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The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, DC
Bringing the experience home.
Summer’s calling RPCVw...how far will you go?
On behalf of the Board, I thank you all for your continuedsupport of RPCVw. It really is you, our members, that drivethe vision and success of RPCVw...
 
Area RPCVs celebrate 45 years of Peace Corps by carrying flags in a commemora- tive ceremony, featuring Chris Matthews (Swaziland 68-70).
President’s Corner:Issue 2, June 2007West Africa Revisited...
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SERVE on the 2008 RPCVw BOARD!!!!!!
Give back to the community that gave to you!
Upcoming Events:
More DetailsRPCVw is the only PeaceCorps affiliate group to havepermission to sell you thesesweet sun-blockers! Choosefrom a couple of differentcolors to fit your mood…
Show your spirit in style!
Hats are $10.
And themoney gets funneled back into active PCV activities.
For more information,contact Itzel Fairlie at:
development@rpcvw.org
HATS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who Wants em? 
PCPP Reception at Embassy of Swaziland!
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Annual wreath-laying ceremony and wine tasting!
 
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In other news:
RPCVs from the same site at different times bondat the RPCVw Holiday Party
(by Eneida Alcalde)
 
A great personal account of how one RPCV met another PCVwho’d served at the same site years before her...More details 
First glimpse into West Africa
One RPCV’s memories (the rest starting on page 6)More details 
Remembering Julia Campbell
The late PCV who lost her life while giving serving in the Phil-ippines will be remembered for her spirit and dedication.More details 
West African RPCVs share what makes that region of the world unique...
 All of us RPCVs now have extreme international expertise...in one country. So,the newletters from here on out will pool our resources from different regions,so you can educate yourself about the areas of the world you didn’t visit. Inhonor of Peace Corps 45th Anniversary, the first region is West Africa, whereGhana was the first-ever country to host PCVS...
 
RPCVw Annual Picnic coming up in July~
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Not-So-Urban Legends Revealed
Compare “urban” legends with other ones from around the world 
Everything comes out when you write in the rumors that were passed to you about PCVs frombefore your time….More details 
 
The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, DC
Bringing the experience home.
Issue 2, June 2007, page 2
President’s Corner
 Dear RPCVw members,
 
On behalf of the Board, I thank you all for your continued support of RPCVw. It really is you, ourmembers, that drive the vision and success of RPCVw. It is you who I encounter smiling at the Holidayparty, you who laugh and share stories at happy hours, and you who continue your commitment to servicehere in our community of the greater Washington, DC, area.
 
As spring turns to summer, RPCVw is offering a full plate of events to its membership. I encourage youall to dive into this Newsletter to learn more about each. Two areas I would like to highlight are the upcom-ing RPCVw Board Elections and the RPCVw Membership Campaign:
 
2008 RPCV/W Board Elections
 
Elections for the RPCVw Board of Directors are almost here. This Newsletter contains Board Positiondescriptions describing each position. All those interested should contact the current Directors with all in-quiries. To contact a specific Director, go to the Board page on our website and link to their RPCVw email.Personally, being a part of this year's Board has been a great experience. We are a fun, progressivegroup of RPCV go-getters who are truly dedicated to the RPCVw mission. As with each year, there will bethose of us who will be staying on for another year, and others who will be moving on to new and interestingendeavors. I personally invite all of you who are interested to contact us and come to the upcoming events.Of special note is a Meet n’ Greet that we are planning for the evening of June 13th. This event willallow all those interested to come, share a bite to eat, and have a good interchange with the current Board.Additionally, as you might expect, we are continually organizing events and activities for you all on aregular basis. As you look for things to do throughout the summer, keep an eye on www.rpcvw.org!
RPCV/W Membership Campaign
A membership-based organization, RPCVw is dedicated to pursuing the vision, interests, and needs of its unique membership. This past year, the Board dedicated itself to a smooth and successful transferring of our website and membership database to our new system. That transition now complete, RPCVw is embark-ing on a campaign to increase and retain its membership. The mission for this campaign is not to request thatlocal RPCVs join the group; rather, we look to offer events, activities, and programs that will encourage yourparticipation and support. So, keep your eyes open, encourage your fellow RPCVs in the area to join thegroup, and together let’s make RPCVw the best it can be.
 
I encourage you all to come out and enjoy the summer with your fellow RPCVs.
 
