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Peace Organizing meeting Monday, Nov. 14th

Published by jalbertini on November 12th, 2022 in Hawaii Independence, Military, Pohakuloa, Social Justice, Take Action!.

Aloha Peace Ohana,

There will be a peace organizing meeting at the Kea’au Community Center Monday, Nov. 14th 7-9PM and on-line too.  The on-line Zoom part starts at 7:30PM Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9876901944?pwd=hfzRDOcH6GUnCFb8liLJY363u43mJZ.1 Meeting ID: 987 690 1944 Passcode: peacenow

Please pass the word to others to join the meeting and the weekly Hilo Peace Vigils Friday 3:30-5PM at the downtown Post Office/Federal Bldg. organizing meetings held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at the Keaau Community Center usually 6-8PM

Among items on the agenda:

1.  Reflections of recent elections

2.  Report on Sunday Nov. 6th protest at Pohakuloa of multinational large scale training  –US, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and 10 observer nations.  New PTA Sergeant Major Jessica Cho with nuclear, chemical hazard background.  See Retired Nuclear geologist, Mike Reimer’s assessment attached

3.  Plans for UH Hilo forums on Pohakuloa –history, lease, etc.  formation of committee to work with Cade Jameson at UH Hilo.  Who are these people on the Pohakuloa Community Advisory Committee?  See attached photo.  On right is Pohakuloa Commander LTC Kevin Cronin, on left is PTA new Sergeant Major Jessica Cho.   Big man in middle with cup is Cyrus Johansen, Mayor Roth’s chief of staff and former staff for Kai Kahele, 4th from left –woman with flower is Noelani Kalipi –ex Akaka aid and connected to Chamber of Commerce.  Other??????

4.  Armistice Day– Veterans Day vigil and parade

5.  Seeking comments on Cultural Impact Assessment for Pōhakuloa lease.  See https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/erp/Doc_Library/2022-04-08-HA-DEIS-Army-Training-Land-Retention-at-Pohakuloa-Training-Area.pdf   Matthew Kawaiola Sproat   Honua Consulting 808) 294-2296 or email Matt Sproat <sproat@honuaconsulting.com>

6.  Mayor Roth’s Peace Pole in his office lobby, even though he supports the bombing of Pohakulo, and lease renewal.   He thinks the military is doing a good job.  How about we urge Mayor Roth to join Mayors for Peace or at least hang a “Stop Bombing Pohakuloa” sign on his peace pole.

  1. Mayors for Peace

    www.guildofstewards.org/mayors-for-peace.html

    Mayors for Peace is an effort to urge governments toward a nuclear-weapons-free world. Urge your municipality to register as a Mayors for Peace city.

 

 

 

other items welcomed.

Jim

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Jim Albertini Malu 'Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola'a (Kurtistown) Hawai'i 96760
Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org Visit us on the web at www.malu-aina.org

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