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• IVTO budget 1984

  IVTO budget 1984 (in Swiss Francs)
• Letter from J. Alvin Wilbanks (Director, Area Tech, USA) to René Gonthier, 31/12/1984

  Letter from J. Alvin Wilbanks (Director, Area Tech, USA) to René Gonthier, 31/12/1984 Subject: Support for Agricultural Machinery Mechanics and Metal Construction as skill competitions, though without USA Competitors for the 1985 Competition in Japan or in the near future.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to Francisco Albert Vidal, 29/12/1984

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to Francisco Albert Vidal, 29/12/1984 Subject: Reflections on collaboration, response to René Gonthier’s reaction, updates on interpretation arrangements, budget issues, Osaka preparations, Taiwan–Japan discussions, and financial situation; mentions enclosed documents from Elisabeth Becker.
• Letter from René Gonthier to Daniel Sommer, 23/12/1984

  Letter from René Gonthier to Daniel Sommer, 23/12/1984 Subject: Updates on organizational matters including Taiwan’s participation, flag and anthem discussions, translation arrangements, and pending issues to be addressed at the Standing Committee meeting.
• Telex from Daniel Sommer to Shigeru Eda (Official Delegate of Japan), 28/12/1984

  Telex from Daniel Sommer to Shigeru Eda (Official Delegate of Japan), 28/12/1984 Subject: Response to proposals on Taiwan’s participation and ceremonial matters for the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985, including clarifications on national anthems, flags, and Taiwan’s designation.
• Telex from Harold Lewis (Executive Officer, VICA USA) to the IVTO General Secretariat, 27/12/194

  Telex from Harold Lewis (Executive Officer, VICA USA) to the IVTO General Secretariat, 27/12/1984 Subject: Notification that the USA will be unable to participate in either skill competition demonstration in Aarberg.
• Letter from Shigeru Eda (Official Delegate of Japan) to George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda), 24/12/1984

  Subject: Reply regarding information on the 28th International Vocational Training Competition, Osaka 1985, confirmation of Japan’s new Technical Delegate, and instructions to contact Daniel Sommer for participation confirmation.
• Letter from George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda) to Daniel Sommer, 19/12/1984

  Letter from George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda) to Daniel Sommer, 19/12/1984 Subject: Official application for membership of Bermuda to the IVTO, including payment details and intention to enter 3 Competitors with one Expert and one Team Leader.
• Letter from Shigeru Eda (Official Delegate of Japan) to Daniel Sommer, 19/12/1984

  Letter from Shigeru Eda (Official Delegate of Japan) to Daniel Sommer, 19/12/1984 Subject: Response to proposals regarding Taiwan’s participation and ceremonial matters at the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985 (national anthem, flags, designation, and delegation).
• Letter from Francisco Albert Vidal to Daniel Sommer, 12/12/1984 (DE)

  Letter from Francisco Albert Vidal to Daniel Sommer, 12/12/1984 Subject: Personal reflections and criticisms regarding René Gonthier’s role in the Technical Committee; emphasizes the responsibilities of the Secretary General, warns about organizational difficulties for the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985, and stresses the need for urgent decisions on the Administrative Committee leadership.
• Letter from Francisco Albert Vidal to Daniel Sommer, 12/12/1984 (ES)

  Letter from Francisco Albert Vidal to Daniel Sommer, 12/12/1984 Subject: Personal reflections and criticisms regarding René Gonthier’s role in the Technical Committee; emphasizes the responsibilities of the Secretary General, warns about organizational difficulties for the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985, and stresses the need for urgent decisions on the Administrative Committee leadership.
• Letter from Kunitsugu Mori (Technical Delegate of Japan) to René Gonthier (President Technical Committee), 12/12/1984

  Letter from Kunitsugu Mori (Technical Delegate of Japan) to René Gonthier (President Technical Committee), 12/12/1984 Subject: Communication of the Japan National Committee’s decision not to introduce Agricultural Machine Mechanics and Metal Construction as new skill competitions at the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985, due to unresolved technical issues and negative opinion.
• Letter from René Gonthier (President Technical Committee) to George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda), 04/12/1984

