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North Korea Would End Nuclear Testing for Peace Treaty, End
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testing in return for a peace treaty to end the Korean War, and the
cessation of US military exercises aimed at them. <Full Article> Back to Top Show your support for Bowe Bergdahl!
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501(c)(3)'s and Political Election ActivityVFP will abide by the 501(c)(3) rules set forth by the law firm Harmon, Curran, Spielberg Eisenberg, LLC regarding political election activity. The document contains a list of "10 Mistakes Nonprofits Should Avoid in an Election Year"Travel Opportunities for Activists film maker, Jim Ryerson, who has been to the island more than 25 times. If you are interested, please contact Jim by phone. Like the other 3 trips, this one will sell out. jim@travelingman.net 323-436-5223 Here is the itinerary http://cubaexplorer.com/tours/jrv/
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In This Issue: Time is Running Out - Order Your Winter Issue of Peace In Our Times Today!Save The Date: Mar 5-6, 2016 Summit on Saudi ArabiaNorth Korea Would End Nuclear Testing for Peace Treaty, End to US Military DrillsShow your support for Bowe Bergdahl!501(c)(3)'s and Political Election ActivityTravel Opportunities for ActivistsVFP Logo Shirt Available for a Limited Time!Change in Office StaffFundraising Opportunity for VFP Chapters!Seeking Women Candidates for VFP BoardChapter Reports Due For VFP NewsletterMember Highlights
Save the Dates: Upcoming VFP Endorsed
Actions/Events
A Thought Worth Remembering!
VFP Logo Shirt Available for a
Limited Time!
Back by popular demand! We are relaunching the VFP logo tee-shirt campaign, which offers a variety of styles and colors to choose from. The back of this shirt features the #MLK quote: "The greatest purveyor of violence in the world today: My Own Government. I cannot be silent". The front of the shirt is the classic VFP logo. Get Your Shirt Now! Colors: blue, pink, white, grey, and pale blue Styles: t-shirts, hoodies, and ladies styles Change in Office Staff We are sorry to announce that after 8 years as a
part-time employee, Chrissie Brooks has resigned due to a chronic health
condition. She is doing okay within the new parameters and is well taken care
of by her family. Anyone who knows Chrissie knows we miss her energy,
commitment and quirky point of view on life! We are very fortunate that Betsy Reznicek has
been able to return on part-time basis to take on Chrissie's work. You can
welcome her back at betsy@veteransforpeace.org. She is in the office on
Thursdays.Fundraising Opportunity for VFP Chapters!Over the next four months, musician Tom Neilson will be traveling coast to coast, putting on fundraising
shows for local peace organizations. Tom is willing to perform free of charge
for VFP chapters, to help them raise funds. Any interested chapter should reach
out to Tom. Shows are being offered first come, first served. Tom's current
calendar can be viewed on his website. Seeking Women Candidates for VFP Board If you are interested in being a Board member, please send
a short resume including a statement explaining why you are interested in
serving as a VFP Board member to Board President Barry Ladendorf bdlvfp@gmail.com or call the VFP National Office 314-725-6005
to speak to the Executive Director Michael T. McPhearson to answer any
questions.Chapter Reports Due For VFP NewsletterDeadline for submitting chapter reports is January 31st. Send your reports (200 words) to editor@veteransforpeace.org. Photos are welcome!Member HighlightsRon VanNorstrand, member of the VFP Cazenovia NY Chapter 51 was welcomed by Afghan Peace Volunteers. <Read his story>
Save the Dates: Upcoming VFP Endorsed
Actions/Events
Mar 5-6,
2016 - 2016 Summit on Saudi Arabia in Washington,
DCMar 27- April 2, 2016 - Shut Down Creech AFB outside of Las Vegas, NV Apr 15 - GDAMS (Global Day Against Military Spending) Apr 22 - Earth Day May 14-21 - Sam's 5th Annual Ride for Peace, Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC May 30 — Memorial Day (Observed) Jul 27 - Korean War Armistice Day Aug 11-15, 2016 - VFP Annual Convention at Clark Kerr campus of University of California Berkeley, CA Sep 21—International Day of Peace Nov 11 - Armistice Day A Thought Worth Remembering! "I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation. War is hell"......William Tecumseh Sherman |
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