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Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Special Happy Hour, Movie, and Exhibit Today

Date:		Thursday April 21, 2011
Time:		5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:		LCC, etc.
Notes:		We have a special evening planned for those of you who haven't yet seen the 50 years of Peace Corps RPCV photo exhibition at the Latino Cultural Center! Thursday April 21 at 5:30 Gary Zimny (one of the photographers) will be hosting Happy Hour at the Twisted Root Burger Co. in Deep Ellum, 2615 Commerce. At 6:00 we'll drive the 8 blocks up to the LCC and check out the photos. Then at 7:00 at the LCC we'll watch the final showing of Niger '66, A Peace Corps Diary. After the movie we'll go back down to Deep Ellum for dinner, possibly to Monica's Aca y Alla. So please join us for a fun and satisfying evening honoring Peace Corps and ourselves. More info call Gary Zimny at 214.649.3637.

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#1237

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:56 pm
Subject: Monthly Happy Hour at Obzeet , 4/28/2011, 6:00 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Monthly Happy Hour at Obzeet

Date:		Thursday April 28, 2011
Time:		6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 3 days, 3 minutes.
Location:		19020 Preston Road, Dallas, TX
Notes:		We are meeting this month along the Dallas-Collin County line -- on Preston -- just south of the George Bush Toll Road in Far North Dallas. For more info , etc, see http://www.obzeet.com/restbar or contact Gillian at (972) 931-7712 or gilliansalad@...

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#1238

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:56 pm
Subject: Monthly Happy Hour at Obzeet , 4/28/2011, 6:00 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Monthly Happy Hour at Obzeet

Date:		Thursday April 28, 2011
Time:		6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:		19020 Preston Road, Dallas, TX
Notes:		We are meeting this month along the Dallas-Collin County line -- on Preston -- just south of the George Bush Toll Road in Far North Dallas. Happy Hour prices until 7 PM. For more info , etc, see http://www.obzeet.com/restbar or contact Gillian at (972) 931-7712 or gilliansalad@...

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#1239

From: "Ed & Maria Hromatka" <hromatka@...>
Date: Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:43 pm
Subject: Meet International Visitors in May

e_hromatka

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers,

Every year the University of Texas at Dallas host dozens of petroleum accountants from around the world for a special seminar. (Maria and I have been involved for over 30 years with this project. ) The 2011 accountants' class will be in Dallas  in May 8 - 28.

If you, or someone you know, would be interested in serving as a "community host" this year, please let yourself be known ASAP. This involves being assigned to few international guests, showing them around the DFW area a little on the weekends, and maybe, inviting them over for a "meal "with a typical American family" (you) or other similar things. In other words, just doing a lot of fun stuff with no long term commitment. You might even be assigned to visitors from your old Peace Corps country.

Again, the UTD class will only be for three weeks . So far there are 30 participants registered from 9 countries.

The local organizer is Will Wilkins who can then send you more information or answer any questions you might have.   Will Wilkins's telephone is 214-543-9288, or you can email him at wlwilkins@....

Best wishes,

Ed & Maria Hromatka
972-722-5254 - home
214-564-7201 - cell

#1240

From: "Ed & Maria Hromatka" <hromatka@...>
Date: Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:28 am
Subject: PS Meet International Visitors in May

e_hromatka

PS The 30 participants so far enrolled in the UTD petroleum accounting class below and are looking forward to meeting you are from Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Taiwan. (The program traditionally includes a visit for the international students and their interested DFW weekend hosts to the working cattle ranch of the late Lamar Hunt near Terrell.)

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers,

Every year the University of Texas at Dallas host dozens of petroleum accountants from around the world for a special seminar. (Maria and I have been involved for over 30 years with this project. ) The 2011 accountants' class will be in Dallas  in May 8 - 28.

