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Letter from the President
 Hello dearest RPCV members,
As my time to pass on the President's role to another amazing board member is upon me, I'd love to share some final reflections. I had my reservations for taking on this role due to time constraints and the pandemic which meant navigating our SDPCA community in a way we have never had to do before. But I've been so pleasantly surprised by how flexible and patient our membership has been through the fluctuations of virtual and in-person events. As we started having in-person events again, I realized how much I missed those story swaps and PC energy you get only from hanging out with other RPCVs. Based on the success of our Taste the World event, I see that our membership has truly stuck with us and are here for the long run. What a wonderful feeling! Thank you to each and every one of you for your ongoing support and involvement in our community, no matter what the world throws at us!
I'd like to spend just a moment to thank our board members as well. There's so much that goes on behind the scenes to have the number of events that we do. They work tirelessly to keep events happening and running smoothly all year long. Your board members are creative, organized, professional, and bring joy and fun to the job. Round of applause to your board members!
It’s my hope that in sharing little bits of my Peace Corps experience with you all during my time as President, that I've made more connections with you. That's what our community is all about and what I pick up from every event that I attend. I look forward to staying on the board in a different capacity and plan on staying active and involved. Please continue sharing your stories and experiences with me and all our members! It's my favorite part of being a member in this organization.
We have our planning meeting very soon and will have a year's worth of events and good times to share with you. We'll also have a new board to introduce you to with some old and new members. Stay tuned for all the details to come!
With peace, love, and respect,
Tina Silva
SDPCA Board President
Tanzania 2005-07, Peru 2011-13
zootina78@gmail.com
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 Book Club Meet Up
Saturday, June 25 at 10am
Hilltop Community Park
9711 Oviedo Way, Rancho Penasquitos
RSVP: http://evite.me/vCAAnc5bHV
We’re taking a break from reading this month in favor of an in-person meet up! It's been over 2 years and more than 25 book discussions since the book club last met in person!
Join us for conversation, coffee and bagels plus help choose the books we’ll read in the coming months. Bring a favorite book to exchange (used is fine) and go home with a different book!
SDPCA host: Sharon Kennedy
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 Kayaking in South Bay
Sunday, June 26 at 9 or 11am
Chula Vista Harbor, 975 Marina Way Chula Vista
RSVP: http://evite.me/SkwuYvqdS4
$15 per person (please bring cash)
We are going kayaking again in the South Bay with Harry, owner of Chula Vista Kayaks. We will have 2 sessions--9 to 10:30am and 11am to 12:30 pm. Space is limited to 12 participants per session. When you RSVP, please write a comment stating the session you want to attend. No kayaking experience needed. Kids must be at least 6 years old. (Have your own canoe/kayak? Join us for no charge.)
We will paddle in the San Diego and Chula Vista Wildlife Refuges. Harry is also a docent at the Living Coast Discovery Center and knows the area very well.
Any questions--please text your SDPCA host Lynne Graham at 760-402-1064
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SDPCA Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2022 - Financial Report
Prepared by Genny Lynkiewicz, SDPCA CFO
Income: $6,696
Expenses: $4,160
Expenses include two $1,000 donations to support the local resettlement efforts of Afghan refugees.
Events:
From April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, the San Diego Peace Corps Association held 37 events! Of these, 17 were virtual and 20 were in-person. The activities included 15 educational events (including the monthly book club), 8 outdoor events, 4 community service events, 3 advocacy meetings, 4 social events, and 3 major events (holiday party, bonfire, and annual meeting).
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 Is your membership up to date?
The annual SDPCA Membership is $20 per family and renews each January 1. Newly COSed RPCVs (in the past year) are free. The membership fees help cover our modest operating costs and provide funds for our events. There are two ways to renew:
1. Go to SDPCA.org/membership to renew on-line using our secure PayPal payment system. If you have issues with the payment system, send an email to Sharon at sharonkennedya@gmail.com and she'll send you an invoice.
2. Mail a check for $20 to SDPCA PO Box 16632, San Diego, CA 92176. Please include a note with your country of service, dates served, and any updated contact information (email, phone, address).
Questions? Contact Tina Hunter Burnam at membershipinfo@SDPCA.org.
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