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CC 2019-03-12 Items Rec'd at Mtg. / ud - 1rrzl19 Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 982 J i44i Is a proud sponsor of Wreaths Across America We are selling wreaths to be placed on Veterans graves at Arroyo Grande Cemetery. The wreaths are $15. We also need volunteers to place the wreaths. Please join us in honoring our Veterans this Christmas season. There are some 2000 Veterans buried in Arroyo Grande Cemetery Date & time : December 14, 2019 at 12 PM We invite everyone, clubs, businesses, organizations to join in this worthy cause. Contact and mailing info: Vietnam Veterans of America - PO Box 12 - Guadalupe, Ca 93434 Jerry Kaufman - 220 S Alpine St -Arroyo Grande, Ca 93420 805-295-9139 Deek Segovia 805-710-3115 Michael Knight 805-689-2576 Peter Cruz 909-773-8396 For more info about Wreaths Across America go to: wreathsacrossamerica.org Vietnam Veterans of America is a non-profit national organization. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - MAY GOD BLESS • • raz la --.:,:;C", ` ,", 1�W •, • �.. ,�,, na'',p'' -, :s.,, .*� RS T� .r ' Y7 _- ja*„ Y � I j ji l' 1.,:,-1, i A group in your area is seeking 4.y I r t �7 ` sponsorships for wreaths that will be placed r ` + '�'�"� t ` . : ., on veterans graves during a nationwide = �� �` F `x 0• remembrance ceremony at a location near 'r�" � F - - Arlington Wreath Project i you. Wreaths Across AmericaTM Please send the completed form(inside) By early 2007, with so many requests for Worcester Wreath Co.and its involvement with1 along with a check or money order to cemetery wreaths, the Worcesters reached out to the the Arlington project was inspired when at the early age of 12 i community and the nonprofit group Wreaths Across years old,as a Bangor Daily News paperboy,Morrill AmericaTM was formed. Mr. Worcester doubled his Worcester won a trip to the Nation's Capital.It was a trip he Wreaths Across America yearly pledge to Arlington to 10,000 wreaths and would never forget,and Arlington National Cemetery made P.O. Box 249 continued his tradition of sending 2,500 to the Maine an indelible impression.In later life,he recognized that his } Veterans Cemetery along with providing wreaths for the success as a businessman was in large part,due to the values Columbia Falls, ME 04623 I veteran's graves in the local communities of the small of this Nation and the Veterans who made the ultimate county he grew up in. Again in 2010 Ceremonial sacrifice for their country. If you prefer to pay with a credit card, I 'wreaths for each branch of the military were sent to all of In 1992,Worcester Wreath Company of the participating State and National cemeteries along Harrington,Maine found themselves with an excess of 'i please visit our web site at with many local town cemeteries and monuments. wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season.Seeing an l www.wreathSacrossamerica.or opportunity to make a boyhood dream a reality,efforts to do g Wreaths will also be provided for 24 offshore cemeteries, )omething special with those wreaths began in earnest.With ` for a secure transaction I including Normandy Beach and a large Veteran's he help of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe and the Maine y commemorative wreath will be sent to each state's State state Society of DC,arrangements were made for the wreaths I House for thevent.ceremony on the Monday y prior to the o be placed at Arlington. Again an impression was made WAA Saturday event. Ind he vowed to bring the wreaths every year. Please note: r Inspired by his commitment Wreaths Across In 2006,in response to thousands of e-mails,and Wreaths Across America's national office i AmericaTM has turned its attention to answering the etters,Worcester Wreath expanded its wreath donations irequests of many to emulate the Arlington project at their iationwide. With the help of the Civil Air Patrol and many , is unable to accept requests to place b't P J rthers,ceremonies were held simultaneously at 230 locations, wreaths on specific graves. This local State veteran's cemeteries. By offering sponsorships to 7rom the snow banks of Alaska to the sands of Iraq our ' the public, Wreaths Across AmericaTM hopes that one lation's heroes were honored. From here Wreaths Across group,or the location,may be willing to day every veteran's resting place will be adorned with a AmericaTM was born. I honor your request. Use the Identification wreath. We need your help to make this a reality. 