Veterans For Peace- Convention News: Important Deadlines Approaching! Have you registered?

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	Education Not Militarization Palmer House Hilton August 9 - 13, 2017 In this blast you will find information on: Click on title to be taken to section Deadline to Propose Resolutions/Bylaw Changes - July 9 Deadline for Payment of Convention Ads - July 7 Deadline to Receive Reduced Hotel Rate - July 14 Deadline to Nominate Someone for a VFP Award - July 14 VFP Award - Individual VFP Award - Chapter VFP Concert: Power to Peace Festival Jackson Browne Concert Speakers Convention T-shirt Coming Soon! Shipping Merchandise/Items to the Hotel Convention Registration Post Cold War Veteran Registration VFP Members Needing Assistance General Registration Convention Program Tabling Poetry Reading  Make a Donation  Childcare Resolutions/Bylaw Changes Before submitting a proposed resolution, please review the Protocols for submitting a Proposed Resolution and check VFP's Master Resolution Index Proposed resolutions can be emailed to Resolutions Committee Chair, Bob Krzewinski. wolverbob@gmail.com Bob Krzewinski 706 Dwight Street Ypsilanti, MI 48198 Before submitting a bylaw amendment, please review the Protocols for submitting a Proposed Bylaw and check VFP's Bylaws. 2017 amendments can be emailed or sent by regular mail to the Bylaws Committee Chair, Adrienne Kinne: bylaw@veteransforpeace.org Adrienne Kinne 2129 Mount Hunger Rd. Bethel, VT 05032  Deadline is July 9  Back to top ***** Awards Nominate an individual for a 2017 VFP Award here.   Categories Howard Zinn Lifetime Achievement Award Service and Stewardship Award Leadership in Peace Award **NEW***The Gandhian Non-Violence Award Nominate a VFP chapter for a 2017 VFP Award here.  For award descriptions visit the Awards tab. Deadline is July 14 Back to top ***** VFP Concert Date:   Friday, Aug 11,  2017 Pricing: Convention attendees - $25 General Admission - $45 VIP Admission - $125 Unemployed Vets Admission: Free *Convention attendees will get a promo code AFTER they register for the convention to be eligible for the $25 ticket price Purchase Tickets for Friday's Power to Peace Festival!  Follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter ***** Back to top Jackson Browne Concert Date:  Sunday, Aug 13, 2017 Time:  Doors: 6:30 PM            Show: 7:30 PM Price: ​$50-$100 "I want to add my voice to those of Veterans For Peace in calling for the dismantling our war for profit economy, and working to end all wars," says Jackson Browne. "I recommend reading their position statement in response to the Trump Military budget. We need to follow VFP's courageous and principled example in calling for an end to our country's insane and inhumane military expansion." Purchase Tickets! ***** Back to top Advertising The deadline for placing ads is July 6, 2017.    Your ad will not run, if not paid for by July 17, 2017.  Payments can be made online or you can snail mail your payment to the National Office Veterans For Peace Ad Payment 1404 North Broadway St. Louis, MO 63102 Click here to view Advertising Guidelines Ad copy should be emailed to convention_advertising@veteransforpeace.org Deadline for ad copy is July 6 Deadline for ad payment is July 17 Back to top ***** Speakers The convention committee has secured the following speakers.  Keynote Banquet Speaker:  Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson Johnnie Aseron Andrew Bacevich Paul Chappell Phyllis Bennis Ellen Davidson Dan Ellsberg Rory Fanning Mike Hanes Matt Hoh Helen Jaccard Lyla June Johnston Andrew Lichterman Ken Mayers Ray McGovern Miko Peled Monisha Rios Ann Wright Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. Back to top ***** Hotel Registration VFP has arranged accommodations for this year's convention @ Palmer House Hilton 17 E Monroe St Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: (312) 726-7500 Rates: $159 per room plus 17.4% sales tax (total $186.67) Up to 4 people can stay in a room for the special rate.  The special rate is available Aug 6-18th. Use the link below to make your hotel reservation.  When asked to select your Guest type, please select “Attendee”. https://aws.passkey.com/e/48998328 Deadline to guarantee VFP Special Rate is July 14 Parking: There are 2 parking lots close to the hotel.  Your parking ticket should be taken to the registration area to be validated for in/out privileges and the special rates listed below.  For hourly rates, please check here. More affordable options: If members use Spot Hero they will find more affordable parking close to the hotel. Other lots run by the Park district are accessible Also members can search the internet for Cheap or Free Parking in Chicago. Back to top ***** Convention T-shirts Coming Soon! Keep an eye out for the opportunity to pre order your convention shirt. Back to top ***** Convention Registration Post Cold War Veterans The convention fee will be waived, and travel and housing assistance is available.  Veterans will be admitted to all activities Wednesday through Sunday, and the Saturday night banquet.  Post Cold War Veterans use this form to register. Non Post Cold War Veterans Needing Assistance Members who need financial assistance should submit here. All other Veterans, Associate Members, Workshop Presenters & Supporters Register today for this year's convention!  Register online or download a copyand mail in to Veterans For Peace Convention Registration 1404 North Broadway St. Louis, MO 63102 Full Convention Registration $225 Includes all activities Wednesday through Sunday, and the Saturday night banquet.   Reduced Rate Registration $125 This rate is available to all dues paying VFP national members and workshop presenters.  Includes all activities Wednesday through Sunday, and the Saturday night banquet. One Day Registration $ 55 For those who cannot attend for more than one day. *Banquet Dinner not included* Two Day Registration $ 75 For those who cannot attend for more than two days. *Banquet Dinner not included* Banquet Only $ 65 Saturday Banquet Online Registration will close July 28 Registration will re-open in Chicago, Tues Aug 8th Back to top ***** Convention Program Visit the program tab on the VFP website for a draft program.   Back to top ***** Tabling Tables are available.   VFP Chapters - $50 Non-Profits - $75 Vendors - $200 Reserve your table today online or send a check to VFP National Attn:  Tabling 1404 North Broadway St. Louis, MO 63102 Online Table Reservations will close July 28 Table Reservations will re-open in Chicago, Tues Aug 8th Back to top ***** Poetry Reading If  you would like to have your poem, included in the poetry soiree booklet please email John Spitzberg jspitzb227@aol.com by June 30, 2017.   Back to top ***** Donations Donations are always welcome!   Again this year VFP's membership committee has extended a hand to the Post Cold War Veterans.   General Donations will assist the convention committee to assist speakers and workshop presenters with their travel expenses help members who would otherwise be unable to attend Post Cold War Donations will assist Post Cold War Veterans who are Students and unemployed Those who have no alternative way to get to the convention (such as carpooling, caravanning, etc.) Members of groups underrepresented in VFP, such as women and people of color Back to top ***** Shipping Merchandise/Items to Palmer House Hilton The 2017 Convention Planning Committee is negotiating with the hotel.  More information to follow. Back to top ***** Childcare Childcare will be available as needed.  Please submit this form if you are in need of childcare. Back to top ***** We look forward to seeing you in Chicago! Visit the VFP website to get updates & more details!
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