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THE Beno A Publication of the Peace Education Fund of Indiana, Inc. Volume 4, Number 4 •AJt the news that fits we print.• October 1989 TABLE OF CONTENTS Bulletin Board Central America Update Disarmament Section Feminist Focus Up and Coming WILPF Happenings Page 6 Page 3 Page 8 Page 5 Page 9 Page 7 Around the Bend Is a forum for expression of ideas, opinions, and Information from a coalition of peace and justice organizations. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by all or any of the contributing organizations. Contributions from all perspectives are invited. Around the Bend will be mailed on the last day of each month. It takes about two weeks to assemble and print each issue. Articles are due not later than two weeks from the end of the month. The deadline for copy for the November issue will be October 15th. Please send or bring articles to 1036 Niles Ave., South Bend, 46617, care of the appropriate editor. Articles longer than 400 words will be considered feature articles. Only one feature article will be published each month. Articles about past events should give a general overview of the event ar.d be shorter than 400 words. THE NATIONAL WILPF CONVENTION By Carol McKiel The beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison was the site of this year's National Congress for WILPF. Ernie Dickson, Pat Bryan, and I attended the Congress. There . was much to experience ilnd learn from the more than 300 women who were present. The program brochure for the Congress contained a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, which accurately described the essence of the women present: "It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it Isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.• It was exciting to be among so many women from around the world who •work at It.• These women were all there to appreciate, share and learn from each other. One h~d the distinct feeling of sitting with some of the great movers In the country. There were stories of women who were arrested on the White house lawn and those who created a college course on the many issues of peace and those who work In dangerous conditions in the Philippines with women activists. The overall feeling was that of women appreciating the talents and contributions of other women. Furthermore, stories about the early leaders of WILPF gave me a sense of how extensive and longlasting this movement of peace and freedom really is. The speakers and all board members continually reminded us about the energy and Integrity we all bring Into WILPF. The keynote speaker, Linda Gordon, author and professor of Women's History at the University of Wisconsin, set the mood for the Congress by telling us in her address that women should be proud of the leardership role they have taken In a great many social causes. She stated that women have led the way in Initiating and developing solutions for many human concerns. Many workshops reinforced this theme by stressing the need for cooperation, support, respect, and positive Input. The national level of WILPF, both board and staff, stressed the important crossroads at which we now stand with regard to the focus of undoing racism. They constantly Indicated to us the role WILPF can play In the next stage of our country's battle with racism. The job of president for the National Board of WILPF was given to Mary Zepernick from Cape Cod. She went to work Immediately fielding questions by members about proposed restructuring of WILPF. It was suggested by the National Office to have the cycle of issues and length of office run three years before changing and to have the members vote every other National Congress about focus issues. This suggestion was not well received and after a lengthy debate It was decided to send it back to the National Board for revision. Some restructuring will occur but It Is fairly certain that the present voting system will remain In place. In the meantime the same three Issues, racism, disarmament, and nonintervention are still the focus of WILPF. One got a sense of tradition and purpose when meeting all those talented women, young and old, from around the country. One such woman was Jane Midgely, Executive Director of WILPF. In her opening address to the National Congress "Carrying the Vision Forward," she stated, "In celebrating WILPF's 75th year, we need to reexamine the history
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Title | Around the Bend, Volume 4, Number 4, October 1989 |
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3rd District Nuclear Freeze Pledge of Resistance. South Bend Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. South Bend National Organization for Women. South Bend Women--Indiana--St. Joseph County (Ind.) |
Description | "Around the Bend" was a newsletter of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and Pledge of Resistance (WILPF). It contains news and information regarding civil rights and social justice activities in and around South Bend, Indiana, as well as national and international news thought relevant to readers. |
Original Date | 1989-10 |
Time Period | 1980s (1980-1989) |
Digital Date | 2016-11-17 |
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Language | en |
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Transcription | THE Beno A Publication of the Peace Education Fund of Indiana, Inc. Volume 4, Number 4 •AJt the news that fits we print.• October 1989 TABLE OF CONTENTS Bulletin Board Central America Update Disarmament Section Feminist Focus Up and Coming WILPF Happenings Page 6 Page 3 Page 8 Page 5 Page 9 Page 7 Around the Bend Is a forum for expression of ideas, opinions, and Information from a coalition of peace and justice organizations. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by all or any of the contributing organizations. Contributions from all perspectives are invited. Around the Bend will be mailed on the last day of each month. It takes about two weeks to assemble and print each issue. Articles are due not later than two weeks from the end of the month. The deadline for copy for the November issue will be October 15th. Please send or bring articles to 1036 Niles Ave., South Bend, 46617, care of the appropriate editor. Articles longer than 400 words will be considered feature articles. Only one feature article will be published each month. Articles about past events should give a general overview of the event ar.d be shorter than 400 words. THE NATIONAL WILPF CONVENTION By Carol McKiel The beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison was the site of this year's National Congress for WILPF. Ernie Dickson, Pat Bryan, and I attended the Congress. There . was much to experience ilnd learn from the more than 300 women who were present. The program brochure for the Congress contained a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, which accurately described the essence of the women present: "It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it Isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.• It was exciting to be among so many women from around the world who •work at It.• These women were all there to appreciate, share and learn from each other. One h~d the distinct feeling of sitting with some of the great movers In the country. There were stories of women who were arrested on the White house lawn and those who created a college course on the many issues of peace and those who work In dangerous conditions in the Philippines with women activists. The overall feeling was that of women appreciating the talents and contributions of other women. Furthermore, stories about the early leaders of WILPF gave me a sense of how extensive and longlasting this movement of peace and freedom really is. The speakers and all board members continually reminded us about the energy and Integrity we all bring Into WILPF. The keynote speaker, Linda Gordon, author and professor of Women's History at the University of Wisconsin, set the mood for the Congress by telling us in her address that women should be proud of the leardership role they have taken In a great many social causes. She stated that women have led the way in Initiating and developing solutions for many human concerns. Many workshops reinforced this theme by stressing the need for cooperation, support, respect, and positive Input. The national level of WILPF, both board and staff, stressed the important crossroads at which we now stand with regard to the focus of undoing racism. They constantly Indicated to us the role WILPF can play In the next stage of our country's battle with racism. The job of president for the National Board of WILPF was given to Mary Zepernick from Cape Cod. She went to work Immediately fielding questions by members about proposed restructuring of WILPF. It was suggested by the National Office to have the cycle of issues and length of office run three years before changing and to have the members vote every other National Congress about focus issues. This suggestion was not well received and after a lengthy debate It was decided to send it back to the National Board for revision. Some restructuring will occur but It Is fairly certain that the present voting system will remain In place. In the meantime the same three Issues, racism, disarmament, and nonintervention are still the focus of WILPF. One got a sense of tradition and purpose when meeting all those talented women, young and old, from around the country. One such woman was Jane Midgely, Executive Director of WILPF. In her opening address to the National Congress "Carrying the Vision Forward," she stated, "In celebrating WILPF's 75th year, we need to reexamine the history |
Provenance | St. Joseph County Public Library (South Bend, IN) |
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