Today we had the honor of meeting the Director of the Peace Corps, Ronald Tschetter. It was nice to be reminded about why we are all here and of the general mission of the Peace Corps. For those of you who don't know...the Peace Corps has 3 main goals. (We've gone over them many times over the last few weeks)
1)Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
2)Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
3)Helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
These goals represent the primary purpose of the Peace Corps which is obviously the international promotion of peace and friendship. Director Tschetter stated that the Peace Corps is the "gold standard of volunteerism." While I am in no position to declare what is the best...I'm proud to be a part of an agency that is well-respected and genuinely concerned with the well-being of the collective world.
With that being said, it was great to meet Director Tschetter. It was even better to get some free shwag...even if it is just a Peace Corps patch and pin.
1)Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
2)Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
3)Helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
These goals represent the primary purpose of the Peace Corps which is obviously the international promotion of peace and friendship. Director Tschetter stated that the Peace Corps is the "gold standard of volunteerism." While I am in no position to declare what is the best...I'm proud to be a part of an agency that is well-respected and genuinely concerned with the well-being of the collective world.
With that being said, it was great to meet Director Tschetter. It was even better to get some free shwag...even if it is just a Peace Corps patch and pin.
Tomorrow Romania plays it's first game in the UEFA (Union of European Football Association). I can't wait to watch it. I think I'm slowly starting to become a fan of soccer...especially since most of the guys are so hot! haha!
Yes, keeping one's purpose at the forefront can be an inspiration. It was about a year ago now that we walked the entire Washington Mall and up to the heights of Arlington. Remember taking a fews laps to get to the Iwojima Statue?! That trip came to mind as I was grading the the dreaded Research Reports--some of the topics really connected. Well lots has happened in the last year and now you can say the same as you face this opportunity! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteSoccer fan, huh?!?!
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ReplyDeleteI found your blog about a week or so ago and love reading about your adventures. I'm a future PCV myself (heading to Ukraine in September).
I just wanted to quicky say hello & that I hope all is well for you!
Best,
Christie
Soccer fan?! Hallelujah, another convert! ;)
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