November 5, 2008

Erie Peace Initiative Meeting

November 5, 2008

1001 State St., room 715
7:15 meeting called to order by Bob Johnson
In attendance: Bob Johnson, Richard McVay, Lora Caldwell, Beth Rockwell, Mark Mateja, Jen Highfill, Jane Kirk, Anne Zielinski, Anne McCarthy, Li Zhang

1. Intros and agenda

2. Evaluate last 2 weeks' actions
Nov. 2: Bob and Lora put approx. 50 signs out. Most are still out!
Election discussion…..hope for better change!
3. Upcoming actions for discussion

Veterans day silent vigil - Nov.11, 2008 - Perry Square, 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Richard will send out press release. Jane Kirk will bring candles and Dixie cups. We will have table with flyers, buttons, signs and the PA National Guard petition available.

Set up at 4:00
Reminder that each Saturday there is an anti-war demo in Pittsburgh 12-1:00

• Women in Black still meeting Saturdays in Meadville 12-1:00

New ideas- Richard McVay recommended the idea of an educational community presentation. Everyone seemed open to this idea.
Anne McCarthy will keep us updated on the “Charter of Compassion,” a grassroots effort to bring religious leaders together.
4. National Guard

Conference call Nov.11, 2008, 7pm ( Bob J. & Richard M. will participate)
Counter recruiting in schools: up for discussion.
Will send AFSC info to EPI list and discuss at next meeting
5. 4000+ ribbons -- Mercyhurst …waiting to hear back from Mike Fuhrman and McDowell High school
Other
Website: new volunteer Li Zhang will check this out.
We still need letters to the Erie Times News

Next meeting: Tuesday November 18 , 2008 1001 State St., room 715

******Street demo Friday Nov. 14, 4:30-5:15 p.m., intersection of 8^th and Bayfront