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State House Ceremony December 9,2013 12 Noon EST '� National Remembrance Ceremony: • Remember-Honor- Teach DECEMBER 14,2013 t Thank you. ! • For more information on the program or to honor a Veteran,visit us on the 1 web at: --.'�,'"-�.,, .. www.wreathsacrossamerica.orgTM Morrill.Worcester at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier { WreathsAcrossAmerica,org ..�. �...f:11..115 ...nprz i,, 'xtallorm....egigoo ,..2�. 74 4ttSaZ: Age- szeosehw- ,r horn .,7:4=4 PO Box 249,Columbia Falls,ME 04623 Toll Free:877-38519504 EIN:20-8362270 Donation Receipt from Group ID# CA 04‘4`4 `f Location ID# Ci A A R YO Date: Donor Name: - Address: City,State,Zip: Phone: Total Donation: Type of Donation:_Cash _Check —Money Order Transportation _Other If Other please give a description and value: Thank you for your generous support! cut here- WreathsAcrossAmerica.or_....„0111110.11Pig ); - he il:e .1 . 'e-A ' - for - -4e-it•-_ .t. ' ' ::- P PO Box 249,Columbia Falls,ME 04623 Toll Free:877-385-9504 EIN:20-8362270 Donation Receipt from Group ID# CA 04444 P Location ID# C A h RXO Date: Donor Name: Address: City,State,Zip: Phone: Total Donation: Type of Donation:_Cash _Check _Money Order _Transportation _Other If Other please give a description and value: Thank you for your generous support! } 3//Z /1°1 w CCS) WREATHS ac across AMERICA hc, We Are • Wreaths Across America' (WAA) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. o 1992: First wreaths (5,000) donated by Morrill Worcester and Worcester Wreath Co. o 2005: Iconic photo of wreaths in snow became a viral sensation o 2007: Wreaths Across America formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ■ Organization governed by board of directors. Day-to-day operations managed by Executive Director Karen Worcester. o 2012: Millionth wreath placed at Arlington National Cemetery o 2014: For the first time, every headstone at Arlington National Cemetery received a wreath. o 2016: 25th year that veterans'wreaths were placed at Arlington National Cemetery. o 2018: Mission advances overseas with the first placement of 9,387 veterans' wreaths at Normandy-American Cemetery in France. • WAA's mission—Remember, Honor, Teach—is carried out in part by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington, as well as at veterans' cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states. • Since its founding, the organization has expanded to include nearly 2,000 local fundraising groups in all 50 states, representing more than 1,600 participating locations, in addition to Arlington National Cemetery. • Every year since 2008, Congress proclaims a Saturday in December as National Wreaths Across America Day.This year, it will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. 2018 Numbers • Nearly 1.8 million veterans' wreaths were placed in total across the country—253,000 of them at Arlington National Cemetery. • Two millions volunteers participated at 1,640 locations nationwide, with 61,000 volunteers laying wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. More than a third of the volunteers across the country were children. • Approximately 600 truckloads of wreaths were delivered across the country by hundreds of volunteer professional truck drivers using donated equipment and fuel. 2019 Theme "Everyone Plays ..a Part." • The inspiration for this year's theme came from ten-year-old "Mighty" Miles Worcester,the grandson of the founders of Wreaths Across America. While in Washington D.C.for an event, Miles saw a U.S. Service member in uniform at the hotel where he was staying. As he always does, Miles walked up to the gentleman, reached out to shake his hand and thanked him for his service. And his response was simple and impactful: "Thank you...everyone plays a part." • He said, "those serving in the military are doing their part, but it is our part as Americans to remember and honor them, and that's what Wreaths