Meetings are held every Monday from 7-9 PM in Columbus, Ohio. Everyone is welcome!
Our meetings are routinely held at the Mennonite Church at 35 Oakland Park - one block north of N. Broadway.
- Meeting Plans and Events
- Minutes from Monday, June 21, 2004
- Minutes from Monday, June 7, 2004
- Minutes from Monday, May 17, 2004
- Minutes from Monday, May 3, 2004
- Minutes from Monday, March 29, 2004
- Minutes from Monday, March 22, 2004
- Minutes from Monday, March 15, 2004
- Minutes from Monday, February 16, 2004
- Celebrating Our First Year
- Minutes from 2003
CENTRAL OHIOANS FOR PEACE
June 21, 2004
Minutes
1. Treasurer:
- $1746.11 currently in COFP account
- requested volunteer to do 6 month audit
- COFP is now incorporated and has an employer I.D. number.
- Form for 501 3C is completed, but it needs to be reviewed prior to being submitted.
- Treasurer stated that the COFP mission statement and goals may need to be changed
in order to be “consistent with what was hand in for incorporation.” She said the
goals will be the same, but she’s changing the “wording somewhat.”
2. Richard informed the group of future programs that have been scheduled to date. Information on planned in-house programs will be listed on COFP website, and information of up-coming events will be sent out on the COFP e-mail list.
3. Monday, June 28, 2004, COFP will host a potluck dinner for the Pastors for Peace caravan to
Cuba. The dinner is planned for 6:30 P.M., and a program by Pastors for Peace will follow at 7:30 P.M. The speaker will be Fred Roy from Toronto, Canada, who is accompanying the caravan.
4. Lance Shreffler talked about the up-coming community festival at which pastors for Peace and
COFP will share an information booth. A list was passed around for volunteers for the 3-day event (June 25-27).
5. The Frontline program “The Jesus Factor” was screening in-house, and discussed by the
members present.
CENTRAL OHIOANS FOR PEACE
June 7, 2004
Minutes
1. Treasurer –
Financial Report given – cash on hand as of 6/7/04: $1647.88; $125 sent to
Secretary of State for filing fee for incorporation; report approved.
Presented a proposed Annual Budget for COFP to review.
2. Four newcomers were welcomed.
3. Time of Mourning: Les showed part of a speech given by William Sloan Coffin in which he discussed the “fresh militancy of the country” (USA) since 9-11.
4. The guest speaker who was to give a presentation on Haiti did not show up. Therefore, the rest of the evening’s program was impromptu.
5. Members of COFP who attended the Washington, D.C. rally and march told about their experiences.
6. Richard sent around a list of suggested future in-house programs for people to review and sign up for, and a list of candidates running for various positions in Ohio who COFP might want to hear from.
7. Joan spoke about an up-coming consortium for good government which will be held at the Universalist Church in late October this year.
8. Connie spoke about the National Peace Network conference she attended. They are planning to address certain items, one of which is to start regional networks (Ohio will probably be in the Midwest network).
9. A short overview of COFP participation in the Memorial Day weekend Pow Wow was given.
10. Bob gave a report on COFP participation in Get Out the Vote, and showed a map of the precinct COFP members canvassed.
11. Bonnie gave a short report on her recent visit to the Piketon uranium enrichment plant.
12. Garciella spoke of her recent trip to Venezuela and the new movement forming in South America that encourages a “participating democracy” and a sharing of resources with other countries. An example of this is Venezuela and Cuba: Venezuela provides oil to Cuba, and Cuba is sending doctors, dentists, agricultural engineers to Venezuela for 3 year stints and also is sending its educational materials and programs to Venezuela. What is happening is a network is being created in S. America that brings hope to the people.
CENTRAL OHIOANS FOR PEACE
May 17, 2004
Minutes
Rabbi Howard Apothaker spoke on the meaning of “shalom”. The program touched on some of the simpler meanings of shalom as viewed in various verses from the Old Testament, such as: Genesis, Chapter 37 verses 12-14 when Jacob sent Joseph to check on his brothers and the flock, and told him to see “how they’re faring” or about their “well-being” using the word shalom; Exodus, Chapter 4, verse 18 when Moses is going to see Jethro and see if his people are still alive (shalom), and Moses’ father-in-law wishes him well (shalom), etc.
