Unity in our Community with Marianne Williamson on 5-4-08 in Fort Lauderdale. Photo Credit Derek Cole at www.derekcole.com
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Did you know there is a "U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence Bill" in Congress? It's the BEST KEPT SECRET IN AMERICA. Now that you do, here are 4 things you can do to help pass it into law!
Find your DISTRICT first!
JOIN HERE! Sign the petition and forward it to a friend.Let Congress know that you stand for peace.! Get our NEWSLETTER!
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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
Jeffrey Weisberg or NCFDOP (North Central Florida Department of Peace)
MAIL YOUR PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION FORM TO:
Jeffrey Weisberg or NCFDOP (North Central Florida Department of Peace)
2603 NW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
FOR MORE INFO EMAIL:
karenys AT gmail DOT com
Featuring: Lynn McMullen
U.S. Department of Peace National Campaign Consultant
You are invited to join people from all over Florida who are gathering together to share, vision and implement a Florida State Strategy for the passing of legislation for a U.S. Cabinet Level Department of Peace.
This legislation continues to gain traction in the House of Representatives and just recently Congressman Robert Wexler from Florida signed on to the bill due to the efforts of our south Florida team. We are continuing to increase our presence and visibility in Florida and hope to have a group in each of the twenty-five Congressional Districts. Come and be a part of this historic moment for peace and nonviolence on the planet.
The gathering will take place in beautiful Central Florida on Lake Louisa over 3 days. Department of Peace and Student Peace Alliance groups from Tallahassee, Gainesville, Naples, Hernando, Winterhaven, South Florida and the Keys will be in attendance. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence movement, attend a variety of workshops, connect with other Florida groups and be inspired.
BEGINS 7:30 PM – FRIDAY EVENING AND ENDS AT 2:00 PM ON SUNDAY
You will discover:
How to communicate your vision for peace to your Congressperson, family and friends.
The process of getting a bill through Congress
How to create awareness and build coalitions to gain support for the DOP bill.
How to respond to objections and Frequently Asked Questions.
How to live the principles of the bill itself.
A like-minded community sharing mission, purpose and action.
SLIDING SCALE COST: $100 - $150 PER PERSON INCLUDES PROGRAM AND LODGING
Your payment at the higher end helps those that can only afford to pay at the lower end.
Financial Assistance Available If Needed
COST:
SLIDING SCALE $100 - $125 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - (SHARING QUEEN BED)
SLIDING SCALE - $125 - $150 PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY - (PRIVATE ROOM)
Fee Includes Program and Lodging for Entire Weekend
We have reserved several lofts and villas that sleep anywhere from 6 - 10 people. Each dwelling has two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with all appliances and utensils.
WATCH THIS VIDEO - LEARN HOW TO HAVE AN INFORMATION TABLE!!!
Barack Obama and Michelle wearing the 808 t-shirt..
Photo by Chris Matula of the Palm Beach Post
MLK event hosted by MLKEDC and the City of Miami. It's the 7th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Candlelight Memorial Service - Friday April 4th 2008. MLk Blvd (62nd Street) & N.W. 7th Avenue at 6:00PM
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GREAT NEWS! Here is the PEACE ALLIANCE's FIRST Public Service Announcement!!!! Get involved.Take one Action. Visit www.ThePeaceAlliance.org
JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
Thanks for standing up and taking REAL action.
Help by sharing the website WWW.THEPEACEALLIANCE.ORG with others
and then go do one of the actions listed on their page.
and thanks!
We can't do it by ourselves, but if enough of us do it, we change the cultural climate, and then the leaders follow.-- Riane Eisler
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JOIN THE STUDENT PEACE ALLIANCE
Student Peace Alliance
SEE THE WORLDWIDE MOVEMENT because now it's Global!
"We can't do it by ourselves, but if enough of us do it,
we change the cultural climate, and then the leaders follow."-- Riane Eisler
Website maintained by TEAM FLORIDA!!!
State Coordinators (Florida Region
US Department of Peace and Nonviolence Movement
CONTACT: FloridaDOP@YAHOO.COM
Department of Peace and Student Peace Alliance Campaigns on MySpace!
Support the 'Peace Bill' movement!
Ask your friends to add us to their MySpace page and help raise awareness of the Federal "Peace Bill" in Congress right now!
