September 10th - 12th, 2010 - The Fair Trade Futures Conference will bring together  750+ entrepreneurs, students, advocates, community members, concerned citizens, interested individuals, and others for the largest Fair Trade event in North American history. To be held at the Marriott Hotel in Quincy, MA, the event will include seminars, workshops, site visits, discussions, social activities, and an exposition of 50+ Fair Trade vendors to educate and inspire about the holistic approach to business and poverty alleviation that Fair Trade provides. Please visit the conference website at fairtradeconference.ning.com or contact conference@fairtradefederation.org for more information.

Do you have a little time on your hands to lend to a good cause? The BARPCV 50th Planning Committee is looking for more members and RPCVs to help plan our celebration. We need a few hours of your time over the next several months to plan anniversary events including a photo contest, video project and big celebration in March 2011. If you are interested in joining the team and helping to plan our year-long celebration, please email us at 50thcommittee@barpcv.org