REUNIONS SINCE TERMINATION OF THE PROJECT


Juan and a 4-S Member		 This represents how much cohesiveness we developed since we got together as trainees, later as volunteers in service and then as friends. As you can see below many reunions had been conveyed to keep that friendship alive and having the opportunity to share experiences and visit our communities across de United States and Puerto Rico. 
BrPC10thRe (2) Brazil I group reunion in Washington, DC, held at the National 4-H Center.
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bob-myra-lorie-angie-john-dollan-and-modesto		 Brazil I group reunion in Camp Crozier, Puerto Rico,  July 5-11, 1987, hosted by Gloria Lyons, Esther Diaz and Juan E. Rosario. This reunion was conveyed to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of our Brazil I Peace Corps Project (1962-1987). It took place at the site of the former Peace Corps Training Center in the mountains of Rio Abajo Tropical Rainforest in the vicinity of Arecibo and Utuado municipalities. We had the opportunity of visiting local towns and cities like Arecibo, Mayaguez, Ponce, Juana Diaz and San Juan. In San Juan we were received at the City Hall and at the Governors Mansion, known as La Fortaleza. In Arecibo, Ponce and Juana Diaz we were also received and honored by the city mayors. Also we visited the world’s largest radio telescope located in the mountains of Arecibo featured in various Hollywood motion pictures.
In this photo (first):
  1. Juan E. Rosario
  2. Gloria Lyons Pinto
  3. Esther Diaz
  4. Priscilla and John Dolan
  5. Manuel Cruz
  6. Lorraine Adams
  7. Corinne Hay
  8. Gerald Rutland
  9. Norma Shade
  10. Myra and Bob Anderson
  11. Modesto Ortiz
  12. Angie and Harold Walton 
  13. Eloina Rosado (RPCV Chile and Korea)
Not in this photo: John Schley
There may had been more members of Brazil I and probably from other groups. Also in the photo are relatives and spouses.
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 Brazil I group reunion in Colorado, 1994
In this photo (first):
  1. Karen York Hansen 
  2. Priscilla and John Dolan
  3. Dave Dodge
  4. Lorraine Adams
  5. Corinne Hay
  6. Richard Loos
  7. Gordon Anderegg
  8. Gerald Rutland
  9. Steve Gowin
There may had been more members of Brazil I and probably from other groups. Also in the photo are relatives and spouses.
Brazil One - June 1999 Brazil I group reunion in New Jersey, June 1999, hosted by Corinne Hay.
In this photo:
  1. Gerald Rutland
  2. Gordon Anderegg (Andy)
  3. Corinne Hay
  4. Gloria Lyons
  5. Mark Ruwet
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Reunion RPCVs Brazil I - Bozeman-Montana #0002		 Brazil I group reunion in Bozeman, Montana, hosted by John and Priscilla Dolan.
In this photo (first):
There may had been more members of Brazil I and probably from other groups. Also in the photo are relatives and spouses.
Brazil VI 01 Brazil VI group reunion in Washington, DC, held at the National 4-H Center.
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022_21		 Brazil I group reunion in Valle Crucis, North Carolina,  August 28-September 1, 2002, hosted by Francis and Sybil Pressly.
This reunion took place in the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of Valle Crucis, North Carolina in the Summer of 2002. Francis & Sybil Pressley were in charge of the organization. The pictures shown below this post will tell a little bit of those attending and the beauty of the local area.
This reunion allowed the attendees an opportunity to exchange experiences, visit local sites of interest such as recreational areas, churches, theater and others. At the end of the reunion we re privileged to have our last activity at the Francis & Sybil Pressly property, a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature and a wonderful barbecue party.
alabama04 Brazil I group reunion in Auburn, Alabama, hosted by Gerald and Elaine Rutland.
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There may had been more members of Brazil I and probably from other groups. Also in the photo are relatives and spouses.
Brazil I group reunion in Paraiba, August 2004, hosted by Nelson Jacob.
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DSC00959		 Brazil I group reunion in Puerto Rico, June 25 – 30, 2007, hosted by Juan E. Rosario, Esther Diaz and RPVs from other countries.
During the week of June 25 – 30, 2007 members of our Brazil I 4-S Project gathered in the city of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to celebrate its 45th Anniversary. The reunion site was a collaboration of the Department of Sports and Recreation of Puerto Rico’s Leadership Training Center (CECADER) located at the former Ramey Air Force Base.
During that time we had the opportunity to share experiences, visit various locations in the neighborhood.
These are some of the RPCVs and relatives attending:
  1. Francis and Sybil Pressly, Project Director
  2. John (PC Leader for Central II region) and Priscilla Dolan (Boa Parada and Florianopolis, Santa Catarina)
  3. Gerald (Sao Estevao, Bahia) and Elaine Rutland
  4. Robert (PC Leader for the Central I region) and Myra Anderson (Lavras, Minas Gerais)
  5. Charlie Furrow (Sao Tomé, Rio Grande do Norte) and Pat Furrow
  6. Robert (Colatina, Santa Catarina), Jean and Nicholas Hadley
  7. Norma Canfield (Formiga, Minas Gerais)
  8. Richard Loos (PC Leader for the Southern region)
  9. Lorie Adams (Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina)
  10. Corinne Hay (Curvelo and Machado, Minas Gerais), Hollie, Ryan and Tyler Boring
  11. Esther Diaz (Teófilo Otoni, Minas Gerais) and Karlem Melendez
  12. Modesto Ortiz (Ubá, Minas Gerais)
  13. Juan E. Rosario (Teófilo Otoni, Minas Gerais)
  14. José Huerta (RPVC Dominican Republic)
  15. Garred Giles (RPCV Colombia and Ecuador)
  16. Miriam Acevedo (RPCV Ecuador)
  17. Eloina Rosado (RPCV Chile and Korea)
José Huerta, Garred Giles and Miriam Acevedo were part of the organizing group. Both of these friends and colleagues came to give their support by petition of Gloria Lyons just before her death in May.