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Aug 1-4 FOU Reunion in D.C.
Come Join the Friends of Ukraine Reunion
on 1- 4 August 2008 in Washington DC
Come reunite with fellow Ukraine RPCVs and meet others at the Friends of Ukraine annual conference and reunion in Washington, DC on Friday, August 1, to Monday, August 4. We welcome all Friends of Ukraine members: past, current and future. Grab your Ukrainian shirt and call up your old Peace Corps Ukraine buddies and come to this fun weekend!
The Agenda
We will start off with a happy hour at 6:00 PM at the Sculpture Garden (part of the Smithsonian) - enjoy the view of the monuments as well as the pitchers of sangria (sure, that's not a traditional Ukrainian drink, but we’re RPCVs – we are flexible!).
On Saturday, the morning will be free for informal sightseeing. We’ll also have an opportunity to visit National Peace Corps Association’s headquarters (meet there at 10:00 - 1900 L Street NW, Suite 404). Jonathan Pearson, NPCA’ s Advocacy Director, has offered to provide a brief overview on advocacy. We’ll also have a chance to learn more about the “MorePeaceCorps” campaign. Its goal is to double the size of the Peace Corps by its 50th anniversary in 2011.
Our Nominations & Grants Committee will have a business lunch at 12:30 Saturday at the Matchbox restaurant at 713 H St NW. Individuals wishing to nominate a project for potential funding (grant) or to nominate someone as a board member may wish to lunch with the committee. Others are also welcome. The Matchbox is only a couple of blocks from the next event.
On Saturday afternoon, the Friends Of Ukraine annual meeting begins at 2:30 and will be teleconferenced for those not fortunate enough to be present. The meeting will be held in Room A9 at the MLK District of Columbia Public Library, at 901 G Street, NW. Wi-fi is available for those who bring laptop computers. So bring PowerPoint slides or photos to show during introductions at the beginning of our annual meeting.
If you cannot be at the annual meeting, then be sure to phone in, toll-free (888-617-3400, passcode is 408642) for a conference-call at 3 PM EDT, when we’ll conduct an election of officers. We will also select Ukraine projects to receive Friends of Ukraine grants.
After 5 PM, the group will visit the Shevchenko statue, conveniently located near the Brickskeller pub (1523 22nd St NW), home of a zillion beers, including your favorite Obolon. The location of our annual dinner on Saturday evening is still in negotiation, but we know that wherever it is, we will have a great time! We are currently looking at the Russia House. We would need to make reservations so let us know if you would be interested in this option. Go to http://www.russiahouselounge.com/index.htm to learn more.
On Sunday, we will head back to the Mall for a very simple picnic brunch (time TBD). We are looking for a couple DC people to help (bring blankets, get bagels and such) so please consider volunteering. Participants will be instructed on where to purchase coffee. At the picnic, we’ll have a Ukrainian souvenir "show and tell." So please bring some Ukrainian memorabilia - something you want to share with the group. If you don't want to carry it with you, just bring a photo and a good story about it.
After Sunday’s picnic, we encourage you to join the group going to the Nationals' baseball game at 1:35. That night, some of us hope to enjoy a game-night of the sort we had at our COS gatherings in Ukraine.
For those who stay over until Monday, we plan a trip to Capitol Hill to visit Congress. We expect to see our representatives in action or at least talk with some congressional aides, especially those associated with the Ukrainian Congressional Caucus!
Lodging in DC
We encourage participants to seek out the couches or floors of RPCVs, as there are many in the DC area. If you want to stay in a hotel, we have found the Bratislava-like Hotel Harrington (436 11th Street, NW). A room for 2 should cost about $119 and a room for 4 should cost about $135. You can phone (800) 424-8532 or click on http://www.hotel-harrington.com/ -- Any schedule changes for the above events will be posted near that hotel’s registration desk, along with some cell phone numbers.
RSVP Now
There is no formal registration, but please RSVP to Lani Horowitz (Chernihiv 2003-2005) mailto:lanihorowitz@yahoo.com and/or Ross Felling (Chernivtsi 1999-2001) mailto:rsfelling@yahoo.com to give us an idea of who and how many people are coming, as we hone in on restaurant reservations, etc.
More details will be forthcoming.
See you in August! Do vstrechi!
on 1- 4 August 2008 in Washington DC
Come reunite with fellow Ukraine RPCVs and meet others at the Friends of Ukraine annual conference and reunion in Washington, DC on Friday, August 1, to Monday, August 4. We welcome all Friends of Ukraine members: past, current and future. Grab your Ukrainian shirt and call up your old Peace Corps Ukraine buddies and come to this fun weekend!
The Agenda
We will start off with a happy hour at 6:00 PM at the Sculpture Garden (part of the Smithsonian) - enjoy the view of the monuments as well as the pitchers of sangria (sure, that's not a traditional Ukrainian drink, but we’re RPCVs – we are flexible!).
