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REGISTER FOR THE MARCH 11 PEACE CORPS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GALA

Submitted on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 18:59. FQ News

PEACE CORPS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GALA

March 11, 2010

►Looking ahead to the 50th Anniversary of Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

►Celebrating Fondo Q’s scholarship program for low income Dominicans and Friends of the DR’s Community Challege Fund and Program Support Fund.

►Honoring two of our most distinguished alumni, Senator Chris Dodd and Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams.

►Featuring remarks by Kevin Quigley, President, National Peace Corps Association and Honorable Harris L. Wofford.

Thursday, March 11, 6 – 8 pm

Stewart Mott House , 122 Maryland Ave., NE

(located between the Hart Senate Office Building and the Supreme Court – parking at Union Station – between Metro stops at Union Station and Capitol South)

$55.00 per person.

Please REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE no later than March 5.

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