June 2008 Newslines
Seattle Peace Corps Expo A Success!
The May 4 Expo, a joint venture sponsored by Peace Corps, the National Peace Corps Association, and SEAPAX, drew a crowd of over 400 to Seattle Pacific University, despite the rare warm sunny day. Attendees were about evenly divided between RPCVs and those interested in learning about joining Peace Corps. details ....
SEAPAX Picnic
On Saturday, July 12, SEAPAX will hold its annual summer picnic at Magnuson Park, Shelter #3, from noon - 7 pm. details ....
SEAPAX Campout
SEAPAX now holds its own annual campouts in Western WA--this year's event will take place on July 18-20 at Cougar Rock Campground at Mt. Ranier National Park. This is family friendly event, with lots to do and see in a beautiful setting. details ....
Regional RPCV Campout 2008
The Inland Northwest Peace Corps Association invites you to the annual regional campout August 8-10 at the Gifford Group campsite in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The site is reserved from 1 PM on Friday the 8th until noon on Sunday, August 10th. details ....
NPCA Board Elections
Elections of new Board members for the National Peace Corps Association are now being conducted on the NPCA website. The positions open are for representatives for the Western and Southern regions of the US, and for Country of Service (COS) groups representing Asia and the Pacific Islands. details ....
RPCV Mentoring Program
The NPCA, with the support of Peace Corps, has just launched a Mentoring Program, designed to connect recently returned Peace Corps Volunteers with RPCV mentors. details ....
Mailing list update
Thanks to everyone who has sent in their current contact info for the SEAPAX database! If you haven't had a chance to update your info, send an email to our Membership Coordinator: members@seapax.org. Include the following: name, address, city/state/zip, best phone # to reach you, Country(ies) of Service, Program(s) in Country, current employer, profession and/or title, membership number for NPCA if known.