Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace
Founded 1972
“Human Race Not Arms Race”
PO Box 363 Geneseo NY 14454
585-624-3673
May 12, 2008
Dear GVCP Member:
NEXT GVCP MEETING: SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH, 1:00 PM (Lunch),
1:30 PM (Meeting). Omega Restaurant, 4182 Lakeville Rd,
Geneseo. [We are starting the meeting a half-hour early so
GVCP members can attend the concert announced below.]
SAVE THE DATES: “Sing a Song of Peace: The Human
Condition”—a concert given by Amy Cochrane, Soprano and Barbara
Dechario, Harp. Sunday, June 8th, 3:00 PM, Lockhart Gallery,
26 Main St., Geneseo. This event is part of the
activities sponsored by the Geneseo Ecumenical Coalition for Peace. GECP is
also presenting an exhibit of contemplative art at the Lockhart Gallery, May
19th through June 11th. Opening reception is Thursday, May 22nd, 4:00 –
6:00 PM. Fr. Ed Dillon of St. Luke the Evangelist Church will give a
lecture entitled “May Mission of Peace” on Friday, June 6th, 7:00 PM, at the
Lockhart Gallery.
Holly Near with Emma’s Revolution, Saturday, May 31st, 8:00 PM, Hochstein
Music Hall, 50 North Plymouth, Rochester. Holly Near has been an activist
performing artist for over 30 years. Emma’s Revolution (Pat Humphries and
Sandy O.) have given a GVCP concert in the past, and are at the cutting edge
of peace and justice advocacy. Call 585-328-3103 for info.
WEEKLY SUNDAY NOON VIGILS FOR PEACE: 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM
in Rochester. East Ave. & Goodman St. [585-442-3383]
Sponsor: Peace Action & Education.
WEEKLY SATURDAY MORNING VIGILS FOR PEACE! 10:30–11:30 AM
in Honeoye, Richmond Memorial Park, Route 20A.
[Judi Taylor 585-229-4963 <jsalsburg@monroecc.edu>]
THIS MONTH’S LETTER: After the House of Representatives votes for the
$162 billion war funding bill, the action will shift to the Senate. Leslie
Cagan, National Coordinator of United for Peace and Justice, put it this
way: "We are outraged that the Democratic Party leadership is working to
give President Bush every penny he has asked for to continue a war they say
they oppose. Amazingly, the bill includes $66 billion for fiscal year 2009,
giving the next president the opportunity to continue the war with little or
no accountability to Congress until next summer. This is an appalling
abdication of responsibility."
"We should be clear about what this means," said Cagan. "What Congress is
really doing by authorizing this war for another year, is writing a death
sentence for hundreds if not thousands of U.S. service members and Iraqis."
This will likely be the last binding vote on Iraq until after Inauguration
Day--now is the time to pull out all the stops! Write to say you want the
war ended, not funded!
WRITE: Senators Clinton and Schumer, Federal Bldg 100 State St.
Rochester, NY 14614
CALL: The Capitol switchboard number is (202) 224-3121.
Peace,
Arnie Matlin for GVCP
GVCP is proud to be affiliated with Peace Action New York State