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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdvocacy in Action "Cel VIED Advocacy in Action SEP 310 Lopez Street 6 W v Port Angeles, WA 98362 `ity Of POtt September 16,2011 Kent Myers City Manager,Port Angeles 3211;, Fifth St. Port Angeles,WA 98362 RE: Interfaith forum on Civil Discourse--October 15—9:00 a.m. to noon—St.Andrew's Episcopal Church,510 E. Park Ave,Port Angeles,WA Dear Mr. Myers: You are cordially invited to join us October 15 for an Interfaith Community forum on Civil Discourse: How to Talk to Anyone about Anything. The nrst hour will be our retired State Legislator Lynn Kessler, speaking on"her favorite subject"civil discourse. Lynn has received a national award for her work in practicing civil discourse during her years of service in Olympia. The second hour we will have a workshop,Ied by Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center Mediators,to allow participants to practice speaking and listening to each other. The final hour we will have an update on upcoming legislative issues by Paul Benz, co chair and lobbyist for the newly formed statewide interfaith coalition Faith Action Network: Working for the Common Good. We believe that problems can only be solved when we listen to one another with respect. On a daily basis we see examples of interactions filled with belittling and derogatory behaviors. We are sure you see it too. It is time to restore civil discourse,not only in the public arena,but also in all aspects of our community life including our places of worship and homes. We trust this forum/workshop will inspire people to begin that process. This event is co-sponsored by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St.Andrew's Episcopal Church, Prince of Peace Lutheran in Forks,First Presbyterian in Clallarn Bay,Dungeness Valley Lutheran in Sequim and Congregation of Olympic B'riai Shalom. We realize you have many obligations and time constraints,but would be delighted if you could attend and help our community to become a better place to deal with our problems in a constructive way. In lieu of a registration fee we are suggesting a non-obligatory donation of$10 for the event. We hope you can join us. For more information or reservation call 452-2323. Sincerely, Merry VanDeusen Chair of Interfaith Community Advocacy Advocacy in Action I 310 Lopez Street stp Port Angeles, WA 98362 1 6 RFC p September 16,2011 C!'r of Part AR WI 1014 Brad Collins Councilman, City of Port Angeles 321 E, Fifth St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 RE: Interfaith forum on Civil Discourse October IS—9:00 a.m.to noon—St.Andrew's Episcopal Church,510 E.Park Ave,Port Angeles,WA Dear Mr.Collins: You are cordially invited to join.us October 15 for an Interfaith Community forum on Civil Discourse: How to Talk to Anyone about Anything. The first hour will be our retired State Legislator Lynn Kessler,speaking on"her favorite subject"civil discourse_ Lynn has received a national award for her work in practicing civil discourse during her years of service in Olympia. The second hour we will have a workshop,led by Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center Mediators,to allow participants to practice speaking and listening to each other. The final hour we will have an update on upcoming Iegiislative issues by Paul Benz,co chair and lobbyist for the newly formed statewide interfaith coalition Faith Action Network: Working for the Common Good. We believe that problems can only be solved when we listen to one another with respect. On a daily basis we see examples of interactions filled with belittling and derogatory behaviors. We are sure you see it too. It is time to restore civil discourse,not only in the public arena,but also in all aspects of our community life including our places of worship and homes. We trust this forum/workshop will inspire people to begin that process. This event is co-sponsored by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St.Andrew's Episcopal Church,Prince of Peace Lutheran in Forks,First Presbyterian in Clallam Bay,Dungeness Valley Lutheran in Sequim and Congregation of Olympic B'nai Shalom. We realize you have many obligations and time constraints,but would be delighted if you could attend and help our community to become a better place to deal with our problems in a constructive way. In lieu of a registration fee we are suggesting a non-obligatory donation of$10 for the event. We hope you can join us. For more information or reservation F1452-2323. Sincerely, va, Merry VanDeeusen Chair of Interfaith Community Advocacy Advocacy in Action 310 Lopez Street Port Angeles,WA 98362 ��� 16 RECV September lb,2011 City Of port °?41/ Angeles Brooke Nelson Councilwoman,City of Port Angeles 321 E. Fifth St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 RE: Interfaith forum on Civil Discourse--October 15--9:00 a.m.to noon.