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Friday, June 17, 2016
Order your copy of Peace In Our Times Summer Edition 
Here’s the front page of the upcoming summer issue. Twenty-four pages packed with great articles, poems and graphics. Bundles are mailed out via media mail so can take a week or more to arrive and sometimes, rarely, but it does happen, the post office loses a bundle or two. Then we have to send out a replacement bundle. The paper will go to print mid-July and be mailed out immediately. We want you to get the papers before the VFP convention in Berkeley so please do not order late!
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Veterans Talk Pathologies of Hate and Violence After Orlando Nightclub Tragedy
Author, Brian Trautman, is an Army veteran and VFP Board member. He teaches peace studies and economics at Berkshire Community College in western Massachusetts and resides near Albany, N.Y.
 Veterans have a unique perspective on the various ways in which enmity and violence develops and destroy lives, as many of them were thrust into situations where it was inescapable and on full display. Veterans can speak with authority on how and why demonization and persecution of the “Other” can and does produce violence. Frequently, they are eager to share their insights with anyone willing to listen and learn. The aftermath of the Pulse massacre has proven to be one such time when veterans are speaking out.
As an organization dedicated to abolishing war as well as ending violence in all its forms in order to help build a more just and peaceful future, VFP believed it had a responsibility to release a statement on the mass shooting in Orlando.
IVAW also released a statement about the attack on Pulse that touched on many of the same points that were conveyed in the VFP statement.
Brian's Full Article
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VFP Members In Russia This Week
Advisory Board Members Ray McGovern, Kathy Kelly, Lifetime members Col Ann Wright and William H. Warrick III, and VFP members, David and Jan Hartsough have joined the Center for Citizens Initiative (CCI) delegation to Russia. The group's goal is to increase understanding and reduce international tension and conflict.
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Virginia Druhe, VFP National Office Manager is Retiring
Dear Friends at VFP,
 June 30 will be my last day at VFP. I have enjoyed my 8 years at VFP and am glad to have met so many of you.
I consider myself very fortunate to be able to retire from paid work. As we all know, there is plenty of unpaid work to be done in the world! There are several projects I am eager to work with in my neighborhood, an urban farm in my backyard, some family members who will need extra support in the coming months.
But I am not going far and will be keeping in touch. Thank you for your kindnesses over the years and for you work for peace. I hope our paths cross again soon!
Sincerely, Virginia
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Presente - Larry Egbert
Veteran Member
Phil Berrigan Memorial Chapter 105 in Baltimore MD
A memorial will be scheduled soon
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Presente - Richard Payne
Veteran Member
Don Connors Chapter 061 in St. Louis, MO
Obituary
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Professor Seeking Vietnam Vets Who Encountered Zinn's Work
 Professor Carl Mirra, former Marine and 1991 Gulf War resister, is currently writing about Howard Zinn, highlighting his life and work as best understood within this GI/veteran protest tradition. He seeks Vietnam vets who encountered Zinn's work while in uniform and found him a source of inspiration or felt a special affinity for him given his WWII experience. He would like to interview anyone who is willing to do so either by phone, email or in person.
His approach captures Joseph Miller's article on Zinn.
Contact information for Professor Mirra:
Carl Mirra
Associate Professor of Social Studies
Adelphi University
Harvey Hall 130
Garden City, NY 11530
phone - 516-877-4137
fax - 516-877-4097
email - MIRRA@adelphi.edu
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VFP License Plate Frames Available From Chapter 162 in Oakland, CA
12 7/16” x 6 5/16” durable, white plastic frame with black lettering and logo.
To order:
Make checks payable to VFP Chapter 162 and send to:
Cathe Norman
7986 Driftwood Way
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Price - $10
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Travel Opportunities for Activists
| Location | Sponsored by | Dates | Contact |
| 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 |
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2016 Convention Update
It is the intent of Veterans For Peace to be inclusive and to create an environment that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability.
In an effort to be more inclusive and welcoming to all members of Veterans For Peace, I am asking members to let me know if there is a community caucus or meeting space you would like to have for the convention. Right now we are making space for a women’s and Post-Cold War caucus. If others spaces are needed such as People of Color, LGBTQ or Hispanic meeting rooms, please let me know you would like to have that space and we will it. Individuals members, please feel free to reach out and let me know you would like to have this space.
Theme:
Peace At Home, Peace Abroad
A Just and Sustainable Future for the World’s Children
The 2016 convention hosting chapter is VFP San Francisco Chapter 69. The dates for the convention are Thursday, August 11 thru Monday, August 15 @ University California - Clark Kerr campus in Berkeley CA. Please note the change from our past program. This convention will not be Wednesday thru Sunday.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed. Please send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator, Mike Wong via email samstonetoday@gmail.com
Registration
Convention and dorm registration are now open. Click the button below to register online, or download the registration form and/or dorm room registration form and send snail mail to:
Veterans For Peace
Attn: Registration
1404 North Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63102
Poetry Reading - Deadline extended until June 30
Sign up today to have your name added to read poetry @ the 2016 VFP National Convention. Poetry Readings are scheduled for Thu, Aug 11 immediately after the President's Reception. Bios are limited to 150 words
Resolutions/Bylaw Proposals
Resolution and Bylaw proposals are currently being accepted. Visit the convention website for submission protocols
Deadline for submitting your resolution/bylaw proposal is July 11, 2016.
Purchase your Ad for Program Book
Ad prices are the same as previous years. Please review the ad guidelines. Deadline for submitting an ad is Friday, July 8, 2016. Ads should be submitted in black and white.
Tabling
Tabling may be limited, so be sure to purchase your table early. The campus will provide 6 ft tables.
Nominate VFP Members for Awards
Submit your nominations for a deserving VFP member for a Lifetime Achievement, Service & Stewardship or Leadership in Peace Award. Deadline July 11, 2016
Confirmed Speakers
- Ann Jones - Keynote Banquet Speaker
- Oliver Stone - Friday night public event
- Andrew Bacevich
- Helen Caldicott
- Rhodessa Jones - Friday night MC
- Antonia Juhasz
- Roy Scranton
Proposed Convention Program
- Wed, Aug 10 - Wednesday Night Board Reception
- Thu, Aug 11 - Presidents Reception/Poetry Reading
- Fri, Aug 12 - Opening Plenary, Workshop Presentations, Public Evening Event
- Sat, Aug 13 - Business Meeting, Banquet
- Sun, Aug 14 - Workshop Presentations
- Mon, Aug 15 - Closing
Visit the program tab of the convention website for additional information.
Workshops
Workshop selections, mini-plenaries and plenaries will be posted on the convention website soon.
VFP Statement of Purpose Available in Other Languages
VFP's statement of purpose is available from the national office in Chinese, French, German and Spanish. Please submit this form if you would like to receive a translated copy.
Jul 9 - Peacestock 2016 in Hobgoblin Barn, MN
Jul 27 - Korean War Armistice Day
Aug 11-15, 2016 - VFP Annual Convention at Clark Kerr campus of University of California Berkeley, CA
Aug 27 - Remembering the Kellogg Briand Pact
Sep 21—International Day of Peace
Oct 7-10 - First SOAW bi-national convergence at the U.S./Mexico border in Nogales, Arizona
Nov 11 - Armistice Day in your city
Oct 11-26 - 2016 Maine Peace Walk - Stop the War$ on Mother Earth in various cities in Maine
Nov 11 - Armistice Day in your city
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