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From: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida [email protected]: RPCVSF - September 2015's - News, Events and Opportunities
Date: September 23, 2015 at 5:41 PMTo: Marvin Hancock [email protected]
Kennedy & Shriver to visit Miami Oct. 2. don't miss it!
NEWSLETTER September 2015
"Ask not what your countrycan do for you, but whatyou can do for yourcountry."-John F. Kennedy
Renew your membershiptoday memberships lapsedon March 1.
Photo: Joe Kennedy to speak atthe Annual Meeting of Membersfor Returned Peace CorpsVolunteers of South Florida withCousin Teddy Shriver. Oct 2
Kennedy & Shriver RPCVSF event Miami, Oct 2nd
John F. Kennedy and Sergeant Shriver founded Peace Corps, and afew generations later U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy and TeddyShriver served their country in the Peace Corps. RSVP now for thishistoric event where you will have the opportunity to renew yourcommitment to service by swearing in with your fellow returnedvolunteers.
& Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida
Present
What You Can Do For Your CountryHighlighting the Impact of Peace Corps Volunteers
RPCVSF BoardMembers
-----------------------------------PresidentVirginia EmmonsMcNaughtNiger, 2000-2002Co-Founder & PresidentEducate Tomorrow
Vice PresidentSue TroneGeorgia, 2005Area Director Asia &Oceania, Best Buddies
Highlighting the Impact of Peace Corps Volunteers
featuring
Congressman Joe Kennedy and Teddy Shriver
Friday, October 2nd5:30 pm
New World CenterPerformance Hall and Rooftop Garden
500 17th St.Miami Beach, FL 33139
Join Peace Corps applicants, staff and returnedVolunteers for a special TED-style event highlightingthe experiences of Peace Corps Volunteers and theirimpact on communities around the world.Headliners include Congressman Joe Kennedy andTeddy Shriver, family members of the Peace Corpsfounders and the first director of the Peace CorpsSargent Shriver. The program begins with acomplimentary reception and will end with a dinnerreception for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers andtheir guests.
This event is hosted by Returned Peace CorpsVolunteers of South Florida, Knight Foundation, theNew World Center and Educate Tomorrow.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Recap of Members Retreat in the Florida Keys
Thank you so much for joining us for the weekend!What a great chance to make new friends and relaxwith old friends. Thank you to everyone for pitchingin with food prep, cleanup, welcoming new members,and sharing your stories. We hope that you arealready looking forwardto next year's Retreat.
Some pictures (BrettMcNaught, Niger 2001-2003 pictured right)
Oceania, Best Buddies
SecretaryMary LambertsThailand, 1970-1972
Treasurer &WebmasterT. Marvin HancockColombia, 1963-1966Retired InternationalBank President & CEO
Membership ChairBarbara JungeCouncil, Damian & Valori,LLPTogo, 1985-1987
Fair Trade MarketDirectorLinda WhitmyreMalaysia, 1967-1969
Co-Founder &Governance ChairGreg ZellNigeria, 1962-1964Attorney
DirectorsGrace DessaNicaragua, 2003-2005Educator, Florida Virtual
Byron HauserUkraine, 2011-2013Professor, Miami DadeCollege
Caryn LaverniaVanuatu, 2005-2008Community EngagementFlorida International
2003 pictured right)already are posted onour website, in our photo album (look in the left sideof our home page for the link) or click here: OurPhoto Album. And Steve Hunsicker made a funvideo of the coral reef restoration work (ourunderwater community service) by the Peace CorpsDivers on Saturday, you can enjoy it here:https://vimeo.com/139147944.
If you have photos to share, please post them in ourphoto album, or on your own page in our website. Ifyou need help, please contact our Webmaster,Marvin Hancock, at this link: email Marvin
We value your feedback - it will help us make theRetreat better next year. Please send a note [email protected], or call Barbara (305) 992-7037 or Virginia (786) 303-1911 to give your input.
Thanks for your membership in RPCVSF, and we'llsee you soon!