On Saturday, the morning will be free for informal sightseeing. We’ll also have an opportunity to visit National Peace Corps Association’s headquarters (meet there at 10:00 - 1900 L Street NW, Suite 404). Jonathan Pearson, NPCA’ s Advocacy Director, has offered to provide a brief overview on advocacy. We’ll also have a chance to learn more about the “MorePeaceCorps” campaign. Its goal is to double the size of the Peace Corps by its 50th anniversary in 2011.
Our Nominations & Grants Committee will have a business lunch at 12:30 Saturday at the Matchbox restaurant at 713 H St NW. Individuals wishing to nominate a project for potential funding (grant) or to nominate someone as a board member may wish to lunch with the committee. Others are also welcome. The Matchbox is only a couple of blocks from the next event.
On Saturday afternoon, the Friends Of Ukraine annual meeting begins at 2:30 and will be teleconferenced for those not fortunate enough to be present. The meeting will be held in Room A9 at the MLK District of Columbia Public Library, at 901 G Street, NW. Wi-fi is available for those who bring laptop computers. So bring PowerPoint slides or photos to show during introductions at the beginning of our annual meeting.
If you cannot be at the annual meeting, then be sure to phone in, toll-free (888-617-3400, passcode is 408642) for a conference-call at 3 PM EDT, when we’ll conduct an election of officers. We will also select Ukraine projects to receive Friends of Ukraine grants.
After 5 PM, the group will visit the Shevchenko statue, conveniently located near the Brickskeller pub (1523 22nd St NW), home of a zillion beers, including your favorite Obolon. The location of our annual dinner on Saturday evening is still in negotiation, but we know that wherever it is, we will have a great time! We are currently looking at the Russia House. We would need to make reservations so let us know if you would be interested in this option. Go to http://www.russiahouselounge.com/index.htm to learn more.
On Sunday, we will head back to the Mall for a very simple picnic brunch (time TBD). We are looking for a couple DC people to help (bring blankets, get bagels and such) so please consider volunteering. Participants will be instructed on where to purchase coffee. At the picnic, we’ll have a Ukrainian souvenir "show and tell." So please bring some Ukrainian memorabilia - something you want to share with the group. If you don't want to carry it with you, just bring a photo and a good story about it.
After Sunday’s picnic, we encourage you to join the group going to the Nationals' baseball game at 1:35. That night, some of us hope to enjoy a game-night of the sort we had at our COS gatherings in Ukraine.
For those who stay over until Monday, we plan a trip to Capitol Hill to visit Congress. We expect to see our representatives in action or at least talk with some congressional aides, especially those associated with the Ukrainian Congressional Caucus!
Lodging in DC
We encourage participants to seek out the couches or floors of RPCVs, as there are many in the DC area. If you want to stay in a hotel, we have found the Bratislava-like Hotel Harrington (436 11th Street, NW). A room for 2 should cost about $119 and a room for 4 should cost about $135. You can phone (800) 424-8532 or click on http://www.hotel-harrington.com/ -- Any schedule changes for the above events will be posted near that hotel’s registration desk, along with some cell phone numbers.
RSVP Now
There is no formal registration, but please RSVP to Lani Horowitz (Chernihiv 2003-2005) mailto:lanihorowitz@yahoo.com and/or Ross Felling (Chernivtsi 1999-2001) mailto:rsfelling@yahoo.com to give us an idea of who and how many people are coming, as we hone in on restaurant reservations, etc.
More details will be forthcoming.
See you in August! Do vstrechi!
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Permalink Reply by Lani Horowitz on -
Here is the agenda in a different format.
FOU Reunion – Washington, DC – Aug. 1-4, 2008
Friday Aug 1
6:00 pm Happy Hour at Sculpture Garden on the National Mall
7th and Constitution NW
Closest Metro stop - Archives/Navy Memorial
http://www.nga.gov/feature/sculpturegarden/general/map.shtm
Meet near the North Concession area
Sat. Aug 2
10:00 am Visit National Peace Corps Association’s headquarters
1900 L Street NW, Suite 404
Metro – Farragut North (Red line) or Farragut West (Orange line)
Jonathan Pearson, NPCA’ s Advocacy Director, has offered to provide a brief overview on advocacy
12:30 Nominations & Grants Committee business lunch
Matchbox restaurant 713 H St NW
Metro - Metro Center (Red line)
2:30 Friends Of Ukraine annual meeting
Room A9 @ MLK District of Columbia Public Library
901 G Street, NW
Teleconference number 888-617-3400, passcode is 408642
5:00/5:30 pm Gather at the Shevchenko statue for group photo
At P and 22nd St, NW
Closest Metro- Dupont Circle
6:00 Happy hour at the Brickskeller, home of numerous international beers, including Obolon
http://www.lovethebeer.com/index.html
1523 22nd St., NW (which is at P and 22nd St. - across from Shevchenko statue)
7:00 ish Dinner at the Russia House - still in planning stages
1800 Connecticut Ave NW
Metro - Dupont Circle (easy walk from the Shevchenko statue/Brickskeller)
http://www.russiahouselounge.com/
We are still working on this option. We will need to make reservations so please be sure to let Lani Horowitz (here or on her email at Lanihorowitz@yahoo.com) know if you plan to attend.
