| Feb 7 | Bill Batt in TU's Capital Profile Read it here
This
TU column highlights NYS employees. If you started your State
career with Peace Corps and want to tell your story, contact Rick Karlin |
| Feb 25, 1pm | Radio Call-In Show: WAMC's Vox Pop
Listen now Audio Archive of Steve Gottlieb & Harry Thornhill on the air talking about
Peace Corps and take listener call-ins. While you're waiting for
this interview to come online, you can listen to Steve Anderson present
an WAMC Listener Essay on Mali here |
| Feb 27 | Global House Party:
Garrison, NY: Priscilla Goldfarb
I don't have the correct contact information... if you have it, please provide it and I'll link it.... |
| March 1, 6-9pm | Peace Corps 50th Birthday Party (Albany):
Steve & Jeanette will host a "Global House Party" at their home in Albany.
Birthday cake will be served!
Bring finger food to share (from your country of service would be
fun). Wear cloths from your country of service, bring a story or
artifact. Invite others who are interested in Peace Corps.
If you can't bring any of those things... come anyway. See Harry & Joan's photos here. Eliot's photos are on facebook here... |
| March 1 | Global House Parties:
These are all in our catchment area. Please send email to the contact of the House Party near you.
Plattsburgh, NY: Rich
Gottschall
Gardiner, NY: Andi Bartczak
Rhinebeck, NY: Barbara
Henszey
Poughkeepsie, NY: Cecilia
Dinio Durkin & Peter Durkin - See a photo on facebook here. |
| March, all month | Exhibit: Objects from Peace Corps Service:
At Clifton Park Town Library, Moe
Road. If you have objects you can lend to the exhibit or if you can arrange to have it displayed at your library, contact HarryThornhill@hotmail.com . Photos of the exhibit are here. |
| Mar 5, day trip | Celebration at the Kennedy Library in Boston:
Cultural events, PC film release, live music, educational activities in Boston are from 10am - 3p. Press release & schedule are here. Read Allan's & Augusta's recount here. |
| Mar 6, 3pm | Movie: Once in Afghanistan:
Follow 1970's Peace Corps volunteers as they
travel village to village vaccinating Afghan women against small pox. At the Crandell Theatre in Chatham. Details, poster, press release. See photos and read comments from the event. |
| Mar 14, 2pm | Peace Corps Resolution in the State Assembly:
If anyone can be in the Assembly spectator seats, Jack McEneny will name you and speak to the resolution email Sue or call her (473-3368 days or 392-2693 evening/weekend) to get a pass. See photo-op shot and watch the video. |
| Mar 18, 8pm | Movie: Once in Afghanistan:
Follow 1970's Peace Corps volunteers as they
travel village to village vaccinating Afghan women against small pox. At the North Chatham Free Library. Details, poster, press release. |
| Mar 25 | Presentation: Shenendehowa Superintendents Day:
Harry & Joan will present their experience to teachers at Shenendehowa. Encourage your kid's teacher to attend!
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| Mar 25, 10:30a - 1:30p | Panel Discussion:
At Clifton Park Town Library, Moe
Road - highlighting the exhibit "Objects from Peace Corps Service" contact HarryThornhill@hotmail.com. Photos of the exhibit are here | Pix of the Shen & Schenectady events are here | There
were almost 70 people at this event!. Mary Cinadr, Kathy
Sanderson, Eliot Cresswell and Harry Thornhill gave a few facts and figures
about Peace Corps, showed a 17 minute video, & discussed their
individual experience. Eliot and Mary both had power point
pictures. The reception seemed very positive. Many people
stopped at the display case on the way out. |
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| Mar 26, 10am - 2pm | "Shensational" Culture Fair:
Performance from a variety of countries and cultures at Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park.| Pix of the Shen & Schenectady events are here | Harry & Joan had booths for
both the Peace Corps and Akuffo Tom School. There were several booths
on the edge of he cafeteria with music performances and other activities
during the day. |
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| Mar 27, 6:30pm | Movie: Beyond Belief:
Featuring Susan Retnik, the the cousin of one of our members. Susan lost her husband on Sept 11, founded "Beyond the 11th" and recieved the "Citizens Medal" from President Obama. NYT Article here. Film screening details here. |
| Mar 31, 7pm | Movie: Once in Afghanistan:
Follow 1970's Peace Corps volunteers as they
travel village to village vaccinating Afghan women against small pox. At the New Lebanon Public Library. Details, poster, press release. |
| April 18-30 | Exhibit: Objects from Peace Corps Service:
Display at Schenectady Library. If you have objects you can lend to the exhibit or if you can arrange to have it displayed at your library, contact Harrythornhill@hotmail.com |
| April 18, 7:30pm | Panel Discussion: Peace Corps Service:
At
Saratoga Springs Library. We encourage RPCVs, community members,
teachers, prospective volunteers & all interested to come. Come early & meet for dinner. Contact eliotcresswall@yahoo.com |
| April 19 | Happy Hour
Tracy
& Tim will be in town to share stories. Tracy has taken a
6-month appointment as the only doctor on the Island of Hoy. Meet at The Gingerman, 234 Western Av, Albany for after-work drinks. A full menu also available. |
| July, all month | Exhibit: Objects from Peace Corps Service:
Display at East Greenbush Library. If you have objects you can lend to the exhibit or if you can arrange to have it displayed at your library, contact Harrythornhill@hotmail.com |
| July 16 | Summer Picnic
A day of food, swimming, hiking & bonfire at Bob's historic farmhouse in Poestenkill, NY. Details TBA |
| Aug 13-14 | BBQ & boating
Join us at Becky's family's "camp" on Lake Champlain. Details TBA |
| Sept 22-25 | Events in Washington DC
Some folks have expressed interest in attending events in Washington during this celebration (Terry, Allan, etc). Contact Joe if interested. |
