Members of VFP-chapter 61,
Below and attached are the minutes for the December 9 meeting.
My thanks to Kim for taking notes and passing them on to me.
Ron
Veterans for Peace - Don Conners Chapter 61 - Meeting 9 December 2013
Present: Tom Abeln, Michael Davis, Linda Davis, Reese Forbes, Kim Jayne, Tim Kaminski, Michael-Louis Medvik, Doug Parker, Woody Powell, Joan Powell, and Catie Shinn.
Tom Abeln opened the meeting with a discussion about relationships and how important it is to get to know one another. It is also important to be able to express our concerns and voice our anger in a way that does not destroy the group or discourage others from participating. He suggested we support activities that allow members to develop positive working relationships and recognize that we are all dealing with issues in our personal lives which may affect the work we do in VFP.
Tom discussed the death of Nelson Mendella and any memories or quotes from his life. Several discussed the fact that as of 2008, Nelson Mendela was on the terrorist list of the U.S. and said that today's terrorists may be tomorrow's hero. Tim discussed Mandela's similarity to Martin Luther King and talked about how they both "ruffled feathers" and spoke out about the hypocrisy of the U.S. government in terms of wars and killing people.
Kim and Tim discussed the showing of "Unmanned: America's Drone War" at Carpenter Branch Library last Saturday. Not many people showed up but the discussion was good. There will be another showing Thursday, January 9th at 7:00 at the Schlafly Branch Library.
Mike discussed his work on the website and suggested we move to a blog format which will allow him to better advertise upcoming events. He is having trouble getting the calendar to work on the website. There will be a link to the blog from the website. He requested all events be sent to him at Mikemusicdreams@charter.net.
Tim discussed the Human Rights Day event tomorrow night, December 10 at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. Ron Glossop is involved and also is speaking tonight at the Ethical Society, which is why he isn't here. Tim reported that New Life Evangelistic Center will have a march to City hall beginning at 12:00 tomorrow. The hearing at the Board of Aldermen to try to close down NLEC will be at 1:30.
Kim reported that early registration to table at Earth Day in April is January 9 and the registration fee is $85.00. Doug Parker contributed the registration fee. All agreed we should pay the fee.
Joan Powell announced that the AKA Bridge Sorority invited VFP to participate in their MLK activities on Monday, January 20 from 11:00 - 5:00. They are also requesting donations of coats & jackets. Seven members volunteered to participate sometime during that time period. Several members will attend the MLK march with the VFP banner and then attend the sorority event which includes volunteering and participating in a dinner.
No one was clear on the dates for the next Stand Down or Stand UP, so it will be announced at the next meeting.
Katie announced that there is an execution scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th. If there is not a stay, there will be a prayer service & vigil at College church on Grand & Lindell at 7:15 (prayer) and vigil from 8:00-9:00.
Tom ended the meeting with information from the Regional Conference which focused on the importance of relationships in order to build the organization and move the work of VFP forward. It was decided to hold a potluck and movie night on Saturday, February 15 at the church. Tom will contact the pastor. It was also agreed to contribute $50.00 to the church for Christmas. Tim asked about VFP supporting/sponsoring a speaker if she comes into town, a nun from Syria (Mother Agnes) to speak. Everyone agreed that more information is needed on Syria and that we would sponsor that. Tim will contact people about when and where.
Tom discussed the death of Nelson Mendella and any memories or quotes from his life. Several discussed the fact that as of 2008, Nelson Mendela was on the terrorist list of the U.S. and said that today's terrorists may be tomorrow's hero. Tim discussed Mandela's similarity to Martin Luther King and talked about how they both "ruffled feathers" and spoke out about the hypocrisy of the U.S. government in terms of wars and killing people.
Kim and Tim discussed the showing of "Unmanned: America's Drone War" at Carpenter Branch Library last Saturday. Not many people showed up but the discussion was good. There will be another showing Thursday, January 9th at 7:00 at the Schlafly Branch Library.
Mike discussed his work on the website and suggested we move to a blog format which will allow him to better advertise upcoming events. He is having trouble getting the calendar to work on the website. There will be a link to the blog from the website. He requested all events be sent to him at Mikemusicdreams@charter.net.
Tim discussed the Human Rights Day event tomorrow night, December 10 at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. Ron Glossop is involved and also is speaking tonight at the Ethical Society, which is why he isn't here. Tim reported that New Life Evangelistic Center will have a march to City hall beginning at 12:00 tomorrow. The hearing at the Board of Aldermen to try to close down NLEC will be at 1:30.
Kim reported that early registration to table at Earth Day in April is January 9 and the registration fee is $85.00. Doug Parker contributed the registration fee. All agreed we should pay the fee.
Joan Powell announced that the AKA Bridge Sorority invited VFP to participate in their MLK activities on Monday, January 20 from 11:00 - 5:00. They are also requesting donations of coats & jackets. Seven members volunteered to participate sometime during that time period. Several members will attend the MLK march with the VFP banner and then attend the sorority event which includes volunteering and participating in a dinner.
No one was clear on the dates for the next Stand Down or Stand UP, so it will be announced at the next meeting.
Katie announced that there is an execution scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th. If there is not a stay, there will be a prayer service & vigil at College church on Grand & Lindell at 7:15 (prayer) and vigil from 8:00-9:00.
Tom ended the meeting with information from the Regional Conference which focused on the importance of relationships in order to build the organization and move the work of VFP forward. It was decided to hold a potluck and movie night on Saturday, February 15 at the church. Tom will contact the pastor. It was also agreed to contribute $50.00 to the church for Christmas. Tim asked about VFP supporting/sponsoring a speaker if she comes into town, a nun from Syria (Mother Agnes) to speak. Everyone agreed that more information is needed on Syria and that we would sponsor that. Tim will contact people about when and where.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Jayne, Secretary Pro Tem
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