Wednesday, February 22, 2012 ..:: About Friends of the DR ::.. Register  Login
about FDR
  
Minimize

 

friends_logo_sm.gif

Friends of the Dominican Republic (FDR) is an active group of returned Volunteers and Staff, current Volunteers and other concerned individuals who are striving to help Dominicans improve their lives; helping to fulfill the Third Goal of the Peace Corps; and creating a community of all those who have the interests of the Dominican people at heart. We are working to accomplish these purposes by:

  • Directly contributing to the work of Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic by providing funding for Volunteer-coordinated activities and projects, and/or in-kind contributions that support the development of Peace Corps programs.
  • Supporting the presence of an online community that will enable a diverse array of people, and particularly DR RPCV's, to reconnect, stay connected, and share ideas and experiences.
  • Helping to focus on opportunities that support Third Goal activities.
 Board of Directors
Minimize

Board of Directors & Officers:  
(Click on a name to see that person's history and photo.)

President - Kathryn Hanowell                  Santo Domingo (plus) 67-69
Vice President, CCF -
John Epler                Monción 65-67, 99-00
Treasurer -
John Evans                            El Seibo  67-69
Secretary -
open
Membership Director -
Janice Jorgensen   Amina 66-68 
History Chair -
Neil Ross                          Jarabacoa 62-64
Cyber News Editor -
Jim Shrefler              Baní 77-79
FDR Web Support - Open
Lawrence Deutsch                               Cibao Valley 73-74
Steve Johnson                                    Loma de Jaya (SF de Macoris) 67-69

Erin Burke                                          Las Lagunas & Juncalito, Santiago 03-05
Guy Baehr                                                   Sabana Perdida, Cerro Gordo 68-71
Webmaster Roger Weiss                        Barahona, La Vega 1964-66
Joan Perreault                                            
Kim Herman                                            Higuey
Randy Adams                                          
Chris Dietrich
Web Provider - Douglas Hoppe Stone         San Pedro de Macorís 62-64

Have a question?   
Please see contact information below to ask an FDR officer or board member for answers or to make a suggestion or comment. 

 Contact FDR
Minimize
 NameRoleEmail  
Janice JorgensenMembership Director   
Jim ShreflerCyber News Editor   
John EplerVice President   
John EvansTreasurer   
Kathryn HanowellPresident   
Neil RossHistory Committee Chair   
Roger WeissWebmaster   
 Suggestions for contacting FDR
Minimize

Click on the email address above for a person or role you wish to contact, and it will open an email using your email manager.

The
FDR Treasurer is the person to contact concerning your membership dues and expiration date as he keeps those records and can assist with questions on how to pay dues -- and how to make donations and bequests.

The
Membership Director manages our database and can assist with questions on your data (except expiration) which You can also update your own FDR information here on the web site.

The
Cyber News Editor is always looking for articles and ideas.

The
History Committee Chair is collecting articles, journals, documents and photos to create the history of Peace Corps in the DR.

 Affiliated Organizations
Minimize

FDR is closely affiliated with other organizations supporting the goals of Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.  They include:

 National Peace Corps Association
Minimize

 NPCA is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization supporting Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and the Peace Corps community through networking and mentoring to help guide former Volunteers through their continued service back home.

NPCA is the umbrella organization for the 139+/- RPCV Country-of-Service, State, City and special interest groups to serve as a central voice and provide action for all groups.

Learn more about the NPCA at www.peacecorpsconnect.org

Copyright 2008-2011 Friends of the Dominican Republic   Terms Of Use  Privacy Statement