Special Invitation to Peace Corps Director's Virtual Presentation
Louisiana RPCVs are invited to an online presentation by Ronald A. Tschetter the third director in the history of Peace Corps to serve as a Volunteer (India, 1966-1968). Hear his stories from the field and gain insight into the global Peace Corps programs and initiatives.
Tuesday, October 2 @ 2:30 p.m. (CDT)
Visit this website to register for the event.
After registering for the meeting, you will receive an email message confirming your registration. This message will provide the information that you need to join the meeting. If you have questions about the event, please contact Shannon Borders, Public Affairs Specialist, at sborders@peacecorps.gov or (214) 253-5418.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Ethnic Dinner gathering
Wednesday, September 26
7:00 p.m. at Nile Cafe (The)
3100 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Cost will be $15 and include chicken, beef, fish, salad, soup and grape leaves for an appetizer (and probably a non-alcoholic drink-we are waiting on restaurant to confirm this).
Please RSVP by Monday, September 24 to Sarah Harelson, Ethnic Dinner Coordinator, at sharelso@tulane.edu
Erica Gannon, Southwest Regional Peace Corps Recruiter, will attend to discuss happenings, etc. and introduce herself to our group.
Other items on our agenda include discussion of Rebuilding Together-Christmas in October 2007, We'll also have RPCV calendars and LPCA T-shirts for sale.
And don't forget about Christmas in October, for which you can get details at the dinner.
7:00 p.m. at Nile Cafe (The)
3100 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Cost will be $15 and include chicken, beef, fish, salad, soup and grape leaves for an appetizer (and probably a non-alcoholic drink-we are waiting on restaurant to confirm this).
Please RSVP by Monday, September 24 to Sarah Harelson, Ethnic Dinner Coordinator, at sharelso@tulane.edu
Erica Gannon, Southwest Regional Peace Corps Recruiter, will attend to discuss happenings, etc. and introduce herself to our group.
Other items on our agenda include discussion of Rebuilding Together-Christmas in October 2007, We'll also have RPCV calendars and LPCA T-shirts for sale.
And don't forget about Christmas in October, for which you can get details at the dinner.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Dinner with the regional Peace Corps recruiter
Louisiana RPCVs and a guest are invited to a presentation by Ronald A. Tschetter the
third director in the history of Peace Corps to serve as a Volunteer (India,
1966-1968).
Monday, October 1, 2007
7 p.m. * Reception
7:30 p.m. * Director's Presentation
Bath House Cultural Center
521 E. Lawther Drive
Dallas, Texas 75218
Seating is limited. Please RSVP early by sending an e-mail to
rsvp@peacecorps.gov.
The Bath House is located on the eastern shore of White Rock Lake at the end
of Northcliff Drive off of Buckner Blvd. Transit to the Bath House via East
Lawther Drive is blocked off. Please access the center from Northcliff Drive
off of Buckner Boulevard.
Bath House Cultural Center Gallery Features Democratic Republic of Congo:
The Forgotten War
During the reception, you are invited to enjoy the Bath House Cultural
Center's gallery featuring photographs from the Democratic Republic of the
Congo depicting the work of the international humanitarian organization
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The extraordinary
images shed light on the suffering of the Congolese people as they struggle
to survive a war that remains virtually invisible to the outside world.
Final Details
For more details, contact Bruce at bingber@srrc.ars.usda.gov
Otherwise, here's the rest:
Our Louisiana Peace Corps Association is again sponsoring a team to assist with
the volunteer efforts of Rebuilding Together: Christmas In October (RT-CIO).
RT-CIO is the local affiliate of the National Rebuilding Together Organization,
and also an important program of the Preservation Resource Center of New
Orleans. The goal of RT-CIO, created in 1988, is "a continuing volunteer effort
to improve the quality of life for low-income, elderly and/or disabled
homeowners through home repair and the revitalization of New Orleans
neighborhoods". Post-Katrina the program has taken on an expanded effort
continuing throughout the year. Their staff has grown to 25 full-time paid and
volunteer employees. Since 2005, 2500 volunteers from around the country have
worked on local projects rebuilding over 50 homes. However, they still needs
resources and volunteers from Louisiana familiar with local "situations".
