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MNRPCV Fundraiser Dinner

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

MNRPCV Fundraiser Dinner

Saturday, February 25, 6:00 to 9:00pm, 669 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul.  Don’t miss this opportunity to spend an evening with the Minnesota RPCV community, visit the unique home of Elsa and Bernard Gonzalez, enjoy delicious North African food, and support MNRPCV’s Grant Program and first-year-free membership option for newly returned RPCVs. All this for a suggested donation of only $10.00!  Kids eat free. To sign up to be one of the cooks, contact Christi at quiltzilla@gmail.com

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Get your MNRPCV PC50 T-Shirt

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Calling All Global Citizens, Minnesota Residents

Celebrate the Peace Corps 50th Anniversary in style.   Carefully selected to ensure sustainability and support global causes, this Edun Live organic cotton shirt is produced by small, local enterprise in Uganda.  But it doesn’t end there.  Proceeds from your purchase of a Peace Corps Anniversary shirt goes to support volunteer projects funded by MNRPCV grants.   And thus we continue to celebrate and support our brothers and sisters around the globe, even as we reside here in Minnesota
 
Printed using windpower and non-toxic water based inks by a local printer, you can be sure that your purchase is a socially and environmentally conscious decision.  Reserve your shirt now by emailing truong.tammy@gmail.com, pick one up at the next MNRPCV Event.  See the PayPal box below to buy your shirts online.  These very special shirts sell for just $15.00 each ($18 with shipping/handling). Get yours now and a few extras for your family and friends.
 

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Peace Corps 1961-2011

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

About the Peace Corps: President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, by executive order. Throughout 2011, Peace Corps is commemorating 50 years of promoting peace and friendship around the world. Historically, more than 200,000 Americans have served with the Peace Corps to promote a better understanding between Americans and the people of 139 host countries. Today, 8,655 volunteers are working with local communities in 77 host countries.

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