Across America does." What We Do REMEMBER • WAA's annual pilgrimage from Columbia Falls, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia has become known as the world's largest veterans' parade, stopping at schools, monuments,veterans' homes and communities all along the way to remind people how important it is to Remember, Honor and Teach. • The Remembrance Tree Program provides a living memorial to loved ones lost. A replica dog tag is made in honor of your loved one and it is attached to the trunk of a evergreen tree on the tip land in Maine where the brush is harvested every third year to make veterans' wreaths. • The HART Ceremony(Honoring Allies and Remembering Together) is conducted each year to honor veterans of our nation's allies in ceremonies on international border-crossing bridges between Calais, Maine and St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada; Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada; and Sweetwater, Montana and the Alaskan/Canadian border. • WAA hosts statehouse ceremonies in nearly 50 states. HONOR • WAA conducts several programs to honor our veterans, including our popular Thanks-A-Million campaign, which distributes free "I Owe You" cards to people all over the country to share with veterans as a simple thank-you for their service and a promise to give back. • The organization participates in veterans' events throughout the year as well as public outreach through Veterans Day and Memorial Day programs, Wreaths Across America Radio, in our monthly newsletters in press coverage and on the website. • Through WAA's fundraising program, it has helped other nonprofits such as Civil Air Patrol, Scouts, 4- H Clubs, local VFWs and American Legions raise funds for their own community needs. Since 2007, Wreaths Across America has given back nearly $9 million to local groups through this fundraising structure. • The Wreaths Across America Museum located at the National Headquarters in Columbia Falls, Maine, and showcases thousands of items that have been donated to Wreaths Across America over the decades. All donations help to provide insight and tell the greater story of the experiences of U.S. military personnel. • Wreaths Across America has a veteran liaison on staff to work with local veterans' organizations in Maine. TEACH • WAA is committed to teaching younger generations about the value of their freedoms and the importance of honoring those who sacrificed so much to protect those freedoms. We offer learning tools, interactive-media projects and opportunities for schools, 4-H clubs, Scouts and other youth groups to participate in our efforts. • The Mobile Education Exhibit is a traveling classroom on wheels designed to inspire and educate all about the mission and those who lives have been impacted by it. The goal of the Wreaths Across America Education Exhibit is to bring local communities and our military together with education, stories and interactive connections. �_1., �. : -mom...-a,• _ _ ._:.= :: Why do you use live wreaths? Wreaths Across America does not"decorate" headstones. We are honoring all veterans and active military members by placing live wreaths on the headstones of veterans. The fresh evergreens have been used for centuries as a symbol recognizing honor and as a living tribute renewed annually. We want people to see the tradition as a living memorial to veterans and their families. What are the sources of funding for WAA? We receive no government funding. National Wreaths Across America Day and other events are made possible by thousands of volunteers who organize local ceremonies, raise funds to sponsor wreaths and participate in the events. Individual wreath sponsors and corporate donors, pay for the majority of the cost for the program and volunteer truck drivers and trucking companies make it possible for WAA to transport wreaths all over the country. Does WAA have a religious f•r pol`atical affiliation? Wreaths Across America is not affiliated with any religion or political party. It is our mission to remember and honor every fallen military service member during the holiday season, no matter what is happening in the nation or overseas. Why does WAA make so many st•cps n its way ti deliver th- wreaths to