-St.Andrew's Episcopal Church,510 E.Park Ave,Port Angeles,WA Dear Ms.Nelson.: You are cordially invited to join us October 15 for an Interfaith Community forum on Civil Discourse: How to Talk to Anyone about Anything. The first hour will be our retired State Legislator Lynn Kessler,speaking on"her favorite subject"civil discourse. Lynn has received a national award for her work in practicing civil discourse during her years of service in Olympia. The second hour we will have a workshop, led by Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center Mediators,to allow participants to practice speaking and listening to each other. The final hour we will have an update on upcoming legislative issues by Paul Benz, co chair and lobbyist for the newly formed statewide interfaith coalition Faith Action Network: Worming for the Common Good. We believe that problems can only be solved when we listen to one another with respect. On a daily basis we see examples of interactions filled with belittling and derogatory behaviors. We are sure you see it too. It is time to restore civil discourse,not only in the public arena,but also in all aspects of our community life including our places of worship and homes. We trust this forum/workshop will inspire people to begin that process. This event is co-sponsored by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St.Andrew's Episcopal Church, Prince of Peace Lutheran in Forks,First Presbyterian in Clallam Bay,Dungeness Valley Lutheran in Sequiln and Congregation of Olympic B'nai Shalom. We realize you have many obligations and time constraints,but would be delighted if you could attend and help our community to become a better place to deal with our problems in a constructive way. In lieu of a registration fee we are suggesting a non-obligatory donation of$10 for the event. We hope you can join us. For more information or reservation call 452-2323, Sincerely, t (� V� ►tY..ezc�*� Merry VanDeusen Chair of Interfaith Community Advocacy Advocacy in Action I V e a 310 Lopez Street Port Angeles, WA 98362_ City x �REC p September 16,2011 ®�'Port A yeles Patrick Downie Councilman:,City of Port Angeles 321 E.Fifth St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 RE: Interfaith forum on Civil Discourse—October IS—9:00 a.m.to noon—St.Andrew's Episcopal Church,510 E. Park Ave,Port Angeles,WA Dear Mr.Downie: You are cordially invited to join us October 15 for an Interfaith Community forum on Civil Discourse: How to Talk to Anyone about Anything. The first hour will be our retired State Legislator Lynn Kessler, speaking on"her favorite subject"civil discourse. Lynn has received a national award for her work in practicing civil discourse during her years of service in Olympia. The second hour we will have a workshop, led by Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center Mediators,to allow participants to practice speaking and listening to each other. The final hour we will have an update on upcoming legislative issues by Paul Benz, co chair and lobbyist for the newly formed statewide interfaith coalition Faith Action Network: Working for the Common Good. We believe that problems can only be solved when we listen to one another with respect. On a daily basis we see examples of interactions filled with belittling and derogatory behaviors. We are sure you see it too. It is time to restore civil discourse,not only in the public arena,but also in all aspects of our community life including our places of worship and homes, We trust this forum/workshop will inspire people to begin that process. This event is co-sponsored by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St.Andrew's Episcopal Church,Prince of Peace Lutheran in Forks,First Presbyterian in Clallam Bay,Dungeness Valley Lutheran in Sequim and Congregation of Olympic B'nai Shalom. We realize you have many obligations and time constraints,but would be delighted if you could attend and help our community to become a better place to deal with our problems in a constructive way. In lieu of a registration fee we are suggesting a non-obligatory donation of$10 for the event. We hope you can join us. For more information or reservation call 452-2323. Sincerely, yy -,P -- Merry VanDeusen Chair of Interfaith Community Advocacy Advocacy in Action stp 310 Lopez Sheet etc I Port Angeles, WA 98362 C'tY of Port A° ll September 16,2011 Fells Max Mania Councilman,City of Port Angeles 321 E.Fifth St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 RE: Interfaith forum on Civil Discourse—October 15--9:00 a.m.to 'noon—St.Andrew's Episcopal Church,510 E.Park Ave,Port Angeles,WA Dear Mr.Mania: You are cordially invited to join us October 15 for an Interfaith Community forum on Civil Discourse: How to Talk to Anyone about Anything. The first hour will be our retired State Legislator Lynn Kessler,speaking on"her favorite subject" civil discourse. Lynn has received a national award for her work in practicing civil discourse during her years of service in Olympia. The second hour we will have a workshop, led by Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center Mediators,to allow participants to practice speaking and listening to each other. The final hour we will have an update on upcoming legislative issues by Paul Benz, co chair and Lobbyist for the newly formed statewide interfaith coalition Faith Action Network: Working for the Common Good. We believe that problems can only be solved when we listen to one another with respect. On a daily basis we see examples of interactions filled with belittling and derogatory behaviors. We are sure you see it too. It is time to restore civil discourse,not only in the public arena,but also in all