Are you new to Austin? Are you an RPCV who would like to attend social events, get involved in projects, or re-connect with the Peace Corps community? Are you a friend or family member who supports Peace Corps goals?
If so, HoTPCA invites YOU to join us by becoming a member (Join Now). Check out our upcoming events and plan to attend.
We look forward to seeing you.
In 2011, the Peace Corps will be celebrating 50 years of promoting peace and friendship around the world. For more information see the Peace Corps web site or the National Peace Corps Association web site.
In addition, HoTPCA has events planned for March 1st and 5th. Details to be announced.
September 9 (Thursday) – Strength in What Remains: A Journey of Remembrance and Forgiveness by Tracy Kidder
October 14 (Thursday) – The Prince of Marshes: And Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in Iraq by Rory Stewart
November 11 (Thursday) – The Motorcycle Diaries by Ernesto Che Guevara
See the Events Calendar for details.
Peace Corps Wiki launches. 1,000+ pages down, millions to go!

HoTPCA Member Becca Hamm
fills us in on her work with the deaf community in Kenya.
Check her out and leave a comment!
On October 14, 1960, John F. Kennedy visited Ann Arbor, Michigan and gave an impromptu three-minute speech to university students about the idea of “a volunteer corps of young Americans.”
Read/listen to his speech and see photos of him in University of Michigan’s online newspaper Michigan Today.