In service to you all,
Virginia Emmons McNaught
President, RPCVSF, Niger 2000-2002
Fair Trade Market
Contributed by Linda Whitmyre, Fair Trade Market Director,Malaysia 1967-69
Our Fair Trade Market will be on full display at the Annual Meeting ofMembers on October 2. Come see us and do some early holidayshopping. We are also seeking members who would like toparticipate in the Fair Trade Market at various opportunitiesthroughout the year. To assist please email Linda at [email protected]
Florida InternationalUniversity
Corey LewisHaiti, 2002-2004Manager of CorporateRelations, Center forLiterature, Miami DadeCollege
Matt LordChina, 2009-2011
Lindsey NieratkaHonduras, 2004-2006City of Hollywood
Julie ScheideggarLesotho, 1989-1991Educator, Pine CrestSchool
Marilyn PageMarshall Islands, 1966-1969
Patty PharesSamoa, 1972-1975
Bob SoggeEl Salvador, 1967-1969
Austin SwiftBurkina Faso, 2010-2012eIntern US Dept of State& Graduate Assistant, Uof Miami
Matt TannerCosta Rica 2006-2008Director WorkforceReadinessMiami Dade College
Doris Vincent
Doris VincentVenezuela, 1964-1966Retired InternationalCredit Card ServicesProfessional
Members at LargeEven though we have afew hundred members weare always seekingassistance to lead events,groups, and smallprojects. If you have adesire to get involved atany level, please contactVirginia EmmonsMcNaught by email:[email protected]
Upcoming Member Events
Disney on Ice!25 September 2015 at 7:00PM• Please come join us at theDisney on Ice presentation! This willbe great for kids and always fun forparents too. We have a 20 voucherlimit so it's a first come first servedbasis, but if the events fills up quicklyenough we can always try and getmore. This is a wonderful way tospend this Friday night with yourfamily.
Dinner Reception and Annual General Meeting ofMembers to Follow: "What You Can Do For YourCountry" 02 October 2015 at 5:30 PM• Come Join us fora complimentary cocktail hour and free community eventsponsored by Knight Foundation will be held in the NewWorld Symphony Performance Hall featuring short “TEDstyle” talks by local and national leaders, and a
All Upcoming Events-click here
If you have an event or group you would like to organizefor RPCVSF or need volunteers for a community projectplease email Virginia Emmons McNaught [email protected]
RPCVSF Cooking & Conversation Club-click here
RPCVSF Dive Club - click here
style” talks by local and national leaders, and aculminating panel of special guests. The event will befollowed by the RPCVSF Annual General Meeting andDinner Reception at the Rooftop Garden, for ReturnedPeace Corps Volunteers and their guests. The event isfree however the dinner portion of the event is $35 perperson.
Post It! From Our Members
Job Announcements
Director of Programs Opening, GirlPower is a Miami based non-profitdedicated to servicing girls at risk. Formore information please see theEmployment section within the Membersonly menu choice on the left.
AmeriCorps Vista Opening, The University ofMiami is currently accepting applicationsfor the position of AmeriCorps VISTA,William R. Butler Center for VolunteerService and Leadership Developmentwithin the Division of Student Affairs. Formore info, please see the Employment section within theMembers Only menu choice on the left.
Volunteer Opportunities
Educate Tomorrow, lead by two Returned PeaceCorps Volunteers, seeks volunteereducational mentors for youth "aging ourof the foster care system." Join us tolearn more about the amazingopportunities to do great third goal workwith other returned volunteers.
Deliver the Dreams Seeks volunteers to assist infamily weekend retreats for families withserious medical issues. Contact ElizabethCoomber RPCV for more details:[email protected]
The Riverside House's "Thinking for Change" lifeskills classes are weekly classes for 12-15 people,but they far exceed that so they in seekingvolunteers, Spanish speaking preferred, to assist.The day/times are flexible. Please contact Larry ifyou are interested in volunteering [email protected] RPCVSF thanks Larry for hiscontinued service and dedication to making ourcommunity a better one.
Interpreter BankRPCVs with foreign language proficiency can be ahuge help during times of need. RPCVs who areavailable may be asked to support as interpretersfor newly arrived immigrants, especiallyunaccompanied minors project.
Please fill out the registration form with thelanguages you speak and your fluency level. Pleaselist if you can speak, read, and/or write.
If you would like to have something posted here,for the next newsletter please send yourannouncement to Virginia Emmons McNaught [email protected]
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