Arlington? In 2006, it was decided that instead of a quick trip to Arlington, the Patriot Guard Riders would escort the wreath trucks down the East Coast and take several days to make the trip. This would allow stops at schools, monuments, veterans' homes and communities and give the group an opportunity to promote its mission: Remember, Honor, Teach. How can I get involved? There are a number of ways for volunteers to get involved. Please keep in mind that there is NO COST to attend or participate in a Wreaths Across America event. • Help place wreaths on National Wreaths Across America Day in your local community. • Sponsor a $15 wreath for a local veteran. • Statehouse ceremony—in nearly all 50 states and at our nation's capital • Sign up as a fundraising group and help place wreaths at a local or national cemetery of your choice while raising funds for your own group or program. • You can also volunteer to coordinate a new location in your state to participate in the national remembrance ceremony. For more information about this year's events,to sign up to be a volunteer or to sponsor a wreath, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Like us on Facebook at www_facebook.com/WAAHQ, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @WreathsAcross and listen to Wreaths Across America Radio 24/7. Contact WAA Toll Free: (877) 385-9504 info@wreathsacrossamerica.org off /,zIi6k fip Five Cities Diversity Coalition CC 1,\i-&j 'Diversity is...the richness of mankind.'Fabiola Gianotti I +-Vv Newsletter WA 2018 Volume I Letter from the Board Members The Coalition thanks its generous Sponsors Rudy Xavier(President Pro-Tern) Michael Boyer Platinum Sponsors Kathy Minck Cornel Morton Ala Joe Whitaker 1 LUCIA MAR Pacific Gas and UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Electric Company' Dear FCDC Members,Sponsors, Donors, Supporters and other Friends: W.David Conn Family Gold Sponsors Welcome to the first in a series of periodic newsletters to acquaint you with a summary of the Coalition's recent activities,our current primary program efforts HsmoBeach ARROYO GRANDE and other newsworthy notes. &Five CNes Rotary PUBLIC ART COMMITTER Club The Coalition was formed in 2011;its Mission,simply stated, is to"Provide pro- grams and resources promoting the inclusion and affirmation of diversity in our Silver Sponsors • community and countering any negative acts of prejudice and bias against our citizens." tY ofr COUNTY SAN LUIS The Coalition's primary effort in its first few years was the creation of a major OBISPO ,, s public arts work installation,"Arboring Our Roots of Diversity",which now re- sMcs sty sides at the entrance of Arroyo Grande High School. Bronze Sponsors Now,due to our belief that early education, reaching children before their atti- tudes and beliefs are cast in stone, is the key to reducing and eventually elimi- nating prejudice against others,our resources and funding are concentrated in MSoCaIGas that direction. Our 2018 Community Diversity Education and Training Program is A alSeMpraEneBy Wilily discussed later in this newsletter. To those of you who are current members and supporters of the Coalition,we value your input and involvement and greatly appreciate your donations of any amount;as they say, "we couldn't do it without you".To those who may be conoffico - templating becoming members and/or donors,we would be honored for you to • become a part of our future efforts. 9 ' .1 • Donate Donate to the Five Cities Diversity Coalition's efforts. Your donation of any A I- amount is greatly appreciated and is tax-deductible. Go to fivecitiesdiversity.org Join Become a member of the Five Cities Diversity Coalition at: fivecitiesdiversity.org • Five Cities Divers4ity Coalition "Diversity is...the richness of mankind:Fabiola Gianotti Newsletter Recent FCDC Events 2018 Volume I On Tuesday January 30, 2018, the Coalition held its Initial 2018 Quarterly General Meeting. ` 95 local citizens including 12 E students packed the Ramona , Gardens Park Conference _ Room in Grover Beach to hear -, our featured guest Dr. Stephen it ,,l �mit r* IFINVill' � Lloyd-Moffett speak to the t ` '• ! ''"' , — Origins of Religious Intoler- ,. 0 ' . a. ance. r ' i { i • •�• Dr. Steven Lloyd-Moffett 6.