LETTERS & PACKAGES

Everybody send me letters and packages because mail time is always the best day of the week! Well, it's not really the best day of the week because I shouldn't be worried about whether or not I get letters.  BUT, I really do want to hear from you all. I want to know what you are doing while I am gone and how things are going and I also want to be able to tell you what I'm up to, if you want to know ha. Also, if you have any questions about what I'm doing or whatever else just write me a letter and I will answer. Getting letters will help me so much while I am gone. Thanks for all your support and if you write me a letter you will be a superstar in my book! :D

EMAIL -  robert.dirkmaat@myldsmail.net

FOR LETTERS & PACKAGES USING INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE
Letters can be sent in envelopes using appropriate international postage.  Mail typically takes 10-14 days to get to me.  Packages should be kept small, clearly marked "Missionary Supplies" and be valued less than R300 ($40) to avoid high customs fees, which will be paid by the missionary (me).  Packages sent by surface mail take about 2 months to arrive, whereas packages sent by air take only 10 days to arrive.

Elder Robert Dirkmaat
South Africa Johannesburg Mission
Private Bag X4
Ansfrere 1711
South Africa

FOR LETTERS SENT THROUGH POUCH
Letters sent using the Church's pouch system are limited to a single sheet of paper, folded into thirds and taped on the top edge only.  No envelopes, no pictures, no cards, etc are allowed.  Pouch mail uses US Postage.

Elder Robert Dirkmaat
South Africa Johannesburg Mission
P.O. Box 30150
Salt Lake City, Utah  84130-0150

FOR LETTERS OR PACKAGES USING HAND CARRIER SYSTEMS
such as Fedex or DHL (more expensive)

Elder Robert Dirkmaat
3 Phillips Avenue
Discovery 1709
South Africa
Telephone: (011) 758-6650

You can also use DearElder.com if you want to compose and send your letters online. You can go to this site, choose my mission (South Africa Johannesburg) and write a letter! You pay postage with an account you set up with them, but it's FREE to send pouch letters!