FRIENDS OF UKRAINE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Welcome to FofU! As our name implies, Friends of Ukraine membership is open to everyone who is a friend to Ukraine!
While many of our members are former Peace Corps Volunteers, we are delighted to have a diverse membership that includes friends and family, business and professional associates, educators, etc. It is our love of Ukraine and the desire to find ways to serve that draws us all together. If you have a sincere interest in furthering our organizational mission and goals, we encourage you to join us!
Since Friends of Ukraine was initially founded by Returned PCVs (RPCVs) who served in Ukraine, the organization is rooted in the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). Our affiliation with the NPCA provides mutual benefits.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
The main benefit to becoming a member of Friends of Ukraine is so you can continue to be part of a dynamic group of people who have a special connection with Ukraine. As a group, we can coordinate our efforts to make some great things happen. Friends of Ukraine is evolving, so as a member, you will be part of a growing organization. You will be in a position to help us sustain our momentum; become a really dynamic organization that contributes and makes a difference in the world.
As a member you will be invited to join a new NING for members only.
You will be on able to participate in discussions and help decide where our resources will be put to use.
You will be invited to join our quarterly conference calls.
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How Do I Join?
The National Peace Corps Association is allowing us to use their resources to sign up our members, which allows us to use your entire membership fee for our causes. You do not have to be a Peace Corps Volunteer to use this service, you do not have to join the NPCA. Follow the instructions below and remember If you ended your Peace Corps service within the past 12 months you can join RPCV, Friends of Ukraine and many other area organizations for FREE. Yes, 100% free.
How to Join Friends Of Ukraine or to Renew Your Membership
online, by-mail or in-person
Steps to join or renew your membership online,
1)
go to http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/.
2)
Click "join/renew," and be sure to specifyFriends Of Ukraine as your "affiliate group."
3) Select NPCA in "shopping cart;" then add
Friends Of Ukraine + any other US affiliates.
4)
Before you provide your credit card info,
you can REMOVE ITEM(s) such as NPCA membership and pay for just what you want to pay for:
$15 for Friends Of Ukraine,
or $50 for NPCA dues as well,
or
$65 to include a 2nd affiliate.
Steps to Join or Renew by Mail
Mail a $15, $50 or $65 check
(or double to include your spouse as member) to:
National Peace Corps Association
1900 L Street NW, Suite 404
Washington DC 20036
Make your check payable to "NPCA," and be
sure to specify "Friends Of Ukraine-$15.00" and do the same for any other groups you are paying for or NPCA will assume you are giving the extra to them.
Donations of any amount or your $15 FofU dues may be paid directly to us by mailing a check payable to:
"Friends of Ukraine - Peace Corps"
ATTN: Ken Sommers, President
4532 Ocean Boulevard #105
Sarasota, Florida 34242
Pay in Person
When you attend the Friends Of Ukraine Annual Meeting
in Washington DC on Saturday, 2 August 2008.
Friends of Ukraine is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible.