2007 | Fall | Rpcv Newsletter

HAPPY FALL GREETINGS TO THE RPCVW COMMUNITY! 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] STAY TUNED: • Tree Planting and Hugging: October

SPECIAL EVENT: 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 202-6921438 or [email protected]. 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, [email protected].