Billi Jo Zielinski and her husband Marc have accepted an invitation to serve in the U. S. Peace Corps in Turkmenistan departing in September, 2000
Peace Corps President
As you may know Billi Jo Zielinski , our League President, and her husband Marc have accepted an invitation to serve in the U. S. Peace Corps in Turkmenistan departing in September, 2000. Get out your map! Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia and is a former Soviet Republic. They are committed to a two year tour and a three month intensive preservice training period.
The couple has been very active in the community and beyond. Billi Jo became a League member in 1996, and soon became a director of the board. She co-chaired the 1997-98 Voter Service area, was elected treasurer in 1998-99 and from 1999 to the present has capably served our League as President, a capacity within which she implemented such evolutions as developing a League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley which now includes Moorhead and Dilworth, Minnesota in addition to Fargo and West Fargo, ND.
A ³Send Off² committee including Leaguers and organizers, Sue Petry and Julia Jones, have planned Billi Jo and Marc Zielinski Day on August 25, 2000 with two opportunities for friends to say good luck and good bye for now to the Zielinskis. First, at Fargo¹s Lindenwood Park Kiddieland Shelter 5:00 to 8:00 PM: The grill will be hot! We will have soft drinks,plates, napkins, utensils and condiments. Bring something to grill and a dish to share. Recreational activities will be available. Then, at 21st Amendment Bar, 520 1st Ave. N. 9:00 to Midnight: There will be music and festivities. Come to one or both locations!