The most in-depth statement made on “shalom” was that in Jewish belief the world is built on three things: legal judgment, humane balance and shalom. Through legal judgment and humane balance, one comes to shalom.
Some questions and comments were made at the end of the program.
Treasurer’s report: Total income to date: $2143.75 and net after encumbered: $1,427.63. Now have 38 paid COFP members.
Bob passed around a sign-up sheet for volunteers for the up-coming PowWow.
COFP non-profit status should be in motion this week, and articles of incorporation have been filed.
CENTRAL OHIOANS FOR PEACE
May 3, 2004
Minutes
A viewing of the documentary “People and the Land” was showed in the main sanctuary on a large screen. The 1997 documentary was filmed by Professor Haynes from Ohio University. The documentary is about Israel’s occupation of the territories. It puts viewers into the universe of an occupied people, unreeling images of a new form of apartheid based on ethnicity. The documentary examines the concrete realities of Israel’s conduct in the West Bank and Gaza, the level of U.S. support for that conduct through foreign aid, and the human cost of that aid in Palestine and the U.S.
The documentary gave viewers a brief glimpse of the cruel physical and emotional abuses the Palestinian people have been living with for decades and continue to live with under the Israeli occupation. This occupation goes against the Geneva Conventions and many United Nations’ resolutions.
After the screening, Mary Yoder, who has been in Palestine as a member of the Christian Peacemaker Team, talked about her experiences while in Palestine and answered questions from the COFP group.
CENTRAL OHIOANS FOR PEACE
March 29, 2004
Minutes
1. The March 15th and March 22nd minutes were handed out. The March 15th minutes were reviewed.
2. Treasurer’s report: To date $140 has been collected in membership dues. Barbara Taylor is to be reimbursed $15 for the application fee for nominating Bill and Laura Barndt for a Senior Citizens award. COFP net balance to date is $1186.39.
3. Martha McFairan, a teacher at East High School, spoke about getting students involved in getting out the vote, and about her previous work with project “Kids Voting” (mock voting stations for younger students to acquaint them with the voting process).
4. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to a training session on Getting Out the Vote led by Greg, the Central Region Field Director with America Coming Together (ACT). He passed out handouts about canvassing and registering people to vote, and then went over the various aspects of the procedures to be followed when in the field. COFP, as a group, need to decide if they want to participate in the voter registration drive, and if so where and when they want to get started. Most registration drives are in the evenings and on weekends.
5. Bill Barndt, the first President of COFP, had surgery today, and we were informed that his wife said all went well.
6. The meeting ended with members forming a circle and singing “I am One Voice” (the song normally led by Bill before the adjournment of the meeting).
CENTRAL OHIOANS FOR PEACE
March 22, 2004
Minutes
1. Bill Barndt spoke of the March 20th morning interfaith prayer service at AME Zion Church and the global peace march and rally which Columbus participated in.
2. A program pertaining to uranium enrichment, the devastating health effects workers, the overall community and surrounding counties have suffered due to the Piketon uranium enrichment plant that was in operation from 1956 until just a few years ago, and the push by the state of Ohio and USEC to reopen the Piketon plant. Ewan Todd gave a presentation on uranium, how it is processed, and what the final product and by products are. Vina Colley, who worked at the Piketon plant and has suffered numerous health problems from her exposure to hazardous materials while working there and who has become a vocal activist for other plant workers who have also suffered health problems related to their work at the plant, spoke about the road blocks they have faced in trying to get their story told and to get recognition of the problems and assistance to aid those who have been affected by the hazardous and unsafe conditions that plant operators knowing allowed to continue. Elisa Young also spoke of the far reaching effects of the illegal and unsafe dumping procedures at the Piketon plant and other plants that have affected the health of a number of people in the surrounding counties. Elisa will be attending a hearing on the proposed re-opening of the Piketon plant in D.C. if her health allows.
3. Announcements:
- On April 16th & 17th at Columbus State there will be programs on the FCC and the media
- The Mennonite Church is having a blanket drive (dark blankets preferred)
- March 26th , Dahr Jamail (a free-lance journalist who has been in Baghdad recently) will be giving a presentation at the Broad Street United Methodist Church @ 7:00 P.M.
