[Note for other PCVs, Kim & Geoff have been posting on this also--repeat info]
A world of needs, a dwindling Peace Corps
There is a mention of our Caribbean post on the article--a brief note of one wondering why we serve here. There are mixed reviews on this and I've read a few, but I will keep my mouth shut on this one.
More older Americans signing on to volunteer abroad
Apparently there has been a wave of 50+ year old applicants for volunteering from the US to go abroard. I have the distinct pleasure of meeting a few of them in our group of PCEC78 and the wonderful experience of working with on of them here on SVG.
Here's a pic of our friend George on St. Kitts
Here's a song that has been IMMENSELY popular here on the islands. Never saw the video until I was reading Kim/Geoff's blog and thought it was apt to keep it going for others to pass it on. Give yourself the few minutes, it's worth it.
and of course, the boring and dry stuff for last--unless you are twisted like me and enjoy reading mounds of legal jargon....well, I'd post links from the Library of Congress, but their site is saying something about current errors sending temporary files....maybe later.
Keep on the look out for Peace Corps to hopefully get a boost from Congress:
H.R.1388
Title: A bill entitled "The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an Act to reauthorize and reform the national service laws."
Sponsor: Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] (introduced 3/9/2009) Cosponsors (37)
Related Bills: H.RES.250, H.RES.296, S.277
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 111-13 [GPO: Text, PDF]
House Reports: 111-37
Stay happy and well
ciao tutti
~your local wannabe jedi
~Shawn
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