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New Mailing Address

Do you need to get in touch with us? Our new mailing address is:

RPCV-NJ
106 Old Homestead Road
Wayne, NJ 07470

or email us at info@rpcv-nj.org

Your support of the RPCV-NJ group helps:

-- current PCVs from New Jersey fulfill their Peace Corps Partnership projects

--regional organizations founded by RPCVs

--local and global humanitarian programs

Welcome!

You have reached the home page of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of New Jersey. This site contains information about our organization, a calendar of events, news from the Peace Corps world, and links to Peace Corps related sites. We hope you will find these pages useful and informational.

August Pool Party!

Beat the heat at co-president Gerry Gillio's place on Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. (rain date August 28) in Wayne, NJ. Come meet and relax with NJ RPCVs! RSVP to Gerry Gillio (geraldinegillio@yahoo.com) by August 7th - or contact Gerry for more information. Pasta, salad and soft drinks provided - email Gerry for suggestions on what to bring. See you there!

50th Anniversary Celebration Events: Call for Photos

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of New Jersey announces three photo exhibits to be held during 2011.
These exhibits will take place at the following venues:
            × January: The Plainsboro Library
            × March: The Strand Theatre and Georgian Court University (Lakewood)
            × May or June: The Howell Living Farm
The exhibit will be juried due to limited space and resources.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sept. 10, 2010
Submit matte or glossy 8’’x10’’ (unframed and un-matted) photo(s ) .
Print size must be 8’’x10’’. You can make enlargements yourself via computer or by going to chain stores (e.g. CVS, Riteaid, Wal-Mart, etc.) and using their instant photo machines with print-to-print capability (around $7.00).
If you have slides, photo labs (even online ones) can make 8’’x10’’ prints for about $6.00 each.  Since the dimensions are different, be sure to instruct them on the cropping (what part may be cut off without effecting the content or composition).
Please use cardboard or a padded envelop to protect photo(s).  Include a self-addressed stamped envelop (folded) inside to have photo returned after exhibits.
Accompany all entries with the following info:
            × Title of photo
            × Your name
            × Country of service
            × Date (optional)
            × Explanation of photo (if informative)
Submit photo(s) to:
            N. Gunkelman
            5 Kelly Court
            Monroe Township, N.J. 08831
You may call Nancie if you have any questions regarding the photos at 609-395-0934.
Speakers: We would like to enhance the exhibits by including speakers. If you are available (either day or night) to speak about your Peace Corps service, please contact Edythe Ben-Israel.  Her email is ebenisrael@shellpackaging.com and her phone is 908-756-9644.

RPCVs in the News

(June 2010) Read about how RPCVs are applying the skills and experiences from their overseas service to their work and personal lives back here in Southern New Jersey.

 

Peace Corps in the News

(June 2010) A bill has been introduced by Congresswoman Barabara Lee (CA) for a Peace Stamp for Peace Corps - a postal stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of Peace Corps while additionally serving as a fundraiser.

 

Local Event at the Howell Living History Farm

August 21, 2010

Thanks to our members who helped plant potatoes at the Howell LIving History Farm in April. You can help harvest the potatoes, which are dontated to local food programs (check out the crop below!). Save the date: August 21, 2010. Come meet other RPCVs and harvest potatoes. A great activity for the family. Times TBA.

The Howell LIving History Farm's director is RPCV Pete Watson.

 

Calling all RPCVs and current Volunteers!

Peace Corps invites you to contribute to our digital library-a searchable collection of photos, stories and documents about Peace Corps, the Volunteer experience, and the agency's legacy of service around the globe.

As we approach Peace Corps' 50th anniversary, please help us reach our goal of including photos and stories from each country where Volunteers have served, and from each decade of Peace Corps history.  You can contribute one story and up to five photos from your Peace Corps service using our online process. 

Interested?  Go to peacecorps.gov/collections to start your submission or browse the growing collection of materials.

Questions? Suggestions?  Email digital@peacecorps.gov

 

 

Keep your RPCV-NJ membership up to date

If you want to:

• Connect with individuals who share your experiences and values...
• Be informed about what's happening in the Peace Corps community...
• Engage in activities that change the world...

...then renew your membership with the NPCA - remember to select the RPCV-NJ group as your local group.