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This issue: opportunities to get involved, upcoming events, holiday gift ideas, and more!
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Hi SEAPAX! We hope your spooky season was just right and you weathered the recent storm safely and warmly. As it gets darker outside, we bring you opportunities for light, whether it be joining our fabulous board, connecting at our November happy hour, or doing your civic duty with some Peace Corps advocacy. Plus, get on top of your holiday gift-giving and support SEAPAX at the same time!
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Open Non-Elected Board Positions
Would you like to get more involved with SEAPAX and our local RPCV community?
There is no better way to do so than to serve on our Board. We are looking for dependable individuals who can commit at least one year to serve in the following roles:
Regular Events Chair
- Leads Regular Events Committee, which is responsible for the planning and execution of regularly occurring events (i.e. happy hours, eats-out, book club, etc.)
Membership Chair
- Updates, manages, and communicates membership policy as needed
- Monitors SEAPAX email
- Manages and operates monthly Member Spotlight
- Leads Membership Committee
- Works to improve membership engagement
If you are interested and/or would like to learn more, please email us.
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Happy Hour
Join us for November happy hour! This month we will be meeting at Mulleady's Irish Pub in Magnolia on Wednesday November 17th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Start prepping the liver for the holidays - Irish style!
Email Garrett at gmorkill@gmail.com with any questions.
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Advocacy
As Congress negotiates the 2022 federal budget, Peace Corps funding remains up for debate. The House of Representatives has proposed an increase in funding, up to $435.5 million, while the Senate Appropriations Committee has proposed flat funding of $410.5 million. The extra $20 million is needed as the Peace Corps works on reforms in 2022 to adapt and meet the changing needs of our global environment. Please act by emailing your representatives, urging them and their colleagues to support the Peace Corps and its effective response in 2022.
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Calendar Sales
2022 RPCV International Calendars are here! A is for Armenia, B is for Benin…and C is for Children. And also for this Calendar, our first “all-kids calendar,” in which we celebrate children worldwide in the countries where PCVs have served.
These calendars keep us connected to the countries and people with whom we served, support our SEAPAX Small Grants program, and work towards the Third Goal: bringing the world back home.
Get $1 off the regular price of $15, and 40% of the proceeds support our SEAPAX Small Grants program when you use the code below!
To order:
1. Go to rpcvcalendar.org
2. Fill out the form to order your calendar(s).
3. Use our code: PC4SEAPAX
4. Calendars will ship to your address of choice!
Email Carolee at calendars@seapax.org with questions.
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SEAPAX Holiday Party
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New Members
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We are considering a holiday gathering with hot beverages and an outdoor option this year! Please email us at info@seapax.org if you have ideas for or access to outdoor areas or all-weather heaters.
Keep an eye out for our December newsletter and website and social media for details!
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Welcome to our newest SEAPAX members who joined in October!
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Forrest Gore
- Larissa Siregar, Sierra Leone 2013-2014
- Meredith Apfelbaum
- Nancy Connolly
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Terry Armstrong, Jamaica 1989-1992
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SEAPAX Merchandise
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Mentorship Program
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Check out our newly available SEAPAX merchandise - t-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, baby clothes, 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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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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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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