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Peace Corps Times PEACE CORPS TIMES t u, i?- t2 1 .\ > " i k $. )$ Ti 25th Anniversary Conference, a , , NovemberlDecember 1986 'i,$ b. b. k : ABOUT THE COVER-The long walk from the Caroline Kennedy presented the first annual Lincoln Memorial to Arlington National Ceme- John F. Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Awards to tery was led by a 1961 Volunteer carrying the (1 to r) Karen Gerdes of the Philippines, Maria Peace Corps flag with peace streamers and a Mojica, who serves in Paraguay and Donald 1986 Volunteer carrying the American flag. Beckley, a Volunteer in Niger. Anniversary Photos-Cynthia Johnson From the Director This special issue should give you slowly. an overall view of Peace Corps' 25th As we come to the holiday season Anniversary both in the United and the end of our 25th year, I count States and around the world. foremost in my blessings the distinct I would like to give you a brief re- privilege of representing you, the view of my own words at the Confer- Peace Corps Volunteer. Let us all re- ence in Washington. Because they commit ourselves to our overall were addressed to Returned Peace goal-the promotion of world peace Corps Volunteers my theme was and understanding. It is needed now about reconnecting and recommit- more than ever. tine." . to reconnect with each other and Peace Corps and to recommit Ribadeneira, who spoke on behalf of themselves with action to the ideals all host countries at the Kennedy they had when they first served Peace Center Salute. Corps. For most who attended the "Humanity, in the 20th century, Washington event, many years had has burned its bridges in the frantic gone by since their Peace Corps ser- race for development. In this race, 1,oret Miller Kuppe vice. These few days of fellowship at there are those who are being left be- the conference had the desired hind, sometimes even without the effect. rekindling friendships, re- very basic needs for subsistence. In- dedication to ideals and motivation dividuals within societies such as *-G$ to carry on the work for peace they yours which have achieved, through had begun years ago. It was a time for great effort and determination, a de- re-charging. gree of affluence that humanity has There have been immediate and vis- not seen before, could forget that ible results of the conference. The there is a world out there that has not w membership of the National Council been able to break the barriers of pov- Peace Corps Times of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers erty, and sometimes, even of misery. has soared. Plans now are to estab- The people of the Peace Corps who Peace Corps Director lish a new and permanent NCRPCV have been in contact with these Loret Miller Ruppe office in Washington. Thousands realities become ambassadors of that Deputy Director have taken pen in hand or sat down world in need. Perhaps this is Edward Curran at their word processors to write Peace Corps' most important con- Acting Public Affairs Director about Peace Corps for their local I tribution." Donnan Runkel b newspapers and other publications. During our anniversary year, I was Peace Corps Times Editor They have learned the importance of able to participate in several overseas Dixie Dodd keeping Peace Corps alive in the pub- anniversary events and I met with Assistant Editor lic eye. These former PCVs are now many host country officials. They Gloria Ross echoed and elaborated on Ambassa- living the third goal. "To help pro- The Peace Corps Times is pub- dor Ribadeneira's thoughts. mote a better understanding of other lished by the Peace Corps, Wash- peoples on the part of Americans," As I started earlier, the conference ington, D.C. 20526. or as we say, "bringing the world in Washington was a time for re- back home." Americans must be charging for many, but it is nothing The views expressed in Peace educated to recognize the inter- like the renewal of spirit that I bring Corps Times are those of the indi- dependent world of the 1980's! back with me from visits to your vidual writers and do not neces- You, in the field, are living the first sites. sarily represent the official po- two goals.. "To help the people of You Volunteers are what this anni- sition of the Peace Corps. The interested countries in meeting their versary was all about. Director has determined publica- needs for trained personnel," and You are carrying the torch lit by tion of this periodical is necessary "To help promote a better under- President Kennedy 25 years ago and in the transaction of the public standing of Americans on the part of which has been successfully passed business. Use of funds for printing the peoples served." I can say, with along to each Peace Corps Volunteer this periodical has been approved pride, that I can think of no other during the intervening 25 years. You by the