If you, or someone you know, would be interested in serving as a "community host" this year, please let yourself be known ASAP. This involves being assigned to few international guests, showing them around the DFW area a little on the weekends, and maybe, inviting them over for a "meal "with a typical American family" (you) or other similar things. In other words, just doing a lot of fun stuff with no long term commitment. You might even be assigned to visitors from your old Peace Corps country.

Again, the UTD class will only be for three weeks . So far there are 30 participants registered from 9 countries.

The local organizer is Will Wilkins who can then send you more information or answer any questions you might have.   Will Wilkins's telephone is 214-543-9288, or you can email him at wlwilkins@....

Best wishes,

Ed & Maria Hromatka
972-722-5254 - home
214-564-7201 - cell

#1241

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps-owner@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:00 am
Subject: Blog of a Dallas area PCV in Moldova

North_Texas_Peace_Corps-owner@yahoogroups.com

http://www.neighborsgo.com/video/2949

#1242

From: "rosa_werthwein" <rosa_werthwein@...>
Date: Mon May 2, 2011 10:37 pm
Subject: Three positions open in our Dallas office

rosa_werthwein

Hi all. Hope it is okay to post jobs here. I know it can be difficult to find
one when you first come back so am trying to reach out to groups in cities where
my company has offices.

I am a RPCV in Minnesota (Ukraine 2003-2005). I work for a company called PDI
Ninth House. We are a Leadership Solutions company and do a lot of work
assessing, coaching and training leaders in large companies. Our consultants
tend to be people with PhDs in I/O Psychology but we have openings for project
managers and Territory Sales Coordinators right now in our Dallas office. I've
been trying to track down RPCV groups in different cities where we have offices
as I'd love to find more of us to join the company. Another recruiter in my
company is working to fill these positions but I'd be happy to provide an
introduction. The positions are posted on our website at
www.personneldecisions.com. Just follow the careers link and then use the North
America drop down menu to pick Dallas. You should see all current positions list
there with full descriptions.

Rosa Werthwein
Human Resources - Recruiter
PDI Ninth House
rosa.werthwein@... or rosa_werthwein@...

#1243

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed May 11, 2011 11:28 pm
Subject: NTPCA Steering Committtee and Party, 5/15/2011, 6:30 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		NTPCA Steering Committtee and Party

Date:		Sunday May 15, 2011
Time:		6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 3 days, 3 minutes.
Location:		Humperdink's, 6050 Greenville Avenue, Dallas
Notes:		Yes, it has been a while. So please join us for a beer or two in between planning for our International Dinner, our September gala, monthly happy hours, the Memorial Day concert, other spring/summer events, and more. Every one is invited! See www.humperdinks.com

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#1244

From: Gary Zimny <zimzim9@...>
Date: Fri May 13, 2011 5:07 pm
Subject: Gary Zimny on Live Internet Radio Today Talking Peace Corps!

garyzimny

Our own Gary Zimny is being interview today at 2:00 on live internet radio about the Peace Corps. Listen in! Will be recorded too!

http://www.co-creatornetwork.com/hosts/peacebegins/host_bio.htm

#1245

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat May 14, 2011 11:26 pm
Subject: NTPCA Steering Committtee and Party, 5/15/2011, 6:30 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		NTPCA Steering Committtee and Party

Date:		Sunday May 15, 2011
Time:		6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:		Humperdink's, 6050 Greenville Avenue, Dallas
Notes:		Yes, it has been a while. So please join us for a beer or two in between planning for our International Dinner, our September gala, monthly happy hours, the Memorial Day concert, other spring/summer events, and more. Every one is invited! Pitchers of beer are only $8 on Sundays as wella s $3 Coronas and Dos X. See www.humperdinks.com

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#1246

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun May 22, 2011 11:25 pm
Subject: Monthly Happy Hour at GingerMan, 5/26/2011, 6:30 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Monthly Happy Hour at GingerMan