  Letter from René Gonthier (President Technical Committee) to George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda), 04/12/1984 Subject: Clarifications on Competitor enrolment procedures for the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985, including deadlines for confirmation and submission of official forms; explains that administrative matters should go to the General Secretariat and technical matters to the Technical Committee; refers to letters of 18 and 19 November 1984.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to G. P. Querioz, 30/11/1983

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to G. P. Querioz, 30/11/1983 Subject: Annual contribution for 1984 (Brazil) calculated on the basis of module 6, with total due of Sfr. 3,665.10 payable by 30 September 1984; requests transfer to Schweizerische Bankgesellschaft, Zürich.
• Letter from G. E. Clayton to René Gonthier (President of the Technical Committee), 30/11/1984

  Letter from G. E. Clayton to René Gonthier (President of the Technical Committee), 30/11/1984 Subject: Reply regarding the demonstrations organized at Berne, stating the United Kingdom’s position that they should be postponed until the 1988 Competition in Australia, supporting Agricultural Machine Mechanics but not Metal Construction.
• Letter from George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda) to René Gonthier (Director, École Technique Ste-Croix), 26/11/1984

  Letter from George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda) to René Gonthier (Director, École Technique Ste-Croix), 26/11/1984 Subject: Inquiry about Competitor enrollment procedures and appropriate contacts for the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985 (Bermuda considering Electronics, Cooking, and Waiting).
• Letter from George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda) to Takeo Ishii (Ministry of Labour, Japan), 26/11/1984

  Letter from George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda) to Takeo Ishii (Ministry of Labour, Japan), 26/11/1984 Subject: Request for information regarding the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985, with Bermuda considering participation in Electronics, Cooking, and Waiting.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to Arivaldo Silveira Fontes, 20/11/1984

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to Arivaldo Silveira Fontes, 20/11/1984 Subject: Confirmation of payment of SFr. 7,330.20 as Brazil’s annual contribution for 1984, reference to an earlier unpaid invoice of SFr. 10,304, and thanks for the invitation to the South American competition. Note: Mentions an enclosed invoice, but it is not included in the document.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to C. Beuk, 20/11/1984

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to C. Beuk, 20/11/1984 Subject: Acknowledgement of forwarded letters to Mr. Mari and Mr. Eda, confirmation that the matter was addressed positively by the Administrative Committee, and request that future contacts be directed exclusively to Mr. Eda in accordance with the Standing Committee’s decision.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda), 19/11/1984 (EN)

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda), 19/11/1984 Subject: Invitation to apply for membership in the organization in view of participation in the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985, outlining admission procedure, required information, and enclosed documents. Enclosures mentioned but not included: constitution, report of the 27th International Vocational Training Competition, Linz 1983, and report on IVTC.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to J. Berends, 16/11/1984

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to J. Berends, 16/11/1984 Subject: Confirmation of invitation to hold meetings in the Netherlands in March 1985, including a detailed draft program for the Standing Committee, Technical Committee, Administrative Committee, Auditors, and the General Assembly, as well as organizational and interpreter arrangements.
• Letter from F. B. Dugdale (Shell Centre, London) to Daniel Sommer, 16/11/1984

  Letter from F. B. Dugdale (Shell Centre, London) to Daniel Sommer, 16/11/1984 Subject: Confirmation of Shell’s provisional proposal to support the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985, including possible financial awards for outstanding ability in technical skills, with an indicative amount of not less than £5,000.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to B. Dugdale (Baell Centre, London), 12/11/1984

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to B. Dugdale (Baell Centre, London), 12/11/1984 Subject: Follow-up on discussions about establishing a Shell Cup for technical skills, potential financial support, and possibilities to implement it already at the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to René Gonthier, 08/11/1984

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to René Gonthier, 08/11/1984 Subject: Information about discussions with Shell regarding support from Osaka 1985 onward, including the creation of a special Shell Prize for technical skills, and request for ideas and suggestions.
• Letter from George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda) to René Gonthier (Director, École Technique Ste-Croix), 07/11/1984

  Letter from George Henderson (Secretary of the Apprenticeship and Training Council in Bermuda) to René Gonthier (Director, École Technique Ste-Croix), 07/11/1984 Subject: Request for the missing Section A of the Technical Description for Industrial Electronics (#16) and additional information regarding the 28th International Apprentices Competition, Osaka 1985.