From moriah at preferred.com  Thu Dec  6 13:47:46 2001
From: moriah at preferred.com (Mary Calhoun)
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 12:47:46 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] '1127 Re: I grew up with close
References: <200112060125.RAA64279@whale.fsr.net>
Message-ID: <005b01c17e7e$cfe11ba0$0500a8c0@oem>

Dear f/Friend,

According to my e-mail archives, the "from" address below is for Tony
Brown, Co-Clerk of Friends Committee for Restorative Justice.

The message below appears to have been sent without your involvement to
transmit the virus W32.Magistr.39921 at mm.  It was detected by Norton AV
2001; there is further info at the Symantec website at

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.magistr.3992
1 at mm.html?Open&src=w

^o^
Mary

----- Original Message -----
From: FCRJ <tony at fcrjquaker.org>
To: <undisclosed-recipients:;>
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 8:25 PM
Subject: I grew up with close

<message snip>

| His younger sister was a co-founder of the New York School of Social
Case Work at Columbia University



From moriah at preferred.com  Thu Dec 13 13:22:12 2001
From: moriah at preferred.com (Mary Calhoun)
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:22:12 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] Fw: Re -- House Bill on Bombing Iraq
Message-ID: <010a01c183fc$e66a2dc0$0500a8c0@oem>

Dear f/Friends,

What follows is a somewhat edited and annotated version of a message I
received.

Mary Calhoun
Foxfire FM

=====================================

----- Original Message -----
From: Bob McGahey
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 8:40 AM

------ Forwarded Message
From: Crisis Update <worker-crisis at lists.tao.ca>
Reply-To: worker-crisis at lists.tao.ca
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 10:44:36 -0600
Subject: CRISIS [12-10] Urgent -- House Bill on Bombing Iraq

Hello, all.

The Bush administration was unable to show any hard link
between Iraq and the attacks of Sept. 11, so it has declared that the
simple possession of weapons of mass destruction by a "rogue state" is
terrorism.

Now, the House International Relations Committee is considering a
resolution that will declare Iraq's refusal to allow weapons inspectors
in an act of "aggression" against the United States (weapons inspectors
were removed by the United States shortly before the December 1998
"Desert Fox" bombing campaign, and Iraq has not allowed any back in).
This is a clear move to authorize large-scale bombing of Iraq.

For those of you living in the United States, the following action alert
has information on what to do. For everyone else, please do take note.
It's not too early to start thinking about demonstrations.

For more information about Iraq, see the following 3 sites:

http://www.casi.org.uk
["The Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq (CASI) is a registered society
at the University of Cambridge. It was founded in 1997 by students
concerned about the humanitarian crisis created in Iraq by the economic
sanctions imposed after Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait. CASI's exclusive
concern is humanitarian: it campaigns only for the lifting of the
non-military sanctions. CASI neither supports nor seeks to topple the
Iraqi regime; it does not take a position on the ongoing US/UK bombing
of Iraq or on human rights abuses committed by the Iraqi government."]

http://www.endthewar.org
["The National Network to End the War Against Iraq is a nation-wide
coalition of over 60 peace and justice, student and faith-based
organizations united to work for a common cause: ending the illegal,
unjust, and inhumane war being waged against the people of Iraq by
member states of the United Nations, led by the United States. Guided by
the spirit of grassroots democracy, our vision and our goals include:
End the sanctions against Iraq
Ending the no-fly zones and ongoing bombing
Telling the stories of ordinary Iraqis
Cleaning up and banning depleted uranium weapons"]
To contact the Network, write to iraqnetwork at endthewar.org

 http://www.fair.org/international/iraq.html
["FAIR, the national media watch group, has been offering
well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. We
work to invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater
diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices that
marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints. As an
anti-censorship organization, we expose neglected news stories and
defend working journalists when they are muzzled."]