Date:		Thursday May 26, 2011
Time:		6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 3 days, 4 minutes.
Location:		2718 Boll Street, Dallas -- 1 1/2 blocks west of McKinney Ave in Uptown Dallas
Notes:		Let's party! Monthly Happy Hour time again. Weather permitting, meet us outside in the rear patio at Gingerman, an American pub specializing in fine imported and domestic draught and bottled beer for our monthly happy hour. For the menu and a map, see http://dallas.gingermanpub.com/

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#1247

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed May 25, 2011 11:25 pm
Subject: Monthly Happy Hour at GingerMan, 5/26/2011, 6:30 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Monthly Happy Hour at GingerMan

Date:		Thursday May 26, 2011
Time:		6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:		2718 Boll Street, Dallas -- 1 1/2 blocks west of McKinney Ave in Uptown Dallas
Notes:		Let's party! Monthly Happy Hour time again. Weather permitting, meet us outside in the rear patio at Gingerman, an American pub specializing in fine imported and domestic draught and bottled beer for our monthly happy hour. For the menu and a map, see http://dallas.gingermanpub.com/

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#1248

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu May 26, 2011 11:55 pm
Subject: Memorial Day Symphony Concert and Fireworks , 5/30/2011, 7:00 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Memorial Day Symphony Concert and Fireworks

Date:		Monday May 30, 2011
Time:		7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 3 days, 4 minutes.
Location:		Flag Pole Hill. 8100 Doran Cir, near Northwest Highway at Buckner, Dallas
Notes:		For the past 20 years or so, we have been meeting at the center top of Flag Pole Hill -- just north of White Rock Lake -- to listen to the Dallas Symphony's free Memorail Day concert. Pack a picnic basket with some food and drinks. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, led by assistant conductor Rei Hotoda, will perform a selection of patriotic tunes and light classical favorites from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, followed by an exciting fireworks display. The program includes John Sousa's Liberty Bell March, a medley salute to the armed forces and a performance of America the Beautiful by mezzo-soprano Pamela King. (If you can't find us, call Ed on his cell at 214-564-7201.) In case of rain, the Symphony Rain Site is Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Downtown Dallas, TX 75201.

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#1249

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun May 29, 2011 6:29 pm
Subject: New file uploaded to North_Texas_Peace_Corps

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the North_Texas_Peace_Corps
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You can access this file at the URL:
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#1250

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun May 29, 2011 11:55 pm
Subject: Memorial Day Symphony Concert and Fireworks , 5/30/2011, 7:00 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Memorial Day Symphony Concert and Fireworks

Date:		Monday May 30, 2011
Time:		7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:		Flag Pole Hill. 8100 Doran Cir, near Northwest Highway at Buckner, Dallas
Notes:		For the past 20 years or so, we have been meeting at the center top of Flag Pole Hill -- just north of White Rock Lake -- to listen to the Dallas Symphony's free Memorail Day concert. Pack a picnic basket with some food and drinks. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, led by assistant conductor Rei Hotoda, will perform a selection of patriotic tunes and light classical favorites from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, followed by an exciting fireworks display. The program includes John Sousa's Liberty Bell March, a medley salute to the armed forces and a performance of America the Beautiful by mezzo-soprano Pamela King. (If you can't find us, call Ed on his cell at 214-564-7201.) In case of rain, the Symphony Rain Site is Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Downtown Dallas, TX 75201.

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#1251

From: "Ed & Maria Hromatka" <hromatka@...>
Date: Mon May 30, 2011 12:11 am
Subject: Fort Worth Advocacy Workshop, TCU, Sunday, June 12 at 4 PM

e_hromatka

FYI--

We are helping the National Peace Corps Association with an important event in Fort Worth. Since Congressman Granger has such great influence on the Peace Corps budget, we need a good turn out to help increase Peace Corps' funding. Thus, the NPCA is sending its organizer Jonathan Pearson to Fort Worth on June 12.

Calling All

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

50 years after it began, the Peace Corps is needed now more than ever.

