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Boston Globe Editor Seeks Recently Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

If you are a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer with great stories to share and tell, please let us know! An editor at The Boston Globe who runs a foreign affairs/culture blog called is looking for recently returned PCVs (maybe 2 months since COS) who are willing to write about their experiences. Contact: news@barpcv.org with the following details:

  • Name, Country of Service, Dates of Service
  • Contact Information (email, phone)
  • Best Time to Reach You

 

Speed Networking Event Creates New Connections

Boston Area RPCVs came together for an evening of sharing, learning and making great connections.  Like-minded individuals working in health, education, business, policy, the environment and much more gathered to network at Lir Restaurant in Boston.  In a format similar to speed dating, RPCVs pitched themselves, met new people, and forged important contacts with like-minded RPCVs in the Boston area.  Click here to see photos from the event.

Book Club, Olive Kittredge

Jul 24 2010 (All day)

BARPCV Book Group typically meets the third Thursday of the month.  New members are always welcome to join.  Full reading of a book is no prerequisite! Hosting is shared by members. Please come with something to share for the table.  

 

Remaining book club dates for 2010 are:
 

July 24, Saturday, Contact Host for More Details 
Olive Kittredge by Elizabeth Strout
A collection of short stories set in Maine.  It should be a fun summer read. 
Host: Contact Beth Segers, Kittery Point, Maine, for details on location and time at (207) 438-9333

 

Careers Panel Brings Together Volunteers

Members meet five generations of Peace Corps volunteers with experience in three geographic regions.

Boston Area RPCVs gathered to listen to a panel of Volunteers representing all five generations of Peace Corps service and all three geographic regions (Africa, EMA, and IAP).  
 
Steve Ivas (Zaire 79-81) spoke about how Peace Corps taught him to find his passion - environmental work, and the importance of doing your homework, seeking mentors, flexibility, respecting the skills of those around you, and showing up.
 
Sally Lindover (Rwanda 79-81) encouraged attendees to pursue a career in the US Foreign Service.

Help BARPCV Celebrate Peace Corps' 50th Anniversary!

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 

 

 

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