February 26, 2004 - Seattle Post Intelligencer: Thailand RPCV Colin Tong nominated for Award for leading a national advocacy campaign that resulted in two New York Times ads expressing the humanitarian concerns of 1,850 returned Peace Corps Volunteers and urging a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Iraq

Peace Corps Online: Directory: Thailand: Peace Corps Thailand: The Peace Corps in Thailand: February 26, 2004 - Seattle Post Intelligencer: Thailand RPCV Colin Tong nominated for Award for leading a national advocacy campaign that resulted in two New York Times ads expressing the humanitarian concerns of 1,850 returned Peace Corps Volunteers and urging a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Iraq

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Thailand RPCV Colin Tong nominated for Award for leading a national advocacy campaign that resulted in two New York Times ads expressing the humanitarian concerns of 1,850 returned Peace Corps Volunteers and urging a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Iraq



Thailand RPCV Colin Tong nominated for Award for leading a national advocacy campaign that resulted in two New York Times ads expressing the humanitarian concerns of 1,850 returned Peace Corps Volunteers and urging a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Iraq

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Five people will be selected from this nomination list to receive Jefferson Award medallions honoring their contribution to community service. The presentation takes place at a CityClub luncheon at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel at noon on March 4. The public is invited to attend and hear featured speaker Norm Rice, former Seattle mayor. Cost is $45. For information, call CityClub at 206-682-7395 or contact them by e-mail at cityclub@seattlecityclub.org.

The Jefferson Award program was founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Sen. Robert Taft Jr. to honor the special dedication, sacrifices and significant accomplishments of individuals in service to the American people. The awards also strive to motivate new leaders in public service. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer has been the Washington state sponsor of the Jefferson Awards since 1976.

This year's five Jefferson Award judges are:

* Claudia Kauffman, director of charities for the Muckleshoot Tribe.

* Steve Leahy, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce.

* Mona Lee Locke, Washington's first lady.

* Steven Stargardter, president of City University.

* Mark Trahant, P-I editorial page editor.


Tong, Collin, Seattle -- The former Peace Corps veteran established Returned Peace Corps Volunteers for a Better World in 2003. In partnership with the Education for Peace in Iraq Center, he led a national advocacy campaign that resulted in two New York Times ads expressing the humanitarian concerns of 1,850 returned Peace Corps Volunteers and urging a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Iraq. He contributed to the drafting and promotion of EPIC's "Citizens' Humanitarian Pledge," which focused on the humanitarian consequences of the war and was signed by more than 12,000 Americans. [Note: Collin Tong's biographical information has been corrected since it was originally published in the newspaper.]


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Story Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer

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