In Solidarity,

Crisis Update

--------------------------

Action Alert

International Affairs Committee Drafting Resolution to Authorize Bombing
of Iraq

Rep. Ron Paul Circulating Congressional Letter in Opposition

As many of you know, there has been immense pressure building
recently within the Bush Administration, and the media, to make Iraq the
next target in our unending war against terrorism. Now a number of
members of Congress have written a letter urging President Bush to do
just that, and this coming Tuesday [12/11?] the House International
Relations Committee will be drafting a resolution to authorize attacks
on Iraq. (Much greater attacks than what we have been doing already,
aimed at overthrowing Saddam Hussein.) It will, among other things,
stipulate that any refusal of Iraq to grant access to UN inspectors to
any site in Iraq will be considered an "act of aggression against the
United States."

Con. Ron Paul of Texas is circulating a letter opposing any attacks on
Iraq. While not a pacifist letter, it does clearly state that there will
be
massive loss of life if we do this, that pretty much the rest of the
world
opposes us doing this, that even our allies freely acknowledge that
there
is no evidence that Iraq had anything to do with the September 11
bombing, and that taking military action against them would thus go well
beyond the original resolution authorizing use of force in Afghanistan.

Please call Representatives immediately (as in Monday and Tuesday) to
speak against the bombing of Iraq, and to sign on to Rep. Paul's letter.
While all members of Congress are important, the members of the House
International Relations Committee are particularly so, and they are
listed below.

Members of the House International Relations Committee
Henry J. Hyde, Chairman (R-IL)  (202) 225-4561

Republicans --
Benjamin A. Gilman, New York -> (202) 225-3776
James A. Leach, Iowa -> (202) 225-6576
Doug Bereuter, Nebraska -> (202) 225-4806
Christopher H. Smith, New Jersey -> (202) 225-3765
Dan Burton, Indiana -> (202) 225-2276
Elton Gallegly, California -> (202) 225-5811
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Florida -> (202) 225-3931
Cass Ballenger, North Carolina -> (202) 225-2576
Dana Rohrabacher, California -> (202) 225-2415
Edward R. Royce, California -> (202) 225-4111
Peter T. King, New York -> (202) 225-7896
Steve Chabot, Ohio -> (202) 225-2216
Amo Houghton, New York -> (202) 225-3161
John M. McHugh, New York -> : (202) 225-4611
Richard Burr, North Carolina -> (202) 225-2071
John Cooksey, Louisiana -> (202) 225-8490
Thomas G. Tancredo, Colorado -> (202) 225-7882
Ron Paul, Texas -> (202) 225-2831
Nick Smith, Michigan -> (202) 225-6276
Joseph R. Pitts, Pennsylvania -> (202) 225-2411
Darrell E. Issa, California -> (202) 225-3906
Eric Cantor, Virginia -> (202) 225-2815
Jeff Flake, Arizona -> (202) 225-2635
Brian D. Kerns, Indiana -> (202) 225-5805
Jo Ann Davis, Virginia -> 202. 225. 4261

Democrats --
Tom Lantos (Ranking Member), California -> (202) 225-3531
Howard L. Berman, California -> (202) 225-4695
Gary L. Ackerman, New York -> (202) 225-2601
Eni F. H. Faleomavaega, American Samoa -> (202) 225-8577
Donald M. Payne, New Jersey -> (202) 225-3436
Robert Menendez, New Jersey -> (202) 225-7919
Sherrod Brown, Ohio -> (202) 225-3401
Cynthia A. McKinney, Georgia -> (202) 225-1605
Earl F. Hilliard, Alabama -> (202) 225-2665
Brad Sherman, California -> (202) 225-5911
Robert Wexler, Florida -> (202) 225-3001
Jim Davis, Florida -> (202) 225-3376
Eliot L. Engel, New York -> (202) 225-2464
William D. Delahunt, Massachusetts -> (202) 225-3111
Gregory W. Meeks, New York -> (202) 225-3461
Barbara Lee, California -> (202) 225-2661
Joseph Crowley, New York -> (202) 225-3965
Joseph M. Hoeffel, Pennsylvania -> (202) 225-6111
Earl Blumenauer, Oregon -> (202) 225-4811
Shelley Berkley, Nevada -> (202) 225-5965
Grace Napolitano, California -> (202) 225-5256
Adam B. Schiff, California -> : (202) 225-4176
Diane E. Watson, California -> (202) 225-7084

=====================================



From freepolazzo at mindspring.com  Fri Dec 14 11:47:15 2001
From: freepolazzo at mindspring.com (Free Polazzo)
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 10:47:15 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] SAYMA consultation on the peace testimony scheduled for
 Chattanooga, TN. on  February 1 and 2
Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.2.20011214104356.037c8818@127.0.0.1>


>Hi Friends,

In case you haven't seen this, yet.