aspects of our community life including our places of worship and homes. We trust this forum/workshop will inspire people to begin that process. This event is co-sponsored by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,Prince of Peace Lutheran in Forks,First Presbyterian in Clallam Bay,Dungeness'Valley Lutheran in Sequim and Congregation of Olympic B'nai Shalom. We realize you have many obligations and time constraints, but would be delighted if you could attend and help our community to become a better place to deal with our problems in a constructive way, In lieu of a registration fee we are suggesting a non-obligatory donation of$10 for the event. We hope you can join us. For more information or reservation call 452.2323. Sincerely, �Ctv ���� Meissen n7' Chair of Interfaith Community Advocacy REDEtVED Advocacy in Action SEP x 6 RECU 310 Lopez Street CM i Port Angeles, WA 98362 City of Port Ange es September 16,2011 Don Perry Deputy Mayor, City of Port Angeles 321 E. fifth St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 RE: Interfaith forum on Civil Discourse—October 15—9:00 a.m.to noon—Sat.Andrew's Episcopal Church,510 E. Park Ave,Port Angeles,WA Dear Mr.Perry You are cordially invited to join us October 15 for an Interfaith Community forum.on Civil Discourse: How to Talk to Anyone about Anything. The first hour will be our retired State Legislator Lynn Kessler, speaking on"her favorite subject"civil discourse. Lynn has received a national award for her work in practicing civil discourse during her.years of service in Olympia. The second hour we will have a workshop, led by Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center Mediators,to allow participants to practice speaking and listening to each other. The final hour we will have an update on upcoming legislative issues by Paul Benz, co chair and lobbyist for the newly formed statewide interfaith coalition Faith Action Network: Working for the Common Good. We believe that problems can only be solved when we listen to one another with respect. On a daily basis we see examples of interactions filled with belittling and derogatory behaviors. We are sure you see it too. It is time to restore civil discourse,not only in the public arena,but also in all aspects of our community life including our places of worship and homes. We trust this forumlworksliop will inspire people to begin that process. This event is co-sponsored by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St.Andrew's Episcopal Church,Prince of Peace Lutheran in Forks,First Presbyterian in Clallam Bay,Dungeness Valley Lutheran in Sequim and Congregation of Olympic B'nai Shalom. We realize you have many obligations and time constraints, but would be delighted if you could attend and help our community to become a better place to deal with our problems in a constructive way. In lieu of a registration fee we are suggesting a non-obligatory donation of$10 for the event. We hope you can join us. For more information or reservation call 952-2323. Sincerely, Merry VanDeusen Chair of Interfaith Community Advocacy RECEIVE ® Advocacy in Action SEP 310 Lopez Street 6 RECD Port Angeles,WA 98362 City of Port An6 lei September 16, 2011 Date DiGuilio Mayor, City of Port Angeles 321 E.Fifth St. Port Angeles,WA 98362 RE: Interfaith forum on Civil Discourse--October 15—9:00 a.m. to noon St.Andrew's Episcopal Churcb,510 E, Park Ave,Port Angeles,WA Dear Mayor DiGuilio You are cordially invited to join us October 15 for an Interfaith Community forum on Civil Discourse. How to Talk to Anyone about Anything. The first hour will be our retired State Legislator Lynn Kessler, speaking on"her favorite subject" civil discourse, Lynn has received a national award for her work in practicing civil discourse during her years of service in Olympia. The second hour we will have a workshop,led by Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center Mediators,to allow participants to practice speaking and listening to each other. The final hour we will have an update on upcoming legislative issues by Paul Benz, co chair and Iobbyist fbt the newly formed statewide interfaith coalition Faith Action Network: Working for the Common Good. We believe that problems can only be solved when we listen to one another with respect. On a daily basis we see examples of interactions filled with belittling and derogatory behaviors. We are sure you see it too. It is time to restore civil discourse,not only in the public arena,but also in all aspects of our Community life including our places of worship and homes. We trust this forum/workshop will inspire people to begin that process. This event is co-sponsored by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,Prince of Peace Lutheran in Forks,First Presbyterian in Clallam Bay,Dungeness Valley Lutheran in Sequim and Congregation of Olympic B'nai Shalom. We realize you have many obligations and time constraints,but would be delighted if you could attend and help our community to become a better place to deal with our problems in a constructive way. In lieu of a registration fee we are suggesting a non-obligatory donation of$10 for the event. We hope you can join us. For more information or reservation call 452-2323. Sincerely, V0,, -- Merry VanDeusen Chair of Interfaith Community Advocacy