We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Happy Hour

Date: Thursday, June 17, 2004
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

The Old Monk (Dallas)
2847 North Henderson Ave
Contact: Roger Chapin
972-234-2190

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Summer Cookout

Date: Saturday, June 26, 2004
Time: 5:00PM - 9:00PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

The NTPCA and the
Dallas Peace Corps office has joined together for RPCVs to meet
with Peace Corps nominees and applicants to discuss their
experiences with those about to launch on their own
international adventure; bring pictures if you can.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and soft drinks
will be provided. If you want something stronger it’s BYOB.
Also, if you feel like bringing a dish from your country of
service, you are welcome to do so, but it
is entirely optional.  You can come anytime after 5 p.m. and
food served at 6:30.  The cookout will be held at the home of
Roger Chapin at 613 Harvest Glen Dr., Richardson, just north of
the Richland Community College.  Depending on the direction
you’re coming from, exit I-635 3 miles east of US 75, on
Abrams. Drive about 1 mile north, turn right on Walnut St., go
about 0.3 mi and turn left on Richland Park 0.25 mi then turn
right on Harvest Glen.
For those coming from the north on US 75, exit left on Spring
Valley, which
turns into Centennial, to1.50 mi, turn right on Abrams. Drive
0.50 mi and turn
left on Park Bend 0.30 mi, turn right on Lois 0.40mi and then
left on Harvest
Glen

-----Original Message-----
From: LSI-Monica Barnett [mailto:monica.barnett@...]
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 1:51 PM
To: dravelojaona@...
Subject:

Hello Dana

As a former RPCV, I thought it may be appropriate to contact your office.  My company, Logistical Solutions, is looking to hire in the Dallas area, and I was wondering if you could share the attached job description with your staff and see if there are any RPCVs or others in your network in Dallas who may be interested in this opportunity. 

 

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide. 

 

Monica

 

 

Monica Barnett

Vice President/Operations Manager

Logistical Solutions International, Inc.

P.O. Box 271386 

Houston, TX  77277 USA

(713) 621-8130 phone

(713) 621-8135 fax

monica.barnett@...

www.logisticalsolutions.com

 

 

 

 

 

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Happy Hour

Date: Thursday, June 17, 2004
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

The Old Monk (Dallas)
2847 North Henderson Ave
Contact: Roger Chapin
972-234-2190

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Summer Cookout

Date: Saturday, June 26, 2004
Time: 5:00PM - 9:00PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

The NTPCA and the
Dallas Peace Corps office has joined together for RPCVs to meet
with Peace Corps nominees and applicants to discuss their
experiences with those about to launch on their own
international adventure; bring pictures if you can.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and soft drinks
will be provided. If you want something stronger it’s BYOB.
Also, if you feel like bringing a dish from your country of
service, you are welcome to do so, but it
is entirely optional.  You can come anytime after 5 p.m. and
food served at 6:30.  The cookout will be held at the home of
Roger Chapin at 613 Harvest Glen Dr., Richardson, just north of
the Richland Community College.  Depending on the direction
you’re coming from, exit I-635 3 miles east of US 75, on
Abrams. Drive about 1 mile north, turn right on Walnut St., go
about 0.3 mi and turn left on Richland Park 0.25 mi then turn
right on Harvest Glen.
For those coming from the north on US 75, exit left on Spring
Valley, which
turns into Centennial, to1.50 mi, turn right on Abrams. Drive
0.50 mi and turn
left on Park Bend 0.30 mi, turn right on Lois 0.40mi and then
left on Harvest
Glen

FYI...


Dana Ravelojaona
Recruitment Coordinator
Dallas Regional Peace Corps Office
1-800-424-8580 opt. 1 ext.5412
(214)253-5412  (214)253-5401 fax
dravelojaona@...


