr, Dan Carlson,<br />
Dillon and Lee Behr, Nathan Cruz,<br />
Andy and David Kubik, Victor Sassoon<br />
and Dickson Perez. <strong>The</strong> warmth and welcome<br />
from individuals and businesses<br />
was heartening. See the previous edition<br />
of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Reporter</strong> for a list of those involved,.<br />
� G.D.<br />
<strong>Bonaire</strong> <strong>Reporter</strong>- Aug. <strong>27</strong>-Sept. <strong>10</strong>, 20<strong>10</strong>,<br />
George “Clam” Buckley looks pleased<br />
with the attention he’s getting from<br />
BONHATA’s Marion Wilson and Sara<br />
Matera<br />
t the same event, it was Harvard<br />
A University’s pleasure to present<br />
Jack Chalk, general manager of Captain<br />
Don's Habitat with a certificate of<br />
appreciation from their Sustainability<br />
and Environmental Management Program<br />
for all that Captain Don’s Habitat<br />
does in these fields. Congratulations,<br />
Jack! � Press release/ G.D<br />
C RUISE SHIP TRAINING COURSE<br />
O n July 15th , BONHATA recognised<br />
long time friend of <strong>Bonaire</strong>,<br />
George “Clam” Buckley, on the occasion<br />
of his <strong>10</strong>0 th visit to the island with<br />
the Golden Flamingo Award. George is<br />
the Coordinator for the Certificate in<br />
Environmental Management program<br />
and the Research Advisor to the related<br />
Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) program<br />
at the Harvard Extension School. He<br />
assisted in the campaign to get Klein<br />
<strong>Bonaire</strong> back in the hands of the <strong>Bonaire</strong>an<br />
people, performed extensive<br />
marine research in the waters and reefs<br />
of <strong>Bonaire</strong> as the Director of the Marine<br />
Ecology Project here and many<br />
other tasks of benefit to <strong>Bonaire</strong>. Additionally,<br />
George brings down groups of<br />
students three or four times a year to<br />
assist in carrying out research projects.<br />
You can sign up for one or more of George’s courses. <strong>The</strong>y are available on-line (see<br />
below) at http://www.extension.harvard.edu/20<strong>10</strong>-11/courses/11925.jsp?caller=dce<br />
� Press release/ G.D<br />
Term CRN<br />
Course<br />
Number<br />
ENVR<br />
Title/Instructor Day/Time Location<br />
Environmental<br />
Management I Wed<br />
Fall 20<strong>10</strong> 11925 E-<strong>10</strong>1 George D. Buckley 7:35 – 9:35 pm<br />
ENVR<br />
Sustainable Ocean<br />
Environments Mon<br />
Spring<br />
2011 21784 E-1<strong>10</strong> George D. Buckley 7:35 – 9:35 pm<br />
Harvard<br />
Hall <strong>10</strong>4<br />
Harvard<br />
Hall <strong>10</strong>4<br />
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