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HAPPY FALL GREETINGS TO THE RPCVW COMMUNITY!
I hope this note finds each and every one of you feeling welland enjoying the coming of the fall. The recently elected RPCVw Board of Directors havecompleted their transition, and I am excited to inform ourmembership that this year’s Board is energetic, focused, and ready toassist local RPCVs to achieve their 3
rd
goal initiatives. In addition to the annual events and projects that you mightassociate with RPCVw - the Partnership Reception, the Annual Picnic,Community Service Activities, and others – you will see two focusedefforts from RPCVw throughout the coming year. The first issomething that we are very excited about, and truly brings RPCVwback to its initial mission: to empower local RPCVs to bring theirlearnings from Peace Corps into their communities through acontinued commitment to service.The second RPCVw initiative centers on ensuring that ourprojects, events, and communications are focused towards all RPCVs,rather than certain segments. We want all RPCVs, regardless of dateof service, region served, or current interests to feel that RPCVw offersthe level of support and inclusiveness of community that is desired. Expect to hear more about the details of these initiativessoon, and we greatly encourage any and all participation from ourmembers. If you have an idea for a project, e-mail me or any of theBoard of Directors. Our bios can be found on the Board of DirectorsPage atwww.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 ChinatownMetroPhone: 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 Vernonto see the home of George Washington in the beautiful fall.E-mail Elizabeth atnewmembers@rpcv.orgis you areinterested.
New Members Thanksgiving Feast
Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.All are welcome to 1861 Monroe Street, NW to learn aboutRPCVW, meet new board members, eat turkey and sharefamily traditions. RSVP: Elizabeth atnewmembers@rpcw.org
 STAY TUNED:
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Tree Planting and Hugging: October
 
 
SPECIAL EVENT:KICK-OFF: SOCIALLY-CONSCIOUS INVESTMENT 101
Special Guest: Justin Conway of the CalvertFoundationMonday, October 1, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION 
: The Latin American Youth Center: 1419Columbia Road, NW (Columbia RD and 14 St, NW)
th
ETRO
: Columbia Heights BUS: S 2 and S 4
COST 
: Non-members: $5, Members: Free
 
Questions such as “Where do I invest my money, and howdo I do this in a way that benefits people and doesn’t exploitcommunities like the one I left behind, will be addressed byustin Conway, sales and information officer at CalvertFoundation, a nonprofit provider of innovative financialproducts and services that channel affordable capital tounderserved 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
, MembershipDirector, Bolivia, ’95-‘97;
Corey Taylor 
, Social ActivitiesDirector, Benin, ’97-‘99;
 Amy Kunz
, Community ServiceDirector, Guatamala, ’95-‘97;
Lesley Poires
, Programs Director,Uzbekistan, ’03-‘05;
 Jessica Benton Cooney
, CommunicationsDirector, El Salvador, ’04-’06;
Tamar Schiffman
, Special EventsDirector, 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 theupcoming informational sessions at Peace Corps HQ.
Around the World with Masters International: Geta glimpse of the education adventure of a lifetimethrough 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.
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Q&A with a panel of Fellows/USA students andalumni,
6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
eet with Peace Corps partner university representatives
RSVP by September 21 for either of these events to 202-692-1438 orfellows@peacecorps.gov.
CALL FOR RPCV VOLUNTEERS AT GEORGETOWN:
Share your PC experiences during Information Sessionsin the Leavey Program Room in the Leavey Center:October 23, December 4, January 15 & February 26.
Or….on Tuesday, September 25 in the Red Squarefrom 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Saxbys Coffee at 3500 OStreet, NW.
Contact Sara,sbartfeld@peacecorps.gov.
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