Best Regards,
Jim Gore 
 
RPCV; Bolivia (Agribusiness) '03-'05
 
president@rpcvw.org
 
 
RPCVw annual Partnership Project Reception at Embassy of Kingdom of Swaziland
Every year RPCVw demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting the international developmentwork of Peace Corps through the sponsorship of a
Peace Corps Partnership Project.
The project selectedfor 2007 is a collaborative effort between a Megan Guetzko, a PCV fromIowa, and the community of Ncabaneni, Swaziland. The Ncabaneni Com-munity requested funds to support the reconstruction of a preschool that hasfallen into disrepair and is unsafe for its young students. The preschool hasbecome increasingly important for the health and survival of Ncabaneni’schildren, as many have been orphaned by the AIDS epidemic.RPCVw has been raising funds from our members and other RPCVs in theDC area through our listserv-the response has been tremendous!We are continuing our fundraising efforts by holding our annual
Partnership Project Reception
at the embassy of Swaziland on the eve-ning of 
Thursday, 31 May 2007
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.Guests will enjoy a very special intimate reception as guests of the Embassyof the Kingdom of Swaziland and its distinguished Ambassador. This willbe a wonderful opportunity to learn about a dynamic African nation and itsculture, history and development, as well as support the Partnership Project.Space is limited so please get your tickets soon!
Date:
31 May 2007
Time:
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location:
Embassy of Swaziland, 1712 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC
Tickets:
$50 for Members and $60 for Nonmembers
(spend a little money and make a big impact!)
For more information and to purchase your tickets:Partnership Project Reception - 31 May 2007 
 
BIG EVENT COMING YOUR WAY!
PCV Megan Guetzko at site.
 
 
The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, DC
Bringing the experience home.
Issue 2, June 2007, page 3
Upcoming Events
SERVE on the 2008 RPCVw BOARD!!!!!!
 
 RPCVw is currently accepting self-nominations for next year’s Board of Directors.
Being a member of the Board requires commitment and a passion for service. Each Board member is ex-pected to participate in the annual planning retreat in August, attend monthly meetings, lead a committee ortask, conduct outreach to the membership pool, and be committed to RPCVw’s mission. Positions are electedannually, and Board members are expected to serve for one year starting after the Annual Picnic in late July.
The positions are:
PRESIDENT
- Direct strategic planning and ensure that the board is taking action to meet goals and that allactivities support RPCV/W’s mission and vision. Preside over meetings, plan board retreats, engage in fund-raising, respond to general inquiries, and represent RPCV/W to media and other organizations.
VICE PRESIDENT
- Lead board in the absence of the president. Develop and monitor compliance withevent protocol and surveys. Maintain and report on event tracker. Coordinate annual Peace Corps Partnershipdonation as well as Reception.
 
SECRETARY
- Record and distribute meeting minutes. Lead annual elections of new officers and coordi-nate annual report. Maintain archives.
TREASURER
- Make budget recommendations. Produce monthly financial reports on revenue, expenses,and cash flow trends. Maintain financial records; prepare deposits of member dues; oversee financial mattersrelated to events and activities; and ensure financial compliance with any tax laws.
WEB DIRECTOR
- Produce the bimonthly newsletter; maintain the RPCV/W web site; and work withCommunications Director to develop ways of conveying the overall image and mission of RPCV/W.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
– Keeps members informed of RPCV events. Serve as first point of contact for people who have general comments or questions. Write and edit content for newsletter. Work with other members in ways of conveying overall image and mission of RPCVw.
 
PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
- Organize educational events, such as author readings, film events, and lectureson a variety of topics including women in development, cross-cultural issues, and the environment. Gatherand share information on similar opportunities in the region.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
- Direct development efforts, including fundraising efforts such as rafflesand the Holiday Party Auction. Research potential partnerships with businesses, including advertising salesand member benefits.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
– Organize social events such as potlucks and monthly happy hours.Work with membership and new member chairs in recruiting new members.
SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR
– Coordinate special events such as Annual Holiday Party, Cherry Blos-som Picnic, and Annual Picnic.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
- Maintain the membership database; coordinate renewal notices; producemonthly reports on membership levels, including new, lapsed, and renewed members. Produce membershiplists as needed for event organizers. Coordinate recruitment efforts with New Member Director.
NEW MEMBER DIRECTOR
– Connect and develop relationships with new members and potential mem-bers. Support new members with events (such as welcome brunches) and information for transitioning toliving and working in the D.C. area. Develop ways to and help ensure that all events attract new members.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
- Develop community service opportunities for members. Gatherand share information on volunteer and speaking opportunities in the area, including opportunities with part-ner organizations and members needing volunteers. Coordinate annual wreath-laying event at JFK memorial.
 Interested? Learn more—
 Attend our Meet N’ Greet on Wednesday, June 13th.
 Email:
specialevents@rpcvw.org
 for details and directions (or wait for a Listserv announcement).
NOMINATIONS DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20th.
To nominate yourself for a position, send a 200 word statement of interests and qualifications to:
communications@rpcvw.org
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