-----Original Message-----
From: Barta, James
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 12:10 PM
To: VRS/OPS/R/DAL
Subject: FW: Fallen Peace Corps Volunteer Memorial




Dear group leaders,

I have recently been in contact with Chelsea and Donna Mack, who created the
Fallen Peace Corps Volunteer Memorial. They are the sister and mother of
Jeremiah Mack, who was a friend of mine in Niger and died in a car accident
while serving as a volunteer. Jeremiah was a superb volunteer and a
wonderful guy who gave enormously in support of the Peace Corps mission.
They created a memorial website www.fpcv.org for all the volunteers who died
while serving peace as a volunteer. It is a wonderful, touching website,
please take a look at the messages in the guestbook, sign it and let your
members know about it. They would also like to create a physical memorial to
fallen volunteers, perhaps at the Kennedy Library. I think it is very much
needed to show respect to those who did not return and their families. NPCA
can help in creating this support network for the families and many RPCV
friends of fallen volunteers.

I would like to request that the NPCA express their support of the memorial.
The first simple way in which this could be done is to create a link from
the NPCA website. Secondly, the NPCA should support the creation of a
physical monument to fallen volunteers perhaps at the Kennedy library. I am
requesting that my regional representative Arlene Goldberg forward this
request to the board at the upcoming NPCA conference.

Thank you,
Steve Hoyt
President RPCV's of Northeastern NY



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The latest news from Sharon Sugarek in Turkmenistan.  To see the
pictures go to the NTPCA web site, click photos and look in the
Turkmenistan file.

June 26, 2004
  Dear friends and family,

  This will be my last update from Ashgabat. I have accepted a new
position with Peace Corps and will be returning to manage the Regional
Recruiting Office based out of Dallas. The office covers Texas,
Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico. I am looking forward to
the new job and to working with many people I have met over the years
through my association with Peace Corps and the National Peace Corps
Association.

  I am sad to be leaving Turkmenistan because of the wonderful and
talented Volunteers and staff I have had the honor to work with. And I
am eager to return to my home and see all my friends and family in the
US, although I'm not sure I'm ready for Dallas traffic yet!!!  I'll be
flying into Dallas on July 21st and will start my new job in Dallas on
Monday July 26!! Will have to make a quick adjustment!

  So thank you all for your support and encouragement these past two
years. I hope you have enjoyed the stories of life here in
Turkmenistan. And I look forward to seeing you soon.

  Please enjoy this last story about making felt rugs. It was an
interesting adventure!

  Sharon

Making Felt Rugs

The people of Turkmenistan were once nomadic, moving from place to
place to find food for themselves and for their flocks of sheep, goats
and camels.  People lived in yurts, which are round shelters, which
are made of felt covers laid over wooden pole structures. Yurts are
along the same lines as teepees, with a hole in the top to let smoke
escape. I am not describing this well but I'll find a photo to
attach.(See photo #1) The insides of the yurt are lines with carpets,
large camel bags and perhaps even a small piece of furniture or
two—usually a bride's wooden chest (for clothes and other precious
possessions) or a small cupboard for storing dishes and whatnot. On
the floor you will find decorative and very warm felt rugs. The walls
may also have heavy felt pieces attached to provide warmth.

Inside the yurt, the space is divided into three areas, one for men,
one for women and one for guests, closest to the fire.  When meals are
served, the women and female children sit together in one area and eat
out of a common bowl and the men and boys sit in another are. In the
photo you can see the fire in the middle of the yurt. This fore is
used for making tea, cooking lunch or dinner and keeping the yurt warmer.

  A couple of weeks ago when my friend Carole Gates was visiting me, we
set off for Erbent, a town in the desert about 150 kilometers from
Ashgabat where the people are semi-nomadic and make the felt rugs from
the wool of their own sheep. Elena was our guide and knew several
families in this settlement. Bahar, a young Turkmen woman who is my
house and dog sitter, also accompanied us. Bahar is Turkmen and I have
been taking her with me to many places I go to give her a chance to
learn more about her own country. Turkmen do not travel much even
within their own country. So she has a chance to do a lot of things
that other Turkmen do not do. Plus she is also fluent in English,
Turkmen and Russian and does a great job of helping out with
translations!

  So early on Saturday morning off the four of us went in my trusty
Jeep to Erbent. We packed the car with water, snacks, lunch and
everything else we could think of. You would have though we were going
for a week! But not knowing what to expect we wanted to be prepared!

