October 26, 2009
As mentioned on the title page, The Good Soldier is playing at Proctors on November 11, 2009 and this is an exceptionally powerful and important movie. After seeing it, I wrote the following email, which I sent out to a few folks. It isn't the best writing but it was what I was feeling. Truly I hope you will come and see this movie and invite others. Also continue reading below. Thanks.
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.
October 17, 2009
Our next VFP meeting is November 19, Monday, 7 PM at the VA Hospital, 4th Floor, Ann Wilson Lounge. Hope you can make it. The awards dinner was great fun and I have posted an update under the awards dinner section. Today we are headed to the rally at the Capital. End the war now!
October 12, 2009
Our next VFP meeting is November 19, Monday, 7 PM at the VA Hospital, 4th Floor, Ann Wilson Lounge. Hope you can make it.
We expect to have 60 to 70 people at our awards dinner. We are pleased and excited with the turnout and the event as a whole. It is going to be a fun time for the peace community. It is still not to late to sign up. Please give Dan a call at 482-0262.
October 4, 2009
Dinner planning is coming along well. We now need to call our friends and neighbors to insure a good turn out for our awards dinner and party. October 15 at Evans Public House is going to be a great time. Please attend. See the Tom Paine Awards Dinner section for complete information.