Chapter
72 was started by Korean War veterans who wanted to challenge the lies
that perpetuated the violence that wasted human lives in the 1950s. They
were later joined by Vietnam veterans. But as the membership aged and
their health declined, the chapter became inactive, although many veterans
continued to pay dues in support of the national organization, Veterans
for Peace. We have reactivated Chapter 72 and are seeking veterans
of all ages, service affiliation and time in service to join us in the
struggle for peace. Families and friends of veterans may join as associate
members. The group meets monthly and needs committee members to provide
support for chapter operations, participation in events and informational
campaigns designed to show that those who have seen war can help end war.
We welcome you and hope you will join us.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Harvey Thorstad
Vice President:
Chris Knight
Secretary: Sean T Lewis
Treasurer: Joe Tilse
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COMMITTEES
and COMMITTEE STRUCTURE:
1. Each Committee has a Chair or
Co-Chairs
2. Chairs/CoChairs must be full members of VFP
3. Each Chair/CoChair works for and with an Executive Committee officer
4. As a minimum, Chapter 72 should have the following Committees:
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:
GOAL: Promotes the chapter and the national organization by recruiting
new members and retaining current members whose dues provide operating expenses
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1. Works for and withTreasurer
2. Collaborates with Treasurer, who understands chapter operating expenses,
to set annual chapter dues and how these are collected
3. Manages Membership Roster - who paid, who owes, ect.
4. Spearheads RECRUITING efforts
5. Sends Membership updates to Secretary to add to meeting notification
and general announcements lists
6. Adds a RECRUITING component to each PROGRAM
7. Offers FUNDRAISING opportunities and the legal framework for raising
funds for the benefit of chapter programs/expenses not covered by chapter
dues
8. Manages the nomination process for Executive Committee positions
using members in good standing for each process.
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PROGRAMS COMMITTEE:
GOAL: Promotes recruiting and retention for the chapter and national
organization by offering members the opportunity to participate with one
another and the general public on issues involving veterans and war
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1. Works for and with Vice
President (successful programs gives the membership reason to vote for
this person for President the next year)
2. Develops a calendar of programs for a one year period, submits to
EC for approval
3.Plans programs that include
a. Guest speakers at each general membership meeting (monthly?)
b. Programs for Veterans Day and Memorial Day
c. Creates opportunities to participate in community events under
the VFP banner - parades, protests, town halls and other similar events.
4. Provides program information
to Secretary for communication
5. Provides a budget for each project or annual budget for yearly programs;
requests fundraising support, participates in fundraising for programs
as needed
6. Sets up location and support for each program
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE:
GOAL: Promotes the chapter and the national organization through
professional communications that support VFP programs and opportunities
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1. Works for and with Secretary,
who has responsibility for all chapter communications
2. Develops electronic newsletter OR
3. Develops and maintains chapter Web site
4. Links chapter Web site to national, other peace, vet and community
organizations as approved
5. Sends news releases for EC with Secretary authorization
6. Develops news releases for Programs Committees
7. Develops reporter contact list and logs all contact with reporters,
analyzes trends
8. Develops community events calendar, sends chapter event information
to them, monitors for accuracy
9. Maintains an annual budget, requests reimbursement for expenses incurred
10. Sends updates on chapter activities and news coverage to national
11. Provides security review
of external communications prior to submission to the Secretary for
approval
12. Provides communications
support at public events where CH 72 is participating
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