NewsLady Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 The Public Affairs division on the U.S. Embassy, Panama, has asked that I disseminate notice that they will be sponsoring a presentation on safety in Boquete on October 12, 2018, at the Boquete Library. New York City police officers will be addressing the assembly on issues of senior safety and burglary prevention. More complete information is forthcoming, but the Embassy would like to gauge the level of interest so as to better prepare for the meeting. Those interested in attending are asked to confirm their interest by email to Julia Fong: FongJA2@america.gov. Bonnie Williams Citizen Volunteer Liaison, U.S. Embassy, Panama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Is this possibly a vacation to Boquete on taxpayer expense? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 What prompted the US Embassy to schedule this safety meeting in Boquete? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSailors Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Marcelyn said: What prompted the US Embassy to schedule this safety meeting in Boquete? Good question! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 14 hours ago, TwoSailors said: Good question! A number of friends have told me that they would much prefer better service from the Embassy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSailors Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 40 minutes ago, Keith Woolford said: A number of friends have told me that they would much prefer better service from the Embassy. You got that right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I would like to register my opinion and experiences, but, as Citizen Volunteer Liaison (formerly Warden), I feel compelled to keep my own counsel. I will state the obvious, however: the Embassy would go a long way in restoring the faith of U.S. citizens if it would respond to telephone inquiries more than four hours a week and work harder to see that the federal benefits function is returned to Panama from Costa Rica. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Any idea when Panama will have a US Ambassador? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Marcelyn said: Any idea when Panama will have a US Ambassador? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 This presentation sounds like a boondoggle to me. A way to give a paid holiday to some NYPD people. What would someone from NYC know about the security issues here in our area? Totally different situation and different needs, and different perspective about security. I prefer that my tax dollars be better spent on something that will likely do some good for someone, hopefully to include me as well since I am the one paying. For instance, fix the social security contact points. I live in Panama, not Costa Rica where they don’t care about the US citizens who happen to live in Panama. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSailors Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/17/2018 at 7:52 AM, Bonnie said: I would like to register my opinion and experiences, but, as Citizen Volunteer Liaison (formerly Warden), I feel compelled to keep my own counsel. I will state the obvious, however: the Embassy would go a long way in restoring the faith of U.S. citizens if it would respond to telephone inquiries more than four hours a week and work harder to see that the federal benefits function is returned to Panama from Costa Rica. Right on Bonnie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundageba Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 All things considered, it seems that it would serve us all well to be very careful that we reduce the possibility of needing their assistance . It currently is like trying to swim out to sea in order to catch an inflated beach ball with the wind at your back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Looks like the Charge d’Affaires has returned and visited Boquete. This photo with the British Ambassador appears to have been taken recently at CEFATI. Edited September 19, 2018 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBird Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 9/15/2018 at 4:17 PM, NewsLady said: The Public Affairs division on the U.S. Embassy, Panama, has asked that I disseminate notice that they will be sponsoring a presentation on safety in Boquete on October 12, 2018, at the Boquete Library. New York City police officers will be addressing the assembly on issues of senior safety and burglary prevention. More complete information is forthcoming, but the Embassy would like to gauge the level of interest so as to better prepare for the meeting. Those interested in attending are asked to confirm their interest by email to Julia Fong: FongJA2@america.gov. Bonnie Williams Citizen Volunteer Liaison, U.S. Embassy, Panama I have not seen “more complete information” Is this safety meeting still scheduled at the Boquete Library on October 12, 2018? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) I received an email earlier this week saying they hoped to have additional information to me by Friday. It didn't come, so I expect it will be early next week. I understand they have reserved the library, so I'm assuming it's on. Edited September 22, 2018 by Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundageba Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Gee...heartening to know our Warden ( or whatever you are called now) is kept close in the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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