Justpeace,

Free Polazzo


>Hello Friends, I'm Bob Welsh of Swannanoa Valley Meeting, one of the 
>organizers of this consultation on the peace testimony which grew out of 
>our recent SAYMA reps meeting in West Knoxville.  This is our first 
>announcement of the gathering, and we're asking you to share it with your 
>Meeting or worship group as soon as possible so that interested f/Friends 
>can mark their calendars.  We'll send further info on how to register in 
>the near future.  In Peace, Bob Welsh
>
>Offering SAYMA Friends an opportunity for worship and sharing on:
>
>     ³Bringing Our Peace Testimony to Life in These Times²
>  A consultation for SAYMA Friends, February 1-2, Chattanooga
>
>  The events of September 11 and our countryıs response have had a 
> profound impact on Friends.  Some, feeling the weight of conscience in 
> light of our historic peace testimony, stand publicly in conscientious 
> opposition to our countryıs military actions.  Others, not sure whether a 
> ³war on terrorism² fits the traditional definition of war, may wonder if 
> or how our peace testimony applies directly to current events.  Some 
> Friends may approach the current crisis primarily in national security 
> terms, while others feel current events carry a spiritual weight.  Some 
> of our Meetings have had difficulty reaching unity on whether a strong 
> Friendsı witness in relation to our peace testimony is called for.
>
>  This consultation is an opportunity to come together as f/Friends to 
> seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in these times, and to share our 
> questions and our concerns in regard to the relevance of our Quaker peace 
> testimony to current events.  Our tentative plan calls for meetings for 
> worship, small groups gathered in worship-sharing, and perhaps two 
> presentations.  Most of the speaking and listening should arise out of 
> worship and worship-sharing in small groups.  Our hope is that the 
> expression of differences among us will be occasions for deep listening 
> and understanding rather than division.
>
>  The exact program is not fixed at this time, but the location will be 
> the Unitarian Church near the intersection of I-75 and I-24 in 
> Chattanooga.  Tentative times for gathering are 7-10 p.m. on Friday, 
> February 1 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, February 2.   Participants will 
> be responsible for arranging their own transportation to Chattanooga and 
> for their overnight accommodations Friday night.  (A list of economy 
> motels in the Chattanooga area will be sent to registrants.)  A simple 
> lunch will be provided on Saturday.
>
>  Details about how to register will be forthcoming soon.  We hope to 
> prepare helpful materials about the peace testimony in advance of the 
> conference and to distribute them not only to those registered, but also 
> to local Meetings and worship groups within SAYMA.  Since many concerned 
> f/Friends may not be able to attend the conference, we want to use it as 
> an occasion for making available throughout SAYMA materials related to 
> the conference theme.
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From freepolazzo at mindspring.com  Fri Dec 14 15:26:15 2001
From: freepolazzo at mindspring.com (Free Polazzo)
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 14:26:15 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] Friends School in Gaza is Bombed by Israelis using US made jets
Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.2.20011214142016.037b40d8@127.0.0.1>

Dear Friends,

The Friends School of Ramallah has been bombed by the Israeli air force 
using US made jets.    I have just this past October met the clerk of the 
Ramallah Meeting in Greensboro.  She made a presentation to the community 
at Guilford College and told us that the Friends Meeting of Ramallah has 
been there for over 100 years!   She was making an appeal for funds for a 
new roof!   The building had been declared an "historical monument" and it 
would be difficult to sell and build a new one, because of that fact.

Please call your representatives and senators and president (yes I just had 
a very nice talk with George W. Bush's comment taker, who was just as upset 
as I was over the news).

in Sadness and Grief for the Palestinians, Israelis and Americans who think 
that violence ends violence!

