The meeting and potluck dinner was held at Hoyt Farms in Schodak. Dinner was a 6pm.

President Steve Hoyt chaired the meeting. He began with introductons of all present. He then alerted us that he and Bill Batt are into our current status as a NPCA affiliate and the renewal of our group membership. All members who are not current members of the National Group or who are unsure of their status can check on line. Christine reported on the request from Armenia for funding for a non-profit group. The Project is now funded for next year. The volunteer, Nick Gismmaria thanked us for our interest.

Fund Raising: The Spring garage sale is set for Friday and Saturday June 10 & 11, 2005 at the Gottliebs in Albany. The June meeting will be at the Gottlieb's the Tuesday before the sale so goods can be brought to the meeting. If you want to drop off items earlier call Jeanette at 489-1474.

The next meeting will be at Carrie's new house. At 32 Church Street in Nassau. Look for directions of the Web site. Steve Anderson announced that he receives notice of acceptance to a program in Africa. It said he must know French but country name will follow later. The program was presented by Patrick Cronin and Narmu Hall on their recently completed service in Nambia. It was a fascinating view insight into a less know part of Africa. We also heard from Abena Asanti, a law student, who discussed her intership in the legal system in Ghana. The presentation provoked lively discussions.