You can help ensure Peace Corps� progress and vitality.

Fort Worth Advocacy Workshop

Sunday, June 12^{th, 2011}

Palko Hall, Room 225

On the TCU Campus - 3000 Bellaire Drive North (at University Drive)

4:00 � 6:00 PM

One of the most important ways you can bring the world back home is by engaging lawmakers and other opinion leaders. During this workshop, National Peace Corps Association Advocacy Coordinator Jonathan Pearson will provide the advocacy basics, from writing a five minute letter to the key steps in organizing an effective advocacy meeting. Get updates on key advocacy issues of the Peace Corps community before Congress, key lawmakers from Texas and some important upcoming dates where you can help make a difference!

Can�t make the workshop but want to get connected? Join us at Old Rip�s Tex-Mex Restaurant (3105 Cockrell Avenue), beginning at 6:30 PM on June 12.

To help us plan, please RSVP advocacy@... or 301-891-2146

Stay Connected: www.peacecorpsconnect.org

#1252

From: e_hromatka
Date: Thu Jun 2, 2011 9:35 pm
Subject: Fw: Don't Miss Next Week's RPCV Career Event in Dallas -- June 10

e_hromatka

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Join Returned Volunteer Services for the first ever regional career event in Dallas on June 10, 2011!

�[Returned Volunteer Services] is professional, extremely well-organized, and sincerely wanting to help RPCVs. The [career event] break-out sessions, hands-on learning, and role plays gave meaning to the information that was presented in lecture format. This [event] gave me a chance to look at my Peace Corps experiences differently - I learned to turn my � experiences into marketable, professional skills.�
-Andrea Cincotta, RPCV Zambia (2003-2006), RPCRV Liberia (2010)

Regional RPCV Career Event
Dallas, TX
Friday, June 10, 2011

At this interactive event, you'll gain skills in networking and storytelling in the job-search context, and learn about your noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment. Plus, hear how you can get involved with local recruitment events, and meet RPCV-friendly employers at the afternoon career fair. Whether you�re a recently returned Volunteer or one who has been back for some time and looking for a career transition, this event is for you.

If you or another RPCV you know are interested in attending, click here to register for the Dallas event: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=nfl4l7dab&oeidk=a07e3qikj4f4912dc48

For more information about career events for RPCVs and a complete calendar of events, visit www.peacecorps.gov/rpcv/events, email rvs@..., or call 202.692.1430

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#1253

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Jun 8, 2011 8:55 pm
Subject: Peace Corps Advocacy Workshop in Fort Worth , 6/12/2011, 4:00 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Peace Corps Advocacy Workshop in Fort Worth

Date:		Sunday June 12, 2011
Time:		4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 3 days, 4 minutes.
Location:		TCU Campus in Fort Worth -- 3000 Bellaire Drive North (at University Drive) in Palko Hall, Room 225
Notes:		More information on PC Advocacy's Texas tour; see http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/2011/05/destination-texas/. More on the speaker from Washington, DC, Jonathan Pearson, see http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/about/our-staff/jonathan-pearson/ RSVP to: advocacy@... or call 301-891-2146 Afterward, join us at Old Rip�s Tex-Mex Restaurant (3105 Cockrell Avenue, Fort Worth -- just east of TCU campus ), www.oldripsfw.com , beginning at 6:30 PM on June 12.

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#1254

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:56 pm
Subject: Peace Corps Advocacy Workshop in Fort Worth , 6/12/2011, 4:00 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Peace Corps Advocacy Workshop in Fort Worth

Date:		Sunday June 12, 2011
Time:		4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location:		TCU Campus in Fort Worth -- 3000 Bellaire Drive North (at University Drive) in Palko Hall, Room 225
Notes:		More information on PC Advocacy's Texas tour; see http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/2011/05/destination-texas/. More on the speaker from Washington, DC, Jonathan Pearson, see http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/about/our-staff/jonathan-pearson/ RSVP to: advocacy@... or call 301-891-2146 Afterward, join us at Old Rip�s Tex-Mex Restaurant (3105 Cockrell Avenue, Fort Worth -- just east of TCU campus ), www.oldripsfw.com , beginning at 6:30 PM on June 12. NOTE: A similar workshop is being scheduled for Saturday, June 18 at 5 PM at the Blue Mesa Grill at Beltline and the Toll Road in Far North Dallas County if that location is more convinient for you..

