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Seattle Arkadaşlar who held their bayram dinner at the home of Ruth and Dale Hultengren.

Recently obtained Obituaries:

Kathryn Riedmiller (T-8) passed away March 22, 2013.
Bill Whitman (Staff) who served as Deputy Director 1964-65 passed away Dec. 19, 2012.
Michael Bash (T-13) passed away at his home in Thessaloniki, Greece on Jan 30, 2012.
Marcia Demkowicz Gnuse (T-13) passed away Feb 1, 2012

Featured Book with stories from thirteen Turkey RPCVs:

A Small Key Opens Big Doors is a collection of 50 years of stories of the Peace Corps in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, regions with the distinction of having both the oldest and youngest programs in Peace Corps history. Turkey is well represented among the stories.

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Memories of Turkey:

Hearing about JFK's assassination:

Texas Tower Massacre and other memories of the shooter during T-13's training in Austin.

More memories

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Arkadaslar is a network of 1200 people who served as Peace Corps Volunteers or staff in Turkey between 1962 and 1970 and other friends of Turkey. Arkadaslar is committed to maintaining the network and fostering continued ties among our Turkish friends, ourselves, and our international communities.

Our membership is open to all former Turkey Peace Corps Volunteers and to all friends of Turkey.

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A new 2013 directory will be mailed to all members in 2013. Have you paid your dues?

Board Meetings

Next Meeting:
Tues., May 14, 2013
6:30 pm
Venue:
Atilla's Restaurant Columbia Pike
Arlington

Peace Corps recruiting poster from the late 60's or early 70's designed by Gary Jameson (T-9).

Products for Sale
Peace Corps (Anniversary Pendant & more) and Arkadaslar items