  The desert itself is fascinating this time of year. Many wildflowers
are in bloom and the desert is green rather than brown in many places.
There are not many settlements on this road so we go for long
stretches without seeing any houses—and only  the occasional car or
truck.  But as we near Erbent, the sand is barren, No plants, no
wildflowers no nothing!. Talk about a desolate looking place.

  But we were warmly welcomed into the yurt to have tea and meet
various family members who live there. These women have a pretty tough
life out in the desert, in my opinion. But they seemed happy, proud of
their children and proud of their skills in making various things
including the felt rugs. As part of our visit, they wanted to be sure
we had the chance to try a variety of unique foods common to their
diet. The first was camel milk, which was a bit tangy. Next was yogurt
made with camel mil—sort of a thick yogurt drink. It was quite tasty
and I liked it. The last was yogurt made from goat's milk. Now that
was a little too sour for my taste!! Very unique. But now we can say
we have tried it. Along with the fried sheep fat snacks! Since they
are out in the desert they don't have much in the way of gardens—not
enough water. So their diets are based heavily on what their camels,
sheep and goats produce. Looks like a very tough life to me!

  So after all that, off we went to see how the felt rugs are made. And
what a process it is.  First the wool is clipped from the animals and
laid on a surface (plastic or cardboard). Then the women beat the wool
with two metal rods to clean it. This also knocks all the dirt out and
fluffs the wool. Believe me it is not as easy as it looks—I tried it
and there is definitely a technique to it!  After beating the wool
into submission, next it is combed to untangle it.  You can see from
the photo that this is also a tedious job, done a little at a time.
The third step involves dying the wool different colors for whatever
pattern is being made. The day we were there they were not dying wool
so I don't know exactly how they do that but I don't think there is
anything odd about their techniques. Today I think they use regular
commercials dyes but I'm not sure.

  Once the wool is dyed, they take it into a room where they have
plastic laid out on the floor. The wool of various colors is laid out
in the desired pattern and soaked in water for some period of time.
Then the plain, un-dyed white wool is pressed into the patterned wool
to form a thick felt carpet. Next this rug is laid out on a platform
outdoors where the women roll and press the felt over and over to
enmesh the patterned wool into the plain wool until it becomes one
single surface. It is really hard work. And I can tell you that these
ladies who do this are really strong!

  Once this process is complete, the felt rug is laid out on this
platform to dry in the sun. Periodically the ladies smooth it out and
make sure the rug lays flat. Once it is dry, it is ready to sell!
Mostly they sell their rugs either to tourist like me who come to
visit them—or to a person who buys from several people and then takes
the rugs to Tolkuchka to sell. According to these ladies it takes two
ladies about a full day to make a 3 by 5 foot rug.  And they sell them
for less than $5! Lots of work, but $5 goes a long way for them so I
guess everyone was happy at the end of our transactions! As you can
see from the last photo, Lulu is enjoying her new felt rug!

  Clearly these rugs do not last as long as the Turkmen carpets. But
they serve a very useful purpose for the yurts. They use materials at
hand, are warm and provide a comfortable place to sleep or sit.  I've
been told that during the summer, they attract moths so they need to
be sprayed with some sort of concoction made from tobacco and stored.
I'll keep an eye on them and let you know!

  After our adventures in felt rug making the children insisted that we
come with them to see their school, which we did. They were very proud
of their classrooms and their school. I think we were most surprised
by how small the children were. Clearly a testimony to the difficult
of their lives in the desert where good nutrition is not available.
So in addition to gaining some insight into this traditional folk
craft, I think we also got insight into the daily challenges these
desert people face in securing their survival.  And I feel sure the
folks we visited with do pretty well since they do have the occasional
tourist who stays overnight or spends the day with them.  But these
people welcomed us into their house, gave us tea and offered us lunch.
I think that is one thing that you can also depend on Turkmen people
to do. No matter how much or how kittle they have, they will always
share it with you.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Steering Committee Meeting

Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Meeting Two Rows Brewery
5500 Greenville Ave.
Contact: Roger Chapin
972-234-2190

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Happy Hour

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2004
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

The Ginger Man
2718 Boll Street, Dallas
Contact: Roger Chapin
972-234-2190

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Steering Committee Meeting

Date: Monday, July 12, 2004
Time: 6:15PM - 8:15PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Meeting Two Rows Brewery
5500 Greenville Ave.
Contact: Roger Chapin
972-234-2190

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Happy Hour

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2004
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

The Ginger Man
2718 Boll Street, Dallas
Contact: Roger Chapin
972-234-2190

Hi all,

Thought I'd put this out there.  There is a great need for Spanish speaking volunteers in Dallas right now.  The Dallas for Kerry group (http://www.dallasforkerry.com) is conducting voter registration drives.  The Martin Frost campaign (http://www.martinfrost.com/) is doing precinct by precinct canvassing.  (In the interest of bipartisanship I'm sure that the various republican campaigns could also use your time as well, although I don't know those web addresses.)  Also, Citizens for Election Protection is looking for bilingual election judges, clerks and pollwatchers (they will train) to ensure election fairness on polling day.

Of course all volunteers are welcome ... but Spanish speaking are especially needed!

Cheers!

- C

It's time to get out our Fall newsletter. If you have any articles
or announcements for the Fall newsletter please submit them by August
7th at the very latest. Please send your articles to
gcsauve@....
Thanks.

Hello all,
Just made it out of Senegal and moved here to Denton, TX. Thought I
should drop a line and see who else is out there. Looks like you guys
work with Hearts and Hammers quite a bit and I am looking to get into
the community. Dont know how this works but I hope someone can get a
hold of me soon. I would be very happy hear from folks.
Thanks
Ryan Light
940-387-2624
africalight@...

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Happy Hour

Date: Thursday, August 19, 2004
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Italian Italian Cafe
387 Las Colinas Blvd E
Irving, TX 75039
Contact: Roger Chapin
972-234-2190

Note: forwarded message attached.
Tarush---please--just walk downstairs!!!

Patrick & Garrett and all ft worth folks--take 183
east to O'Connor, go north, north, north...pass under
114, go to stop light at Las Colinas blvd and turn
right. Get in left lane, follow slight curves. See
Pink Neon Japanese Restaraunt on left. Italian Cafe is
on left at first corner of next block. Turn left on
cobblestone drive. Park if you can. If not, follow
road around to stop sign turn right and you will see
park garage where you can park. It is free. Or
continue straight back on to street and park on curb.

Everyone from Dallas, take 114 west, exit O'connor and
turn right at the light, stay in right lane and turn
right again...follow above.
brynne

=====
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A New Light is entering the World!
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http://www.share-international.org



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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Happy Hour

Date: Thursday, August 19, 2004
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Italian Italian Cafe
387 Las Colinas Blvd E
Irving, TX 75039
Contact: Roger Chapin
972-234-2190

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Steering Committee Meeting

Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2004
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Enchilada's
7050 Greenville Ave, Dallas
Contact Roger Chapin,
972-234-2190

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Hearts & Hammers

Date: Saturday, September 18, 2004
Time: All Day

Hearts and Hammers is an all volunteer organization founded by
Dallas RPCV Bob Walker in 1984 to assist elderly and disabled
Dallas homeowners.  Throughout the year the H&H Planning Council
works with the City of Dallas to identify homeowners who need
assistance to keep their homes’ exteriors within city code.
H&H gathers materials, volunteer teams and resources, each team
chooses a house and does the needed-and much appreciated
work-once a year on workday.

This year our N. Texas Peace Corps Association house is located
in East Oak Cliff near the zoo at 1510 Peru Ave.  Our homeowners
are Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Arbor, both retired, he from Firestone
and she as a beautician.  They have lived in the house for 41
years, and though Mr. Arbor has a pacemaker now he continues to
enjoy gardening and keeping up his yard.

The work the house needs is straightforward and very much
needed-scrape, paint, replace rotted wood, build a handrail,
etc.  We will need a full crew of 20-25 folks, and if you feel
you don’t have any technical skills please come because you
will learn on the job and have a fulfilling time.