- G ,�, _ pi Dr. Stephen Lloyd-Moffett .-Ali. -�, is an internationally known Religious Studies scholar and • �,.. - r Prof. of Religious Studies at Cal Poly. His topic was: t:_ s "Understanding the Origins of Religious Prejudice." A dynamic,popular community lecturer,he is the recipient of the Cal Poly College of Liberal Arts teaching award,the President's Community Service Award, and was named one of the Top 20 Under 40 by the San Luis Obispo Tribune. Author of Beauty for Ashes:The Spiritual Transformation of a Modern Greek Community,Dr. Lloyd-Moffett explores the history and contemporary practice of religions around the globe. His current research involves the spirituality of wine. Professor Lloyd-Moffett holds an M.A. in Religious Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara; Mas- ter of Theology from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary; &Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the Universi- ty of California, Santa Barbara. This giant of religious study has explored why we love as well as why we hate-and what can change that! On January 20th, 2018 The Women's March San Luis Obispo Organization held a progressive rally at the Mission Plaza in SLO drawing thousands of participants,including Five Cities Diversity Coalition board members who hosted a booth in Sponsor's Row. . 4 s :, , t ,. ..Viti V. di. if — 4 - ' ' ,.A' :-.:,. 661•41W , ,-.4- .4•144 lit, 0* e4,6 4B, . 140.011,, 1 _ , , 1 E .1 4j j ,_ 1 ., • I �J o��W' ,..'. WO ME NS MARCH SAN LUIS OBISPO , 1�1`"•�`�L , •."'- ., The five co-founders of Women's March San Luis Obispo with Rep. �, .r x rt Y ' Salud Carbajal in January 2017.From left,Pat Harris,Andrea Chmelik. 74\ Carbajal.Terry Parry,Jen Ford and Dawn Addis. 1. • Five Cities Diversity Coalition 'Diversity is...the richness of mankind.'Fabiola Gianotti Newsletter 2018 Volume I On February 5, 2018, at their 'JCCFEDERATION 4,1 San I.uls l llnspo Annual Meeting, the JCCSLO Federation of San Luis Obispo created the W. David Conn Diversity W. _Oavid`gonn Advancement Award. _'1�ive�°sity Advancement Award This will be an annual award presentation. The first such award was present- FIVE CITIES ed to the Five Cities Diversity Coalition,for demonstrating that intercultural DIVERSITY COALITION exchange and diverse perspectives have no boundaries in the service of the For demo strating . inter,ultur.,I d. exchattceanddiv per.pechte, greatergood. have no boundar the.ervice of the great god +FAwr -- 01 ill I . R, 11W4 II i � ( . • ti aPP a' Joel Conn, Danya Conn-Nunley, Cornel Morton, Kathy Minck and Rudy Xavier receive the W. David Conn award. On Monday February 6, 2018, FCDC Board Member Danya Conn-Nunley presented to Paulding Middle School students y—r^ - i citing examples of the UN Declaration of Human Rights Violations. This discussion is central to the MI FCDC mission around Diversity and Human Rights 1 Se' 110 , and was no doubt an eye-opener to the students! , *--3-2....A1 Ipt Five Cities Diversity Coalition 'Diversity is...the richness of mankind.'Fabiola Gianotti Newsletter 2018 Volume I On May 3, 2018, FCDC held its Spring General Meeting at Ramona Gardens Park Com- munity Center of Grover Beach. We were fortunate to have as our speaker Dr. Donald H. ' r -,, ''- ,' iii, a -. Ryujin, an award winning local university professor and44 the author of numerous publications and presentations iT. dealing with a variety of diversity studies' topics and theses. This exciting presentation was very well received by over 70 representatives from diverse organizations . _ (city officials, county supervisors, Police Chiefs, GALA, . _ -- '''" Tobacco Control Coalition) as well as private citizens to _ and a few students. Dr. Ryujin's topic was "Why No One1 Escapes Racism-or Sexism," an eye-opening experience! 1:1 ' / ' _ - AsaCal i ' • Poly State University, tJI ,� San Luis Obispo professor, Ryujin has received the Ziff Best Cal Poly Professor Award, 2016, from Cal Poly students, as presented in the school news- 04 t . . ,,�_ paper's "Best of Cal Poly" edition, the Cal Poly 11 . til;, . Distinguished Teaching Award in 2006, and was a L finalist for a similar award from the entire Cal Poly State University System in 2008. Published works pertinent to Ryujin's presentation at our Coalition's meeting include, "Enhancing Adaptation and Survival for College Students from Disadvantaged Back-grounds", 2002, "Asian American College Students' Perceptions of Therapy/Counseling", 2001, and "Initial use of mental health services by ethnically diverse groups within the United States", 1999. 