Saturday, April 9, 2005
Meeting Notes for People for Peace, Justice, and Healing
People for Peace, Justice and Healing met on April 9, 2005, at Associated Ministries at 10:00 a.m. resolved to conclude at noon. Mission accomplished - almost. Present for check-in: Sallie, Mark, Rob, Karen K. Vivi, Colleen, Karen H., Barbara.
AGENDA:
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY/CITIZEN'S OVERSIGHT: Colleen
Colleen announced that following the reading of the proposal to the
City Council, their committee feels they need make no more revisions in
their presentation. The committee is uncertain when the proposal will be
read at City Council meeting, but she and/or Mark will be sure to
announce it online. She is looking for a good audience to encourage
passage of the proposal by their presence in Council Chambers.
PEACE CAMP: Sallie
Last Wednesday an enthusiastic interfaith group met to discuss a peace
camp for summer 2006. Representatives included members of the Islamic
Community, 2 representatives from Temple Beth El, two from the Y and
Camp Seymour, John Briehl, Sallie, Sheila and Kyle. The group viewed the
video introduced to us by Laura called "Trust Me" of an interfaith camp in
North Carolina. Questions still being considered by the group include
whether (or not) to stick to a concentration on monotheistic religions
(Muslim, Christian and Jewish) (or not) and age and gender of
participants. Participants are eager to start pre-planning for the
camp's ecumenical focus. Other cooperating groups will include members
of the Interfaith Round Table, South Sound Peace and Justice Center and
Associated Ministries. A question was raised by Karen K. about whether
public schools will be involved and Sallie thought that likely since
John Briehl is on the committee. Sallie will announce next meeting time
and place.
FAIR: Colleen
Colleen talked to David Zeeck, TNT, and although they aren't interested
in co-sponsoring a talk by Jeff Cohen of FAIR about fairness and accuracy in the
media, they offered the use of their Baker room on May 24. The TNT will
also do a possible story -- unclear whether this would be a pre- or post-
event story -- and some PR about the event. Discussion of what it would
take to get an audience of about 100. Sallie decided to check out some
PPJH friends to see if there is a further interest in helping promote the
event. Colleen also wants to find out who is sponsoring Jeff Cohen in
Seattle and where he will be speaking on Monday the 23rd to see if we
could piggy back on their promotional efforts. Tabled.
CONVERSATION CAFE: Mark and Karen
The Mandolin has cancelled our "reservation" for Tuesday night because
of an event at the Cafe. Mark suggested we encourage our group to
attend EYES WIDE OPEN event on the same night. There is a sign at the
cafe announcing Tuesday's cancellation. Group didn't feel we had enough
time to change venue. Karen suggested we get email or phone numbers of
regular participants. Karen H. will be at the Mandolin on Tuesday night
for 20 minutes to tell people we've cancelled.
Question suggested for next Cafe: Do people value (events and activities) they don't have to pay for...or do they only value what they've paid for? Referred to Mark for development.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JIM WALLIS will speak at St. Leo's, Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. He is the author of God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It.
COUNTER RECRUITMENT GROUP will meet this coming Wednesday, 4/13. Place and time TBA or call Sallie at (253) 383-3056.
EYES WIDE OPEN -- American Friends Service Committee exhibit at the U.of W. Tacoma, enter at Pacific Avenue entry, April 12 and 13, 10:00 to 8:00 on Tuesday and 10:00 to 6:00 on Wednesday. Volunteers still needed. during day hours.
FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION: This Sunday at Hillside Church/Quaker Meeting Hall. 6:00 Potluck, 7:00 showing of END OF SUBURBIA.
FOR Spring Assembly coming April 23 in West Seattle. Look for Vivi's Announcement
ACLU and UPS student's ACLU group, April 21, 7 p.m. at MacIntyre Hall: Drug Policy Reform
Respectfully,
Karen