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Past Events

Summer Picnic

Our annual summer picnic at Lake Park was a great success. There was plenty of food, good times, and Peace Corps stories to go around.























Peace Corps Info Session

Looking for the Adventure of a Lifetime? Interested to Learn About the Ultimate International Volunteer Experience? Ready to really see a different side of this world?

If you're considering Peace Corps as a fulfilling way to help others and as the next step in your personal and professional development, attend a Peace Corps Information Presentation and learn more about what it's like to be a Peace Corps volunteer. Meet local residents who lived and worked in international communities. Hear their inspiring stories and ask questions.

We'll also show a short video highlighting volunteers in service, talk about the application process and discuss the benefits of Peace Corps service, including grad school programs. Currently, Peace Corps is in real need of experienced teachers and applicants skilled in the areas of health, environment, agriculture and forestry. Knowledge of French, Spanish or another language is helpful, although Peace Corps teaches language to its volunteers.

www.peacecorps.gov/minisite/flash

Information Session
Date: Monday June 7th, 2010
Time: 6:00pm Ð 7:30pm (informal discussion to follow)
Location: Milwaukee Public Library Ð East Branch; 1910 E. North Avenue

Peace Corps Partnership Dinner

Thanks to everyone who attended our spring Peace Corps Partnership Dinner at Charro Restaurant. A good time was had by the nearly 30 attendees!









Brainstorming Session for Peace Corps 50th Anniversary

Grab a cup of coffee/tea and help brainstorm ideas on how we can celebrate the 50th anniversary of Peace Corps next year. The focus will not be for activities in D.C. in September 2011 but rather for activities at the regional/local level in Spring/Summer 2011.

Where: Alterra Cofee (9125 W. North Ave, Suite 101, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 / tel: 414.259.7948)
When: Saturday, April 3rd, 2:00pm
Who: Everyone and anyone interested
Why: Not only can we talk about 50th anniversary ideas, we can also share our PC stories!
RSVP: Not needed, just show up!

If you are unable to attend, but would like to share an idea on how we can celebrate locally, please email us at info@milwaukeepeacecorps.org. We would love to hear from you!

If you would like to carpool, offer a ride, or request a ride, please email info@milwaukeepeacecorps.org and a message will be put anonymously on the listserv.

Volunteer Sendoff

The Volunteer Sendoff hosted by the Chicago Peace Corps Office and the Milwaukee Peace Corps Association was a great success. We had 52 people attend, and got to see recruiter Dan O'Rourke present invitations to two applicants and heard some wonderful stories from recently returned volunteers.

When: Friday, March 5th, 2010
Where: Milwaukee Friends Meetinghouse
















Movie Night

When: Saturday, February 6th: 7:30pm and the movie starts at 8:00pm.
Where: Katie Decker's House (South side, near 53rd and Howard)

The Class (2008) French film with English subtitles.

In an inventive adaptation of his novel about his experiences working in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Paris, Fran腔is B使audeau stars as a replica of himself -- a passionate French teacher who presides over a classroom of diverse young minds. Not your standard drama or documentary but something in between, this Oscar-nominated film used three cameras during a largely improvisational shoot and features real students rather than actors.

There will be popcorn (of course!), soda, coffee, and tea. Please bring a snack to share and anything special you would like to drink.

If you need a ride, would like to offer a ride, would like to carpool, or for more information, please send an email to me at katiejdecker@gmail.com or call Katie at cell 920-960-8559.

2009 Holiday Party

Our annual holiday party on December 12 was a great success, with quite possibly the best and most diverse potluck ever found in Milwaukee! Thanks to all who attended and brought food, and special thanks to Alterra Coffee for providing free coffee.


  • Alex and Katie

  • Bethany MC-ing the event

  • Brian and Jerry

  • Brian, Jerry, and Paul

  • Dan and Ann

  • Donna and Peter

  • Isaac, Megan and Cookie

  • Javier and Krissy

  • Jean, Joanne, and Katie

  • Joe enjoying Alterra Coffee

  • Joe, Beth, and Cheryl

  • John and Katie

  • Laine and Shawn

  • Katie, Jessica, and Linda

  • Krissy

  • Maggie and Alex

  • Mary, Dan, Julia, Tom, Ann, and Joe

  • Paul, Tennie, John, and Cheryl

  • Shaw, Bethany, and Mary

  • The Browns: Survey Winners

  • Tennie, Amy, and Beth

  • The Williams
MPCA Annual Family and Parent Brunch

When: November 7th 10:00am - 1:00pm
Where: St. Francis Brewery (3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, Saint Francis, WI 53235)

Our annual parent brunch is an opportunity for parents to connect with other families, learn more about what their volunteer may be experiencing during the Peace Corps process, and get informed on ways that they can assist their volunteer. This year was no exception. Thirty guests enjoyed the fantastic brunch provided by St. Francis Brewery. Panelists discussed the challenges and rewards of their service, a typical day as a volunteer, and a parent's perspective on her daughter's experience. Thank you to everyone who participated.











