Your Response!

A big ‘Thank You’ to all those who responded in such an affirming and encouraging way to the recent newsletter!!  Here are some of the sentiments expressed so that everyone involved with the CET Campaign can read them:

“FPET is pleased that the CET Team is going to soldier on.  Congratulations to Robert and Peter on their decision to once again go into the front line in Timor later in the year.....  we hope and pray for some positive action from the ET Government. “  Jim Johnson, President, FPET

“Palms will as always remain supportive”, Roger O’Halloran, Executive Director

“Very pleased to hear that you're continuing.” Ken Westmoreland, UK

Tait remain committed to supporting the project.” Michael Hellyer, Sales Manager, Asia Pacific

“It is hard for me to fully appreciate the frustration the CET team must feel given that the practical follow up in ET is not happening.  I pray daily for the project and can only say that the team has made the right decision to continue maintenance for a further 2 years”.  Mike Dooley

“Many thanks for the 2009 Newsletter. ….  It is indeed difficult to comprehend that people outside East Timor see the need for vital communication, while those holding positions of influence don't see the urgency. Those of us who have been involved with Friends and Partners of East Timor have been so grateful for the life-saving installations in the Atabae region. …Personally I wish you health and strength to continue your vision, together with the necessary funds to implement your strategies.”  Shirley Roiter.

I’ll do whatever I can to help achieve the CET dream.  Terry Sullivan, Patron

“Glad to see you and CET will be continuing with this very worthwhile project. It is most important that people in rural areas have access to communication with other parts of the country. After my visit to Timor Leste last year, I had a much better appreciation of just how important projects such as CET are and how much rural populations would rely on such endeavours.” Good luck for the future. Glen Caitlin

“A further two year commitment to the campaign is great news! Connect East Timor has touched so many hearts over the years and I’m sure that anyone who knows of the campaign would support this decision. I feel very privileged to have worked with Peter and the CET team and I have tremendous admiration for the team’s courage and fortitude. Our achievements to date are wonderful and I am hopeful that the forthcoming two years will provide the vital but few steps to get CET’S concept signed off and into villages”.  Michael Witt

“Disappointing yes. But to give up now would be even more disappointing, especially for all the supporters.”  John Goodman

By continuing to support the pilot programme you are supporting the Timorese people who benefit. It is disgraceful that the government wont pick this up but that is the nature if this immature institution. Keep going - we will support you !  Gary Stone

“Of course we still want to be kept informed of the campaign.  It's a shame that the government have been so slack, but hopefully they will come through on their commitment eventually….The contributions of yourself and volunteers are remarkable. Keep up the good work.”  Brendan Joyce, Palms

“Congratulations on your work so far - you and CET are an inspiration. Congratulations also for the courage to continue despite the obstacles. I am with you.”  James Goodman

“I was pleased to read of your achievements but disappointed at the lack of support the initiative is getting from the local government.  I have always believed in you and would like to make a small offer to continue our ongoing support of CET from the comfort of our office here in Brisbane. To help you continue to “fight the good fight” I would like to make a gift to CET of a site redesign and upgrade.” Stuart Mullins, Managing Director, Webresource 

Its truly a blessing to put together a newsletter such as this, knowing that through your continued commitment, enthusiasm and encouragement, we can keep striving confidently towards the CET goal of connecting the people of rural East Timor!  

Peter de Haas