Justpeace,

Free

-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Bing-Canar [mailto:jbcafsc at igc.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 10:04 PM
To: jbing-canar at afsc.org
Subject: West Bank Friends Schools attacked by IDF; violence escalates


This is a brief description of what is taking place in the West Bank and
Gaza in the past 24 hours, an analysis by Israeli writer Meron Benvenisti,
followed by a call for a demonstration in Israel by members of Peace
Now/Gush Shalom (for your information).  Among the sites hit by bombs in
Ramallah  last night was the Friends School; fortunately school was out
(the attack occurred at night) so no one was injured (the headmaster lives
on campus and has evacuated).  My colleague Laurel spoke to a journalist
friend in Gaza today who said her windows in her house had all been blown
out in the night due to the heavy shelling (Laurel could hear bombing in
the distance over the phone). In Chicago we hope to be planning some sort
of action in the coming week to protest the escalating violence, but
minimally I urge you to call, email or fax your elected officials and urge
US pressure on PM Sharon to halt his government's attacks on Palestinians
(including Israeli use of American-supplied weapons to terrorize
Palestinian civilians) as the US has condemned Palestinian attacks on
Israelis, and to urge parties to begin meaningful negotiations. Here are
some email addresses for your correspondence:

US President George W. Bush president at whitehouse.gov
"Secretary of State, Colin Powell" <secretary at state.gov>

You can also call Pres. Bush's comment line at (202) 456-1414 and leave a
strong clear message.
When I called today (including to Illinois Senate offices and Reps), the
people taking the calls were very receptive, although I do feel a bit
skeptical about members of Congress doing anything bold or principled these
days.  One Congressional assistant said, "You know things are out of hand
when they bomb a Quaker school, for God's sake."  (Of course it's out of
hand when anyone is bombed!)
So PLEASE, even a few lines of protest are needed at this critical
time.  -- jbc
*********
Forwarded From
The Palestine Monitor, A Palestinian NGO Information Clearinghouse

Press Release
Israeli army attacks West Bank and Gaza
Occupation is the problem, not the solution
13 December 2001

Last night the Israeli army raided the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with Sharon
unleashing his full military might and terrorizing the Palestinian civilian
population.

The Israeli attack on Gaza started at 8.30 pm and continued well into the
night: F-16 fighters struck with missiles weighing 1500lb, completing the
destruction of Gaza civilian airport, the Palestinian marine base at Beit
Lahia and Arafat's Headquarters.  The attack resounded throughout Gaza City,
severely damaging civilian buildings.  One Palestinian woman, 40 year old
Hayat Il Haithum, died from shock.

Shelling and missiles from Israeli Apache helicopters bombarded Ramallah
throughout the night, destroying radio and television broadcasting sites and
parts of the authority's headquarters, including the helipad. One
Palestinian, 26 year old Ahmad Adais was killed in the attack. Helicopters
circled throughout the night, terrorizing psychologically the civilian
population.  A number of civilian homes were hit during the attack. A ground
invasion from all directions leaves the Israeli army  currently occupying
Betunia, and about 40% of El Tireh and El Bireh, districts in Ramallah.
These areas are under curfew.

F-16 fighter jets also attacked Nablus, destroying several office buildings.
A curfew has been placed on two villages in the surrounding area. The
Israeli army invaded Jenin with tanks, injuring 19 Palestinians before
withdrawing.

Sharon's ploy thus far has been successful: by diverting international
attention and focusing on Arafat, he has been able to act freely in the
territories. These raids, like others before them, destroy totally all
potential for peace. They indicate only one thing: Sharon intends to
re-establish full occupation of the Palestinian territories. His actions
repeatedly prove that he has no desire to seek peace. The only way to
salvage a hope for future peace is for an international force to be deployed
immediately to the region.  Military occupation is not a solution: it was
and continues to be the central problem.

