Peace Corps Director to Speak at National Press Club   Contact Press Office Phone 202.692.2230 Fax 202.692.1379 Email pressoffice@ peacecorps.gov WASHINGTON, D.C., October 8, 2004 – As the keynote speaker, Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez will speak at the National Press Club Luncheon on October 14, 2004, at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Director Vasquez’s speech, "Reacquainting the World with America: Peace Corps Volunteers Serving in Muslim Countries," will focus on how the Peace Corps is more relevant than ever in today's global world. In addition, the Director will talk about the Peace Corps of the 21st Century and how many of its programs include volunteers working in information technology, small business development and efforts to stem the spread of HIV/AIDS through education and prevention. Founded March 12, 1908, the National Press Club promotes free press and provides benefits to journalists. The club has a membership of nearly 4,000, with members in all 50 states. National Press Club luncheons provide a forum for top leaders. Some of the luncheon’s past speakers include Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, and many presidential candidates. WHAT: National Press Club Luncheon WHEN: Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 12:30 p.m. EDT WHERE: The National Press Club 529 14th St. NW Ballroom Washington, DC 20045 Purchase tickets by contacting Pat Nelson, Reservations Manager at 202.662.7539 or pnelson@npcpress.org WHO: Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez is the featured luncheon speaker. MEDIA CONTACT: Peace Corps Press Office 202.692.2230 pressoffice@peacecorps.gov ###   Click here to view the new Peace Corps TV ad.     Don’t just take our word about what Peace Corps is really like. Listen to the Volunteers themselves!     Read our privacy and freedom of information policies.