2016 Program Book - Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane

Our Steering Committee:
Cly Evans - Chair
Louise Chadez - Vice Chair
Ray Thorne - Secretary
Dom Felix
Jessica Jahn
Deborah Vangeisen Svoboda
Taylor Weech
Heartfelt gratitude to these essential volunteers:
George Critchlow, Steering Committee Advisor
Mike Nuess, interim treasurer
We love our 2016-2017 Interns and YALPistas!
Cassandra Guerrero, Jessica Silva, Monce Rodriguez - EWU
Tyler Aguilar, Daniel Geiter, Maddie Tappa - Whitworth
Our thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who have
made this event possible!
“No more the drudge and idler, ten that toil where
one reposes,
But a sharing of life's glories, bread and roses,
bread and roses.”
Hearts starve as well as bodies;
give us bread, but give us roses!
1912 Lawrence Textile Strike
Peace and Justice Action
League of Spokane
Engaging everyday people
to build a just and nonviolent world
since 1975
Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane
www.pjals.org [email protected] 838-7870
building a just and nonviolent world
Tonight’s Program
5:30 ǀ Social Hour & Silent Auction
Music by Big Wave Dave
6:00 ǀ Dinner
6:30 ǀ Silent Auction closes
7:00 ǀ Dessert Dash & Live Auction
9:00 ǀ Closing
If you need to leave before check-out opens for payment, we will
follow up with you after the event!
A Special Thanks to…
Our Table Hosts
Deborah and Philip Svoboda
Louise Chadez and Dave McRae
Deena Romoff
Linda and Bill Greene
Dean Lynch and Michael Flannery
Lew and Marilynne Wilson
The Oak Tree/Grove Community
Additional support from:
Dove Printing
Northwest Fair Housing Alliance
For supporting our work together for human rights, economic justice & peace
Ian Cunningham
Dedicated to the PJALS mission and member since 1986
www.SpokaneInsurance.com
[email protected]
509-891-1000
Helping families and small businesses find affordable insurance solutions
Washington Healthplanfinder certified
“Protect your spirit, because you are in a place
where spirits are eaten.”
John Trudell 1946 – 2015
Tonight’s Live Auction Items
SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.salemlutheranspokane.com
For the Life of the World * West Central, Spokane
A. Sailing on Lake Pend Oreille
There is no experience like gliding across the water by wind power alone.
Tour the southern end of Lake Pend Oreille from the comfort of a 28-foot
Catalina sailboat. A picnic lunch is included along with great views around
the lake. The Catalina has the amenities to ride in comfort. The captain has
over 40 years of experience sailing, from racing sailboats along the ocean to
charters through the San Juans. Sit back and relax or learn to sail from an
expert. Valid for a one-day sail through the summer and fall of 2016.
B. Lunch for two with City Council President Ben Stuckart
You and a guest will enjoy lunch with Spokane’s City Council President Ben
Stuckart. What policy initiatives will you inspire? What have you always
wanted to know about behind the scenes in City Hall? In addition to lunch
with Ben, you’ll also get a set of 8 Spokane City Council Bingo Cards to play
along with your friends at home — or in Council Chambers!
C. You be the Movie Critic!
Do you love movies? Would you like to share your wisdom with others over
the airwaves? If so, there's a guest host spot on Spokane Public Radio’s
“Movies 101” weekly ½ hour film review program waiting for you if you're
the highest bidder. On the day your show is broadcast, you and three guests
will join the Movies 101 crew for dinner. We will critique your performance
and talk about movies…and more! 1 guest host spot + 3 additional dinner
guests. Donated by M.P. Treuthart, Dan Webster, and Nathan Weinbender
D. “Big Wave Dave” 2-hour music house party
Washington CAN! is proud to partner with such a
powerful organization.
“Thank you to the Peace and Justice Action League
of Spokane for your inspirational leadership in the
movement for racial and economic justice.”
Two hours of music with "Big Wave Dave" McRae at the location of your
choice!
E. Sandpoint Getaway Package
Two tickets to the summer concert series Festival at Sandpoint August 4-14,
showcasing eight nights of music under the stars, on the shores of Lake Pend
Oreille, in Sandpoint, Idaho. The season line-up serves up an eclectic mix of
classic favorites and progressive artists with headliners Bruce Hornsby & the
Noisemakers, Railroad Earth, Emmylou Harris, Angelique Kidjo, Nitty
Gritty Dirt Band, and Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals. Also
includes $50 gift certificate to Trinity at City Beach and a $25 certificate to
a local winery.
F. Laughing Creek Geodesic Dome Weekend
Spend two nights in this unique and beautiful geodesic dome, among the
quiet of the cedar, fir and pine. Wander Laughing Creek and listen to the
birds. Perfect for a personal creative retreat or a family getaway. 30 acres,
north of Colville.
G. DIY Firewood Collection
The winning bidder may come or send agents to the Nelson and Mueller
residences for the collection of two pickup loads (approximately 3 cords)
of firewood, selecting from split and seasoned wood, felled trees, and
partially processed timber, mostly ponderosa pine. Consultation and
access to chain saw and electric splitter will be included. Harvest should
be completed before November 2016. Wood is about 25 miles SE of
downtown Spokane. Value of this item will depend upon fluctuating
prices for firewood and truck fuel. Minimum bid - $100.00.
