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WHY A PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE SPORTS COMMITTEE?
1. To create a greater general awareness among people interested in sports
of the tremendous contribution they have to make in resolving the problems
of expanding international understanding precedent to any real peace in
the world.
a. A good sportsman, because he has learned to practice "fair play, "
has a tremendous potential as a lay-ambassador of good will. One
good piece of evidence of this is the article written by Mrs. Betty
Schmidt and published in the September issue of THE ARCHERS MAGAZINE
under the title, "Six Americans in Prague Win Medals, Hands and
Hearts.
b. The job which must be done is too big for government along. Besides,
government actions are frequently suspected of having some ulterior
motive, whereas, where common people exchange mutual interests, the
resulting friendship is usually genuine.
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C. People in other countries appreciate the opportunity of learning how
to improve their skills in various sports in which Americans excell.
When they improve their skills the recreational value of the activity
is enhanced.
d. People, the world over, enjoy watching proficiency demonstrated, and
we Americans can well use the prestige which goes with such exhibition.
e. People abroad, particularly in countries which are just beginning to
modernize, really appreciate small donations of equipment - - this
being the only way in which they can enjoy our sports -- the equip-
ment is not yet being manufactured in their countries, and dollar
exchange regulations prevents them from importing it even if they
had the money with which to do so.
f.
The man on the street abroad doesn't generally recognize the meaning
of
the millions of dollars which our government has granted his
government, but he can understand and does appreciate a few pieces
of sports equipment which he can see his children use and enjoy.
2. To assist American sportsmen, through the organizations of which they are
members, in expanding their international exchanges of sports activities.
a.
To function as a liaison between individuals and groups wishing to
pool their efforts.
b. To provide supplemental financial assistance to individuals and groups
wishing to participate in international exchange activities but not
being quite able to realize them without some help.
c. To function as a liaison between government and sportsmen in realizing
the most effective international exchange activities possible. (Time
and place are frequently important.)
d. To develop adequate, yet practical, orientation for sports delegations
going abroad or visiting here.
e. To assist in the establishment of counter-part People-to-People
organizations abroad.
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