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#1255

From: zarela@...
Date: Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:05 pm
Subject: Formal Gala Celebration at Fairmont for Peru's Independence Day -- July 30

e_hromatka

TO ALL RETURNED PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS (AND ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO SERVED IN PERU & LATIN AMERICA)

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US TO CELEBRATE PERUVIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE DALLAS FAIRMONT HOTEL.

DINNER DANCE - PERUVIAN FOLKLORE SHOW - CASH BAR

SPONSORED BY THE PERUVIAN CONSULATE of DALLAS

LOCATION: FAIRMONT HOTEL - INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM

1717 N. AKARD 75201 TEL. 214-720-5265

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2011

TIME: 7:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

TICKETS: 55.00/person

DRESS CODE: FORMAL

RESERVATIONS: MARIA ALVAREZ 972-849-0996 or ZARELA (JIM) HAMILL 972-717-4128

zarela@aol.com

LAST DAY FOR RESERVATIONS: JULY 20, 2011

From Jim and Zarela Hamill

#1256

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:08 pm
Subject: Story and photo on Fort Worth RPCVs Brian Glenn and Fran Huckaby

e_hromatka

http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/2011/06/the-tcu-png-connection/

(photo not copies but on website)

The lifeblood of advocacy for the Peace Corps lies with the meaningful stories of friendship, understanding and sustainable development � and the powerful multiplier effect those stories portray.

Brian Glenn and Fran Huckaby (Papua New Guinea 97-99) have such a story. But it doesn�t only extend to the six rural villages in the Eastern Highlands Province where the couple served as Rural Community Development Facilitators. The power of their Peace Corps experience boomerangs back to their hometown of Fort Worth Texas, and the campus of Texas Christian University.

In three weeks the couple will return to Papua Guinea twelve years after their service. Twelve years after they worked closely with village elders and community leaders in determining that basic education was one of the top priorities for the region.

Twelve years ago, Brian and Fran exemplified the important role of �facilitator� as they worked with the community to select local teachers and elect a community school board. They assisted with curriculum development and teacher training programs. They helped secure grants that led to the construction of six K � 2 schools. Construction and planning addressed other needs as each school included a catchment tank for drinking water, a small community library�there was also a grant to provide travel support for a community health worker.

While they don�t know exactly what to expect upon their return, the RPCVs know that several of the schools � perhaps four or five of them � received local government recognition and are still operating. �That means the government is now providing resources to support the schools and the teachers,� said Brian.

The impact of this Peace Corps success story does not, however, end in the remote villages of a country too many Americans would be hard pressed to find on a map.

It extends to the campus of Texas Christian University (TCU).

As an Associate Professor in the College of Education at TCU, Fran regularly applies some of her Peace Corps experiences as she prepares the next generation of classroom teachers. When teaching courses such as Diversity in American Education, or Philosophy and Ethics in Education, Fran often refers back to her Peace Corps experiences.

Occasionally, Fran has a �PNG Day� in her classroom. She sets up the classroom like a PNG village, speaks to the college students only in the local language (�I can do this because I haven�t run into anyone yet who speaks Melanesian Tok Pisin!�) and then has the students take a test. The exercise is designed to give her future teachers the feeling of what it might be like for some of their future students who may speak a different language and be unfamiliar with the local environment, culture and customs.

