NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE SAN DIEGO

We are a local chapter of Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP), an international federation begun in 1999,
now composed of over 70 non-governmental member organizations.

NP uses the methods of Mahatma Gandhi, and works, by invitation, with local and international agencies to restore
and maintain peace in areas of crisis around the world. The NP LOGO, above, shows birds of different colors,
symbolizing the diversity of nationality, spirituality, language and ability which exists among our members.
NP Peace Teams work on the BLUE GLOBE of EARTH in a spirit of NONPARTISANSHIP, with love and respect for all
concerned parties. M. Gandhi demanded these virtues of his followers, and they are required of all NP representatives.
For more information or to donate directly: see NP website: www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org, call (612) 871-0005,
write Nonviolent Peaceforce, 425 Oak Grove, Minneapolis MN 55403.

An attractive method of donation is the purchase of NP PEACE BONDS, beautiful, meaningful GIFTS OF PEACE
for all occasions, ranging in cost from $10.00 to $500.00.
NP Peace Bonds may be purchased at www.buypeacebonds.org.

Nonviolent Peaceforce policy states that new deployments will take place only if one year's funding is in the bank,
in order to cover ALL existing and pending projects. From the beginning, NP has depended on the generosity of
individuals and groups who have recognized the value and feasibility of NP's approaches to peacekeeping, deterring
violence and protecting human rights. Every recruitment for NP Peacekeeping Field Team Members has drawn 15
or more applications for each opening. NP growth has been phenomenal and must be supported by equally phenomenal
publicity and funding.

NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE SAN DIEGO (NPSD) exists for the purpose of supporting international
Nonviolent Peaceforce, and informing our fellow San Diegans about the successful work of NP's professional,
unarmed, civilian Peacekeepers in the U.S., Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Guatemala. Due to worldwide
financial changes, plans which had progressed for over 1 & 1/2 years for sending NP Peacekeepers to
Uganda in 2008, and other locations, have had to be placed on hold. However, adequate funding has been
received during the first quarter of 2009 to allow resumption of plans for working in Uganda, and adding the
possibility of sending peace teams to Georgia, formerly S.S.R.

NPSD SUPPORTS NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE INTERNATIONAL, by:

(A) -- Monthly Meetings, Training for Nonviolent Conflict Intervention(NCI), & Nonviolence Education -

............... What: NCI Training - NPSD Trainers will demonstrate and teach techniques of Nonviolent Conflict Intervention methods used successfully by NP Field Team Members in dangerous international crises. These techniques can be used to intervene in community, workplace, organization, and family conflicts, and will also increase personal communication skills of participants. Trainers are local NP San Diego volunteers who have been trained by professional NP trainers.
...............When: April 25 (day), 2009, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
...............Where: MIRAMAR COLLEGE, Building S 5, Room 106.
...............Cost: Free of charge - Open to the public - Sponsored by Miramar College.
Directions to Miramar College: Take I-15 north to Carroll Canyon Rd. and turn left (west).
Drive 1/2 mile to Black Mountain Road and turn right (north). Continue 1/2 mile north and turn Right into Miramar College
main entrance. Please RSVP to Corrie Ort who has organized this event for students and interested community members: corrieort@cox.net. Corrie can give you directions to Building S 5.

It is also possible to take public transportation via Trolley from Old Town Transit Center to Fashion Valley Transit Center. From
Fashion Valley take Bus #20B to Black Mountain Road to Miramar College. Saturday bus schedule starts at 6:06 a.m.,
continuing at about every 30 minutes. For exact schedule see MTS website: www.511sd.com.

...............What: Monthly Chapter MeetingBusiness Meeting, Discussion of Priorities
...............When: Saturday, May 2, 2009, 1:15 - 3:15 p.m.
...............Where: Library at St. David's Episcopal Church, 1515 Milton Street, San Diego, 92110 (Intersection of Milton St. & Bergener Blvd.). For direct MTS transportation, to this site on Bus #105, see www.511sd.com.
...............Cost: Free of Charge.

................What: 5-Week Respect Based Communication Course, dependent on attendance of 6-10 participants.
................When: Sundays 2-5 p.m., beginning June, 2009, exact dates to be determined.
................Where: 4850 Cypress Street, La Mesa CA 91941
................Cost: Sliding Scale. For information & to reserve your space: (619) 697-3223, carrollboone@yahoo.com.

Contacts: Training & Study Groups: Carroll Boone, carrollboone@yahoo.com, (619) 697-3223 or Debby Park, rayandeb@gmail.com (Chairperson)

...(B) Tabling- By invitation, at Peace & Sustainability Fairs/Rallies/Debates, etc.

...............When: April 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
................Where: Miramar College
................What: Set up display tables; maintain ready supply of materials on tables; distribute materials; answer questions; pack up at end.
................Cost: No entry fee

................When: April 26, 2009, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
................Where: Balboa Park, World Beat Center
................What: Fundraiser for Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO) and Pastors for Peace, who have sent US/Cuba
Friendship Caravans to Cuba since 1992. Featured: Afro/Cuban Dance & Drum Performance, East African Cuisine & Artisans. NP San Diego will have a display table and distribute NP literature and information.
................Cost: Donation requested: $5.00 - $10.00.

...(C) Producing Informational and/or Fundraising Events, both public & invitational gatherings

... (D) Writing Articles about Nonviolent Peaceforce, placing Advertisements in publications

... (E) Posting NP information on selected List Servers

... (F) Seeking new venues, such as radio, newspaper, or TV interviews, group presentations

JOIN US, AS A MEMBER OF OUR LOCAL NP CHAPTER (NPSD), IN ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE WORLDWIDE!
All members will receive invitations to public and private NPSD INFORMATIONAL and FUNDRAISING events held in San Diego.
Our national newsletter, RUMORS OF PEACE, will arrive free of charge by regular mail or email (as you choose), two issues per year.
ANNUAL DUES ARE REASONABLE AND ADJUSTABLE, BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE. Dues will pay for local operational expenses.
All are welcome to attend NPSD meetings: once/month, 1st Saturdays, 1:15 pm-3:15 pm, but regular attendance at meetings is not
required. Members receive and contribute to our LOCAL CHAPTER NEWSLETTER. New members and visitors are always welcome.

Contact: MEMBERSHIP & GENERAL INFORMATION: Gloria Joyce, gloria@NPSanD.org, (619) 276-5232

Visit our international NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE website: www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org, or call (612) 871-0005
Mailing Address: Nonviolent Peaceforce, 425 Oak Grove Street, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403