1 s 4111 hr . 9 , , eit c...," Five Cities Diversity Coalition • 'Diversity is...the richness of mankind:Fabiola Gianotti Newsletter 2018 Volume I - , On Monday May 28, 2018, at the invitation of the NAACP-SLO organ- ization, Board members of the FCDC at- tended and spoke at their Spring Mixer, - held at the SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel Banquet Room, (Pismo Beach)outlining the Coalition's efforts and programs to promote the positive aspects of Diversity in all of its N forms. lir:i5r/t _ _ Michael Boyer, FCDC Board Member ...,- '101 '*" - ' 4 t lit Stephen Vines, President NAACP-SLO IIS ,. , r arm IOC r v .1116• 0 44 �e tI # /III' 111 Cornel Morton, FCDC Board Member _�. _' b 54/mi igi Nir \ Preston Allen, VP Emeritus NAACP-SLO ,'„ Five Cities Diversity Coalition 'Diversity is...the richness of mankind.'Fabiola Gianotti Newsletter 2018 Volume I On May 31 2018, Central Coast Commission On Seniors awarded its highest honor to Board member Kathleen Minck,for her unparalleled Intergenerational Effort, presented to her by Supervisor Bruce Gibson, and representatives of legislators Monning,Cunningham and Carbajal. Kathleen is a Mother,a Teacher and an Activist ;� and has been for most of her life; lending her skills wher- ever needed from Story Teller at Santa Barbara Cottage ' Hospital for the Teddy Bear Foundation -reading to kids with cancer-to Wilshire Hospice Caring Callers for end-of -life care. Always focused on Human Rights and Equality, Kathleen has volunteered in Africa,Thailand,Cuba and Venezuela. As Our FCDC Co-Chair of the Education • Committee, Kathleen has coordinated for several years at ' .. k running,the FCDC Education Speaker series featuring Holocaust survivor Henry Oster,and Alepho Deng,one of the Lost Boys of the Sudan,to hundreds of overwhelmingly enthusiastic students at Paulding and Judkins schools locally. She has effectively bridged the communication divide between generations-so sorely needed today. What better way to Make a Difference than to start with the young mind! On July 8, 2018, FCDC participated in GALA's first Pride In the Park event This is expected to be an annual event. While present to support GALA's prime event this year, FCDC helped staff a booth with NAACP-SLO. . I , .� , t. a .: . I • r 1 its. A ���' j.` ��� _ - _ F` l Ir. 4 / , c ' i X LAlii Board members Joe Whitaker(left), Kathy Minck(center)and Rudy Xavier join GALA President Matias Bernal and Executive Director Michelle Call at GALA's Pride in the Park event. . Five Cities Diversity Coalition Vii;, "Diversity is...the richness of mankind."Fabiola Gianotti Newsletter 2018 Volume I FCDC Program Activities edgIIIIIII LMUSD/FCDC Partnership for LUCIA MAR Teacher In-Service UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Five Cities Diversity Coalition members and Lucia Mar Unified School District representatives including Superintendent Raynee Dayley met on June 5, 2018 to discuss plans for a strategic plan to be implemented in the school year 2019-2020 aimed at achieving a paradigm shift in cultural behaviors of Lucia Mar teachers and administrative staff. By partnering with organizations whose mission scope is closely aligned with their own the LMUSD has invited the FCDC and others to explore opportunities for supporting teacher in-service programs related to cross cultural competency and environmental issues including structural and holistic change. The expected goals would largely include learning how to effectively have cross -cultural conversa- tions, appropriate be- luilailirimil"."1"1"1111MW al — haviors in a diverse social/cultural context, : II recognizing cultural and environmental e' norms and en- hanced relationships and experiences = _ throughout the district. _ ._' f� } ii7,...:.: The FCDC is excited to _be a partner with _ _ '!' duoc LMUSD. There is also aa = - `r high interest in efforts 4 - �T - . q t� '. 