CA Department of Peace conference in August 2008

[eridani]

2008 California Department of Peace Conference

with Special Guest
Marianne Williamson

August 1 - 3, 2008
University of California, Berkeley

Dear Martha,

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.

Find all the details and register online at our conference website: www.conference.afdop.org.

Hope to see you there!


Your California Regional Conference Planning Team

[eridani]

1. Latest info

Two weeks-and-counting to
A World Beyond Violence
the 2008 California Department of Peace Conference

August 1 - 3, 2008
University of California, Berkeley
Register at www.conference.afdop.org

CAUTION: Rooms on campus are nearly full!
Cutoff date for registering for affordable on-campus housing for the conference is
Sunday, July 20th so please register NOW!!

TOP 12 REASONS to attend the 2008 California Department of Peace Conference:

Peace Innovation Award presentation to University of California at Berkeley, which has graduated more students from its Peace Studies department than any other U.S. university.

Marianne Williamson, founder of The Peace Alliance: Friday evening keynote "The Politics of Possibility".

Saturday panel "Resolving Conflict From Community to Nation" with
Dr.Megan Bair-Merritt, national family violence expert;
Albany Mayor Robert Lieber;
Sela Gaglia from "Challenge Day";
Rev. Andre Schumake, Richmond Organizer;
and Nonviolent Communications guru Anne Symens-Bucher

International Peacebuilding slide show narrated by Mike Abkin of Peace Partners International, showing worldwide efforts calling for a culture of peace and departments and ministries of peace including past Global Alliance Summits in London, Canada, Japan and Africa.

Saturday keynote "Creating and Sustaining Peace in Urban War Zones" by Los Angeles gang mediator, Aqeela Sherrills.

Learn how to strengthen your Department of Peace grassroots group and strategies for working with Congress from: Wendy Greene, Peace Alliance Managing Director and Lynn McMullen, National Campaign Consultant, California State Coordinators and Congressional District Team Leaders.

In-depth Breakout sessions on: Youth Organizing (college level), Nonviolent Communications and Education/Teaching Peace (middle and high school levels).
"Beyond Fear: A Roadmap to Creating a World Beyond Violence " by Aeeshah and Kokomon Clottey of Oakland's Attitudinal Healing Center.

Letter-writing segment where we'll all write our own letters to Senator Boxer and to our local Congressional Representatives. (Leave knowing you TOOK ACTION.)
"Building an Inclusive and Peaceful Community" by Samina Faheem of American Muslim Voice.
"Summer of Peace-Model for City and Community Peace", the exciting plans for 2010 in San Francisco, by Matthew Albracht.

Friday live performance of original song "Martin King and Coretta" by Peter Bolland, winner of Best Americana Album, San Diego Music Awards, 2005 and 2007.
Whew! OK, go register! www.conference.afdop.org

Questions? Email Terry at terry }at} lupineproductions.com.

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