October 20, 2009 
 
 Our monthly meeting was well attended including Hervie H., Bob A., Lou S.
 and Lou I., Ed Bloch, Frank H., Lloyd H. and John A. There was a great
 deal to discuss including the Saturday rally at the Capital against the
 Empire's wars, including Afghanistan and Iraq. VFP
 had a very good turnout and led the march through Albany. On November
 11, 2009, "The Good Soldier" will be screened at Proctor's Theater in
 Schenectady, followed by Q&A with a veteran's panel. Ed Bloch,
 Frank Houde and John Amidon have been selected for the panel and others
 will be added. We will work hard to make this a successful event and
 encourage VFP members and the entire peace community to attend.  More
 information will be posted soon.  We also discussed the Veteran's Day
 parade and as soon as we have parade orders, the details will be
 posted. Kathy Kelly will be marching with us this year so hopefully
 everyone will turn out and make it a truly special event. Frank Houde
 and I will also be leading a discussion after the film, "Soldiers of
 Conscience" on November 10th, 6:45 PM at the Bethlehem Public Library
 presented by BNP. Our chapter also will take an add in the MLK
 celebration program joining with other peace groups in our community.
 VFP is also part of the Sanctuary for Independent Media Event on
 November 11th.  The awards dinner was discussed and everyone had a
 great time and thought it was an exceptional gathering.  Many of us
 would like to do it again next year.