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![[Graphic: Peace Wants a Piece of the Pie - National Mother's Day Campaign]](images/stories/campaigns/peace_pie/peaceofthepielogo2009_400w.jpg "Peace Wants a Piece of the Pie - 2009 National Mother's Day Campaign")
Fifth Annual Mother's Day National Action
On Behalf of Mothers Everywhere
May 8th, 2009
Let [us] solemnly take counsel with each other as to the means whereby
the great human family can live in peace ~ Julia Ward Howe*
APRIL 30th Conference Call
9:00 pm
(605) 475-4825
358109#
NEW NUMBER
Join us for this national action, working with members of your community to take pies to your local Congressional offices on May 8th (the Friday before Mother's Day). The focus of this action is to let Congress know, with unforgettable visuals and “tasteables,” that peace activities want and deserve a piece of the federal budget pie. It has been our largest action of the year for the past four years, and one of the most fun and memorable.
We know all too well the lack of attention and resources that serious peacebuilding efforts receive in our nation. It’s time for that to change. Your participation in this Mother's Day-inspired campaign is a creative way for us to get out the word about the Department of Peace as well as, for the first time, The Youth Promise Act, and to let Congress know that we want our government to make peacebuilding a national investment priority. Take the time to review the new materials to assist you in speaking powerfully about YPA, our newest initiative.
In years past, members of Congress signed on to support the Department of Peace legislation after our Peace of Pie Action, so we know it can be very effective.
PARTICIPATE!
Tips and Guidelines
Downloads for
Congressional Packets
Conference Calls
A number of conference calls to support your Peace of the Pie events have been scheduled. These will also include training on how to speak powerfully about the Youth Promise Act. Lynn McMullen will host the calls.
All times are Eastern
Thursday, April 30th
9:00 pm
(605) 475-4825
358109#
NEW NUMBER
Tuesday, May 5
National All Call
9:00 pm
(712) 432-1601
Access code: 470821#
2009 Federal Budget
Check out this information on the Proposed 2009 Federal Budget and how our values are expressed by the way we spend our tax money.
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- Organize the Meeting --Sign up to be an Organizer for your Congressional District. Please be sure to follow the guidelines for entering the "Title" for your event (State, City, Zip). This will make it easy for others in your area to find you in the crowd.
- Join an existing Meeting --See the list of all meetings and events as Organizers set them up or click here to search by zip code . Check back frequently for new meetings.
Important: Read the tips and guidelines on doing Congressional meetings here...
This is a chance for you to magnify your voice with a network of others
all across the nation. In concert we make a bigger impact and build on
the buzz we started last month at the national conference in Washington.
Be creative, have fun!
Peace of Pie Photos from the Past
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Minnesota group at 2005 Peace of the Pie gathering.
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Group visiting Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's office in TX. in 2006
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* Mother's Day was in part inspired by Julia Ward Howe, who nursed the wounded during the American Civil War, and also wrote the Battle Hymn of the Republic. In 1870 she started a crusade to institute a Mother's Day as a Day for Peace. Click here to read her Mother's Day proclamation.
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