July 17, 2001

Dear RPCV,

Hundreds of RPCVs around the nation have expressed
interest in the National Peace Corps Association's
Advocacy Day on September 20, 2001. The NPCA is
excited about your level of commitment to political action
on behalf of the three issues: More Peace Corps funding,
U.S. engagement in the fight against HIV/AIDS and a
responsible strategy on global climate change

As September draws near, the NPCA will be in the final
planning stages. We will be arranging appointments for you
with congressional offices as well as coordinating
additional activities.

It is imperative that we know whether you will be able to
attend and when you will be available on Thursday, Sept.
20.


Please respond with an e-mail to
advocacyassistant@rpcv.org by AUGUST 1, 2001 with
your full name, e-mail address and your choice of the
following options for participation (see below for details):

A. 9:00 am orientation (and Congressional appointment to
follow)
B. 11:00 am orientation (and Congressional appointment to
follow)
C. 3:00 panel discussion (no Congressional appointment)
D. I cannot attend.

If we do not hear from you by Aug. 1, we will assume that
you do not plan to participate.


The NPCA is offering three participation times:

1.) 9:00 am. Cannon Building: Orientation and Training
Session
Guests: TBA

Attend the orientation and receive information on how to
be an effective advocate, the climate on Capitol Hill and
the three issues. PLEASE NOTE: The NPCA will only
schedule appointments with Members of Congress and
their staff for those who register for one of the morning
orientations. Space is limited.

2.) 11:00 am Cannon Building: Orientation and Training
Session
Guests: TBA

Attend the orientation and receive information on how to
be an effective advocate, the climate on Capitol Hill and
the three issues. PLEASE NOTE: The NPCA will only
schedule appointments with Members of Congress and
their staff for those who register for one of the morning
orientations. Space is limited.

3.) 3:00 pm Voice of America Auditorium: Panel
Discussion "Advocacy Day Every Day"
Panel Guests: TBA

Panel discussion on Advocacy from the federal to the local
level. Learn how to be an effective advocate in your own
home town. Please select this option if you will be arriving
in the afternoon. This discussion is also open to participants
who attended the morning orientation.

For additional information on Advocacy Day and the
Advocacy Network, please visit:

http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=26. Please
check our web page for the latest information and changes
before arrival.

Contact advocacyassistant@rpcv.org if you have any
questions or concerns.

We look forward to seeing you in September.

Catherine Harris

The National Peace Corps Association
www.rpcv.org
1900 L Street, NW Suite 205
Washington, DC 20036-5002
T: 202.293.7728, ext. 21.
F: 202.293.7554