The new issue of Peace Corps Writers is now up at
http://www.PeaceCorpsWriters.org/ .
Unfortunately time away from the computer combined with time at the
computer when it wasn't performing as it should combined to delay this
issue. But we're still here!
Thanks for your continued interest._____ ____ ____ _____ ____ ____
_____ ____ ____ _____ ____ ____Marian Haley Beil - publisher


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Where Returned Peace Corps Volunteers write about their world.

Here is a link to the Red Cross donation page https://give.redcross.org/?Niger8.2

Thank you for your continued support to those in need.

Elisabeth Hinshaw-Osgood, CIRPCA Group Leader

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Dear Peace Corps community:

Over the past week all of us have been touched by the devastating images and
stories coming from the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.  At NPCA we have
been following developments closely and have received messages from the Peace
Corps family with information on how we as a community can respond.

Peace Corps has asked us to let you know that they are mobilizing the Crisis
Corps, and they ask that RPCVs update their information.  Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) disaster manager Karen Keefer (Nigeria 66-68) has asked
me to put out the call to the Peace Corps community that FEMA is looking for
returned Peace Corps volunteers interested in deploying to the South as paid
FEMA "disaster reservists."

Information on these and other ways you can help can be found on our Web site,
where we've created a page with hurricane relief information.

We will be continually updating this page as more information becomes available,
so be sure to visit it often.  The page is linked directly from our home page at
http://www.rpcv.org, or via the following links:

Hurricane response page: http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=1242

Bulletin board, where you can post messages and share information with the wider
Peace Corps community: http://www.rpcv.org/pages/msghome.cfm?category=13


Thank you for your concern and for your efforts to assist those affected by this
tragic event.

Kevin F. F. Quigley
President
NPCA

Hello!  My name is Chris Klein (Sierra Leone, 1989-1991).  My wife and
I have just moved to Crawfordsville, where she is a prof at Wabash
College.  I'd be happy to hear from other RPCVs in the area.

Peace,

Chris

August 31st, CIRPCA attend an Indians game at Victory Field.
Unfortunately, the Indians did not win.

Thanks to Mike, Drew, Norm, Brad, Russell, and Nannette for attending
the game.

Hope to see you all Wed. Oct. 19th (more details to come later) for
the Annual Meeting. Elections will be held. If you are interested in
nominating yourself or someone else for the board please see message #
80 that describes the details.

Cheers, Debbie
Namibia 00-02

The American Red Cross has asked for 40,000 new
volunteers to assist with the aftermath of Katrina. I
am conducting Fast Track training for volunteers
willing to go to the Gulf Area at the Indy Chapter,
441 East Tenth, (phone 317-684-1441). Volunteers
should take the basic Introduction to Disaster
Services on-line at www.redcross-indy.org (go to
online classes and sign up for Introduction to
Disaster Services, no fee). I am also teaching this
class at the Chapter if there are problems getting
online. Many people are taking it.
Mike Riley, Nigeria 64-65.




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Changes: Adjusted day (sorry for my error-the brain is too full) &
Natalie's # changed.

Wednesday, October 21 - 6:30 p.m.

Thai Spice
2316 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227, (across from the
Greenwood Park Mall), 317-881-2243

** $15 for meal plus tip and drink.

RSVP to Natalie Farrior at natalie.farrior@..., 317-413-1595
by
October 12.


ANNUAL ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD - GET INVOLVED
Available offices are Education/Social, Treasurer, and At-Large, for
2
year terms.

TO GET ON THE BALLOT....
Please send an e-mail to CIRPCA President, Elisabeth Hinshaw-Osgood
at
elisabeth274@.... Please let her know the office you wish to
hold and send a one paragraph bio to be distributed electronically
to
the membership. More details regarding elections under message #80.

Make that

Wednesday, October 19th, 2005 for the dinner/elections and you can
also RSVP to Norm Yeh at nyeh@... / 317-748-3927

CIRPCA is doing a service project for Indy Parks at Eagle Creek
Marina on October 15th in the morning.

The project duties are:  underbrush needing removal, driftwood moved
and piled, low branches need trimming, pontoon boat need bleach-
water cleaning and scrubbing.

We need 25 people, at least 20 to do this project. Please email me
at ombili9@... or call me at 317-627-8982 to RSVP for this
project ASAP. I will then email you a Group Volunteer Form. That
form needs to be completed, signed and returned by October 14th to
Linda Murray, Community Outreach Manager, Indy Parks and Recreation,
phone: 317-327-7036, fax: 317-327-7033. The form will also be
uploaded on the CIRPCA webgroup page under Files on 10-7-05.

