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Ambassadors introduced to SOS Orphanages in Aqaba. By Sandy Dhuyvetter
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| Costume
creator Sandy Dhuyvetter, Academy Award Winning Model Maker Lorne Peterson and
Photographer George Powell visit SOS Orphanage with US And Jordanian Team.
Taking
Jordan by Storm was an amazing tour of Jordan lasting 8 days as myself and
another Lucas/Star Wars designer Lorne Peterson spread the good word of film
and travel. We did this with our US Team and friends and fans, Hector Cruz and
Rich Appendzeller who brought their Storm Troopers 501st costumes.
We were also joined by our official photographer, George Powell.
Our partnership with Jordanian company, Monaco Business Development undoubtedly gave us the support we needed in Jordan. Mona Naffa and our Jordanian Team were amazing. After we landed into Amman everything was handled, from our expediting process at the airport, to our guide and drivers and including touring, accommodations and the organizing of our autograph signing, presentations and meeting government officials like the US Ambassador, Alice Wells and Princess Dana Firas. We are very grateful to Mona, Eva and Sami for their kindness and diligence on his important project. 
The sign outside the SOS Orphanage in Aqaba
We were able to hit the road running each day making new friends and honoring Jordan for the exquisite backdrops it has provided for world class films. In the end, we have a message. We want travelers to know that Jordan is safe, welcoming and vibrant with new and innovative companies emerging in every industry. Known as the Switzerland of the Middle East, it is unique and it continues to woe even the most timid of travelers. 
Sandy being escorted into the Orphanage with 2 members the 501st
Perhaps the most memorable stop on our voyage across Jordan was to the SOS Orphanage Village in Aqaba were we autographed photos of costumes and models that both Lorne and I had worked on for George Lucas.
I was particularly interested in the SOS model because as a board member of Airline Ambassadors International, I was curious to see if we could help with a visit to the orphanages in Jordan and in some small way make their tasks easier.
Storm
Troopers along with Mona Naffa (second row on right) Sandy Dhuyvetter (bottom
row middle) George Powell (bottom row 5th from right) and Lorne Peterson (bottom row right)
The SOS
model is to create a family home for each child. Children who grow up at a SOS
orphanage do so with an SOS mother or SOS parents,
and sisters and brothers. The SOS aunts (directors), who are part of the
village, support SOS mothers in caring for their children. In turn, SOS families are part of supportive communities.
These communities are called SOS Children's Villages. The one in Aqaba had 9
houses in the village.
We had fun playing and visiting with the children. Watching their
excitement as they met the Storm Troopers was worth the trip to Jordan. I seriously wanted
to take each one home. However, seeing the SOS operation, we were certain
the children's high success rate into the society was due to a real
understanding and implementation of an effective and thriving social and business model. SOS is a worldwide organization and I hope that 2017 will bring much success and happiness to every house in all the SOS villages.
Airline Ambassadors International will be offering the Taking Jordan by Storm Tour this coming May to all of it's members. The May date is beloved by all Star Wars fans as May the 4th. You can be sure the tour will be doing something very special on that date. During the tour guests will be visiting film locations in Jordan and also the SOS orphanage.
If you are interested in this trip, please contact us regarding: AAI Jordan 2017 Taking Jordan by Storm Tour at Airline Ambassadors International at: nancy@airlineamb.org or Sandy@TravelTalkMEDIA.com. Monaco Business Development is our partner in Jordan. NaffaMona@yahoo.com Special thanks to Ferial Nabas, Assistant Village Director - SOS Childrend's Village Aqaba. |
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