[pjw] MEETING/RSVP: Iraq Affinity Group "meets" Monday, April 8, 5:00 PM

[Peace and Justice Works]

Hello Iraq Affinity Group supporters

The next meeting of the Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group will 
be a conference call held this coming Monday, April 8 at 5:00 PM. The 
current regular meeting time is now on the second Monday of every month. 
Please RSVP if you would like the call in number and access code.

We are able to host two people (in addition to me) in the office, masks on, 
windows open. If you want a "live space" let me know, first asked, first 
served.

Here's the proposed agenda for the 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,"
   and on the domestic costs of war.

5:00 PM Political update: brief headlines including what's new in Iraq,
    Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Libya, Iran, Gaza/West Bank, Yemen,
    Korea, Venezuela, Ukraine/Russia and the US

5:35 PM Proposed and ongoing actions:
   ---Friday March 22 rally marking 21 years in Iraq-- report back
   ---Friday rallies for peace and justice-- reports
       and Ann Huntwork fund / "US Out Of..." sign
   ---June speaker/livestream event? -- brainstorm/plan, continued
   ---Situation in Palestine/ Israel- discussion
   ---Situation in Ukraine / Russia - discussion
   ---Hiroshima day event -- updates
   ---Troops home campaign / letter to Governor Kotek 2024
        & Blumenauer, plus war $ home/ Mayor's Conference--updates/ plans
   ---PJW's five livestream events 2020-2023 -- updates
   ---Yvonne Simmons memorials (2022 & 2023) -- updates
   ---Joint Terrorism Task Force campaign-- updates
   ---Emergency response amidst pandemic...? -- update
   ---Actions to oppose war / war crimes on Iran-- discuss
   ---City Council resolutions against wars / Iran & Venezuela --updates
   ---Letter to congressional reps about Yemen / War Powers-- follow up
   ---BDS, City investments and other local actions-- updates
   ---Upcoming ideas /opportunities for educational forums/demonstrations
   --Other recent ideas

6:15 PM Other events/action items (incoming requests) & networking
    --Oregon Peace Network

6:25 PM Other business--finances/fundraising and office space / phone
    Peace and Justice Works updates including quarterly meetings
    "Peace Network" (Portland) fiscal cosponsors & structure - next steps
    Outreach/membership recruitment and communication

6:35 PM Set next meeting
     Announcements

6:40 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