National Conference March 20-23
Save Money - Register Now!
The early-bird discounts for registration at the Washington DC conference expire 12/31! So go online now, to register at: Click Here: |
SPA Corner
Students have worked diligently upon contacting president-elect Obama about the Department of Peace initiative. California city organizers achieved he highest amount of SPA callers from California
out of the entire country for the SPA national conference call!
Students are working intently upon contacting the new administration
about the initiative, where students like Nadia Rodriguez, Santa Barbara City Organizer and senior at Pacifica high school have set their sights high vying for 700 letters to Obama.
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Order your Holiday Cards Today!
Connect
with family and friends, spread the news about the Department of Peace
campaign, and help The Peace Alliance generate much-needed funds all at
the same time! Order your Holiday Cards today!
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Shopping Online = $$ for Peace
If you plan to shop online with Amazon, or other retailers such as Barnes and Noble, Lands End, eBay, JCPenney, QVC, Office Depot, Expedia, Home Depot, HSN, Best Buy, Drs. Foster and Smith, Gap, Buy.com, Nordstrom , and more !-- and you want to donate money to The Peace Alliance , you can go online to The Peace Alliance Website first!
At
the top of the page are peace-related gift ideas and vendor. Scroll
down to find a search field that goes directly to Amazon.com. To the
right of that is a link to iGive, where you can sign up and shop online
at all of the other retailers. In both cases, a portion of your
purchase will be donated to The Peace Alliance -- up to 26%! It doesn't
cost you any more -- in fact, in iGive, you might find some additional
coupons to get you even better deals.
So some of the money you are spending on gifts anyway, will be donated to peace! What's better than that?
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LA Television Feature
Terry Mason, volunteer State co-coordinator in the greater Los Angeles, Valley and Santa Barbara areas for the campaign for a Department of Peace, was the guest on the television show IN with Tamara Henry, which airs on Time Warner Cable in Los Angeles.
The debut was Jan 20th 2008, and it is continually re-airing at random intervals. Click Here: |
CNN Headline News Feature!
On November 13, 2008, Wendy Greene represented The Peace Alliance and the Department of Peace Campaign on Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell, a CNN Headline News program. Video and a transcript of that segment of the program follows:
Click Here:
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In Memoriam: Rob Atkinson
December 2, 1986 - December 4, 2008
The
Peace Alliance and Student Peace Alliance community was stunned and
deeply saddened to hear of the loss of SPA Legislative Director, Rob
Atkinson, son of California
Co-state Coordinators John and Jan Atkinson. Everyone who met Rob knew
what a unique and talented young man he was. Jan, John and the rest of
his family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. 
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 As the holiday season
is upon us, we find ourselves reaching out to those close to us,
reminding ourselves of all that we're grateful for, and feeling a
little introspective. The world is ever-changing, ever-evolving, and in
this country we are seeing much change in process as the new
administration begins to make assignments and solidify plans. Take a
breath now and again throughout the season, and envision peace. Make it
real in your mind. Remember to be peaceful in your interactions with
strangers, friends and family. One of the biggest actions we can take
as volunteer activists for peace is to model the behavior that is peace
embodied.
Important:
- RSVP for the Holiday Open House -- join us on December 13th!
- Write a postcard to President-elect Obama
- Go to Change.org and register your vote to make peace tops on the priority list
- Save money and register before 12/31 for the March conference in Washington DC
May your holidays be warm and full of light, love and peace.
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VOTE NOW and let President-Elect Obama know that we want a U.S. Department of Peace
There's
a movement of citizens inspired by the presidential campaign who are
now submitting ideas for how they think the Obama Administration should
change America. It's called "Ideas for Change in America."
Quickly
vote for the idea: Appoint Secretary of Peace in Department of Peace
and Non-Violence. You can read and vote for the idea by clicking on the
following link:
Click on the right side where it says Ideas for Change in America - Vote Now!
The top 10 ideas are going to be presented to the Obama Administration on Inauguration Day. Each idea has a real chance at becoming policy.
Send a Postcard
From November 5, 2008 to January 20, 2009 (Inauguration Day) we're collcting postcards from our local communities to send to President-Elect Barack Obama
encouraging him to make violence reduction and prevention a national
priority and to increase funding for effective violence prevention.
It's quick, easy and fun to do!
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Holiday Party! 
Holiday Party - RSVP Today!
