50th Anniversary

2011 marks the 50th Anniversary of Peace Corps!   1961 was a very good year for me and the USA.  I graduated from 8th grade and joined a missionary order to come to Africa.  Later I heard about the Peace Corps. It fit right into the "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" which the Kennedy promoted.  As a young idealistic person, it was an exciting concept.  Since college graduation was a prerequisite to joining, I didn't give it much thought for a number of years.  When college graduation came around for me I had only one thought-to get married so I would have a travel companion. So that is what happened and we travelled through a different organization. Now  I am so proud and happy to be in Peace Corps during the 50th Anniversary.  Visit the website for activities.   I don't need any more activities to put me in the celebratory mood.  Sargeant Shriver's recent death is underlining this as a memorable year.  The end of an era.  Be a part of it!