Kalalenipo nawa (stay well),
Debbie
Namibia 00 -02
Outreach/Membership Coordinator
CIRPCA

Hello everyone,

Below is the schedule that we need to fill for the CIRPCA booth at the International Festival 3-6 November 2005. This is CIRPCA's second year to participate. The Festival is at the State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th St., Indpls, at the Exposition Hall. Our booth is #104. Expect to pay $3.00 to park. At our dinner on Wednesday, October 19th I will have discounted tickets to get into the Festival.

Information at the booth will include basic PC information, PC highlights from different countries, and info. about CIRPCA. Anyone who would like to share PC highlights can make a page to put on a display board and bring it to the Wednesday, October 19th dinner. (i.e. last year some of us used construction paper to put pictures and write notes on). Look under the photos section for International Festival 04 pictures. 

Please email me at ombili9@... or call (317-627-8982) to sign up to cover any of the slots on the schedule. I will have the schedule at the dinner next week for sign up also. Let me know if you have any questions regarding this event.

Thanks,

Debbie

Namibia 00-02

Outreach/Membership

Wednesday, November 2:          Set-Up         (5-?)

1. Debbie Anderson                317-627-8982                       ombili9@...

2.

3.

Thursday, November 3:           School Day              (10-2)

** Teacher sign up list if interested in having an RPCV speak at
their school!

10:00 - noon

1.

2.

Noon - 2:00 pm

1.

2.

Friday, November 4:    School Day then open to public       10 -9pm

10-2pm ** Teacher sign up list if interested in having an RPCV speak
at their school!

*** 10-noon

1.

2.

*** Noon - 2pm

1.

2.

2 - 4:30 pm

1.

2.

4:30-7 pm

1.

2.

7 - 9 pm

1.

2.

Saturday, November 5:               10am-9pm

10 am - noon

1.

2.

Noon - 2:30 pm

1.

2.

2: 30 pm - 5 pm

1.

2.

5 pm - 7:30 pm

1.

2.

Sunday, November 6:            12-6

Noon - 2:00 pm

1.

2.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

1.

2.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

1. Debbie Anderson 627-8982 ombili9@...

2.

Wednesday, October 19, 2005 is the annual meeting where annual elections will be held. 3 positions are available for a 2 year term: Education & Social, Treasurer, and At-large

CIRPCA is accepting nominations for the board. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the board they should access the CIRPCA Yahoo group and read the preliminary bylaws to know the duties of serving as a board member entails.

You can nominate yourself or someone else. E-mail or call
Debbie Anderson (ombili9@..., 317-627-8982) with your nominations by October 16th. No nominations will be accepted after that date. After the nominations are received the nominees need to send bio information to Debbie by October 18th. The bio information will be included on the ballots. The bio info should include your Peace Corps service info (country, years of service, sector, etc.), what you do now (work, retired, etc.), volunteer work and organizations currenty involved in, and a brief statement why you want to serve on the CIRPCA board. The election will be held at the October 19th gathering.

Get involved in CIRPCA. It's a great time to use your energy and initiative to work towards the third goal of PC.

******** ALL CIRPCA group members please go under the database
section you can click on "Contact List" and then "Add record" to
contribute your service information along with a bio. of yourself.
We'd love to learn more about everyone !

Still looking for volunteers to work at the Eagle Creek Marina this weekend. I met with the Park Director today and he showed me what we need to work on, which is cut and move driftwood, cut and remove brush. Come on I know it sounds so enticing, it will be great fun to be around other RPCV's and maybe some potential PCV's. I've only heard from about 5 people, so we NEED 15 MORE PEOPLE. Please email me
at ombili9@... or call me at 317-627-8982 to RSVP for this
project ASAP.

For those who have RSVP'd to me and those who want to work: When entering the park inform them that you are working on a volunteer project at the Marina and you will be able to get in free. Then follow the signs to the Marina and that's where we are working. Start time is 8:30 a.m. and we'll work for about 3 hrs. If you have any of the following items please bring them: chain saw, looping sheers, any other helpful outdoor tools to cut brush.

FYI: The form I previously mentioned does not need to be filled out at all by individuals.

