Rick Staropoli
HOW YOU WERE INVOLVED:
Rochester Peace Child Chorus, 1986 U.S. Tour, Chorus, 1988 Artek Tour, 1990 Yaroslavl Tour, 1991 International Youth Leadership Forum, 2 UN shows, A handful of National Conferences, U.S. National Council (Youth Rep), U.S. National Board Member (Youth Rep, then adult member), 1991 US Delegate to Peace Child International meeting in Amsterdam, U.S. National Office Intern 1991-1992, 2008 Producer: “Kids on Strike” Rochester and Quebec City; also played the part of the President, 1986 U.S. Tour, Chorus, 1988 Artek Tour, 1990 Yaroslavl Tour, 1991 International Youth Leadership Forum, 2 UN shows, A handful of National Conferences, U.S. National Council (Youth Rep) , U.S. National Board Member (Youth Rep, then adult member), 1991 US Delegate to Peace Child International meeting in Amsterdam, U.S. National Office Intern 1991-1992, 2008 Producer: “Kids on Strike” Rochester and Quebec City; also played the part of the President
DATE:
Spring 1985 through Spring 1992
WHAT YOU ARE DOING NOW:
I was an attorney for a while, working as a Public Defender. If I hadn’t lost my way, I’d still be happily serving the indigent. But I went on a longer path, and I’m now working as a trainer of all sorts, with acting and voice acting on the side.
Message/Reflection
Oh, Peace Child – thank you for empowering me in the most crucial years of my life. Thank you for giving meaning to otherwise “typical teenage” years. Thank you for instilling faith in an otherwise faithless young man. Thank you for connecting me with some permanent friends. Thank you for continuing the work, long after I became a self-focused adult. My heart swells when I think of you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Rick and Tiffany