RIrpcv kickoff Dinner at Apsara
October 15, 2008

Ray Rickman spoke about "Adopt a Doctor" http://www.adoptadoctor.org/ He described the origin of the foundation.  The object of the foundation is to keep doctors in their native countries by supplementing their income.

Virginia Paine reminded us that the Fall meeting is usually when the group nominates projects and organizations for a donation from our funds.  She enumerated UNICEF, Salamatu, and the Malawi sewing project as examples of our usual recipients.  Nanci Smith described a project in the interior of Cameroon of a small tribe.

Virginia announced that her term as interim group leader has concluded.  Barbara Fontaine will act as group leader while the group seeks another GL.  The group will need to replace Barbara as treasurer if Barbara stays on as GL.

Barbara Fontaine with May Caridad (rpcv-South Africa 05-07) Gianni Figueroa.

Patrick Hanner received the 2009 Peace Corps calendar shipment.  There are many available for sale at $10.  Contact Patrick for your order.  The sale of calendars is our major fund raiser.

Recent returnee Elizabeth Santos and her husband, Abner were in attendance.  Also present were: Virginia Paine, Nanci and Es Smith, Shelagh Goulis, Pam Rubinoff, Katie and Jane Dyer, Clare Satori, Donna and Gianni Figueroa, Peggy Benz, Jennie and Bruce Crooks, Barbara Fontaine, Bonnie Platzer, Mike and Ping Rice, Pat Raymond, Faith Fogle, Stan, Glennis, Blessin, and Fortune Premy.