Friday, January 08, 2016

Veterans For Peace Weekly E-Letter

Fri, Jan 08, 2016 05:30 PM

If you'd like to view this email in a Web browser, please click here.


  


Friday, January 8, 2016

Happy New Year from VFP National Staff!


Final Payment for 2016 Vietnam Tour Due By Friday, January 15, 2016

Dates of travel:  March 14 -30, 2016
Each year since 2012, members of Việt Nam's Hoa Binh (Peace) Chapter 160 of Veterans For Peace invite up to 20 veterans, non-veterans, spouses & peace activists to come to Việt Nam for an insider's 2-week tour. The Hoa Binh chapter is the first & only overseas VFP chapter of American veterans living in Việt Nam!

The mission of the tour is to address the legacies of America’s war, as well as visit a beautiful country & form lasting ties of friendship & peace. 

For more information, email Nadya Williams @ nadyanomad@gmail.com
Back to Top


Free Bowe Bergdahl!

Veterans For Peace is dismayed by the Army’s decision to charge Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl with desertion and endangering troops, for which, if convicted, he could potentially face life in prison.  We believe that Sgt. Bergdahl should be freed from the Army with an Honorable Discharge.<Full Statement>
Back to Top

Army Falters In Its War Against Sexual Assault

For the past two years, the Pentagon has acknowledged having a severe problem with sexual assault in the ranks. Military leaders have promised Congress, the White House and their own troops that they are redoubling efforts to protect victims and punish offenders.  <Article courtesy of The Washington Post>

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.

Travel Opportunities for Activists


We will lead one final tour to the island in March 2016.

Here is the March itinerary. http://cubaexplorer.com/tours/jrv/
We take just 15 people, providing an intimate chance to get to know the Cuban people and our fellow veterans Our tours are led by VFP member and Cuban documentary film maker Jim Ryerson, who has been to the island more than 25 times.

jim@travelingman.net
323-436-5223

Location Sponsored by Dates Contact
Cuba Code Pink
Feb 2016
Visit the Code Pink website
Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua Alliance For Global Justice
Feb 20-29
Deadline to apply Jan 20th
For application or questions, email Chuck@AFGJ.org
Việt Nam Việt Nam's  Hoa Binh (Peace) Chapter 160
Mar 14- 30, 2016
For more information, please email Nadya Williams
Cuba Code Pink
May 2016
Visit the Code Pink website
Palestine Interfaith Peacebuilders
May 21 - Jun 1 2016
For more information email esiegel@ifpb.org
Columbia Witness for Peace
Jul 20-30, 2016
For more information email or call:  Patrick Bonner:  323-563-7940  pkbonner@earthlink.net
Palestine Interfaith Peacebuilders
Jul
16- 29 2016
For more information email esiegel@ifpb.org
Palestine Interfaith Peacebuilders
Oct   24-Nov     6
2016
For more information email esiegel@ifpb.org

Back to Top


In This Issue:

Happy New Year from VFP National Staff

Final Payment for 2016 Vietnam Tour Due By Friday, January 15, 2016

Free Bowe Bergdahl!

Army Falters In Its War Against Sexual Assault

Seeking Women Candidates for VFP Board

Travel Opportunities for Activists

Fundraising Opportunity for VFP Chapters!

The Golden Rule Peace Ship Presentation at Ocean Beach Green Center

SALE! Limited Supply of 2016 Syracuse Cultural Workers Peace Calendars at Reduced Price

Member/Chapter Highlights

Save the Dates:  Upcoming VFP Endorsed Actions/Events


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

The Golden Rule Peace Ship Presentation at Ocean Beach Green Center

When:   January 13th  7pm
Where:  Ocean Beach Green Center
              4843 B Voltaire Street
              Ocean Beach 92107

For more information email oceanbeachgreencenter@gmail.com or call   619.225.1083

SALE! Limited Supply of 2016 Syracuse Cultural Workers Peace Calendars at Reduced Price

Reduced Price - $10
Includes:
  • 200 people's history annotations
  • 44th edition
  • Holidays for many faiths
  • Lunar cycles, 13 native moons


Member/Chapter Highlights

VFP Leader and Vietnam Combat Vet, Russell Brown, walks 165 miles for Peace.  <Article>
VFP San Diego Chapter 91 member, Dave Patterson submitted a review of the book, Command and Control by Eric Schlosser.  <Read book review>
Indianapolis Chapter 49 will hold a celebration of  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 18, 2016.  <Details>

Save the Dates:  Upcoming VFP Endorsed Actions/Events

Jan 18, 2016 - MLK Day
Mar 27- April 2, 2016 - Shut Down Creech AFB
Apr 15 - GDAMS (Global Day Against Military Spending)

Apr 22 - Earth Day

May 14-21, 2016 - Sam's 5th Annual Ride for Peace, Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC
May 30 — Memorial Day (Observed)
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


Did you know?

VFP Board of Directors will hold its 1st meeting of 2016 in Washington, DC - January 22-24

No comments:

Post a Comment