MEETING NOTES FOR PEOPLE FOR PEACE, JUSTICE, AND HEALING
People for Peace, Justice, and Healing
September 19, 2009
People for Peace, Justice and Healing met September 19 at 10 a.m. at Associated Ministries. Present for check-in: Rob, Nancy, Susan, and Mark.
AGENDA
1. King's Books -- (Nancy)
As the Tacoma
Weekly reported on Sept. 16, King's Books is having a tough time
making ends meet. PPJH recommends that you consider helping this
excellent bookstore and important community resource by becoming a
member (or "Vehement Vassal") for $20 a year. With membership
comes a 10% discount and advance notice of sales and offers.
2. Opt Out (Nancy)
There is frustrating uncooperativeness on the part of school administrations
in helping make sure that students are aware of their ability to opt out of
military recruitment efforts in schools.
3. Eyeless in Gaza
Local efforts are underway for a project raising public awareness of the situation
in Gaza.
4. UFPPC proposal (Mark)
United for Peace of Pierce County is floating the idea of a potluck
dinner for representatives of local peace & justice groups
to discuss collaboration and the current conjuncture. PPJH was favorably
disposed to the idea and suggested a Saturday evening would be a
good time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. DIGGING DEEPER (Mark)
Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the Mandolin UFPPC's book
group will be discussing The Family by Jeff Sharlet (Harper, 2008).
2. TACOMA FILM FESTIVAL (Rob)
The Tacoma Film
Festival at the Grand is coming on Oct. 1-8!
Respectfully submitted,
Mark