***



From bright_crow at mindspring.com  Fri Dec 14 23:32:53 2001
From: bright_crow at mindspring.com (Michael Austin Shell)
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 22:32:53 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] FW: from Ben Richmond regarding attack on Friends School
Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.20011214223253.007abde0@pop.mindspring.com>

>User-Agent: Microsoft-Entourage/9.0.2509
>Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:38:12 -0500
>Subject: FW: from Ben Richmond regarding attack on Friends School
>From: "sec. Lyn C-R" <seym at bv.net>
>To: Annie McPherson <mcphea at ufl.edu>,
>	Caroline Lanker <lanker2 at attglobal.net>,
>	Cecilia Yocum <ceceyocum at aol.com>,
>	Dan Vaughen <dvaughen at cfl.rr.com>,
>	Gary Arthur <garyarth at aol.com>,
>	Gay Howard <gay at neuro.fsu.edu>,
>	Herb Haigh <herbhaigh at mindspring.com>,
>	Kathy Hersh <closeupfla at aol.com>,
>	Susan Taylor <susanandmike at hcsmail.com>,
>	Tor Bejnar <torbejnar at aol.com>,
>	SEYM Committee Clerks <seym at bv.net>,
>	SEYM MM & WG Clerks and unaffiliated Meeting Clerks <seym at bv.net>
>
>
>Dear Friends,
>
>Colin South sent us the information that a classroom at in the upper school
>at the Ramallah Friends school was hit in an Israeli missile attack.  The
>attack came last evening, and no one was present or injured.  Please pray
>for the safety of students and staff at the schools, for Friends in the
>Friends Meeting, and all who are suffering.
>
>Ben Richmond
>Friends United Meeting
>replyto:benr at fum.org
>
>------ End of Forwarded Message
>
>



From bright_crow at mindspring.com  Fri Dec 14 23:37:51 2001
From: bright_crow at mindspring.com (Michael Austin Shell)
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 22:37:51 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] FW: Hebron: Urgent Action: Ramadan Curfew
Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.20011214223751.007b5100@pop.mindspring.com>

>From: Joyce Miller <JMiller at afsc.org>
>To: Angela Brown Wilson <WilsonA at mayor.ci.detroit.mi.us>, 
>	Aurora Camacho de Schmidt <acamach1 at swarthmore.edu>, Connie Currie
>	 <ccurry at emory.edu>, Debbie Wei <dwei at phil.k12.pa.us>, Domingo Gonzalez
>	 <dgonz6646 at aol.com>, Don Reeves <dbreeves at cconline.net>, Francys Lester
>	 <fnlester at yahoo.com>, Frank Bonilla <fbonilla at san.rr.com>, 
>	Holsey Hickman <holshick at aol.com>, Joan LaFrance
>	 <joan.LaFrance at ci.seattle.wa.us>, Jorge Hinojosa <jhinojosa at ucsd.edu>, 
>	Judith Faulkner <jafaulk at writeme.com>, Lisa Nakamura
>	 <Lisa at apiwellness.org>, Martha Davis <mdavis at nowldef.org>, Michael Shell
>	 <bright_crow at mindspring.com>, Octaviana Trujillo <yaqui at asu.edu>, 
>	Philip Lord <plord at lordhaywood.com>, Rafael Torres <aedpc at swbell.net>, 
>	Richard Nichols <orbis at attglobal.net>, Stan Bittinger
>	 <bittingr at intcomm.net>, Sylvia Lotspeich <syltlots at aol.com>
>Cc: COMMUNITY RELATIONS UNIT <COMREL at AFSC.ORG>
>Subject: FW: Hebron: Urgent Action: Ramadan Curfew
>Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 16:52:48 -0500
>X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19)
>
>Friends,
>As you know, much is happening that calls for us to respond.  I hope that
>you will be able to act on several issues I'm forwarding today. 
>
>My best to all.                 joyce
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Kathy Bergen 
>Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 9:55 PM
>To: Kathy Bergen
>Subject: Hebron: Urgent Action: Ramadan Curfew
>
>
>
>URGENT!!!
>
>
>Dear Friends and Colleagues,
>
>The bombardment of the West Bank and Gaza continues.  I'm not really sure
>what's left to hit anymore.  Just when one thinks that things can't get any
>worse...they do.
>I talked to a friend in Ramallah earlier today.  By the end of our
>conversation the bombing of Ramallah had begun.  A couple of hours later we
>hear that among other buildings, one of the Friends School was hit.  Two
>rooms destroyed.  Thank God there were not children in the school at the
>time.  There were no injuries or casualties as far as we now know, but we
>don't know what happened in the rest of Ramallah, the West Bank and Gaza.
>Ramallah is under a 7-day curfew!
>Write the officials below and ask that all curfews in the West Bank and Gaza
>be lifted.
>     
>Kathy Bergen
>
>
>*******************
>
>FROM CPT IN HEBRON
>
>December 13, 2001.
>URGENT ACTION:  Pressure Israeli authorities to lift curfew in Hebron.
>
>
>Curfew was imposed in Hebron's Old City by Israeli military authorities on
>Sunday afternoon, December 9.  The Palestinian residents of the
>Israeli-controlled (H2) area of the city are now under the 5th day of
>curfew.  Coming in the last week of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, this
>imposes a particular hardship.  People are prevented from attending prayers
>at the Ibrahimi Mosque and other places of worship in the Old City, cannot
>leave their homes to buy food to prepare for the feast that concludes
>the month of fasting, and cannot travel freely to join in family
>celebrations.  Shop owners cannot open their stores and face heavy
>economic losses.  The closure of roads around the city to Palestinian
>traffic adds to the difficulties and danger in travel.  The curfew is
>especially cruel as Israeli settlers are allowed to move freely in the Old
>City for their celebrations of Hanukkah, which began Sunday evening.
>
>Ramadan ends this Saturday, to be followed by three days of feasting.
>
>Please contact the following Israeli officials and urge an immediate lifting
>of the curfew in Hebron.   Contacting U.S. or Canadian
>government officials will raise their awareness of the issue and their
>pressure on Israeli authorities may also be helpful.
>
>ISRAELI OFFICIALS
>
>Defense Minister Ben-Eliezer:  Fax 011-972-3-697-6990, e-mail
>sar at mod.gov.il.
>
>Deputy Defense Minister Dalia Rabin Pilosof, e-mail sgansar at mod.gov.il.
>
>Commander Civil Administration: Fax 011-972-2-997-7326.
>
>
>U.S. OFFICIALS
>
>President George W. Bush, Fax 202-456-2461, e-mail president
>@whitehouse.gov.
>
>Senators and Congresspersons:  for fax and phone numbers, check the web
>at: 
>http://congress.org/ enter your zip code and "Go".
>
>
>CANADIAN OFFICIALS
>
>Rt. Hon. Jean Chretien, Fax 613-941-6900
>
>Members of Parliament:  for Fax and phone, check the web at: 
>http://www.parl.gc.ca/ choose a language, then click on "Senators and 
>Members" then "current" then choose a listing.
>
>
>



From bright_crow at mindspring.com  Fri Dec 14 23:42:12 2001
From: bright_crow at mindspring.com (Michael Austin Shell)
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 22:42:12 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] FW: Action Needed to Oppose Expanded War Against Iraq
Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.20011214224212.0079e5c0@pop.mindspring.com>

Friends,

Please pardon any cross-posting.

Michael.

