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Veterans For Peace: Celebrating 25 Years

Working Groups Application

VFP Working Groups

join a working groupMembers of Veterans For Peace work on a lot of different issues every day.  In an effort to combine resources and create a central source for information, the VFP Board is implementing VFP Working Groups.  These groups would be designed to:

  • Provide a vehicle for individual VFP members who are interested in, or knowledgeable about a specific issue to become more deeply involved.
  • Focus the efforts of individual members and chapters; eliminating duplication of effort and raising the level of interest in a specific issue.
  • Create a “go-to” source for position papers, talking points, and updates which is credible and accurate.
  • Allow all members and chapters to benefit from the knowledge/experience of others.

 

The amount of work that a Working Group can do is really unlimited.  Here are some ideas:

  • Post periodic status updates on the VFP website 
  • Track legislation
  • Create ‘talking points’ that others could use to promote the VFP position
  • Develop presentations
  • Create campaigns
  • Develop a speakers bureau
  • Develop a reference list
  • Write articles
  • Research
  • Network with other organizations

 

Here’s how it will work:

  • Members will contact the Working Groups Coordinator if interested in serving on a working group. 
  • We have already started organizing groups for “Resistance,” and “Afghanistan/Pakistan.”  Other groups will be organized as interest is shown.
  • The Working Groups Coordinator will identify the initial leader for the group.  After the group is established, they may choose a different leader if they like.
  • The working groups will meet via conference call on a periodic basis to be determined by the group.
  • The group leaders will make periodic status reports to the Board.
  • The groups may establish their own priorities, however may be tasked by the Board for specific projects.
  • A new section on the website will be created for posting the products from the working groups.

The Board is very excited about this concept and we hope that it will enable our membership to get involved at a new level.  Hopefully, we will be working better together, more productively and effectively to WAGE PEACE!