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This issue: upcoming events, advocacy, mentorship, and more!
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Congrats on making it through last week's heat weave! It may be slow summertime but we've still got fun events and opportunities for you to take advantage of. We hope to see you at our picnic in just a few short weeks!
Also - now that we are gathering more frequently for in-person events, it’s a great time to get involved with SEAPAX committees, whatever your passion: advocacy, events, grants, service. Contact info@seapax.org!
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SEAPAX Summer Picnic
Our Annual Summer Picnic is typically one of the largest events of the year and we are so delighted to gather, once again, for the 2022 event! All SEAPAX members, family, and friends are invited to join us for some fun in the summer sun at Ravenna Park on Sunday, August 21 from 11 am to 2 pm.
This event is free for all members and their guests to attend. RSVP by August 8:
RSVP Now >>
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August Happy Hour
Join us in Greenlake for August Happy Hour! This month we will be at Shelter Lounge in Greenlake on Wednesday, August 17 from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy the sun and airy atmosphere with your SEAPAX friends!
Questions? Email Garrett at gmorkill@gmail.com.
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DEI Committee
With Back to School season right around the corner, it's essential to consider where we're spending our money. Intentionalist is a great resource to find BIPOC, women, or LGBTQIA+ owned businesses. Stay cool out there this summer!
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Advocacy
This month and next, we are taking action to urge our Congressional representatives to pass the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act. Please write to your members of Congress to ask them to support and pass the Act this year. Send a pre-written letter to your representative here!
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Afrolatino Community Organization
Movimiento Afrolatino Seattle is a local non-profit dedicated to Afrolatino arts and culture. It is open to anyone interested in learning and preserving this rich cultural heritage - may be of special interest to RPCVs who served in Latin America and the Caribbean!
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SEAPAX Merchandise |
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Book Club |
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We have t-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, baby clothes, socks and more!
75% of all proceeds go toward our grants program which supports community-based projects in both Washington State and countries around the world.
Get your merch >>
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Join us at the next book club meeting!
The Power of Women: A Doctor's Journey of Hope and Healing by Denis Mukwege
Sunday, August 14
3-5 p.m.
Email SEAPAXbooks1@gmail.com for location and more information - and let us know if you would like a separate virtual meeting, which we'll do if enough people request!
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Mentorship Program
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New Members
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SEAPAX's Mentorship Program is open to newly Returned PCVs AND not-so-newly Returned PCVs! How we can offer support:
- Finding housing
- Job/career/professional development
- Social networking events
- Reintegration and readjustment
- Graduate school
- Service/volunteer opportunities
- Navigating Seattle
- Talking about the Peace Corps experience
If you are interested in participating as a mentee, sign up here.
Interested in being a mentor? Find details and sign up here.
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Welcome to our newest SEAPAX members who joined in July!
- Aaron Gerard
- Whitney Bacon
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SEAPAX is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your donations are tax-deductible and allow our entirely volunteer-run organization to cover basic expenses.
Donate to SEAPAX
And, if you do any shopping on Amazon: remember to set your Amazon Smile charity to SEAPAX and make sure to use smile.amazon.com each time you make a purchase. Thank you for your support!
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