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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

VFP BOARD ELECTIONS IN PROCESS

The VFP Board of Directors consists of 13 members who are elected by VFP members for three-year terms. The Board represents the chapters and members of VFP, and exercises general oversight of all aspects of the organization, including goals and principles, finances, membership building, communication, administration and governance. The officers of VFP are elected by the board from among the board members. This election we are voting for five board positions. > Read the bios here

If you are a verified veteran member and have not received your ballot by October 17, please contact the National Office. All ballots must be postmarked by Friday, October 23, 2009.

THE FALL ISSUE OF THE WAR CRIMES TIMES AVAILABLE NOW!

This issue of the War Crimes Times features: USS Liberty (Joel Kovel), Vietnam (Deborah Nelson), Afghanistan (Francis A. Boyle, Jay Janson); Torture (Dave Lindorff); Army Experience Center (Pat Elder); Readers and veterans speak out; poetry; and more.  >  Download the pdf

JOIN VFP AT THE SCHOOL OF AMERICAS WATCH - NOVEMBER 20-22, 2009

From November 20-22, 2009, thousands will vigil at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia, to stand up for justice, to shut down the School of the Americas and to end the oppressive U.S. foreign policy that the school represents.  Once again, VFP will be part of this yearly demonstration.  >  Get details

FANTASTIC ACTION FOR MILITARY RAPE AWARENESS WEEK IN TIMES SQUARE YESTERDAY

VFP member Ann Wright organized an event to recognize "Military Rape Awareness Week" in front of the military recruitment center in Times Square, NYC yesterday.  The event featured internationally known playwright Eve Ensler and survivor of military rape Sandra Lee.  After a brief press conference, the group attempted to cover the recruitment center in bumper stickers that read "1 in 3 Women in the Military are Raped" but were stopped by a massive police line.

[See pictures | Watch the video | Read the story]

In This Issue:

• VFP Board Elections in Process
• Fall issue of War Crimes Times Available now!
• Join VFP at the School of Americas Watch
• Fantastic VFP action in Times Square yesterday!
• Purchase through amazon.com and VFP gets a donation
• Friday, October 16 - Iraq Moratorium
• VFP websites
• Your help is needed put this book in a juvenile facility
• What is VFP?  We want your feedback!

 Also This Month:

PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND VFP GETS A DONATION!

Veterans For Peace can get 4-15% back on purchases you make through Amazon if you use this link.

Set this link as a bookmark on your computer.  Every time you purchase something online think of VFP's Amazon and we get a donation!  > See how to set this site as a bookmark

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 - IRAQ MORATORIUM

This Friday marks yet another Iraq Moratorium.  Use this day as an opportunity to speak out against the occupation of Iraq.  > Learn more

ANOTHER VFP CHAPTER GETS A WEBSITE

Several Chapter Websites have been updated or added.  Check them out below:

• Chapter 152
• Chapter 072
• Chapter 063

> See entire list here

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED - REQUESTS FOR BOOKS

We have had two requests for copies of the "10 Excellent Reasons Not to Join the Military" and we need your help in fulfilling those requests!

A boys' juvenile facility in Colorado has requested 10 copies and a girls' recreational facility in California is requesting two copies of this book.  Click here to to contribute so we can fulfill these requests!

WHAT IS VFP?   WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!

We want your feedback! The VFP board will be doing a day of long-range planning on Oct. 17. Board President Mike Ferner would like your opinions on these two questions: "In the past VFP has been" & "In the future we will be" Please submit your responses by Oct. 16. Your name is optional.  > Share your thoughts