http://blog.ptpi.org The PTPI Blog aims to provide a place to share our members' stories. They inspire us and they will inspire others. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/01/25/2011-james-eunice-doty-ptpicongressional-award-scholarship-winners/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/01/25/2011-james-eunice-doty-ptpicongressional-award-scholarship-winners/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:14 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3422 PTPI offers young people the opportunity to apply for several scholarships each year, either for participation in PTPI programs or in support of study at a college or university. We are pleased to announce the 2011 winners of our James & Eunice Doty PTPI/Congressional Award Scholarship. The following students were awarded full tuition for participation in PTPI’s [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2012/01/25/2011-james-eunice-doty-ptpicongressional-award-scholarship-winners/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/11/10/global-youth-forum-2011-reflection-on-being-a-leader-of-today/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/11/10/global-youth-forum-2011-reflection-on-being-a-leader-of-today/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:19:12 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3250 On the opening night of the 2011 Global Youth Forum (GYF) in Kansas City, Missouri USA, PTPI Board Member Micah Kubic spoke to the delegates about how they are not the leaders of tomorrow – they are the leaders of today. He also emphasized that we all must work together to make our dream of [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/11/10/global-youth-forum-2011-reflection-on-being-a-leader-of-today/feed/ 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/15/european-youth-forum-2011-day-5/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/15/european-youth-forum-2011-day-5/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:59:41 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2805 The delegates who attended PTPI’s 2011 European Youth Forum (EYF) have returned home after spending nearly a week together in Berlin, Germany. Students ages 15-17 from all over Europe participated in a unique theater project, with the theme “Interacting Diversity.” Read two of the delegates’ reflections on the last day below, and see more photos [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/15/european-youth-forum-2011-day-5/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/12/european-youth-forum-2011-day-4/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/12/european-youth-forum-2011-day-4/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:49:17 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2799 The 2011 European Youth Forum (EYF) is currently taking place in Berlin, Germany, bringing together students ages 15-17 from all over Europe. Students apply to attend the conference in groups of five, accompanied by one group leader. View photos from the EYF on PTPI’s Facebook Page. Yesterday night after dinner, we went on an evening [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/12/european-youth-forum-2011-day-4/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/11/european-youth-forum-2011-day-3/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/11/european-youth-forum-2011-day-3/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:22:40 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2791 The 2011 European Youth Forum (EYF) is currently taking place in Berlin, Germany, bringing together students ages 15-17 from all over Europe. Students apply to attend the conference in groups of five, accompanied by one group leader. View photos from the EYF on PTPI’s Facebook Page. Day 3 Last night we had our intercultural party. We [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/11/european-youth-forum-2011-day-3/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/10/european-youth-forum-2011-day-2/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/10/european-youth-forum-2011-day-2/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:21:10 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2784 The 2011 European Youth Forum (EYF) is currently taking place in Berlin, Germany, bringing together students ages 15-17 from all over Europe. Students apply to attend the conference in groups of five, accompanied by one group leader. View photos from the EYF on PTPI’s Facebook Page. As big fans of events for young people, we [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/10/european-youth-forum-2011-day-2/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/10/european-youth-forum-2011-day-1/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/10/european-youth-forum-2011-day-1/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:51:59 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2769 The 2011 European Youth Forum (EYF) is currently taking place in Berlin, Germany, bringing together students ages 15-17 from all over Europe. Students apply to attend the conference in groups of five, accompanied by one group leader. The first day of the EYF was dedicated to teambuilding. Participants discussed their fears and expectations, and games [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/08/10/european-youth-forum-2011-day-1/feed/ 3 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/25/experience-south-africa-final-day/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/25/experience-south-africa-final-day/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:27:15 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2688 All of the 29 EXPERIENCE delegates are back home safely, but we didn’t want you to miss out on reading about their final day in South Africa. View more photos from their adventure on PTPI’s Facebook Page. Our final day in the beautiful country of South Africa was marked by stunning natural scenery and much [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/25/experience-south-africa-final-day/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/19/experience-south-africa-day-8-9-1/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/19/experience-south-africa-day-8-9-1/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:04:50 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2649 We are catching up with the 29 EXPERIENCE delegates who have recently traveled from Cape Town to Johannesburg, South Africa, with a safari in between!  View more photos on PTPI’s Facebook Page. Day 8 “I am who I am because of who we all are.” As the campfire crackled, these were the words spoken as [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/19/experience-south-africa-day-8-9-1/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/18/experience-south-africa-days-6-7/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/18/experience-south-africa-days-6-7/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:48:32 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2617 Recap of the weekend from some of the EXPERIENCE delegates! They said goodbye to new friends made during the service projects in Cape Town, visited Robben Island and dined at The Africa Cafe, then headed out on safari. View more photos on PTPI’s Facebook Page. Day 6 To the communities of Masiphumulele and Red Hills, [...]

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