A Bold Peace
News Release
Contact: Bob Elmendorf 518-766-2992
Old Chatham Quaker Meeting
8/26/18
Old Chatham Quaker Meeting will screen “A Bold Peace” Saturday, October 13, 2018, Potluck at 6:00 PM, film at 7:00 PM, in the Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham, NY, across from Pitt Hall Road and Powell House.
In 1948, Costa Rica dismantled their military establishment and intentionally cultivated security relationships with other nations through treaties, international laws, and international organizations. Free of the burden of military spending, they used the financial savings to invest in their people, creating strong public institutions including public higher education and universal health care. In short, Costa Ricans created a society committed to peace, solidarity, and international law. They have survived with safety and relative prosperity for over 65 years without a standing army. A Bold Peace details the events which shook the country to its foundations, culminating in the 1948 civil war and the decision to abolish the military. Over the decades, the Costa Rican model has survived several serious crises, but the current threats may be the most formidable of all.
Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow. For more information call 518-766-2992. For directions: www.oldchathamquakers.org
Contact: Bob Elmendorf 518-766-2992
Old Chatham Quaker Meeting
8/26/18
Old Chatham Quaker Meeting will screen “A Bold Peace” Saturday, October 13, 2018, Potluck at 6:00 PM, film at 7:00 PM, in the Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham, NY, across from Pitt Hall Road and Powell House.
In 1948, Costa Rica dismantled their military establishment and intentionally cultivated security relationships with other nations through treaties, international laws, and international organizations. Free of the burden of military spending, they used the financial savings to invest in their people, creating strong public institutions including public higher education and universal health care. In short, Costa Ricans created a society committed to peace, solidarity, and international law. They have survived with safety and relative prosperity for over 65 years without a standing army. A Bold Peace details the events which shook the country to its foundations, culminating in the 1948 civil war and the decision to abolish the military. Over the decades, the Costa Rican model has survived several serious crises, but the current threats may be the most formidable of all.
Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow. For more information call 518-766-2992. For directions: www.oldchathamquakers.org
Disturbing the Peace
News Release
Contact: Bob Elmendorf 518-766-2992
Old Chatham Quaker Meeting
9/10/18
Old Chatham Quaker Meeting will screen “Disturbing the Peace” Saturday, November 10, 2018,
Potluck at 6:00 PM, film at 7:00 PM, in the Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County
Route 13, Old Chatham, NY, across from Pitt Hall Road and Powell House.
Disturbing the Peace follows former enemy combatants-Israeli Soldiers from elite units and
Palestinian fighters, many of whom served years in prison- who have joined together to
challenge the status quo and say “enough.” The film reveals their transformational journeys
from soldiers committed to armed battle to nonviolent peace activists, leading to the creation of
Combatants for Peace.
Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow.
For more information call 518-766-2992. For directions: www.oldchathamquakers.org
Contact: Bob Elmendorf 518-766-2992
Old Chatham Quaker Meeting
9/10/18
Old Chatham Quaker Meeting will screen “Disturbing the Peace” Saturday, November 10, 2018,
Potluck at 6:00 PM, film at 7:00 PM, in the Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County
Route 13, Old Chatham, NY, across from Pitt Hall Road and Powell House.
Disturbing the Peace follows former enemy combatants-Israeli Soldiers from elite units and
Palestinian fighters, many of whom served years in prison- who have joined together to
challenge the status quo and say “enough.” The film reveals their transformational journeys
from soldiers committed to armed battle to nonviolent peace activists, leading to the creation of
Combatants for Peace.
Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow.
For more information call 518-766-2992. For directions: www.oldchathamquakers.org