"The first step towards establishing a Miami Department of Peace Campaign took place on Tuesday August 13, 2008," Nicola Roxburgh reports.

Terri Mansfield and the Arizona Department of Peace Campaign supporters enrolled the Mayor of Phoenix in declaring the 4th Annual Department of Peace Day. Here is the proclamation.

Ana Campos shares Florida volunteers' experience at the Back to School/Stop the Gun Violence event in honor of Bryan Pata: "When we arrived at the event it was about 100 degrees, Tropical Storm Fay was headed our way and we were running a little late. LOL we were distracted by some challenges - but our hearts were so filled with joy and excitement! And then the Army, set up their information table right next to ours!"

Desmond Tutu spoke to a near capacity audience at Western Michigan University, and Robert Weir and Michigan volunteers were there to hear and share his insights.

Kendra Mon from California's 6th district shares a report on the powerful and moving California Regional Conference.

"Due to our invitation to march in the Temple celebration, our initial intention was to forgo the Amherst parade. However, a week before the Fourth I became aware of the parade's theme: Founding Fathers," Jan Grossman from New Hampshire shares. You’ll never guess who showed up!

Anne Creter, NJ Co-state coordinator shares, "...what a joy it was walking in our [July 4] parade for peace, knowing how daring this is in our town. Those in charge, determined to uphold only traditional patriotic expression, wanted us to go away. But we stood our ground..."

"With a small megaphone, one member marched backward 'lining' the chant while the rest of the group responded. We ended each chant the same way, spelling out: 'P_E_A_C_E... that's Peace!'" reports Nanci Swenson of Michigan.

What would you do to publicize the Department of Peace Campaign? How about 20 hours of driving for a 30-minute TV appearance? Can you say "Road Trip"? Karen Johnson and Linda Henderson can--and did!