[pjw] MEETING: Iraq Affinity Group meets Monday, January 9, 7 PM

[Peace and Justice Works]

Hello Iraq Affinity Group Supporters

The next meeting of the Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group will be 
held this coming Monday, January 9 at 7 PM at our office at 2807 SE Stark.

Here's the proposed agenda for Monday's meeting:

MISSION STATEMENT:
   The Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group is committed to educating
   the public about the effects of U.S. policy on the people of Iraq, and
   other areas including SW Asia, North Africa, and the "Middle East."

7:00 PM Political update: brief headlines including what's new in
       Iraq/Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Libya, Iran, Gaza, and
       US cabinet appointees...

7:25 PM Proposed and ongoing actions:
    ---Meeting with peace and justice community members
       --in light of likelihood of more wars in 2017--updates/action
       --IVAW Drop the MIC event--report back
    ---Guantanamo 15 years later event, January 11 2017-- final plans
    ---Guantanamo resolution--updates
    ---March 2016, Iraq 14 Years later, Friday March 17--discussion
    ---February 24, 2016 800th PPRC Friday Rally--discussion
    ---Troops home campaign / letter to Governor candidates-- updates
    ---BDS resolution regarding City investments-- update
    ---Upcoming ideas /opportunities for educational forums/demonstrations
    --Other recent ideas

8:20 PM Other upcoming events/action items (incoming requests)

8:30 PM Other business--finances/fundraising and office space / phone
     Outreach/membership recruitment

8:40 PM Set next meeting
    Announcements

8:45 PM end

Please write back if there is anything missing from the proposed agenda or if 
you want to attend but won't be able to make it.

As always, we need your support to help us keep doing our work!
    Donate on line: http://www.pjw.info/pjwdonate.html



--dan handelman
Peace and Justice Works
    Iraq Affinity Group
    PO Box 42456
    Portland, OR   97242
    (503) 236-3065  (Office)
    iraq at pjw.info
    http://www.pjw.info/Iraq.html