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Friday,
September 18, 2015
Peace Day Statement: Dignity For
All
The General
Assembly of the United Nations has declared the 21st of September as an
International Day of Peace. This day is devoted to strengthening the ideals of
peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. The theme of this year’s
commemoration is “Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All” which
recognizes the importance of all segments of society to work together to strive
for peace. <Full VFP Statement>
It's not to late, TAKE ACTION on International
Peace Day!
Visit our webpage for ideas on
- Ways You Can
Take Action for International Peace Day
- Sharing on
Social Media
- Using VFP
downloadable resources for this action
- Find a Peace
Day event to attend
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The Golden Rule Continues Her Voyage for
Peace
The Golden
Rule peace boat and her intrepid crew of volunteers are currently in Santa Cruz,
on the central coast of California, after making port calls in San Diego, Long
Beach, Marina del Rey/Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Morro Bay/San Luis Obispo,
and Monterey.
In Santa
Cruz, as at many other stops, the Golden Rule was welcomed enthusiastically by
community members, including Veterans For Peace and Women’s International League
for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). <More>
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Save the Dates: Nov 20-22 - SOA Watch Vigil
The SOAW
annual mobilization is one of the largest anti-militarization convergences in
the US. It connects activists from across America who come together to denounce
failed policies, the militarization of the hemisphere, and the daunting effects
of imperialism as well as to remember the long and ongoing history of brutal US
intervention in Latin America that the SOA/WHINSEC represents to perfection. BUT
we also come together to listen, learn and be inspired by each other, to raise
awareness about and draw connections between struggles, and to celebrate the
beauty of creativity and resilience. The Vigil weekend is an opportunity to grow
stronger together and to build grassroots power!
Hourly Shuttle Info from Atlanta to Columbus
Travel Opportunities for Activists
We will
embark on our third VFP trip to Cuba January 22-29 2016. Members and supporters
of our message of peace are welcome to join us. However, please be advised that
we take 15-20 people, and there are only 8 spaces available. Our tours are led
by VFP member and Cuban documentary film maker Jim Ryerson, who has been to the
island more than 25 times. If you are interested, please contact Jim. Like the
other 2 trips, this one will sell out.
jim@travelingman.net
323-436-5223
Here is the itinerary
http://cubaexplorer.com/tours/jrjan/
(Click on Book Now
to see prices)
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Location |
Sponsored
by
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Dates
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Contact for
Additional Information
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Palestine |
Code
Pink |
Nov 1-8,
2015 |
Visit the
Code Pink website |
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Cuba |
Code
Pink |
Nov 20-29,
2015 |
Visit the
Code Pink website |
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Venezuela |
SOAW |
Dec 2-10,
2015 |
For more
information email Terri Mattson at teri.mattson@yahoo.com |
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Cuba |
Jim
Ryerson |
Jan 22-29
2016 |
For more
information email Jim Ryerson at jim@cubaconnections.org.. |
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Cuba |
Code
Pink |
Feb
2016 |
Visit the
Code Pink website |
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Việt Nam |
Việt Nam's
Hoa Binh (Peace) Chapter 160 |
Mar 14 -Mar
30
2016 |
For more
information, please email Nadya Williams |
| Cuba |
Code Pink |
May
2016 |
Visit the
Code Pink website |
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Palestine |
Interfaith
Peacebuilders |
May 21 -Jun 1
2016 |
For more
information email emily@IFPB.org |
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Palestine |
Interfaith
Peacebuilders |
Jul 16 - Jul
29 2016 |
For more
information email emily@IFPB.org |
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Palestine |
Interfaith
Peacebuilders |
Oct 24 - Nov
6 2016 |
For more
information email emily@IFPB.org |
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In
This Issue:
Upcoming VFP Election
In accordance
with VFP Bylaw, Article VII, Section 2 ballots will be mailed out no later than
October 31, 2015. VFP National will have proposed resolutions on the
website in the next couple of weeks. You can view the 2016 Board candidates by
clicking here.
Article
VII, Section 2
(a) In October, or six (06) weeks after the
Annual Convention, the Secretary shall mail to all full members (as of the prior
Annual Convention) a ballot with the names of all the nominees. The mailing will
contain a brief biographical statement on each candidate.
(b) The ballots
must be returned postmarked by a deadline published on the ballot and calculated
as four weeks after the initial ballot mailing.
(c) The nominees receiving
the largest number of votes shall fill the full-term vacancies which exist. The
nominees who receive the largest number of votes shall fill the longest terms of
office available, in declining order.
(d) The ballots will be counted
according to rules determined in advance by the Board of Directors and published
to the Annual convention. Counting of ballots may be done by staff of the
National Office or by an outside agency. Any Full Member may be present during
the counting of the ballots. Ballots will be retained for two (02)
years.
The Warrior Connection
Join one of
the six day October retreats in beautiful Dummerston, VT to male and female
veterans. Experienced veteran facilitators lead the
discussions. Food and housing are provided. Cost of the retreat is $150.
Anyone
interested in the retreat will be required to have a phone or in-person
interview and are are not self-medicating on drugs or alcohol.
2015 Warrior Woman’s Retreats
October 1-6
2015 Warrior Retreats for
Men
October 15-20
Board member
Tarak Kauff has participated in these retreats and found them very inspiring.
Feel free to email Tarak If you have questions at takauff@gmail.com.
Week of Moral Action for
Climate Justice in DC
Book your seat for travel to Moral Action for Climate Justice
at National Mall in Washington, DC without the hassles of driving, parking, or
navigating traffic. Invite friends to join you on a high-end bus with on-board
restrooms and other amenities, stay up-to-the-minute on trip details with the
Rally Bus app, then relax and enjoy your ride. Rally Bus makes it easy to get
together and go!
Aug 28 -
Oct 15 - Golden Rule Schedule of Events
Sep
21 - International Peace Day in your city
Sept 24 -
30 - Iowa Speaking Tour with Ray McGovern and Coleen
Rowley
Oct
7 - Anniversary of U.S. Invasion of
Afghanistan
Oct
9-24 - Maine Walk For Peace
Nov 20-22,
2015 - SOA Watch 25th Anniversary Vigil
 Did you know?
In 1999, VFP
became a member of the Nobel Peace Prize winning Coalition to Ban the Sale and
Use of Landmines.
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