GAD Minutes: July 31st, 2009

NEXT MEETING: Friday, September 25th @15:00; Upstairs Conference Room in PCO

PATF:
Due to transitions in the Secretaria de la Mujer, a representative has not yet been assigned to PATF but the committee will begin meeting in September to update the scholarship information and application for the following year. Giselle Pasamonte and Laara Manler expressed interest in forming part of the committee. David S. is willing to put his name on the Peace Corps Partnership Proposal Program. Those interested in becoming a part of this year’s PATF Committee should contact Christopher Diaz (G-26) 0971.160.651

GAD IN OUR SITES:
Thanks to all those who participated in last month’s Father’s Day Essay Contest Activity.
Ultimately it was decided that 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes would be saldo worth 5, 10, and 15 mil. The next activity is “Mensajes de Cultura” (see attachment) and basically involves you assigning a certain behavior or action to a specific gender or both. For example in what category would you place “short hair”: men / women / both. Please direct any questions to David Schmitz (G-26/UYD) 0971.936.188

GAD CAMP:
The meeting that was set for 29th of August at 15:00 at the terminal in Colonel Oviedo has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 30th at 15:00 in the PCO. Last year 18 PCVs and 41 youth participated in the camp held at the Refugio Biologico Tati Yupi, en Alto Parana. Those interested in becoming involved in planning the camp should contact Hannah Kaufman (G-26/RHS) 0982.986218

GAD GABBER:
Copies of the GAD Gabber were placed in each Volunteer’s mailbox. If you find interesting publications (ex. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/magazine/23Women-t.html?_r=4&hp=&pagewanted=all ) or are interested in contributing to the next GAD Gabber please e-mail gadparaguay@gmail.com

T-SHIRTS:
T-shirts are now available in the PCO in the Coordinators Office at 25.000 G. Thank you David Schmitz.

JOPARA:
Formulated a Mission Statement; Jopara seeks to develop and promote understanding and diversity in all of its various manifestations amongst the members of Peace Corps and amongst the communities in which we serve. If there are any Volunteers who have photos or personal items collected from their travels to other countries please contact Nathan Antonio (G-26/UYD)

GAD MANUEL:
Still lacking Self-Esteem/Rights Chapters. The Boys Manuel project has been discontinued and any information regarding working with male youth will be incorporated into the GAD Manuel. Those interested in contributing to the manual should contact Melissa Salamon (G-26/UYD) 0971.295.420

OFFICERS: Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns;
President: Melissa Salamon (G-26/UYD) 0971.295.420
Secretary: Christopher Diaz (G-26/UYD) 0971.160.651
Treasurer: Pooja Virani (G-27/RED) 0971.901.399