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 August 2015
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NPCA ADVOCACY 
BY THE NUMBERS

42
NPCA Advocates Currently Organizing District Office Meetings

29
States Where District Office Meetings are Being Sought

62
District Office Meetings Currently Being Sought

14
Additional District Office Meetings Already Scheduled or  Held!

Advocacy Photo of the Month

Advocacy was a topic at a July RPCV Leadership Summit in Columbia Missouri, involving key members of the St. Louis, Central Missouri and Kansas City affiliate groups.  NPCA President Glenn Blumhorst attended.

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District Meetings Update
The annual Congressional recess is underway.  So is NPCA's annual district office meetings mobilization!

Read More and Get Involved
Be a critical voice for necessary Peace Corps funding!  

Help build the bi-partisan House Peace Corps Caucus!  

Share your volunteer story with lawmakers who make decisions on Peace Corps' future
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See if District Meetings are Planned Near You

Just the Facts...
Whether you are organizing a district meeting or sharing Peace Corps details with others, you want your information to be up-to-date. 

The National Peace Corps Association has recently updated our State Resources webpage, providing lots of information about Peace Corps and lawmakers across your state.

For more general information, you can visit the agency's Fast Facts webpage.

Global Issue of the Month
With the Iran nuclear deal up for consideration before the U.S. Congress, we turn to NPCA affiliate group - the Peace Corps Iran Association - for our global advocacy issue of the month.

PCIA's Board of Directors recently adopted a resolution urging support for the proposed agreement.  They urge all Americans (and all members of the Peace Corps community) to "...read the full language of the Plan of Action and discuss the facts.", and to make your views known to your congressional representatives.
Featured Advocate: Charles Shelan - Olympia, WA
One of our very first district office advocacy meetings this summer occurred in the Olympia, Washington office of Congressman Denny Heck.

The meeting was organized by this month's featured advocate, Charles Shelan (Korea 1972-75), who notes "It's important to have a relationship with our elected officials."

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Advocacy Upcoming Events
Virginia Health Justice Forum

The first ever Health Justice Awareness Day has officially passed, but one more event is planned in Arlington Virginia.

A June 11th forum is planned for 7:00 PM at the Arlington Central Library, located at 1015 North Quincy Street, near the Ballston Metro station.

Join a constructive discussion on what we all can do to help support those who incurred injury or illness during their Peace Corps service and need continuing support.

Follow this link to learn more about the NPCA affiliate group Health Justice for Peace Corps Volunteers.
Support Our Advocacy 
Mobilization Tour!

We need your support for our fall mobilization tour.  We need to build our network of NPCA advocates in South Carolina and several other southern states (GA, AL, MS) where key lawmakers will determine the future of Peace Corps funding and other legislation!  

$500 in donations will ensure four critical mobilization events in South Carolina.  Every $150 after that will get us to another city...another state. 


Make Sure This Trip Happens.

More From NPCA and Your Advocacy Program
Affiliate Group Letter

Make sure your affiliate group has signed the annual group letter urging the President to request increased Peace Corps funding in his next budget request. Contact us if you have questions.
Peace Corps
Eligibility Rule Review

The federal government is considering a rule that would restate and update the requirements for eligibility for service in the Peace Corps.  You have until August 31st to review and comment on the rule.
International Road Safety Letters

Thanks to everyone who urged support for congressional letters supporting international road safety.  Read the final Senate and House letters.  Learn more here.
In Memoriam

We remember and honor those within our community who have recently 
passed away.

Visit our In Memoriam page to view the tremendous accomplishments of those who served.
Service Highlighted on Hill

July featured the annual Peace Corps forum on Capitol Hill.  And, another program - featuring RPCV Congressman Joe Kennedy - promoted the need for those who served our country to enter the political arena.  Read More
Peace Corps Store

Summer's home stretch provides multiple opportunities for Peace Corps apparel.  Purchase that extra end-of-summer tee-shirt, or think ahead to the coming autumn chill.  Either way, visit the NPCA store today!

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