You are invited to a Holiday Open House for all volunteers in the campaign for a Department of Peace!
We
intentionally are setting the day and time hoping that some of our
group as far as San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and north to D25 will
be able to join us.
Please come, and share in the joy of the holiday season, connecting with the peace-makers and peace-builders in our community.
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008
Time:1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where:Terry Mason and Paul Chepikian's house
16425 Otsego Street
Encino, CA 91436
Phone: 818.784.9073
We look forward to seeing everyone!
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Calendar
Key: 
Events in blue
All Calls in purple
Meetings in Green
Volunteers needed in Red
City Team Meeting location:
Arcana Workshops
3916 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 107
Culver City, CA 90230
Valley Team Meeting location:
Terry Mason's residence
16425 Otsego Street, Encino, CA 91436
Dec 10: Human Rights Day. 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Dec 13 (1-5 pm): Annual Holiday Party, Terry Mason's residence
Open to all campaign volunteers in our area; 16425 Otsego Street, Encino, CA 91436;
RSVP by Dec 10th!!!!: terry@lupineproductions.com, 818.687.2942
Dec 18 (6-7:30 pm PT): Nonviolent Communication Call ;
(712) 432-1601, access code:470821#
The following Call is CANCELLED due to Holiday. Please join the All Call. Dec 23 (6-6:45 pm PT): National CDTL Call;
(712) 432-1601, access code: 470821#
Dec 31: Deadline for early-bird registration for DC conference!
http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=671616
JANUARY
111th Congress - Bill introduced in new Congress
Jan 6 (6-7 pm PT): National ALL CALL;
(219) 509-8020, access code 80808#
Jan 17 (10 am - noon): Combined Team Meeting - City
Arcana Workshops, 3916 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 107, Culver City,
CA 90230; RSVP 24 hours in advance:
Tory Haslinger amzonbabe@aol.com, 310.855.1303 or
Jo Ann Gaines jogaines1@hotmail.com, c 310.200.3598.
Jan 18 (3 pm - 5 pm): Combined Team Meeting - Valley
Jan 27 (6-6:45 pm PT): National CDTL Call;
(712) 432-1601, access code: 470821#
Jan 29 (6-7:30 pm PT): Nonviolent Communication Call;
(712) 432-1601, access code: 470821#
MARCH
Fri-Mon, Mar 20-23:
5th Annual National Conference, Washington, DC
"PEACE WITHIN REACH: People and Politics Partnering
for our Common Security"
Fri eve event; Sat/Sun: Conference;
Mon / (Tues): Meetings with our Members of Congress on Capital Hill;
Hotel: Hyatt Crystal City, Arlington, VA. For more information and
to register: http://www.thepeacealliance.org/content/view/605/147/
Mon, Mar 24: Meetings with our Members of Congress on Capital Hill
Tues, Mar 25: Hill Briefing
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Oregon Students Move City Council to Adopt Resolution!
The
West Linn City Council pitched its support toward the creation of a
U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence Monday, becoming the fourth
city in Oregon to join a national grassroots political movement.
West
Linn High School seniors Lucas Pinelli, Kirk Larson and Chelsea Callas
presented the idea to city councilors at a regular meeting Monday. The
three 17-year-olds had already briefed the council on their proposed
resolution at a work session in October.
"With
your vote in favor of this resolution, West Linn can set an example and
join Portland, Corvallis and Lincoln City in this grassroots movement
that will effectively diagnose and treat domestic violence in this
country," Pinelli said, standing before the city council. More Here!
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FAQs from the desk of State co-leads Terry Mason and Tory Haslinger
Q: What's a Peace Partner, and how do I become one?
A: A
Peace Partner is one who has decided to donate a regular monthly or
quarterly amount to The Peace Alliance to support the efforts for the
campaign. No great social achievement -- from women's suffrage to civil
rights -- has succeeded without the support of citizens willing to fund
the dream into action. Even just $20 a month can make a big difference.
Instead of going to a movie one night a month, stay in and play games
-- and donate that money to Peace! $84 a month -- about the same as the
cost of a daily latte -- makes the donor a Guarantee fund member,
dedicating $1000 a year to peace. Invite others to join you, and become
a FUNdraiser -- raising funds for peace can be fun!
Please
consider becoming a Peace Partner today. We have much work to do, and
the new administration may provide an opening. We must be prepared and
organized, and financial support is critical at this exciting time. To
donate, go to
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