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SHIZUOKA INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
9-6 Ohte-machi, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka-ken 420-8601 Japan
TEL: 054-221-3355 * FAX: 054-251-8148 * EMAIL: fsir@mail.chabashira.co.jp


Feb. 16, 1998

To Whom It May Concern:

I take pleasure in introducing Mr. Tim Newfields to you. During his stay in Shizuoka, Japan he has worked part time as an English instructor for our association and as an examiner for the United Nations Association Test of English (UNATE), which is administered locally by our organization, for seven years. He has also given various speeches in Japanese to community groups.

During a summer 1996 seminar I observed some of Mr. Newfields classes and he was interested in ways to encourage even reticent students to speak. Mr. Newfields has demonstrated not only an enthusiasm for teaching English, but also for promoting international understanding. Based on his record of solid performance at our office, I am happy to recommend him for gainful employment in which ever community he decides to relocate to.

Sincerely,

Hotaka Suzuki
Managing Director
Shizuoka Association for International Relations