Director of the Office of group that is representing the best of are the guardians of that torch and Management and Budget, United America around the world. must pass it on to those who serve States Government. Inquiries and It is expected that Peace Corps after you. I know you will hold it letters should be addressed to: would be proud of you and your high and keep it burning bright even Peace Corps Times, Room 1214, work, but so are others.. .the others through the frustrations and diffi- 806 Connecticut NW, Washing- you serve. I would like to quote the culties inherent in Volunteer life ton, D.C. 20526. Ambassador from Ecuador, Mario as development proceeds so very Peace Corps Times 25th Anniversary Conference of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and Staff Conference Schedule Second Panel Breakout Sessions: Meeting the Challenge Thursday, September 18th Peace Corps Tomorrow Congressional Reception Jody Olsen moderating (RPCVITogo) Informal Country Reunions Youth for Understanding Friday, September 19th RPCVs Tomorrow Conference Pavilion on the Mall Roger Landrum moderating (RPCVNigeria) Call to Order: Douglas Siglin (RPCVIZaire) Coalition for Peace Corps 25th Anniversary Chairman, Conference Planning Committee Welcome and Introductions: Roger Landrum Country of Service Reunions (RPCV/Nigeria) President. RPCVniVashington; Chairman, Saturday, September 20th Coalition for 25th Anniversary Speaker: A World of Challenges Speaker: Challenges to Peace: Oumarou Garba Youssoufou, Corazon Aquino, President, Ambassador and Executive Secretary of the Organization of Republic of the Philippines African Unity (OAU) to the United Nations Speaker: Continuing to Meet the Challenge: Panel: Opportunities for Service-Where Should Loret Miller Ruppe, Peace Corps Director RPCVs Go From Here? Christopher Dodd (RPCViDominican Republic) Panel Breakout Sessions: Challenges for Peace; U.S. Senator Opportunities for Action Roger Randle (RPCVIBrazil) Challenges for Action in Africa, Oklahoma State Senator David Crippens moderating (RPCVINigeria) KCET-TV, Los Angeles David Magnani (RPCVISierra Leone) Massachusetts State Representative Jennifer Whitaker (RPCVNigeria) Council on Foreign Affairs M. Peter McPherson (RPCVfferu) Administrator, USAID Leonard Robinson (RPCVIIndia) African Development Foundation Mike McCaskey (RPCVIEthiopia) President, Chicago Bears Naomi Tutu Seavers, South Africa, Bishop Tutu Refugee Fund Katy Hansen (RPCVNigeria) President, National Council of RPCVs Challenges for Action in Asia, Douglas Kiker moderating (former PC staff) NBC News Sargent Shriver Awards Ceremony Nancy Iris (RPCVIKenya, Philippines) Speaker: The Challenge! U.S. Committee for Refugees Sargent Shriver, Shin Bom Lee, South Korea, First Peace Corps Director International Center for Development Policy Steven Singer (RPCVIChile) Country of Service Updates Agency for International Development Country of Service Receptions Challenges for Action in Latin America, Joanne Omang moderating (RPCVlTurkey) Sunday, September 21st Washington Post Jack Hood Vaughn (former Peace Corps Director) Walk from Lincoln Memorial to Development Associates John F. Kennedy Gravesite Michael Curtin (RPCVIChile) Memorial Service with Bill Moyers at Inter-America Development Bank Arlington National Cemetery Kevin Healey (RPCVfferu) International Festival on the Mall Inter-America Foundation 25th Anniversary Salute to Peace Corps Challenges for Action in the USA, Jonathan Kwitny moderating (RPCVmigeria) Gala Concert at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony, Wall Street Journal Harry Belafonte, Morgan State University Choir, Washington Fred Nolan (RPCVnran) Ploughshares, International Childrens Choir RPCVs Working for Peace Volunteer of the Year Awards to: Karen Gerdes, Philippines; Maria Mojica, Paraguay; Don Beckley, Niger. Presentation by Pablo Salcido (RPCVMonduras) El Paso, Texas Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. Kennedy Economic Development Department Kathleen Corey (RPCVILiberia) Remarks: His Excellency Mario Ribadeneira, Center for Applied Linguistics Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States J F K Volunteer of the Year Awards One of the highlights of the Salute ularly sanitation education. Training ley teaches mechanics, repairs and to Peace Corps at the Kennedy Center materials have been translated into home improvements to villagers. was the presentation of the Volunteer the local language of Tagalog with Beckley is a graduate of Northwest of the Year Awards. Karen's guidance and a government Iowa Technical Institute. Caroline Kennedy presented the feeding program instituted. A gradu- Inter-America Region-was repre- awards, re-named this year in honor ate of Florida State University with a sented by Maria Mojica of Ponce, of her father as the John F. Kennedy
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