4. Samir presented a proposal for a contest for local college students.
5. A general collection of $41.50 was collected for COFP, and $187 was collected
for Vina Colley.
CENTRAL OHIOANS FOR PEACE
March 15, 2004 Minutes
1. Les announced that two weeks from tonight the Principal from East High is going to be at the COFP meeting, and the following week there will be a panel discussion on Fair Trade.
2. We had two newcomers: Jason (International Affairs @ OSU) & Kara (US History @ CS) from Bexley.
3. It was announced by Barbara that Bill and Laura Barndt have been selected for Central Ohio Citizens’ Hall of Fame.
4. March 8th minutes were reviewed and accepted.
5. Treasurer reported a balance of $1099.89 with $50 encumbered for Feb. 23rd event expenses.
6. Time of Mourning: Saleem spoke on the deaths of innocent people by our government and the need to keep in mind our objective to resist wrongful actions of our country around the world.
7. Since Women in Black and OSU Committee for Justice for Palestine have plans to observe the 1 year anniversary of Rachel Corrie’s murder on Friday the March 19th @ 15th & High, Bonnie motioned and Christa seconded a motion for COFP to change their observance from the 16th and to join with WIM & CJP on Friday March 19th from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. Motion passed.
8. Rest of meeting was devoted to small group sessions and reviews of their discussions:
- Getting Out the Vote Group: Greg from ACT met with the group. The group has decided to start small in their actions with room to grow and expand their efforts. They are considering working in Ward 6 on the east side. They hope to get youths from East High School involved. On March 29th they have arranged for ACT (America Coming Together) to give a training session on getting out the vote to our Monday meeting group.
- Education Group: Discussed the “Uncovered” documentary screenings set up and possible other locations were viewings may be held. The group is still interested in connecting with the King Art Center and possibly working on a youth program of some sort. The possibility of putting together a public program on the Piketon issue and the overall use of DU was also discussed.
- Fundraising Group: The group discussed contacting specific groups about grants. They would like to seek grant money for educational programs on social justice in high schools that could include sponsored speakers, contests, etc.
9. The March 20th peace march and rally was discussed. There will be tabling at the
State House for the rally, and it was decided that COFP would ask for one table
($16) and 4 chairs ($1 ea.).
CENTRAL OHIOANS FOR PEACE
February 16, 2004 – Minutes
* Minutes from February 9th meeting handed out for review.
* Treasurer’s report:
- There’s $736.29 in the account (not including last week’s contributions) and funds to be paid
out are $50 ( ), $75 (donation to Mennonite Church) and $100 (contribution to
March 20th march & rally).
Treasurer has complete report in her records.
* Time of mourning – Les talked about article he read in Sunday’s NY Times Magazine about
returning troops.
* Announcements:
- MoveOn.org meeting at Columbus Library Tuesday evening about getting out the vote
- True Majority – letter writing campaign to Sec. of State Blackwell about electronic voting and need for paper trail
- Faith prayers this week at Columbus library
- March 20th Columbus peace march and rally
* Program: Representatives for various presidential candidates:
- For Kucinich: Greg Richie & Brian ______ - stressed it’s vital to get Bush out ; read a portion
of Kucinich’s peace speech; Kucinich only one of candidates in Congress who voted NO
against Patriot Act and invasion of Iraq; would work to cancel NAFTO & WTO; stressed
Kucinich’s sustainability in all matters.
- For Edwards: Sherman Ryan – feels Edwards is good candidate who can relate to the common
people; Edwards stresses home issues such as jobs and medical care; Edwards voted for the
Patriot Act and the invasion of Iraq.
- For Kerry: Mark Boone – Kerry a Vietnam vet who later protested the Vietnam war; mentioned
Kerry’s plan for young people to serve their country for 2 years with a choice of doing so
either in a branch of the armed forces or in Americorp; Kerry voted for the Patriot Act and the
invasion of Iraq.
- For Larouche: Mark Brown – mentioned the fact that the media refuses to cover campaign;
stated that Larouche’s views on issues are close to those of Kucinich.