Sunday Aug. 3
10 am ish (TBD) - Ukrainian souvenir "show and tell" and picnic brunch on the National Mall
Some local Ukr-RPCVs will bring bagels and fruit
BYO Coffee
1:35 Nationals’ baseball game
Metro - Navy Yard (Green line)
Evening – Games night?
Monday Aug. 4
Head up to Capitol Hill – talk to aides who deal with Ukraine-related issues
RSVP/Contact info:
Lani Horowitz (Chernihiv 2003-2005) mailto:lanihorowitz@yahoo.com
Ross Felling (Chernivtsi 1999-2001) mailto:rsfelling@yahoo.com
Lodging
Bratislava-like Hotel Harrington
436 11th Street, NW
Metro stop – Metro Center
Room for 2 - about $119; room for 4 - about $135
(800) 424-8532
http://www.hotel-harrington.com/ - Attachments:
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Permalink Reply by Lani Horowitz on
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Update to breakfast on Sunday. We will meet at the restaurant near the Hotel Harrington called Harriet's. Looks far from fancy! http://www.harrietsfamilyrestaurant.com/
Address 432 - 11th St NW, Washington DC (11th and Pennsylvania, NW)
Metro: Metro Center
10:00 am
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Permalink Reply by Lani Horowitz on
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Here's a map to help show where we will meet at the Sculpture Garden. The squiggly lines are the Sculpture Garden. We will meet at the North side of the small building.
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Permalink Reply by Harry Stevens on -
Here is another RSVP as obtained by using the SHARE button here:
Begin forwarded message:
From: Michael Kiefer
Date: June 20, 2008 8:13:04 AM CDT
To: Harry Stevens
Subject: Re: Check out "Aug 1-4 FOU Reunion in D.C." on Friends of Ukraine...
I should be able to attend the event......As for the couch I live in the "hood" in DC which is not very accessible by any means, if someone needs a place as a last option I am fine with having them stay at my place. I drive everywhere....
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From: Harry Stevens
To: "karpatyconstruction@yahoo.com"
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 7:28:28 AM
Subject: Check out "Aug 1-4 FOU Reunion in D.C." on Friends of Ukraine...
Harry Stevens wants you to check out the discussion 'Aug 1-4 FOU Reunion in D.C.'...
Harry Stevens says...
Erik & Mike, will either of you attend FOU annual meeting & dinner on Sat., Aug 2? Mike, do you have a sofa that could accommodate an RPCV? Dewaine, same questions. All, please RSVP in Lani's forum.
Discussion posted by Lani Horowitz:
Come Join the Friends of Ukraine Reunion on 1- 4 August 2008 in Washington DC Come reunite with fellow Ukraine RPCVs and meet others at ...
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Permalink Reply by Ivan Okhin on -
Hello!
I'll be happy to join you in Washington DC! I'm planning to come with Harry and Dan Kane.
Hope to see you all there!
Ivan Okhin
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Permalink Reply by Lani Horowitz on
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Who's coming so far??.. We have about 10 people as far as I can tell. Please respond to this site if you are coming so we can keep track.
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Permalink Reply by Harry Stevens on
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Can you name those 10, Lani?
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Permalink Reply by Lani Horowitz on
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I have 2 people who emailed me but I want to check to see if they are ok with having their names on here. Then, there's 3) Dwaine and 4) Molly, 5) me (Lani), my husband 6) Brian for part of it, 7) Ross, 8) Michael Kiefer. A couple of Group 24 buddies who live in DC are being strong-armed into helping out at different events. I have a few other tentatives. I had seen some emails regarding car pooling. Is any of that happening now? I don't know all of the names from the people you have talked to. Now, I see 9) Donna RSVPd. So, that's roughy 10 or so. Kind of like my ability to count in Russian. Numbers always were my Achilles heal over there!
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Permalink Reply by Lani Horowitz on
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One person is Chenoweth, Kevin from Group 5.
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Permalink Reply by Donna Fiebelkorn on -
Lani,
I do plan on being in DC on August 2 for the meetings.
Donna
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Permalink Reply by Ross on -
I'll be there, of course. If anybody needs my cell phone #, pls ask.
-Ross
RPCV group 14
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Permalink Reply by RaeJean Stokes on
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Lani,
I'd like to be included in beer/dinner on Saturday. I've also posted a notice to the Ukraine RPCV's in DC Facebook page about the event, so you might get a few RSVPs to your email address from that.
Hope that's OK!
Best,
RaeJean (Pidvolochysk, Group 25)
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