1. Peace Corps/Panama 1 The Road from Good to Great Peter G. Redmond, Country Director Peace Corps/Panama June 30, 2005

2. Peace Corps/Panama2 Keeping the Bus on the Road Farewell to Ambassador Watt Welcome Ambassador Eaton Move and transition to new office Implement HIV/AIDS prevention activities Visit with PCTs – Swear-In PCVs on July 28 Prepare for next PST cycle – August 18 Interview Deputy Director/PTO candidates Meet with USAID regarding SPA focus Prepare for 150 PCVs on-board by year’s end

3. Peace Corps/Panama3 Bus Stop #1 – Safety & Security Monitor Kuna Yala and Darien Debrief on civil unrest lessons Continue S&S reviews in site development

4. Peace Corps/Panama4 Bus Stop #2 -- Medical Continue quality service Hire Regional Medevac Assistant Evaluate effectiveness of Regional Medevac Hub care and treatment

5. Peace Corps/Panama5 Bus Stop #3 -- Administration Continue high quality service to PCVs Review obligations weekly with AO Finalize FY06 Operations Plan Prioritize Post wish list

6. Peace Corps/Panama6 Bus Stop #4 – P & T Get the right people on the bus -- interviews for Master Trainer & Program Assistant Revise project plans as needed to reflect our high quality programs Improve PCV job descriptions and HCA understanding and support of PCV role Pair PCV co-trainers with HCA Tech Trainers Pursue two-week indigenous language IST Develop Annual Report for 2005

7. Peace Corps/Panama7 Bus Stop #5 – Volunteer Support Continue to train and support Regional Leaders Coordinate around quarterly Regional Meetings Increase Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC) involvement in AVC and Staff/PCV Recognition Formalize Volunteer/Staff Recognition programs Increase visits to PCV sites; manage so APCDs can be in the field Nurture PC/Panama Friends evolution & support

8. Peace Corps/Panama8 Road Map to Success: Short Term Consolidate gains made over the past 2.5 years, especially P&T integration Move to new office at the Ciudad del Saber – set new office inauguration date Plan Regional Jornadas – around Quarterly Meetings Plan CD Site Visits – focus on new PCVs

9. Peace Corps/Panama9 Road Map to Success: Long Term Raise the national profile of PC/Panama Budget and plan for growth – possible projects include tourism, English, or HIV/AIDS Pursue creative staff development opportunities Identify more agency/NGO in-kind contributions Increase role in HIV/AIDS prevention