Thank you for supporting our efforts and the need to create a culture of peace in the United States. It truly is making a world of difference!
Deep thanks,
~ Team Florida ~
FloridaDOP AT yahoo PERIOD com
Click below to visit www.ThePeaceAlliance.org!
~ Welcome ~
About the National Movement:
There is a nationwide pro-peace movement, that has recently been spearheaded by the Peace Alliance. In all 50 States there are Department of Peace groups, asking for support to help prevent violence in our own country and treat it as a national priority. This can be done in part by passing a Federal law about it. Bill HR-808 is a violence-prevention bill currently sitting in Congress with 70 co-sponsors. We want every American citizen to know about it, get involved and ask your Congressman or Congresswomen to support the bill by signing it.
We’re not an Anti-War group and we aren't protesting anything. We are about Change. We’ve chosen to invest our energy into something positive, we can help create, that has practical solutions.
This is your chance to ‘Stand up for Peace’in our own communities and our own country. Help by joining www.ThePeaceAlliance.org and taking one action to help pass this Federal ‘Peace Bill’. True change comes from a combined effort of citizens wanting it and then a government system or officials supporting it.
All it takes is one person, taking an action and the rest becomes history.
The Bill:
The bill calls for the creation of a 'U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence' within the President’s Cabinet. Doing this would provide the political strength and resources needed to create a national shift in our culture towards a pro peace-building community. As a cabinet-level position, which means it would operate on the same levels as the Department of Homeland Security or Department of Agriculture, the Department of Peace and Nonviolence would research and develop the latest in violence prevention strategies. It would also advise the President on how to non-violently address domestic and international conflict before it results in large scale violence. Establishing a Federal Department dedicated solely towards peace building, conflict resolution and violence reduction policies and programs, provides the political strength needed to shift our focus from reacting to the aftermath of violence, to understanding and eliminating the root causes of violence.
The Goals:
* Teach violence prevention in schools, grades K through 12th; as well as develop new educational programs that promote conflict resolution among school children.
* Focus on reducing the levels of domestic violence, gang violence, child abuse and drug and alcohol related violence by developing policies and providing funds for anti-violence educational programs.
* Effectively treat gang violence and work to rehabilitate the prison population.
* Focus on peace-making efforts among conflicting cultures within America and other countries.
* Support our military with alternative, approaches to peace-building and cultural understanding.
* Provide assistance to law officers and city, county, state governments by supporting, existing, community building programs within their own cities and local communities
* Create a U.S. Peace Studies Academy, on the same level as the U.S. Military Academy.
Over 300 US colleges and universities now give advanced degrees in Peacebuilding Studies(including conflict resolution and non-violent communication). With the passage of this bill, grants and funding could be increased so schools could provide much needed classes in nonviolence education and programs like student/peer mediation. The benefits of giving schoolchildren the tools they need to express themselves and communciate their feelings while still in elementary, junior high and high school settings,goes without saying. Not only are these types of classes a life saving, life altering aide for students, teachers and schools but also for our local communities. Violence affects everyone.
This bill was reintroduced to Congress in February 2007 and already has 70 Representatives signed on as Co-Sponsors. We're proud to share with you that 3 of those co-sponsors are right here in Florida. Special thanks to Representative Robert Wexler (District 19) and Representative Alcee L. Hastings(District 23)from South Florida and Representative Corinne Brown(District 3)from North Florida for stepping forward and continuing to support this growing movement.
Get Active in your Community!
Sign on to be a Volunteer or a Team Leader and we'll connect you with other volunteers in your State, keep you posted with important updates and calls to action. We have active groups in every State building a local network of activists to work with congressional offices, interact with local media, and perform outreach and education in their areas. It's fun and fulfilling work to help foster positive, proactive change toward the creation of a less violent and more peaceful world. There is no more powerful role to play in moving the work of The Peace Alliance and the Campaign for a U.S. Department of Peace forward than to commit to becoming a Volunteer or Team Leader in your own cities. If you're interested in joining, click on the banner below.
Click below to join your local group!
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I believe Peace begins with ME. Be the change you want in the World, Use the Law of attraction to believe in Peace, and Take Action!! Dept. of Peace is a Reality in our hearts and Minds. Chant for Peace - (Kosen-Rufu is world wide peace in Nichiren Buddhism, We need all people to create Peace.)
