Mark Your Calendar: March 4th is a National Day of Action in Support of Peace Corps

As Peace Corps Week gets into full swing, preparations continue in advance of our March 4th National Day of Action in support of the Peace Corps. Here's an update.

Specific Day of Action Requests - Update

In the House of Representatives, the offices of RPCV Congressmen Sam Farr (D-CA) and Chris Shays (R-CT) are finalizing a "Dear Colleague" letter urging support for robust Peace Corps spending in the upcoming (Fiscal Year 2009) budget.  Additionally, Congressman Farr is finalizing authorization legislation that would propose significant funding increases over the next 3 - 4 years.

Senate, the offices of RPCV Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN) are also preparing a "Dear Colleague" letter urging increased funding for the Peace Corps.

We expect these actionable items will begin circulating late next week, and will serve as the basis for your specific requests when sending emails or making phone calls on March 4th.

NPCA Hill Meetings Set the Stage for Action

NPCA's advocacy staff is holding and scheduling meetings with congressional offices to discuss Peace Corps funding and urge support for the upcoming "Dear Colleague" letters.  See the end of this message for a list of meetings currently held or planned.

Needed:  More State/Regional Coordinators

Thanks to RPCVs Cheryl Nenn (Wisconsin) and Doane Perry (Massachusetts), the latest advocates to step forward and help with Day of Action outreach and mobilization in their states. If you are willing to assist with outreach, mobilization and critical follow-up in your area, contact us at advocacy@rpcv.org.

DC Area Advocates Needed March 4th

We are still seeking RPCVs in the DC area to help us on March 4th with congressional office drops, flyer distribution and phone call mobilization.  If you can help with mobilization in Washington DC, contact us at advocacy@rpcv.org.

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