Mini-Grant Proposals

Due: October 31, 2009

The Milwaukee Peace Corps Association is excited to announce our new grant guidelines and application procedures for 2009. We are growing and with that growth, we have increased capacity to support local and international charitable work, through small grants. For more details or to apply see the Grants page.

The next round of grants are due October 31, 2009.

Email questions to: info@milwaukeepeacecorps.org

October PC Partnership Dinner at Ethiopian Cottage Provides $570 in Donations for Two PCVs in Africa

On October 10th our fifth Peace Corps Partnership Dinner was held at the Ethiopian Cottage, a traditional Ethiopian restaurant located at 1824 N. Farwell Ave. in Milwaukee; owned by Yigletu and Alma Debebe.

A total of $570 was raised by the dinner through donations and MPCA matching funds - a special thanks to Allegra Troiano who made an extra donation all the way from Colombia! After dinner, the group voted to fund $500 of a Community Granary Project in Cameroon. The project is headed by Wisconsin PCV (E. Bussiere). The total project cost was $7,995 of which approximately $2,800 remains unfunded. The project will fund the construction of a community granary so that local farmers can store their harvests.

The remaining $70 raised was donated to a Health Clinic Electrification Project located in Mali. This project was second in voting behind the Granary, and will provide a solar panel to a newly constructed community clinic. The electricity generated will give doctors and nurses the light needed to provide services at nightÉespecially for delivering babies. Total project cost is $5,648 of which approximately $3,550 remains unfunded.

Private donations to these two projects, and many others, can be made online by visiting the "Donate Now" section of the Peace Corps website at: www.peacecorps.org.

We send a special "thank you" to Marquette Trinity Fellows for sharing the evening with us. We hope they stay in touch with the MPCA, and that they will not hesitate to contact us if there is anything we can do help them with their acclimation to Milwaukee life.

Please watch our website for the next PC Partnership Dinner event to be held in March 2010 (region supported, location and time to be announced). As always we are open to suggestions for suitable ethnic restaurants and/or event ideas. Send us your thoughts: info@milwaukeepeacecorps.org











Summer Picnic

When: Sunday, July 26th, 2009, 12:00-5:00pm
Where: Lake Park, Picnic Area #2

Thank you all for coming out! About 50 people turned out for our summer potluck, and a great time was had by all!

Volunteer Send-Off

When: Wednesday, April 29th, 2009, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Quaker Meeting House

The Volunteer Send-off was a great success. A mixture of invitees, applicants, returned volunteers and Peace Corps families comprised the audience of 60 people. A panel of three Returned Peace Corps volunteer and two families answered a number of questions about the Peace Corps experience, and information to support volunteers as friends and family members. A special thank you goes out to the Chicago Recruitment Office for their expertise and planning assistance. Thank you, as well, to Larry's Brown Deer Market for donating the cheese tray.

River Cleanup

When: Saturday, April 18th, 2009

More information available here.

Peace Corps Partnership Dinner

When: Saturday, March 21, 2009, 6:00pm
Where: Crocus Polish Restaurant, 3577 S. 13th St.

21 adults attended this hearty Polish buffet dinner and voted to fund the Deaf Theatre Project in Kazakhstan by a Wisconsin PCV and Camp GLOW in Kazazhstan.

Peace Corps Week

When: February 23-March 2, 2009

In connection with Peace Corps Week, on Saturday, February 28th, MPCA joined with the staff of Dover St. School for "A Trip Around The World" event. Dover families had their "trip around the world" experience through RPCV presentations, language lessons, interactive games and art projects. The day started with a pancake breakfast served by the principal, Ms. Laber. Rachel Urdan (Togo), Katie Decker (Turkmenistan), David Fine (S. Africa), Marti Fine (S. Africa), Michael Allen (Zambia), Rick Wimmer (Dominican Republic), Jarrod Meyer (Georgia), Bethany Neubauer (Bolivia), Mary Mueller (Guatemala), Molli Latin-Kasper (Micronesia), Stephen Latin-Kasper (Micronesia) and Tennie Bickham (Liberia) participated in the morning event which had around 100 people attending.

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  • Rick Wimmer
    Dominican Republic

  • Jarrod Meyer
    Georgia

  • Katie Decker
    Turkmenistan

  • David and Marti Fine
    South Africa

  • Rachel Urdan
    Togo
Winter Potluck

When: Saturday, December 13, 2008, 6:00-10:00p.m.
Where: Gordon Park Lodge - 2828 N. Humboldt Ave. (Corner of Locust & Humboldt).

This Ethnic Potluck had the most varied and delicious food yet! 67 RPCVs, family of currently serving, and prospective volunteers attended this annual potluck. A carload of warm and personal items were collected for Hope House.

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Annual Family and Parent Brunch

When: Saturday, November 8th, 2008, 10:00 am-1:00 pm.
Where: Radisson Hotel - Mayfair, 2303 North Mayfair Rd.

The brunch was a wonderful time for the 50 attendees to discuss past experiences and to encourage prospective Peace Corps Volunteers and family of currently serving Volunteers. The guest speaker panel was delightful and the food was scrumptous.

Photo Gallery

Check out our photo gallery on Picasa. We've got pictures from several past events.

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