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The 2008 Regional Conferences were a resounding success. Volunteers
and Supporters from around the country gathered together to hear
experts speak about the
Department of Peace and other issues that HR 808 addresses. They
connected with other grassroots activists and learned how to
build a relationships with their members of Congress and how to speak
about the Bill.
Listed below are the conferences
that were held around the country in 2008.
Completed Conferences
The conferences listed below have already taken place and are listed here for historical purposes. A few more photos can be found on our Picasa site .
2008 Northeast Regional Conference for a U.S. Department of Peace
Date: March 28-30
Location: Exeter, Rhode Island
Being the Change: Creating Peace at Home and in the World
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Group Photo from NE Regional Conference in Exeter, Rhode Island - 03-28-2008
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What to Expect: Connecting, networking, singing, dancing,
peace flag making, informative workshops, inspirational speakers, bragging,
planning, welcoming spring in
the New England woods, children's programming, fun, free time, and YOUR
contribution to help make this a great regional conference!
Featured Speakers:
- Dot Maver, Educator and Peacebuilder speaking on "Being
the
Change & the Global Peace Movement." and
- Dr. Ed Tick, author of "War
and the Soul"
speaking on "Healing the Soul Wounds of War".
- Kathy Kidd, National Field Director, The Peace Alliance
For registration and more details, go to www.northeastdopconference.org/
Early registration discount of $15 if register by Jan. 31st!
Contact: Lynn Ellis at
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call 207-491-5064
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2008 Mountain States Regional Conference for a U.S. Department
of Peace
Date: April 4-6, 2008
Location: Denver , CO
Strategic Peace: From Ideals to Action
What to Expect:
The city of Denver, surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains and boasting of an average 300 days of sunshine, hosts a weekend with leaders in the field of peace and conflict studies. Join us for informative workshops, leadership training, networking, and inspirational speakers.
Breakout sessions will occur throughout the weekend on the DOP legislation, state strategy and planning, and the Student Peace Alliance. Trainings will be held in Nonviolent Communication; Peer Mediation; Peace Education and Restorative Justice. (Preview a copy of the Conference Agenda PDF)
Featured Speakers:
- Donald E. Bossart, Associate Professor (ret.) of Interpersonal Ministries, The Iliff School of Theology
- Dr. Edward J. Brantmeier, Assistant Professor, School of Education, Colorado State University
- Wendy Greene, Managing Director, The Peace Alliance
- Lynn McMullen, National Campaign Consultant, The Peace Alliance
- David Shindoll, Nonviolent Communicator
For registration and more details, go to http://www.dopmd.org/DOPCO/
Conference Pricing:
- Student--$25
- Early Rate--$50 (by March 20th)
- At the Door--$60
Contact: Kristin at 443-517-3371;
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2008 Northwest Regional Conference for a U.S. Department of Peace
Date: April 11-13
Location: Vancouver, Washington (Red Lion Hotel at the Quay)
Embracing Possibility: Partnering for Peaceful Solutions
Highlights:
We will see "The Gift of Peace" play,
and learn about Programs That Work, Fundraising,
City Council Resolutions and more. The Student Peace Alliance and state groups
will have their own
breakout sessions.
Featured speakers:
- Marianne Williamson, founder of The Peace Alliance
- Lynn McMullen, National Campaign Consultant, The Peace Alliance
- Riane Eisler, eminent social scientist, attorney, author, and social activist
- Patty Kuderer, National Director of Communications, The Peace Alliance
Program Highlights
- "Gift of Peace" play
- Marianne Williamson: The Politics of Possibility
- Lynn McMullen: The Mission, Strategies, Accomplishments, and Future of the Peace Alliance
- Lynn McMullen: Building movement and Fundraising
- Riane Eisler: Real Wealth and Peace: Creating a Caring Economics
- Breakout sessions:
- Student Peace Alliance
- World Cafe Focus
- State teams
- City Council Resolutions
- "Programs That Work" Panel
- Art for the Sky event: a Giant Living Painting Made of People
- Musical entertainment
- Peace Store
Registration may be mailed in or completed online.
Full-conference Registrations discounted $10 each before March 28th. Partial Registrations are pro-rated. The group rate for room reservations at the conference hotel expires March 12.
If you cannot come, you can still support the conference. The energy of your support perpetuates the vision, the power, and the harmony of our gathering. Sponsor ads are now available. Rate sheet on request at
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What to expect:
We intend to bring together the questioning, the hopeful, and the visionary
into a partnership that
reflects our deepest values and creates new possibilities for a sustainable
and nonviolent conflict
resolution paradigm. We will explore success stories, share talents and abilities,
and light the fires
of inspiration.
Website: www.peak.org/~innercom/ORSDOPC.html
Contact: David Hazen -
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541.343.2109
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2008 South Central Regional Conference for a U.S.
Department of Peace
Date: April 25-27, 2008
Location: Dallas, Texas
Southern Methodist University
Creating a Politics of Hope and Possibility
Co-sponsored by The Texas Campaign for a U.S. Department of
Peace and SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts Division of Corporate Communications
and Public Affairs
Friday, April 25
7:00 pm Dinner & Debate
Hughes-Trigg Ballroom, SMU Campus
A non-partisan debate on the topic of a need for the U.S. Department
of Peace and Nonviolence, as would be created by House Bill HR808, currently
pending in Congress.
- Team in favor: U.S. Representative Dennis Kucinich (tentative) and Rob
Atkinson, sophomore, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas.