Part of Fran�s travel back to Papua New Guinea is to update her cultural knowledge of the country. She also plans to lay the groundwork for what she hopes will be an interdisciplinary study abroad program in which TCU students would learn � not by studying simply in an overseas university classroom � but more by traveling to various communities around the country. If launched, Fran and Brian believe the program could be the first study abroad program to PNG in the nation.

Brian and Fran are both excited and anxious about their return visit. The strict gender roles within village society will be a challenge, as they were before. With electronic communication still very limited, the couple has sent letters, but isn�t certain that they have been received so that people know they are coming. And with a life expectancy of only 45 years, there is the uncertainty of who may � or may not � still be there to share in their upcoming reunion.

#1257

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:56 pm
Subject: The Peace Corps Advocacy Work Shop in Dallas, 6/18/2011, 5:00 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		The Peace Corps Advocacy Work Shop in Dallas

Date:		Saturday June 18, 2011
Time:		5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 3 days, 4 minutes.
Location:		Blue Mesa Grill in Addison
Notes:		Note: Jonathan Pearson From Washington, DC.,will basically repeat the same Peace Corps Advocacy Workshop that he conducted at TCU in Fort Worth on June 12. More information on PC Advocacy's Texas tour; see http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/2011/05/destination-texas/. More on the speaker from Washington, DC, Jonathan Pearson, see http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/about/our-staff/jonathan-pearson/ RSVP to: advocacy@... or call 301-891-2146 The location is the Blue Mesa Grill at 5100 Belt Line Addison, TX 75254 (South-east corner of Beltline and the Toll Road.)

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#1258

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:56 pm
Subject: The Peace Corps Advocacy Work Shop in Dallas, 6/18/2011, 5:00 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		The Peace Corps Advocacy Work Shop in Dallas

Date:		Saturday June 18, 2011
Time:		5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:		Blue Mesa Grill in Addison
Notes:		Note: Jonathan Pearson From Washington, DC.,will basically repeat the same Peace Corps Advocacy Workshop that he conducted at TCU in Fort Worth on June 12. More information on PC Advocacy's Texas tour; see http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/2011/05/destination-texas/. More on the speaker from Washington, DC, Jonathan Pearson, see http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/about/our-staff/jonathan-pearson/ RSVP to: advocacy@... or call 301-891-2146 The location is the Blue Mesa Grill at 5100 Belt Line Addison, TX 75254 (South-east corner of Beltline and the Toll Road.)

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#1259

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:56 pm
Subject: Nomination Party for Future PCVs and RPCVs, 6/25/2011, 4:00 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Nomination Party for Future PCVs and RPCVs

Date:		Saturday June 25, 2011
Time:		4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 3 days, 3 minutes.
Location:		Kathy Carson's house, 6426 St. Albans Drive, East Dallas
Notes:		Come to the "Nomination Party" with the individuals who have been accepted into the Peace Corps and their families at Kathy Carson�s house,6426 St. Albans Drive, Dallas. (Approximately, on curve streets that are 4 blocks north of Mockingbird Lane and 2 blocks west of Abrams) RPCV�s -- please bring a dish to share. For more info, go to this web site: http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=meet.regrec.event&eventid=97512 Please RSVP by email to Linda Tucker at LTucker@... or call her at (214) 253-5411.

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#1260

From: Allen Mondell <allen@...>
Date: Thu Jun 23, 2011 3:10 pm
Subject: Help support PC legislation

am6809

I'm not sure I'm doing this the right way, but I think what I've copied below would be of interest to the Association.

Allen Mondell

First Response Action is reporting that today, Thursday June 23rd at 2:15 p.m. EST, Congressman Poe and Senator Isakson will introduce legislation to support Volunteers who report or experience crime.

The legislation, The Kate Puzey Peace Corps Safety and Security Act, is the product of both Congressman Poe and Senator Isakson working closely with the Peace Corps, First Response Action and Kate�s Voice. The Peace Corps has expressed �verbal support� for the bill and a press release is anticipated following the press conference on Thursday.

