Boston Area RPCVs came together for an evening of sharing, learning and making great connections.  Like-minded individuals working in health, education, business, policy, the environment and much more gathered to network at Lir Restaurant in Boston.  In a format similar to speed dating, RPCVs pitched themselves, met new people, and forged important contacts with like-minded RPCVs in the Boston area.  Click here to see photos from the event.

September 10th - 12th, 2010 - The Fair Trade Futures Conference will bring together  750+ entrepreneurs, students, advocates, community members, concerned citizens, interested individuals, and others for the largest Fair Trade event in North American history. To be held at the Marriott Hotel in Quincy, MA, the event will include seminars, workshops, site visits, discussions, social activities, and an exposition of 50+ Fair Trade vendors to educate and inspire about the holistic approach to business and poverty alleviation that Fair Trade provides. Please visit the conference website at fairtradeconference.ning.com or contact conference@fairtradefederation.org for more information.

      

Attention MetroWest and Worcester-area Readers: Join a newly-forming RPCV (and friends) book group! We'll read one book per month, selected by all (cross-cultural, Peace Corp-esque themes welcomed, but not necessary) informal discussions, pot-luck gatherings at an RPCV home (starting with mine in Marlborough). For more information, contact: Jena Bauman Adams; Paraguay ('88-'91); jenabauman@aol.com Worcester Area For more information, contact: Marty Reed (Malaysia '71-'73) 508-865-3013; 774-696-7066(cell)