HAPPY FALL GREETINGS TO THE RPCVW COMMUNITY!
SPECIAL EVENT:
I hope this note finds each and every one of you feeling well
and enjoying the coming of the fall.
The recently elected RPCVw Board of Directors have
completed their transition, and I am excited to inform our
membership that this year’s Board is energetic, focused, and ready to
assist local RPCVs to achieve their 3rd goal initiatives.
In addition to the annual events and projects that you might
associate with RPCVw - the Partnership Reception, the Annual Picnic,
Community Service Activities, and others – you will see two focused
efforts from RPCVw throughout the coming year. The first is
something that we are very excited about, and truly brings RPCVw
back to its initial mission: to empower local RPCVs to bring their
learnings from Peace Corps into their communities through a
continued commitment to service.
The second RPCVw initiative centers on ensuring that our
projects, events, and communications are focused towards all RPCVs,
rather than certain segments. We want all RPCVs, regardless of date
of service, region served, or current interests to feel that RPCVw offers
the level of support and inclusiveness of community that is desired.
Expect to hear more about the details of these initiatives
soon, and we greatly encourage any and all participation from our
members. If you have an idea for a project, e-mail me or any of the
Board of Directors. Our bios can be found on the Board of Directors
Page at www.rpcvw.org.
Best regards to all,
Jim Gore
Peace Corps Bolivia
President, RPCVw
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
First Autumn Happy Hour celebration: Not to be Missed!!!!!
September 20th, 6 p.m to 8 p.m. (or “until you go home”)
Gordon Biersh: 900 F Street, NW, Gallery Place Chinatown
Metro
Phone: 202-783-5454
New Members Bike Trip
Sunday, October 21, 8 a.m. through 8 p.m
“Gear” up for an all day 13-mile bike trial to Mount Vernon
to see the home of George Washington in the beautiful fall.
E-mail Elizabeth at newmembers@rpcv.org is you are
interested.
New Members Thanksgiving Feast
Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.
All are welcome to 1861 Monroe Street, NW to learn about
RPCVW, meet new board members, eat turkey and share
family traditions. RSVP: Elizabeth at newmembers@rpcw.org
STAY TUNED:
• Tree Planting and Hugging: October
KICK-OFF: SOCIALLY-CONSCIOUS INVESTMENT 101
Special Guest: Justin Conway of the Calvert
Foundation
Monday, October 1, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Latin American Youth Center: 1419
Columbia Road, NW (Columbia RD and 14th St, NW)
METRO: Columbia Heights BUS: S 2 and S 4
COST: Non-members: $5, Members: Free
Questions such as “Where do I invest my money, and how
do I do this in a way that benefits people and doesn’t exploit
communities like the one I left behind, will be addressed by
Justin Conway, sales and information officer at Calvert
Foundation, a nonprofit provider of innovative financial
products and services that channel affordable capital to
underserved communities and markets.
A WELCOME TO THE NEW 2007-2008 RPCVW BOARD:
Jim Gore, President, Bolivia ’03-’05; Molly Mattessich, VP, Mali
’02-’04, Joe Ford, Secretary, Bolivia; Jeff Lovelace, Membership
Director, Bolivia, ’95-‘97; Corey Taylor, Social Activities
Director, Benin, ’97-‘99; Amy Kunz, Community Service
Director, Guatamala, ’95-‘97; Lesley Poires, Programs Director,
Uzbekistan, ’03-‘05; Jessica Benton Cooney, Communications
Director, El Salvador, ’04-’06; Tamar Schiffman, Special Events
Director, Uzbekistan ’01, Ukraine, ’01-‘03; Elizabeth Olson,
New Members Director, Burkina Faso, ’05-’07, Michael Louis,
Web Director, Jamaica, ’97-’99.
READY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL?
Learn about the Master’s International program during the
upcoming informational sessions at Peace Corps HQ.
Around the World with Masters International: Get
a glimpse of the education adventure of a lifetime
through photos, music, art, and stories.
Tuesday, September 25, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Optimizing Your Potential with Fellows/USA
Thursday, September 27, 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
• Q&A with a panel of Fellows/USA students and
alumni, 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Meet with Peace Corps partner university representatives
RSVP by September 21 for either of these events to 202-692-
1438 or fellows@peacecorps.gov.
CALL FOR RPCV VOLUNTEERS AT GEORGETOWN:
Share your PC experiences during Information Sessions
in the Leavey Program Room in the Leavey Center:
October 23, December 4, January 15 & February 26.
Or….on Tuesday, September 25 in the Red Square
from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Saxbys Coffee at 3500 O
Street, NW.
Contact Sara, sbartfeld@peacecorps.gov.