[HCCN] Fwd: Plea for VFP Convention Support

[Judith Robbins]

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> TO:  	Friends of Veterans for Peace  (Please pass along to your  
> membership.)
> FROM: 	Dud Hendrick
> 		Maine Veterans for Peace (Chapter 001)
> SUBJ:  	Support Veterans for Peace
>
> Veterans for Peace: 25th Anniversary
> At the risk of being tedious, we're putting out the call again.   
> It's a measure of our need.  You may recall the pitch back in  
> April--it's basically the same.  The National VFP Convention to be  
> held in Portland, August 25-29, is proving to be expensive--costly  
> to put on and costly for members to attend.  We want to bring to  
> your attention three ways you may be able to help if you have not  
> already done so:
>
> 1)  Purchase an Ad
> You, your organization, your business, or employer may purchase an  
> ad in the Convention Program.  You may be interested in a display  
> ad.  If so, the process is simple--the deadline is July 15th.   
> Simply go to http://vfpnationalconvention.org/programguide.htm.    
> You'll see that you can be a "Sponsor" for only $25.
>
> 2)  Tabling
> Your organization might be interested in tabling.  We expect  
> several hundred Veterans for Peace members, family, and friends to  
> attend--this will be a good opportunity to put your organization or  
> product before a receptive population and just to spend time in the  
> positive, supportive presence of a lot of good people doing good  
> work.  Help build a critical mass.
>
> Tabling will be available Wednesday, August 25th (after 5pm) and  
> all day Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
> For each table reservation, you get a 6ft table with linen and two  
> chairs.
> RESERVE YOUR TABLE NOW!
> TABLE RESERVATION PRICES:
> VFP Chapters - $35
> Non-Profits - $50
> Vendors - $100
>
> To reserve a table go to:  http://www.vfpnationalconvention.org/ 
> tables.htm
>
> 3)  Tom Sturtevant Scholarship Fund
> Many of you have already answered this call--thanks.  The fund is  
> building.  For those who haven't yet and may be interested--Tom  
> Sturtevant is an institution. Tom taught for over 30 years at CONY  
> H.S. and he’s been a guiding voice in VFP since shortly after the  
> founding, having served for years as chapter president and as a  
> board member.  Tom has also played a prominent role in the founding  
> of MaineShare and has served several terms on its board.
>
> Now, in recognition of Tom’s long service, Veterans for Peace has  
> established the Tom Sturtevant Scholarship Fund, through which  
> supporters can “subsidize” the expenses incurred by members  
> attending the convention.  We’re asking all VFP chapters to  
> nominate deserving members for whom “financial aid” could enable  
> attendance and, as hosts, we’ll make the awards.  Can you help?   
> Please consider contributing to the Tom Sturtevant Scholarship Fund  
> as a way of honoring Tom and enabling us to build attendance at the  
> 25th Anniversary Convention.  Contribute by sending your checks  
> payable to:
>
> 		Maine Veterans for Peace
> 		P.O. Box 10
> 		Deer Isle, Maine 04627
> 		(Write "Tom Sturtevant Scholarship Fund" on memo line.)
>
> Public Meeting
> Finally, don't forget the Public Meeting at 7pm Thursday night,  
> August 26th, at the First Parish Meeting House of the UU Church at  
> 425 Congress St.  Terry Tempest Williams will be among several  
> luminaries who will discuss the Convention theme:  Lifting the Fog  
> of War.
>
> More later and continued gratitude for your support.
>
> Dud Hendrick
> Maine VFP Chapter 001

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