The dates of the workday project will be on Saturday, October 6, 13, and 20 (if
needed) 2007 from 8:00-4:00 PM. Our 2007 volunteer house is located on 1741
Marigny St. in the Faubourg St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans. Oscar and
Rosetta Francois are the homeowners of the property and both are retired. Mrs.
Francois suffered a stroke 14 years ago while her husband must deal daily with
Alzheimer's Disease. Their home had both severe flooding and wind damage from
Hurricane Katrina. Mrs. Francois began repairs herself painting the interior and
initiating work on the roof. Much work still remains to be completed. Our
workscope involves painting the total exterior of the house.
Our team will again share resources and expertise with volunteers from several
other teams, including the Tulane University School of Public Health and
Tropical Medicine, and the USDA-SRRC.
Email Bruce if you wish to volunteer for this year's project. Participants may
volunteer for half or all day workdays, if so desired. Breakfast coffee and
donuts will be supplied. Pizzas and other food will be available for lunch
along with water and soft drinks. Food donations will be accepted. Besides
painters and scrapers, we need photographers (1-2), people (1-2) to assist with
check-in, and someone to monitor supplies for each workday. Volunteers must be
18 years of age or older. Look for more information in the coming weeks!
Our house for 2007 is located at the corner of Marigny and N. Derbigny Sts. one
block off Elysian Fields. It is a fairly large one-story corner house. The
workscope is exterior work only: scraping (with protection from lead
particulates), priming, and painting. About 30 feet of weather board need
replacing. No gutter or drain-pipe work-this is all professional. Again: no
interior work at all!
Otherwise, here's the rest:
Our Louisiana Peace Corps Association is again sponsoring a team to assist with
the volunteer efforts of Rebuilding Together: Christmas In October (RT-CIO).
RT-CIO is the local affiliate of the National Rebuilding Together Organization,
and also an important program of the Preservation Resource Center of New
Orleans. The goal of RT-CIO, created in 1988, is "a continuing volunteer effort
to improve the quality of life for low-income, elderly and/or disabled
homeowners through home repair and the revitalization of New Orleans
neighborhoods". Post-Katrina the program has taken on an expanded effort
continuing throughout the year. Their staff has grown to 25 full-time paid and
volunteer employees. Since 2005, 2500 volunteers from around the country have
worked on local projects rebuilding over 50 homes. However, they still needs
resources and volunteers from Louisiana familiar with local "situations".
The dates of the workday project will be on Saturday, October 6, 13, and 20 (if
needed) 2007 from 8:00-4:00 PM. Our 2007 volunteer house is located on 1741
Marigny St. in the Faubourg St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans. Oscar and
Rosetta Francois are the homeowners of the property and both are retired. Mrs.
Francois suffered a stroke 14 years ago while her husband must deal daily with
Alzheimer's Disease. Their home had both severe flooding and wind damage from
Hurricane Katrina. Mrs. Francois began repairs herself painting the interior and
initiating work on the roof. Much work still remains to be completed. Our
workscope involves painting the total exterior of the house.
Our team will again share resources and expertise with volunteers from several
other teams, including the Tulane University School of Public Health and
Tropical Medicine, and the USDA-SRRC.
Email Bruce if you wish to volunteer for this year's project. Participants may
volunteer for half or all day workdays, if so desired. Breakfast coffee and
donuts will be supplied. Pizzas and other food will be available for lunch
along with water and soft drinks. Food donations will be accepted. Besides
painters and scrapers, we need photographers (1-2), people (1-2) to assist with
check-in, and someone to monitor supplies for each workday. Volunteers must be
18 years of age or older. Look for more information in the coming weeks!
Our house for 2007 is located at the corner of Marigny and N. Derbigny Sts. one
block off Elysian Fields. It is a fairly large one-story corner house. The
workscope is exterior work only: scraping (with protection from lead
particulates), priming, and painting. About 30 feet of weather board need
replacing. No gutter or drain-pipe work-this is all professional. Again: no
interior work at all!
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