>From: Joyce Miller <JMiller at afsc.org>
>To: Angela Brown Wilson <WilsonA at mayor.ci.detroit.mi.us>, 
>	Aurora Camacho de Schmidt <acamach1 at swarthmore.edu>, Connie Currie
>	 <ccurry at emory.edu>, Debbie Wei <dwei at phil.k12.pa.us>, Domingo Gonzalez
>	 <dgonz6646 at aol.com>, Don Reeves <dbreeves at cconline.net>, Francys Lester
>	 <fnlester at yahoo.com>, Frank Bonilla <fbonilla at san.rr.com>, 
>	Holsey Hickman <holshick at aol.com>, Joan LaFrance
>	 <joan.LaFrance at ci.seattle.wa.us>, Jorge Hinojosa <jhinojosa at ucsd.edu>, 
>	Judith Faulkner <jafaulk at writeme.com>, Lisa Nakamura
>	 <Lisa at apiwellness.org>, Martha Davis <mdavis at nowldef.org>, Michael Shell
>	 <bright_crow at mindspring.com>, Octaviana Trujillo <yaqui at asu.edu>, 
>	Philip Lord <plord at lordhaywood.com>, Rafael Torres <aedpc at swbell.net>, 
>	Richard Nichols <orbis at attglobal.net>, Stan Bittinger
>	 <bittingr at intcomm.net>, Sylvia Lotspeich <syltlots at aol.com>
>Subject: FW: Action Needed to Oppose Expanded War Against Iraq
>Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 16:55:35 -0500
>X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19)
>
>Please let your representatives know that we should not expand this "war on
>terrorism".  thanks.
>
>>  -----Original Message-----
>> From: 	Mary Lord  
>> Sent:	Friday, December 14, 2001 4:18 PM
>> To:	ALL STAFF--Nationwide
>> Subject:	Action Needed to Oppose Expanded War Against Iraq
>> 
>> 
>> The US House of Representatives and Senate are expected to act next week,
>> December 17-21, 2001 on resolutions that could open the way for President
>> Bush to dramatically escalate the war against Iraq.  The proposed House
>> Resolution (HJRes 75) would declare the continued refusal of the
>> government of Iraq to allow UN weapons inspections to be "an act of
>> aggression against the U.S. and its allies," and thus recognize and
>> support any actions the President and U.S. allies might take in response.
>> It is very likely that this legislation will be taken up in both House and
>> Senate this week, before Congress adjourns on December 21st.  Such action
>> could authorize the President to take military action before the Congress
>> reconvenes on January 23rd.
>> 
>> Please take whatever prompt action is appropriate for your office or
>> program to generate e-mails and phone calls. Mailed letters to Congress
>> are delayed due to the anthrax threat, and would not reach Congress in
>> time.   
>> 
>> Additional current information is available on the AFSC PeaceResponse
>> website <www.peaceresponse.org> and on the Friends Committee on National
>> Legislation website <www.fcnl.org>.  Both sites include background
>> information, sample letters, information on the Senators or
>> Representatives, and the opportunity to send an e-mail message from the
>> site.   Background information from FCNL is pasted below. 
>> 
>> Thank you for your help.
>> 
>> Mary Lord							Judith
>> McDaniel
>> Coordinator, No More Victims Campaign				Director,
>> Peace Building Unit
>> mlord at afsc.org
>> jmcdaniel at afsc.org
>> 
>> 
>> From the FCNL Legislative Action Message
>> OPPOSE EXPANDED WAR AGAINST IRAQ
>> 
>> OPPOSE EXPANDED WAR AGAINST IRAQ. On December 12, the House International
>> Relations Committee is expected to mark up a bill (HJRes 75) that could
>> open
>> the way for the President to dramatically escalate the ongoing war against
>> Iraq. HJRes 75, as introduced by Rep. Graham (SC), would declare the
>> continued refusal of the government of Iraq to allow UN weapons
>> inspections
>> to be "an act of aggression against the U.S. and its allies," and thus, by
>> inference, recognize and give support to any actions the President and
>> U.S.
>> allies might take in response. Reps. Hyde (IL) and Lantos (CA) are
>> proposing
>> to soften this language with an amendment that would characterize Iraq's
>> continued refusal to cooperate with weapons inspections as "a mounting
>> threat to the United States, its allies and international peace and
>> security" instead of as "an act of aggression." 
>> 
>> Reportedly, many in Congress and the Administration strongly favor
>> shifting
>> the military campaign next to toppling Sadaam Hussein's regime in Iraq.
>> HJRes 75 is expected to move quickly to the House floor, and a similar
>> resolution is expected to be introduced and debated in the Senate.
>> Congress
>> plans to adjourn this session by the end of next week (December 21) at the
>> latest, so quick action is likely.
>> 
>> ACTION: Please contact your representative and senators immediately. Urge
>> them to oppose HJRes 75. War is not the answer to terrorism, and an
>> expanded
>> war against Iraq will likely only increase the acts of terror, suffering,
>> and hatred between peoples. War will compound the assault on humanity that
>> has already occurred in New York, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and