7011 ,—.011111 that support local �_J 1 ' ,. school districts corn- ...,_,., r miffed to equitable and quality education for all students. Other potential partners in the LMUSD/FCDC initi- ative include CAPSLO and the CTA Human Rights Department. Extensive research in school effectiveness highlights the importance of quality instruction and responsible classroom management. The LMUSD/FCDC partnership is one among several efforts the FCDC has undertaken to educate the larger community on issues related to diversity awareness, bully prevention, antisemitism, racism, understanding Islam, and gender equi- ty. Going forward the FCDC welcomes opportunities to join others in supporting community efforts that en- hance respect for diversity, non-discrimination, safe spaces for dialogue and inclusive environments where all members of the community are respected and free from acts of intolerance, hostility or alienation. fp Five Cities Diversity Coalition 'Diversity is...the richness of mankind.'Fabiola Gianotti Newsletter 2018 Volume I "Children are our greatest treasure. They are our future." (Nelson Mandela) The school speakers program initiated last year by the Five Cities Diversity Coalition, in collaboration with the Lucia Mar School District and Human Rights Watch of Santa Barbara, seeks to reach the children, our hope! i. • s i ..444ipiiiiiklip r , ` • 1 * r I-,_ , . , - - '1- -'I * ,„„, . a , ,.... ,, . A ,Ilk J ___ e7.,_,, „ ,, ..... , , This past school term, the program in total involved 1100 local students. The 7th grade classes at Paulding Middle School,Arroyo Grande and Judkins Middle School, Pismo Beach embarked on a memorable journey, Alepho Deng guided by their teachers, when they studied the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human 1: iii Rights and read either "I Am Malala" or "A Long Walk to Water". As a culmination to that They P o u re 11 rich, extensive unit, they were enthralled by Fire on Us From the Sky Alepho Deng, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, The I A m Malala whose book, "They Poured Fire on Us from L.-, _ TME GPI WMO Si00D UP F04 EDUC.I.0the Sky", has become a widely read testament to the survival of the human spirit. Using hu- ` "' ' mor, charm, and wit, Mr. Deng recounted his BENSON DENG personal stoof survival against all odds. A L E E N O N S I O N D EN G yJry g BENJAMIN AJAK One teacher commented, "The conversations we had as a class after the talk were some of the most insightful we've had all year." -` Five Cities Diversity Coalition 'Diversity is...the richness of mankind:Fabiola Gianotti Newsletter 2018 Volume I "Children are our greatest treasure. They are our future." (Nelson Mandela) Our local 8th grade students had their turn to be mesmerized the following month, when Dr. Henry Oster, a Holocaust survivor, shared the harrowing story of the experiences he endured when he was just their age. His talk enriched the unit that the children studied prior to his arrival of the steps that lead to genocide, and their reading of either"The Diary of Anne Frank"or"Night". Dr. Oster's story has been chronicled in his book, "The Kindness of the Hang- man". After his presentation,the children thronged him with re- quests for autographs as if he were a rock star! . _ - ., —lir rompar".. ..r iiiii 1 ' 1,, . , ,_ 16 r. el Dr. Henry Oster i rr,, Holocaust Survivor UPCOMING SPEAKERS Standing room only for the Henry Oster lecture The Coalition will continue to reach chil- dren with these and other speakers begin- ning in the Fall 2018 term. And we're reaching the very young children, grades K-2,by offering scholarships to the sum- - mer school offered by the new"Peace '" Academy". As Whitney Houston put it so powerfully, "I believe the children are s - our future. Teach them well and let them i lead the way." _ Board Members Joe Whitaker, Kathy Minck, and Rudy Xavier With Henry Oster and student-made Welcome Poster Five Cities Diversity Coalition 'Diversity is...the richness of mankind.'Fabiola Gianotti Newsletter 2018 Volume I UPCOMING EVENTS FROM FCDC AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS GrFrig!" GALA is pleased to announce a new Lecture& Discussion series beginning in September. The History of Sexuality series, facilitated by Dr. Lewis Call,Professor " • of History at Cal Poly, will be 2nd ri. ' 1' ' ' ,A AUC Wednesdays at the GALA Center WHEN:AUGUST 26TH, 1-4 PM 1? 