See you Saturday,
Debbie
Namibia 00 -02
Outreach/Membership Coordinator
CIRPCA

Thai Spice
Wed Oct 19 at 6:30 p.m.
2316 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227, (across from the
Greenwood Park Mall), 317-881-2243

** $15 for meal plus tip and drink.

If you haven't RSVP'd yet, you can still RSVP to

Natalie Farrior - natalie.farrior@...
Norman Yeh - nyeh@...

Hope to see everyone there!

Norman

Hello CIRPCA,

Below is the schedule of filled shifts for the CIRPCA booth at the International Festival 3-6 November 2005. THERE ARE 6 SHIFTS TO FILL. Please help fill them.

This is CIRPCA's second year to participate. The Festival is at the State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th St., Indpls, at the Exposition Hall. Our booth is #104. Expect to pay $3.00 to park. 

Information at the booth will include basic PC information, PC highlights from different countries(pictures, memorabilia), and info. about CIRPCA. Feel free to bring any things from your Country of service with you to share while you are working. Anyone who would like to share PC highlights can make a page to put on a display board and bring it to the Wednesday, November 2 setup or email me and make other arrangements. (i.e. last year some of us used construction paper to put pictures and write notes on). Look under the photos section for International Festival 04 pictures on the CIRPCA webgroup. 

Please email me at ombili9@... or call (317-627-8982) to sign up to cover any of the slots on the schedule. Let me know if you have any questions regarding this event.

Thanks,

Debbie

Namibia 00-02, Outreach/Membership

Wednesday, November 2: Set-Up(4:30-?)

Debbie Anderson, Colleen Turner

Thursday, November 3: School Day (10-2)

** Teacher sign up list if interested in having an RPCV speak at
their school!

10:00 - noon Jessica Trimble

Noon - 1:00 pm Stephanie Schuck

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.   Elizabeth Hinshaw-Osgood

Friday, November 4:    10am -9pm

10-2pm ** Teacher sign up list if interested in having an RPCV speak
at their school!

10-noon    Mike & Pat Cupp

Noon - 2pm Steve Wolcott

2 - 4:30 pm VACANT

4:30-7 pm VACANT

7 - 9 pm Colleen Turner

Saturday, November 5: 10am-9pm

10 am - noon James Phillips

Noon - 2:30 pm Rodney Craggs

2: 30 pm - 5 pm VACANT

5 pm - 7:30 pm VACANT

Sunday, November 6: 12-6

Noon - 2:00 pm VACANT   Sarah Pugh (possibly, please confirm with me)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm VACANT

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Debbie Anderson

Hi Everyone!
   I recently accepted an invitation to serve as a PCV in the Dominican
Republic, departing in February.  I will be working in environmental
education and community development.  I am so excited about this
assignment and February can't seem to get here fast enough.  In the
meantime, however, I am wondering if there is anyone who would be
willing to chat over email and give me some words of wisdom and answer
a few questions I have about serving in the DR.  If this is an area
you are familiar with, please email me and I would be grateful for a
little of your time.  Thanks so much!

Margaret Kirlin

CIRPCA: Thanks for a great International Festival and a great big
thank you to all those who worked. Please read the below message and
register to get PC Week materials. It will be here before you know
it. Even if you do not speak please sign up because we can use the
materials at the International Festival last year. That's where the
bookmarks and stickers came from- I had two packets from last years
PC Week. Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers, Debbie

FYI: This is forwarded from a group email I get from registering
with PC Week prior years!


Greetings from the Peace Corps Headquarters!



In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the founding

of the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, currently

serving and former Volunteers-and their friends

and families-will share their overseas experiences,

participating in commemorative events that begin

during Peace Corps Week, February 27-March 5,

2006, and continue through the end of the year.



Peace Corps Week provides an ideal opportunity for

you to share your overseas experiences with your

community. Register online www.peacecorps.gov/pcweek

to receive a free presentation kit which includes

informational resources and fun audience souvenirs

to help you prepare for and promote your presentation.

Visit the Peace Corps Week website for community

outreach ideas, presentation suggestions from past

participants, and online resources.


Please join us in celebrating the enduring legacy

of Peace Corps service during our 45th anniversary

celebration.  If you have any questions, please email

Peace Corps Week at pcweek@...,

or call 800-424-8580, ext. 1961.