H. Spokane Party Trolley
Exercise Your Right to Party on Spokane’s only pedal-powered Party
Bike! Valid for One Custom Group Ride downtown Spokane. Expires
Dec 31, 2016. A Custom Group Ride allows you to have your own private
two-hour ride downtown Spokane. You choose the guests, music, theme
and 2-3 stops from our list of over 25 local places in the downtown area
and the route will be customized accordingly to find the 'flattest' way there
and back. The Trolley holds up to 16 passengers (minimum 8) with 10
pedal seats, 5 'slacker' seats and a place for a standee/server in the middle!
I. “Sunrise at Wallula Gap” Photo Print by Tim Connor
Local author, photographer, and activist Tim Connor is becoming wellknown for his stunning nature photography of Eastern and Central
Washington. This print is ready to hang.
J. Paella dinner for 6 with Sangria
Dennis Medina will cook a delicious Paella dinner for 6 to 8 lucky diners.
This very hearty dinner will include paella, bread, salad, Sangria (fruit and
wine cooler) and can include a lesson on how to prepare Paella, if desired.
Love in the Face of Hate:
Keeping the Peace
at Pride
Wednesday June 1
5:30 - 8:00 pm
35 W. Main
in the Community Building
Because love is stronger than
hate, fear, and anger!
Come explore nonviolence principles
and techniques. Successfully completing this training makes you eligible to
join PJALS' Peacekeeper Team, but
there is NO obligation. All welcome!
K. Lakeside Cottage on Kootenai Lake
Enjoy a relaxing time on Kootenai Lake at the Magers’ lakeside cottage.
Located in Harrop, B.C., just 30 minutes northeast of Nelson. The cottage
has 2 queen size beds and one futon in the living room. Many birds and
other animal watching opportunities await you as well as fine dining in
Nelson (42 unique restaurants) -- or prepare your own food in the fully
equipped kitchen.
L. Mediterrano Dinner for 6
Sharo will lovingly and creatively prepare a 5-course dinner for six in his
recently-opened restaurant Mediterrano, in the Saranac Commons.
M. Lunch for 2 with Shawn Vestal
Shawn Vestal is a prize-winning literary author as well as a columnist for The
Spokesman-Review. Shawn is a strong and humane voice for common
sense, community, and justice.
N. Bird Watching Tour
Dr. Kim Thorburn will guide a Birding Tour for 4-6 at your choice of
Riverside State Park, Little Spokane, Turnbull Wildlife Refuge, or Reardan
area. Includes boxed lunches from Transitions. (Need 1 week notice for
lunches.)
O. Cabin getaway to Echo Lake, Montana
Enjoy 5 days and 4 nights at a comfortable lakeside home on peaceful Echo
Lake in NW Montana. Just north of Bigfork, 45 miles from Glacier Park,
close to the magnificent Bob Marshall Wilderness area and the Jewell Basin.
Also close to Whitefish and Kalispel.
P. Two season tickets to Stage Left Theatre
Two season tickets for the Stage Left Theatre 2016-2017 season of 5 plays:
Emma by Howard Zinn; Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar; A Piece of My Heart by
Shirley Lauro; Arcadia by Tom Stoppard; and The Trip to Bountiful by
Horton Foote. Five nights out for great theater!
The West Central
Affordable Housing
Project is in full swing!
Q. Steering Committee Washington Wine Rack
The Oak Tree
We have been blessed to have St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
underwrite our project to both save 5 houses from demolition and turn
those houses into affordable housing communities. Visit us on our
webpages or find us on Facebook!
Wine rack with assortment of Washington Wines from PJALS Steering
Committee members.
Engaging everyday people to building a just and nonviolent world since 1975
Celebrating 40 Years: Our People-Powered Movement for Peace and Justice
Knowing peace is possible:
PJALS members have led our region’s opposition to US
militarism and imperialism for 40 years! We stand together in
spring rain, summer heat and smoke, and tell our truth: We
must and can grow beyond militarism and end our endless
wars, connecting the dots between out of control military
spending and cuts to lifeline programs for struggling families.
Supporting youth as leaders:
Our Young Activist Leaders Program offers passionate youth
leaders ways to deepen
their analysis, sharpen
their skills, and
strengthen their own
youth-led organizations
and to strengthen inter-generational
organizing within
PJALS.
Advancing criminal justice reform and police
accountability:
PJALS members have been the backbone of community
mobilizations for police oversight and accountability.
With our partners, we are building Smart Justice
Spokane's campaign to end racial disparities and win non-jail solutions,
non-arrest solutions, culturally appropriate mental health & chemical
dependency treatment, and smart hiring so we can stop the cycle of
crime, save money, and change lives!
Building our movement through grassroots leadership
development:
Our Peace and Economic Justice
Action Conference: Six years running,
the largest leadership development
and relationship-weaving gathering
in the Inland Northwest has been
energizing & inspiring grass roots
activists to take action together for justice.
Moving to end the death penalty:
The unceasing work of PJALS members helped lead to Governor
Inslee's moratorium. Washington is now recognized as one of the
likely next states to permanently end this costly, unjust, unfair, and
irrational practice.
Organizing for human rights in our local community,
our state, and our world:
Putting nonviolence into action, we hold Nonviolent De-escalation
Techniques Workshops to train peacekeepers for the Immigration Reform
March, Pride, and other human rights mobilizations!
PJALS members and our partners will organize to defeat the anti-trans I1515 this year and the anti-immigrant
profiling initiative on
the ballot in 2017!
Every gift matters!
Grassroots members
and money means we
have grassroots
power.
pjals.org/contribute