7 . WHERE: BIDDLE PARK,SLO Wed 9/12 Introduction-Theories of Sexuality 410112, Wed 10/10-Gay Sexuality F. a ,_, UN WITH A QUEER TWIS I- z, Wed 11/14-Lesbian Sexuality � Wed 12/12-Bisexuality - ...,2;"4 Wed 1/9-Queer Sexuality f -- ' - 's-:—• `_'• _ ' - Wed 2/13-Transgender Sexuality S I f .1I -;•—' Wed 3/13-Intersections of Sexuality-Race/Disability Jr � Wed 4/10-Polyamory/Ethical Non-monogamy EMAIL@GALACC OR L`.:' y Wed 5/8-BDSM and Fetishism Wed 6/12-Sex Work&Pornography r ;r;; Five Cities Diversity Coalition 'Diversity is...the richness of mankind.'Fabiola Gianotti At Newsletter 2018 Volume I lave the Date 912711011 .. Five Cities Diversity Coalition Fall 2017 General Meeting Coflitiop Velem.16na.1.Pama.s.a !0160*eat Pero B.m..G if FIVe CitiC�Otveih' Y6I.I.6.bpp,aft hat AMINea I.e.1 GeralMuting ,p...lmOwa.l.N.a.,av-,fir+,a..o.....a SP°"'y01i1 :.1.. �B„f ao1m.FH.alesD..taitycoalitionBoard ���y Pr • t All the."t.future coalition poal.aM program a'�1�\Ota µ,n„w,prtm� woe.ivre.... 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In 2016, recognizing she could no longer work on the sidelines to create change, Ms.Addis took a leap of faith and decided to enter the public arena of community organizing.She I I put her skills and voice to work,drawing 10,000 people in 1 January 2018 to the Women's March in San Luis Obispo,the largest single-day demonstration San Luis Obispo has ever seen. Since then, Ms.Addis has continued as a community activist alongside Terry Parry,Andrea Chmelik, Pat Harris,and Jen Ford. Their most recent event, March for Our Lives SLO, brought thou- sands to rally for an end to gun violence. For her advocacy work, Dawn Addis she was honored in 2017 as"Woman of the Year"for the 24th Congressional District in 2017,and in 2018 as a guest at the State of the Union Address. Q&A Period • Light refreshments will be served Our Mission: Provide programs and resources promoting and advocating for inclusion and affirmation of di- versity in our community, responding to and countering any instances of bias or prejudice against our citizens. Visit Coalition website: https://www.fivecitiesdiversity.org/ RSVP to Rudy Xavier SLOCOG invites YOU to weigh-in ,...tm RTp on our Regional Transportation Plan NRegional Transportation Plan (RTP) 2ov i ® CONNECTING COMMUNITIES ) 11-IIcl - 6,`0C°& What is an 0RTP?00, P, SLOCOG is required by state and federal law to produce and publish a Regional Transportation Plan, or RTP, every four years. The RTP is our region's blueprint for programming $3 billion in funding for transportation projects over the next 25 years. loo. Why are you sharing this information with the public? All projects programmed in the region must be included in this document to receive future funding, so we want this RTP to encompass every potential scenario. The Environmental Impact Report(EIR) is the parent document to the RTP; it addresses the impacts that result from the RTP. This document is open for public comment as well. loo Where do I find these materials? Visit https://slocoq.org/2019RTP and scroll to the bottom for links to each chapter and document. This way you can weigh-in on specific aspects that interest you, like active transportation or transit. Printed versions are available at SLOCOG's office and at public libraries in San Luis Obispo, Pas Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, and Morro Bay. How do I submit my comments? You can submit comments via email, mail, or in-person at a hearing. Email Email written comments for the RTP to RTP a(�slocog.orq, and EIR comments to eir anslocoq.orq. Verbally To provide input verbally, please join us at our second hearing on April 3, 2019 at 8:30 AM. This meeting will take place in the Atascadero City Council Chambers (Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422). Mail We can also accept your comments by regular mail at our office: San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Attn: James Worthley 1114 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 When are comments due? All comments are due by April 22, 2019 at 5:00 PM PT.