- Opposing team: TBA member of Congress or another relevant public figure
and a current SMU student to be chosen by faculty.
The Division of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
is designing and moderating the debate, so it’s going to be conducted
on a classic academic model that will hopefully engender trust and foster an
environment supportive of an open, transparent and respectful debate.
Saturday, April 26
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Conference Sessions
Hughes-Trigg Ballroom, SMU Campus
Opportunities to learn more about:
How a U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence might reduce and eliminate violence
while contributing to a more stable economy and peaceful society, both domestically
and internationally. Programs that are currently working. How to get involved
and urge Congress to pass the legislation.
Saturday's Featured Speakers:
- Elizabeth Kucinich (invited, unconfirmed as of posting)
- Lynn McMullen, National Campaign Consultant, The Peace
Alliance
- William Petty, Victim Services Manager, Austin Police
Department.
Talk: Effective intervention on domestic abuse.
- Lauren Hoofnagle, Big Brothers Big Sisters Amachi Mentor
Program for Children of Parents Incarcerated or On Parole
- Lucy Mashua, Kenyan torture survivor & human rights
activist
- Jackie Bonner, TKF Foundation, dedicated to breaking
the epidemic of youth violence.
Talk: Your brain on violence/Your brain on peace.
- Judith Stuart-Coale, Nonviolent Communication.
Talk & demonstration. People around the world are using NVC skills
to transform conflict, create harmony in their relationships, and build
a world where everyone's needs are met through compassionate giving,
and without the use of compromise, coercion or violence.
- Kathy Kidd, National Field Director, The Peace Alliance
Saturday, 7:00 pm:
"The Politics of Possibility" with Marianne Williamson, founder of
The Peace Alliance. Special guest musical entertainment TBA
Sunday, April 27
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Fundraising and Local Action Planning
Planning and strategies for building awareness and support of the campaign
for a U.S. Department of Peace
in your local community.
Registration and more conference information
available soon at www.TXDOP.com.
Contact: J Kendel Johnson, (214) 532-3761,
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2008 Midwest Regional Conference for a U.S. Department
of Peace
Date: June 19-22, 2008
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Marriott Chicago-Schaumburg
Building a Culture of Peace in the
Heartland
Post-Conference Update: Be sure and read An Urgency of Joy - Robert Koehler's reflections after attending this conference.
June 20:
Friday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Marianne Williamson - "The Politics of Possibility," benefiting
The Peace Alliance
June 21-22:
Saturday 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Peace Alliance Staff in attendance:
- Wendy Greene, Managing Director and
- Kathy Kidd, National Field Director
- Pre-conference and Post-conference workshops will be offered.
- Learn more about H.R. 808 and connect with other local organizers.
- Access to information, resources and strategies to increase your effectiveness
in the grassroots campaign, including NVC training, writing a laser speech,
campaign fundraising, city council resolutions, building performing teams
and more.
Confirmed speakers:
- Robert Koehler, award-winning, Chicago-based journalist,
editor at Tribune Media Services and nationally syndicated writer.
- Lynn McMullen, National Campaign Consultant, The Peace
Alliance
Conference Pricing: $50-95, self-selecting
sliding scale
This cost includes Friday night benefit.
Lodging and meals are not included in the conference pricing.
Please contact the Chicago
Marriott Schaumburg hotel directly for rooms at the conference site.
($99 single, Group Code: DOPDOPB; $109 double, Code: DOPDOPA).
The deadline for receiving hotel discounts has been extended
but please don't delay in making your reservations.
If you want to attend only the Friday night benefit, the cost
is $40
Volunteers needed and welcomed for planning and for on-site
assistance.
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do that depends on your operating system and the browser you use. Windows
users generally right click and choose "Save Link As" or "Save
Target As".
Contact: Karen Johnson, 312-545-3460,
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FLORIDA REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Floridians for a Cabinet
Level U.S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence
Dates: July 18-20, 2008
Vacation
Village Resort
10301 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, FL 34711
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Map
Featuring: Lynn McMullen
Department of Peace National Campaign Consultant
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Group Photo from the Florida Regional Conference
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
Want to carpool?
Since we have participants attending from many locations in Florida and southern
Georgia, we are happy to help with carpool arrangements if you so desire. Just
email
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2008 California Department of Peace Conference
Dates: August 1 - 3, 2008
Location: University of California, Berkeley
A World Beyond Violence
FEATURING Marianne Williamson
Christine Elliot, Marianne Williamson, Dan Smith at the California Regional Conference
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Please join us for our California Department of Peace Regional Conference August 1-3, 2008 at University of California, Berkeley. Join supporters from across California and neighboring states to hear inspiring speakers, including
- Political visionary and author Marianne Williamson
- Peace advocate and Los Angeles gangs mediator Aqeela Sherrills
- Department of Peace National Campaign Consultant Lynn McMullen
- Student Peace Alliance California State Organizer Nicole Nabulsi
- And more
Learn about proven solutions to violence in our homes, schools, streets and prisons from our panel of experts; join break-out groups, including the Student Peace Alliance, Nonviolent Communications training and San Francisco's 2010 Summer of Peace.
There will be connecting, camaraderie and networking at our Saturday evening barbeque, and intervals of music and entertainment, including the unique Swami Beyondananda.
Hope to see you there!
Your California Regional Conference Planning Team
Join us in Berkeley to help create “A World Beyond Violence” in 2008.
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