Annual Support Campaign

As the holiday season approaches, we again ask our members to consider making a donation to support SEAPAX. Thanks to your generous gifts of time, in-kind contributions, and ticket purchases in 2022, we were able to get together in person more often, and we look forward to continuing that trend in 2023. We have learned to manage on a very lean budget since adopting a “dues-free” model, but hosting a website and publishing a newsletter entail real cash outlays. If everyone receiving this newsletter contributed just $3 a year, we would easily cover our basic expenses. Remember, SEAPAX is now a registered 501(c)(3), which means your donations are fully tax deductible.

If you have not contributed to SEAPAX this year, please consider doing so now. We suggest a $15 annual contribution, but any level of support is appreciated.

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Non-Elected Board Positions & Committees

If you missed running for office this year, but would you like to get more involved with SEAPAX, consider leading or working with one of our committees. We have openings for a Newsletter Editor, Webmaster, Membership Chair and Mentorship Chair. Email info@seapax.org for details.

December Happy Hour

Come join us for December HH in Downtown Seattle! This month we will be at Yard House on Wednesday, December 21 from 5 to 8 pm. Come close our the year with your Peace Corps friends at an upscale sports bar in the heart of the city.

Questions? Email Garrett at gmorkill@gmail.com.

SEAPAX Holiday Potluck

Thank you to all who joined us for this years holiday potluck! We had a great evening sharing food, stories, and even home-brewed beer! A special thanks to our hosts, Katherine and Jeff, who welcomed us into their lovely home. We are so appreciative of their kindness and hospitality. Happy holidays!

International Calendars

2023 International calendars are available - get yours now for a holiday gift or just yourself!  Be sure to use our special code PC4SEAPAX when you order to get $1 off per calendar, plus SEAPAX receives 40% of the profits for our small grants program. It’s a win-win!

By highlighting the rich diversity of the world, the International Calendar is the cornerstone of the “Third Goal” efforts of the Peace Corps to help Americans understand the peoples and cultures of other countries, and is a wonderful way to learn about the world.

Order your calendars now >>

SEAPAX Merchandise

More holiday gift ideas - get that special someone some SEAPAX merch...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.

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Book Club

We still need your input on books to read next year! Email SEAPAXbooks1@gmail.com by Friday with the names of 1-2 books you want to read with the club.

Voting will occur later this month.

DEI Committee

With the holiday season coming up and gifts to purchase for our friends and family, it is important to support both the Indigenous peoples of Seattle as well as a variety of other BIPOC small businesses. The Duwamish Tribe has a selection of books, apparel, and artwork that makes for incredible holiday gifts, available on their website. And, writer Zibby Trewartha-Weiner has listed 23 BIPOC-owned small businesses that sell sustainable gifts. Happy Holidays and happy shopping!

Advocacy

Support continues to grow as we approach year’s end for passing the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act! Watch this short YouTube video to learn more about the act and why now is the time to pass it in the Senate! Also, on November 30 the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held confirmation hearings that included Carol Spahn for Peace Corps Director! We expect a committee vote and then a full Senate vote in December. You can view a recording of the hearing here.

Mentorship Program

New Members