Some tough questions were asked of Kerry’s and Edwards’ representatives regarding their voting
for the Patriot Act and the invasion of Iraq and what they would do to ease the Palestinian/Israeli
situation. No real answers were given on these matters by either Kerry’s or Edwards’ reps.
* The remainder of the meeting time was spent addressing, stuffing and stamping envelops to be
sent out to various people informing them of COFP February 23rd anniversary event.
Note: There will be no regular COFP meeting on Monday, February 23rd because of the scheduled special event.
COMING EVENTS
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2004, 3-5 PM. "Just Peace" Dialogue Group. Location:
West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church 32 Wesley Blvd., Worthington, Ohio. Peace? Justice? Peace with Justice? A Just Peace? If we saw a Just Peace, would we recognize it? You are invited to join other thoughtful people in a public dialogue to address these and more questions. More details at www.cpanews.org. Sponsoring Organizations: Interfaith Center for Peace, Interfaith Association of Central Ohio, Faith Communities Uniting for Peace, St. John's Episcopal Church (Worthington), St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Upper Arlington), Indianola Presbyterian Church (Columbus). Questions? Please contact the Interfaith Center for Peace at 614-294-9019
or by email at mtrichel@peace-center.org
Thursday, March 4th, 2004. Books Not Bombs Day. United for Peace and Justice has officially endorsed and is actively supporting the March 4th Books Not Bombs Day of Action sponsored by the National Youth and Student Peace Coalition (NYSPC). Endorse the day of action at http://www.campusactivism.org/booksnotbombs
This interactive website allows activists around the US to sign up to participate in actions, download resources, and connect with other folks in their region. Let the world know that you'll be joining us on March 4.
Founded in response to the September 11th attack and Bush's open-ended "war on terror", the National Youth and Student Peace Coalition (www.nyspc.net) represents youth and students from 18 national and regional organizations which empower young people to take action for peace and justice in their communities. To learn more about NYSPC, endorse Books Not Bombs, or to ask questions, email info@nyspc.net or call 215-222-4711. More information at http://www.cpanews.org/events/2004/03/04/index.shtml
Sunday, March 7th, 2004, 3-5 PM. "Just Peace" Dialogue Group. Location: Main Library Auditorium, 96 South Grant Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Peace? Justice? Peace with Justice? A Just Peace? If we saw a Just Peace, would we recognize it? You are invited to join other thoughtful people in a public dialogue to address these and more questions. More information at www.cpanews.org.
Viewings of "Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War":. Robert Greenwald’s award-winning documentary is the story of "of how the truth became the first American casualty in Iraq." Senator Edward Kennedy: "Uncovered: the whole truth about the Iraq war is a devastating analysis of the abuses and distortions of intelligence used by the Bush administration in making its case for the war in Iraq. If the American people and Congress had been told the whole truth, America would have never gone to war." An open discussion will follow the viewings. For more information about the event contact: cofp2004@yahoo.com
Dates, times and locations of the screenings are as follows:
- Wednesday, March 17th, 2004. 7:00 PM; Location: Dublin Library Multipurpose Room.
75 North High St., Dublin, Ohio. Library phone: 645-2170.
- Wednesday, March 24th, 2004. 7:00 PM; Location: Hilliard Library, Large Meeting Room.
4772 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard, Ohio. Library phone: 645-2145.
- Saturday, March 27th, 2004. 2:00 PM; Location: Upper Arlington Library, Multipurpose Room.
1945 Lane Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio. Library Phone: 459-0273.
- Saturday, April 3rd, 2004. 3:30 PM; Location: Whetstone Library, Large Multipurpose Room. 3909
North High St., Columbus, Ohio. Library Phone: 645-2150
March 20, 2004. END THE IRAQ OCCUPATION NOW. One Year and The Occupation Continues. Come and raise your voice at the Central Ohio Peace Rally. Join us at the First AME Zion Church on the corner of Bryden and 18th at noon and then march to the state house for a 1:00 PM rally. Back-up site for weather emergency will be at the Trinity Episcopal Church at Broad and Third. For any questions or concerns, contact John Wallace at jwallace0365@wowway.com or the Community Organizing Center at (614) 252-9255.
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