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Dear KC Iraq Task Force Supporter,



On this day before Thanksgiving I remember the many things for which I give thanks! Many of us here in the U.S. are showered with gifts and blessings…from clean water to relative safety / from a bounty of food and goods to loving family and friends.



But for the people of Iraq the war and violence escalates -November has already surpassed October as the deadliest month in the war-over 1,368 killed.



While you consider the things for which you may be thankful please also think about what you can do to spread the blessings and help bring peace to the people of Iraq.



Thanks you for your support of the work of the KC Iraq Task Force.



Now is a crucial time to begin communicating with the members of the new congress. Every member knows that the winds are changing but they do not know how much.



The election was a mandate for peace but if we, the voters, do not keep up the pressure business will go on as usual.



Please join us this Sunday, November 26, 4pm at 47 & Main at the Iraq Peace vigil and rally. Speakers will include Rev. Gene Augustine, Village Presbyterian Church.



And please also support the Policies of Hope Campaign described below.



Peace,

Ira Harritt

KC AFSC and Co-chair KC Iraq Task Force

816 931-5256

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Making Peace

After

the Election



Iraq War / Occupation

Peace Vigil and Rally



Sunday, November 26th

4:00 to 5:30PM –Vigil & Rally

47 & Main, KCMO – JC Nichols Fountain



Hear Speakers / Get Involved / Take Action



The event is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and the KC Iraq Task Force.

For more information call 816 931-5256 or go to www.kciraqtaskforce.org/



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Help plan and implement

anti-war and peace education, organizing and advocacy actions!



Come to the next

KC Iraq Task Force Meeting

on Tuesday, November 28 - at 6:30pm (note special date)

at the AFSC office, 4405 Gillham Rd., KCMO .



Help:

ê Promote of Missouri and Kansas Eyes Wide Open State Exhibits;

ê Organize the " We Demand Policies of Hope" postcard campaign to be delivered to new congress in January 2007

ê Planning for post-election peace campaigns

ê Outreach to mobilize and educate new groups

ê December Peace Vigil or actions…



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KC American Friends Service Committee and KC Iraq Task Force Launches

Policies of Hope Campaign

The new congress needs to hear that it is time for change!



Support the Policies of Hope Campaign.



We are asking individuals, members of congregations, civic and others groups to write personal messages

calling for Policies of Hope on postcards.



ê Write your personal message to your Senators and Congressperson calling for real diplomacy, real security, and policies which decrease hunger, poverty and the other root causes of terror and hopelessness;

ê Organize a campaign to get others to complete cards at your organization, congregation, workplace or neighborhood;

ê Completed cards should be collected and mailed or delivered to the KC AFSC office – delegations will deliver them to members of the new congress in January;

ê Get your friends, family or coworkers to organize campaigns with other groups!



Contact the AFSC to get printed cards. Let us know how many you need.

Call us at 816 931-5256 or go to www.kciraqtaskforce.org



Completed cards should be sent to American Friends Service Committee and will be delivered to the offices of members of the new Congress in January.

Please copy the cards, distribute to others and send completed cards to AFSC, 4405 Gillham Rd., KCMO 64110.

Call 816 931-5256 for more information.