Peace Corps Director Ron Tschetter was in Pasadena tonight to recruit baby boomer volunteers for his Peace Corps' "50+" initiative. He gave a keynote address at Neighborhood Universalist Unitarian Church in Pasadena, home of the World Famous Rose Parade.Tschetter launched the initiative eight months ago and said there's a growing need for the experience and commitment that older Americans can bring to the Peace Corps' mission. (Picture on right: Nancy, who I met tonight and is leaving for the Phillipines in August, Director Tschetter, and me)
oting his 50+ Initiative, he spotlighted two former Peace Corps Volunteers from Long Beach, Bob and Pat Hirsch (picture on left) by presneting them the Presidents Volunteer Service Award. This award requires at least 4,000 volunteer hours which they acquired while serving in Ethiopia in 1962. They are committed to volunteering and were recognized for their Peace Corps service as well as their post-Peace Corps volunteer activities. Referring to Peace Corps, Bob said "Your life will change . . . you will see things you never expected to see."
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I can't wait to come to your ceremony for doing good in 2044. My gosh, why did it take them 36 years to recognize these people?
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