Cynthia R. Chenault

RPCV Kenya 2002-04

Peace Corps Week Assistant

1111 20th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20526

Hello!
I've just been cleared (exciting!!) and now am awaiting placement in
sub-saharan Africa.  Can anyone give me any tips on holding out for
better placements or if should I take the first thing offered?
If this process is anything like "military recruiting," then I'm
thinking I should hold out.  But I certainly do not want to miss an
opportunity.
Also, does anyone have info on the position of NGO Advising Program for
HIV/AIDS?
Being the first of December, does anyone think it possible that I could
leave by February if I accept a position this month?  The placement
person said "Absolutely No" but for some reason, I think she's just
saying that.  Hmmm...  She also said that she could not e-mail or send
me any information about the program.  Is this strange?  typical?
I came to the picnic this summer and really enjoyed meeting you.
Someone gave me a contact name for placement in Africa, but I've
misplaced it...do you remember who that was?  (Redhead, served in
Africa, a friend of Abbey Hambright and who brought her dog to the
picnic?! Sorry, I've forgotten!!)  Anyway, I'll take any and all
suggestions, ideas, contacts...
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Can't wait to get overseas,
Michelle
msutton4peace@...

Hello All.

I just returned from service a few months ago, and am having a hard
time with the job search. Does any one have in advice?

Thanks!

Niki

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.

The Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe, 935 S. East St., Indianapolis, 317-974-1770, www.bosphoruscafe.com

** $15 for meal, not including drink and tip.

RSVP to Natalie Farrior  natalie.farrior@..., 317-413-1595 or Norman Yeh  nyeh@..., 317-748-3927
 
Guest speaker from AFS Intercultural Programs. CIRPCA T-shirts will be available for sale.  Updates on local PCV's currently overseas and one Crisis Corps Volunteer.

NOTE: This information will NOT be mailed out by postcard. Please forward this to any local RPCV'S or potential PCV's that you know are not on our webgroup.

Hi All!
I just received (on Dec 22) an invite to got to the Dominican Republic
as an IT extentionist. I will be leaving Feb 13 and am super excited!
well, I have alot to do before then, like make arrangements for my
house.  Does anybody have any suggestions or comments for
selling/renting my house?

Also, please let me know if you have some time to chat or email about
your experience in the Caribbean .

thank you
Happy Holidays!
Laura

Hello all,
I am an RPCV, (Mali 1998-2001) and I recently moved to Bloomington.
I am serving this year as an AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader near
Bloomington with the Area 10 Agency on Aging.  We are currently
planning an event for the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Day, "A Day on Not a Day Off" celebration.  Since the executive
director of Area 10 is also an RPCV, we would like to ask local
RPCVs to participate in this event.  Our idea is to ask RPCVs to
accompany the Meals on Wheels program that operates out of Area 10
and to give a special presentation on topics such as peace and
community that Dr. King promoted.  We would love everyone's imput as
well as support.  If you would like to join us, please contact me at
this email or at Area 10.  (I have included my work-contact info.
below)
Thank you all very much,

Abbie Hantgan
ahantgan@...
Volunteer Management VISTA
Leader AmeriCorps*VISTA
Area 10 Agency on Aging
630 W. Edgewood Drive
Ellettsville, IN 47429
P: (812) 876-3383/ F: (812) 876-9922
Toll-free:  1-800-844-1010
http://www.area10.bloomington.in.us

Hello!

A big thanks to those that answered my placement questions earlier
this month.  I psyched myself up to serve in an HIV/AIDS NGO program
in Africa when a different placement person called and invited me to
the Dominican Republic doing "innovations in basic and special
education."  It leaves in February!  (I guess "Absolutely NO, you
cannot leave in February" is a soft 'no' afterall!!)

So much for the French lessons and my compiled materials on Africa!
Now I'm scrambling to refresh my Spanish and special education
resources.  Ahhh, patience and flexibility, patience &
flexibility...

Can anyone offer comment on life in the Caribbean?  Special
education?  A quick immersion in Spanish in the next few weeks around
Indy?

Thanks!
Michelle Sutton
msutton4peace@...

Hi,
My sister just got assigned Zambia - did any of you
serve there?  If so she would really love to talk to
you.  I was in Ghana for 2 years but Zambia sounds
like it is really different.
Also, I'm moving to Indy in June for 2 years.  Any
suggestions on neighborhoods or rental companies?
Thanks again,
Ria





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Hello,
I wonder also if anyone has a slide projector and would
be willing to spend some time looking at slides from Ethiopia(1968) and
Ghana (1969,70).  Also any chess players out there?
best New Year's to all,
Henry