I’m continuing to seek free lunch for us all-but if not
we’ll buy it in the neighborhood somewhere.  Anyone know any
resources for lunch?  Will your company/group sponsor our lunch?

What to bring:  3 empty gallon plastic jugs, 2  4”
paintbrushes, scrapers, any painting stuff you have, sunscreen,
a hat, beverages (no beer), your toolbox, broom, hearts, rags,
circular saw, LADDERS, hammers, yard tools and lots of elbow
grease.  I am your captain this year, please call me to sign up
and ask any other questions.

Directions:  Take I-35 south through downtown Dallas, exit 8th
St. and go left back across the highway.  Follow 8th a mile or
so to Corinth St. and go right.  After about 5-6 blocks  go
right on Peru.  The house is 1/2way up the block on left.

This is always a fun and worthwhile community service we do, and
the smiles and appreciation of the

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

South American Dinner

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2004
Time: 5:00PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Hosted at Jim & Zarela Hamill's home
4324 St. Andrews
Irving 972-717-4128
Jim and Zarela Hamill invite you to join them for “un noche
andina” on
Saturday, September 11 at 5:00 pm. Jim will prepare their famed
Peruvian "antichucos." Zarela promises to have a big platter of
beef empanadas to serve us along with
authentic "Pisco Sours" – the famed Peruvian brandy drink
from her native
country. The dinner party may even include professional South
American
entertainment.
If you can, please bring a salad or a dessert to share.
Furthermore, if you want
to drink an alcoholic beverage besides Pisco Sour, feel free to
bring it along.
Jim and Zarela live in the Las Colinas area of Central Irving,
across the
fairway on the golf course from the Four Seasons Resort.   It is
in a
gated community but the gate is open until 6:00 pm. After 6:00
pm, the gate
code is "*1489#" or you can call to have them open it for you.
Take Highway
114 to the O’Conner Rd. Go west on O’Conner to Leland
Boulevard.
Follow Leland Boulevard and to Saint Andrews Boulevard. Make a
right. Please RSVP by Sept 6th.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Steering Committee Meeting

Date: Monday, September 13, 2004
Time: 6:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Borders Bookstore
Lover’s Lane & Greenville Ave.
Contact: Roger Chapin
(972) 234-2190

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

South American Dinner

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2004
Time: 5:00PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Hosted at Jim & Zarela Hamill's home
4324 St. Andrews
Irving 972-717-4128
Jim and Zarela Hamill invite you to join them for “un noche
andina” on
Saturday, September 11 at 5:00 pm. Jim will prepare their famed
Peruvian "antichucos." Zarela promises to have a big platter of
beef empanadas to serve us along with
authentic "Pisco Sours" – the famed Peruvian brandy drink
from her native
country. The dinner party may even include professional South
American
entertainment.
If you can, please bring a salad or a dessert to share.
Furthermore, if you want
to drink an alcoholic beverage besides Pisco Sour, feel free to
bring it along.
Jim and Zarela live in the Las Colinas area of Central Irving,
across the
fairway on the golf course from the Four Seasons Resort.   It is
in a
gated community but the gate is open until 6:00 pm. After 6:00
pm, the gate
code is "*1489#" or you can call to have them open it for you.
Take Highway
114 to the O’Conner Rd. Go west on O’Conner to Leland
Boulevard.
Follow Leland Boulevard and to Saint Andrews Boulevard. Make a
right. Please RSVP by Sept 6th.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Happy HOur

Date: Thursday, September 16, 2004
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Two Rows Brewery
5500 Greenville Ave., Dallas
Contact Roger Chapin
(972) 234-2190

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Hearts & Hammers

Date: Saturday, September 18, 2004
Time: All Day

Hearts and Hammers is an all volunteer organization founded by
Dallas RPCV Bob Walker in 1984 to assist elderly and disabled
Dallas homeowners.  Throughout the year the H&H Planning Council
works with the City of Dallas to identify homeowners who need
assistance to keep their homes’ exteriors within city code.
H&H gathers materials, volunteer teams and resources, each team
chooses a house and does the needed-and much appreciated
work-once a year on workday.

