NOMs Dinner Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008, 6pm at Direct Relief International, 27 S. La Patera Lane, Goleta (near Amtrak station).

Every year we host a question and answer panel & dinner for Nominees ready to enter Peace Corps service. Share your Peace Corps experience with the nominees after the panel when we mingle and chat with each other to discuss the importance of "Asking what we can do for our country." DRI has once again graciously allowed us to use their Goleta facility.

Meet Deputy Director Dr. Jody Olsen Saturday, May 10, 2008, 6pm at Ruby's Cafe, 734 State Street, Santa Barbara

The Deputy Director of the Peace Corps, Dr. Jody Olsen, will be visiting Santa Barbara to meet prospective and Returned Volunteers. The program will consist of informal mingling and a short talk by Jody. Whether your beverage of choice is a Cosmopolitan or a Shirley Temple, pull up a barstool and ask questions, swap stories, or just shoot the breeze with others in the Peace Corps community!

Happy Hour Friday, May 16, 2008, 5pm at Derf's Cafe, corner of Mission and De La Vina, Santa Barbara.

Join us for Happy Hour on the patio at Derf's Cafe while we watch tourists drive the wrong way on De La Vina. Order a fresh Widmer Heffeweizen with a classic Derf's burger and catch up with your SBPCA buddies.

SBPCA T-Shirts

SBPCA has new t-shirts. They are available in blue, black, white and gray in a variety of sizes. $15 Proceeds benefit the SBPCA Mini-Grant Program.

To order a t-shirt, please contact Rose Wills.

2008 International Calendars

Happy Garifuna Day! What is that, you say? Buy one of these calendars and discover a new holiday practically every day of the year. Amaze your friends with your vast knowledge of international holidays and events. On sale at only $10 each! Proceeds benefit the SBPCA mini grant program.

To order a calendar, please contact Robert Stevens.

LOCAL RECRUITER
UCSB Career Services Center
Wednesdays, 1:00pm to 4:30pm

Shane Mathias, Regional Recruiter for the Peace Corps, holds regular office hours at the UCSB Career Services Center. Stop by and chat with Shane, ask questions about his service in Panama and find out how you can make a difference in the world. If these hours are inconvenient, call 310-356-1102 or email Shane to set up an appointment.

Shane Mathias
Regional Recruiter
Peace Corps Los Angeles Regional Office
Telephone: 310-356-1102
Email: smathias@peacecorps.gov

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
Panama, 2004-2007

SBPCA BOARD MINUTES

If you would like an electronic version of the latest SBPCA Board Minutes, please contact Board Secretary, Victoria Juarez .