November Monthly Newsletter

Open Board Positions
We are still looking for some motivated individuals to help serve on our board. Please let us know if you might have an interest in serving in any of the following positions: Webmaster, Secretary, Service Co-Chair, Events Co-Chair, and Speakers’ Bureau Chair. If you would like to learn more about any of these positions please email us.

Annual Contribution Campaign
Help support SEAPAX! Our programs and activities are dependent on the financial contributions from our members. Programs and activities that we regularly offer include, but are not limited to, a grants program, Peace Corps advocacy work, an annual holiday party and picnic, camp outs and social media platforms.
If you have not contributed to SEAPAX this year, we would like you to consider doing so at this time. We suggest a $15 annual contribution, but any level of support is appreciated. Online contributions can be made here.
If you would like to learn more about any of our activities feel free to contact us at info@seapax.org. We thank you for your support!

Monthly Calendar

11/4 Annual Board Retreat, Antioch U, Seattle
11/7 1st Wed HH, Canterbury Ales, Seattle
11/10 Mt Baker RPCV Potluck, Bellingham
11/13 2nd Tues Arts and Cider, Schillings Cider

Happy Hour

1st Wednesday HH: Join us 11/7 for the monthly Pub Quiz at Canterbury Ales in Cap Hill, 534 15th Ave E at 7 PM. Don't fear the quiz, show up for a good time.

Second Tuesday Arts & Cider on 11/13 from 6-8 PM at Schillings Cider House in Fremont. Schillings does not have food, but you can bring your own. 708 N 34th St This month, let's have some fun with watercolors, glitter glue and crayons.

3rd Wednesday HH: This is the night before Thanksgiving so we will skip it this month. But look out for Dec 19th's location on the SEAPAX.org calendar.

RSVP before noon the day of the event on Facebook or email so we can get enough seats. Always looking for new places for a crowd so email your suggestions.

Book Club

Please vote here for the 2019 books. Deadline is 11/30.
Thank you to everyone who attended Book Club in 2018. It has been a year full of wonderful books. Here is a photo recap.

SEAPAX Calendar and Notecard Sale

We have both the traditional and beautiful 2019 International calendars and peace-themed notecard sets that we have carried in the past, along with a new product, perpetual calendars which are great for remembering important dates that occur each year.

$12 for international calendars, $8 for note card sets, and $10 for perpetual calendars. They will be available at many SEAPAX events as well as through our website.

Seattle Repertory Theatre

You are invited to a stage production of A Thousand Splendid Suns (Oct 5-Nov 10) by the Afghan Cultural Consultant for Seattle Repertory Theatre. For 20% off, enter "SUNS" in the discount code area when purchasing tickets.

2019 Board Meetings

Members of the SEAPAX community are always welcome to join our board meetings at Antioch University. Here is the 2019 schedule to save on your calendar.

January 6, 2019
March 3, 2019
May 5, 2019
July 7, 2019
September 8, 2019
November 3, 201

NEW AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS 
Luis C
Grant D, Belize 2016-2018
Megan R*
Andrea S, Ethiopia 2012-2014
Haeyoon C, Tonga 2013-2015
Joseph G, Cambodia 2007-2009
Lynn K
Laurel W, Senegal 2016-2018
Ryan N, Peru 2004-2006*
Erika F
Madeline L, Cambodia 2016-2018
Josh F, Philippines 1984-1986*
Bunny S, Bahrain 1976-1978*
Marliee F, Turkey 1964-1966*
Baer L, Senegal 1966-1968*
Emily B, Madagascar 2013-2015*
Eunice B, Ukraine 2007-2009*
Brendan C, Mongolia 2011-2013*

*Contributing member

Calendar Look Ahead

12/9 SEAPAX Holiday Party w Flash Giving, Seattle

Top Up Contributions

After 6 months of experience with the new Top Up contributions, we have tweaked the guidelines. Please visit the website and let’s keep on the giving path. Small Grants are available for local or international projects.

Apply for Grants

Ask non-profits in your network if they need a small grant and encourage them to apply! Check out the details and applications on the SEAPAX website under the Grants tab.

Grant Recipient
SEAPAX made a $120 donation to Refugee Artisan Initiative (RAI) towards the purchase of a new home industrial machine. RAI is dedicated to helping recent immigrants and refugees integrate into American Society. The women learn skills to make handcrafted jewelry and hand sewn goods while earning livable wages Visit their website.

Flash Giving at Holiday Party

Announcing Flash Giving at the 12/9 Holiday Party. In the holiday spirit of giving, bring a bit of cash to put in the donation jar to help another organization. We will select two organizations from members’ suggestions to give a collective donation. Send your suggestion of a 501c3 organization in WA or International to grants@seapax.org. We will vet the organizations using our guidelines posted on the website.

SEAPAX Holiday Party

Tom Miller, SEAPAX Vice President, has once again generously offered to host this year's holiday party. All are welcome, but please be sure to RSVP. Street parking is available, but carpooling recommended. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season together!

When: Sunday, 12/9 3pm-6pm
Where: Private home in West Seattle. RSVP for the address
RSVP: Please send number of guests to info @seapax.org
Potluck Item: Food or drink item. Please bring a label and serving utensils. SEAPAX will provide wine/beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
Optional Donations: 1) One canned good for a local food bank 2) Cash for Flash Giving (see above)

Mt Baker RPCV Assn Potluck

The next potluck will be 11/10 at the home of Sue Dabney, at 6 pm, 405 Hillcrest Way, Bellingham, just south of WWU.

RSVP by 11/7. Remember your reusable plates, utensils, etc. and bring a casserole, salad, bread or dessert and something to drink.

Critical Language Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program at http://www.clscholarship.org /apply

Applications are due Tuesday, 11/27 by 8 PM EST.

The CLS Program is a fully-funded intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. Most CLS languages do not require previous study of the target language.

The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. The scholarship program includes international airfare, tuition, and all program costs, as well as meals and living accommodations (often with a host family).

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