This year our N. Texas Peace Corps Association house is located
in East Oak Cliff near the zoo at 1510 Peru Ave.  Our homeowners
are Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Arbor, both retired, he from Firestone
and she as a beautician.  They have lived in the house for 41
years, and though Mr. Arbor has a pacemaker now he continues to
enjoy gardening and keeping up his yard.

The work the house needs is straightforward and very much
needed-scrape, paint, replace rotted wood, build a handrail,
etc.  We will need a full crew of 20-25 folks, and if you feel
you don’t have any technical skills please come because you
will learn on the job and have a fulfilling time.

I’m continuing to seek free lunch for us all-but if not
we’ll buy it in the neighborhood somewhere.  Anyone know any
resources for lunch?  Will your company/group sponsor our lunch?

What to bring:  3 empty gallon plastic jugs, 2  4”
paintbrushes, scrapers, any painting stuff you have, sunscreen,
a hat, beverages (no beer), your toolbox, broom, hearts, rags,
circular saw, LADDERS, hammers, yard tools and lots of elbow
grease.  I am your captain this year, please call me to sign up
and ask any other questions.

Directions:  Take I-35 south through downtown Dallas, exit 8th
St. and go left back across the highway.  Follow 8th a mile or
so to Corinth St. and go right.  After about 5-6 blocks  go
right on Peru.  The house is 1/2way up the block on left.

This is always a fun and worthwhile community service we do, and
the smiles and appreciation of the

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Steering Committee Meeting

Date: Monday, September 13, 2004
Time: 6:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Borders Bookstore
Lover’s Lane & Greenville Ave.
Contact: Roger Chapin
(972) 234-2190

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Happy HOur

Date: Thursday, September 16, 2004
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM CDT (GMT-05:00)

Two Rows Brewery
5500 Greenville Ave., Dallas
Contact Roger Chapin
(972) 234-2190

Saturday, Sept. 18th, Starting at 7:30 a.m. All Day!


Hearts and Hammers is an all volunteer organization founded by Dallas
RPCV Bob Walker in 1984 to assist elderly and disabled Dallas
homeowners. Throughout the year the H&H Planning Council works with
the City of Dallas to identify homeowners who need assistance to keep
their homes' exteriors within city code. H&H gathers materials,
volunteer teams and resources, each team chooses a house and does the
needed-and much appreciated work-once a year on workday.
This year our North Texas Peace Corps Association house is located in
East Oak Cliff near the zoo at 1510 Peru Ave. Our homeowners are Mr.
and Mrs. Jessie Arbor, both retired, he from Firestone and she as a
beautician. They have lived in the house for 41 years, and though Mr.
Arbor has a pacemaker now he continues to enjoy gardening and keeping
up his yard. The work the house needs is straightforward and very
much needed-scrape, paint, replace rotted wood, build a handrail,
etc. We will need a full crew of 20-25 folks, and if you feel you
don't have any technical skills please come because you will learn on
the job and have a fulfilling time.

I'm continuing to seek free lunch for us all-but if not we'll buy it
in the neighborhood somewhere. Anyone know any resources for lunch?
Will your company/group sponsor our lunch?

What to bring: 3 empty gallon plastic jugs, 2 4" paintbrushes,
scrapers, any painting stuff you have, sunscreen, a hat, beverages
(no beer), your toolbox, broom, hearts, rags, circular saw, LADDERS,
hammers, yard tools and lots of elbow grease. I am your captain this
year, please call me to sign up and ask any other questions.

Directions: Take I-35 south through downtown Dallas, exit 8 th St.
and go left back across the highway. Follow 8 th a mile or so to
Corinth St. and go right. After about 5-6 blocks go right on Peru.
The house is 1/2way up the block on left.

This is always a fun and worthwhile community service we do, and the
smiles and appreciation of the homeowners are the best. See you there!

Gary Zimny
Solomon Islands, 1977-80
(214) 357-8337 home; (214) 649-3637 cell; zimzim9@...