More at: http://peacecorpsworldwide.org/babbles/2011/06/23/new-legislation/

#1261

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:56 pm
Subject: Nomination Party for Future PCVs and RPCVs, 6/25/2011, 4:00 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Nomination Party for Future PCVs and RPCVs

Date:		Saturday June 25, 2011
Time:		4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:		Kathy Carson's house, 6426 St. Albans Drive, East Dallas
Notes:		Come to the "Nomination Party" with the individuals who have been accepted into the Peace Corps and their families at Kathy Carson�s house,6426 St. Albans Drive, Dallas. (Approximately, on curve streets that are 4 blocks north of Mockingbird Lane and 2 blocks west of Abrams) RPCV�s -- please bring a dish to share. For more info, go to this web site: http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=meet.regrec.event&eventid=97512 Please RSVP by email to Linda Tucker at LTucker@... or call her at (214) 253-5411.

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#1262

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:25 pm
Subject: Monthly Happy Hour , 6/30/2011, 6:30 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Monthly Happy Hour

Date:		Thursday June 30, 2011
Time:		6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 3 days, 4 minutes.
Location:		Italian Cafe, 387 Las Colinas Blvd., Irving
Notes:		We are returning to a Mid-Cities location -- one block north Highway 114 --for this month's Happy Hour. We'll be in the Las Colinas area of Irving -- one block from the fabled horses statues at Williams Square. Weather permitting, we will sit outside in the patio. See http://www.italianitaliancafe.com/index.htm. Special Happy Hour prices until 8 PM.

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#1263

From: "Ed & Maria Hromatka" <hromatka@...>
Date: Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:32 pm
Subject: Job Opening Involving the DFW International Community

e_hromatka

Some RPCVs might be interested in this job. (We have been involved as volunteers with this great organization since 1977.) Ed & Maria Hromatka

The North Texas Council for International Visitors is accepting applications for a program manager to work on the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Qualifications for the position and other details are attached to this email and can be found on our website www.ntciv.org . If you or someone you know is interested in becoming part of our team of citizen diplomats please send your information to resume@... by June 30^th.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,

Julia Durodoye

North Texas Council for International Visitors
6440 N. Central Expressway Suite 208
Dallas, Texas 75206
Tel: 214-520-0618

#1264

From: "Ed & Maria Hromatka" <hromatka@...>
Date: Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:07 am
Subject: PS Job Opening Involving the DFW International Community

e_hromatka

PS Per http://www.ntciv.org/pag.php?id=31,

35- 40 hours a week
Flexible Schedule
Salary Mid to upper 30�s
Positive work environment
Office located in Dallas near the Park Cities

Some RPCVs might be interested in this job. (We have been involved as volunteers with this great organization since 1977.) Ed & Maria Hromatka

The North Texas Council for International Visitors is accepting applications for a program manager to work on the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Qualifications for the position and other details are attached to this email and can be found on our website www.ntciv.org . If you or someone you know is interested in becoming part of our team of citizen diplomats please send your information to resume@... by June 30^th.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,

Julia Durodoye

North Texas Council for International Visitors
6440 N. Central Expressway Suite 208
Dallas, Texas 75206
Tel: 214-520-0618

#1265

From: North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:26 pm
Subject: Monthly Happy Hour , 6/30/2011, 6:30 pm

North_Texas_Peace_Corps@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		North_Texas_Peace_Corps Yahoo! Group

Title:		Monthly Happy Hour

Date:		Thursday June 30, 2011
Time:		6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:		Italian Cafe, 387 Las Colinas Blvd., Irving
Notes:		We are returning to a Mid-Cities location -- one block north Highway 114 --for this month's Happy Hour. We'll be in the Las Colinas area of Irving -- one block from the fabled horses statues at Williams Square. Weather permitting, we will sit outside in the patio. See http://www.italianitaliancafe.com/index.htm. Special Happy Hour prices until 8 PM.

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