>> Afghanistan, and it will multiply the suffering of the Iraqi people who
>> have
>> been devastated by a decade of harsh economic sanctions and ongoing
>> bombing
>> by U.S. and U.K. military aircraft.
>> 
>> USE FCNL'S WEB SITE TO MAKE LETTER-WRITING EASIER: Start with the sample
>> letter posted in our Legislative Action Center, personalize the language,
>> then send your message as an email directly from our site or print it out
>> and mail it. 
>> 
>> To view sample letters to your members of Congress, click on the link
>> below.
>> Enter your zip code in the <Take Action Now> box, and then click <Go> Here
>> is the link: <http://capwiz.com/fconl/issues/alert/?alertid=80186&type=CO>
>> 
>> BACKGROUND: For the text of HJRes 75, as introduced by Rep. Graham (SC),
>> please visit the Library of Congress' Thomas web site at
>> <http://thomas.loc.gov/> and search for HJRes 75.
>> 
>> FCNL STATEMENT: War is not the answer to terrorism, and an expanded war
>> against Iraq will likely only increase acts of terror, suffering, and
>> hatred
>> between peoples. War will compound the assault on humanity that has
>> already
>> occurred in New York, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and Afghanistan, and
>> it will multiply the suffering of the Iraqi people who already have been
>> devastated by a decade of harsh economic sanctions and ongoing bombing by
>> U.S. and U.K. military aircraft.
>> 
>> The people who committed the acts of September 11 struck with hatred. They
>> saw the people in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the aircraft
>> as
>> faceless enemies. They denied the humanity of their victims. In response,
>> the U.S. has compounded this hatred, violence, and injustice with its own
>> acts of terror and war in Afghanistan. Thousands of civilians have died so
>> far in the crossfire and due to war-related hunger and exposure to the
>> harsh
>> elements. When will this cycle of violence stop?
>> 
>> The people who planned the September 11 attacks were able to draw
>> volunteers
>> from a growing number of people around the world who harbor deep
>> resentment
>> and anger toward the U.S. These volunteers are willing to surrender their
>> lives for their cause. Expanding the war against terror to Iraq will
>> likely
>> inflame this resentment and anger even more throughout the Muslim and Arab
>> world. Rightly or wrongly, many will simply see another U.S.-led attack on
>> Iraq as yet another in a long series of U.S. policies that oppress Arabs
>> and
>> Muslims.
>> 
>> Rather than expanding the war, the U.S. must shift its focus elsewhere.
>> First, the U.S. must work with other governments around the world to bring
>> to justice the specific individuals who have supported and aided in acts
>> of
>> terror. Toward that end, the UN Security Council should establish a
>> special
>> international tribunal to investigate, issue indictments, and try cases.
>> If
>> Sadaam Hussein and his cohorts are among those implicated, specific
>> charges
>> and evidence should be brought forward and warrants issued for their
>> arrest.
>> If they do not surrender in a timely manner, they could be tried in
>> absentia, with the evidence presented before both the tribunal and the
>> court
>> of world opinion. If they are convicted, but remain at large, they should
>> live under the full weight of international sanctions. By this manner,
>> these
>> individuals will become increasingly isolated and diminished in their
>> political power and authority. 
>> 
>> Secondly, the U.S. must focus on addressing the root causes of this anger
>> and resentment --poverty, ignorance, injustice, and despair. If we in the
>> U.S. do not seek to understand and address the roots of this anger and
>> take
>> action to dramatically shrink the pool of popular sympathy and potential
>> recruits for terror networks, then the violence may well continue, no
>> matter
>> how great U.S. military power.
>> 
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From scarlyle at juno.com  Wed Dec 19 12:42:28 2001
From: scarlyle at juno.com (Susan Carlyle)
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 11:42:28 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] BeFriending Creation
Message-ID: <20011219.114231.-3791757.2.scarlyle@juno.com>

 
Friends Committee on Unity With Nature needs help.  First --thank you for
the help you've already given. The finance committee of FCUN is working
hard to balance our budget for 2001. Contributions are lower than
anticipated, perhaps, due in part to current events. Now, more than ever,
it's important for people of faith to support the work of FCUN: its
outreach, its publications and its projects.
Can you support us with a contribution of $35?   A subscription to our
publication, BeFriending Creation makes a wonderful birthday, wedding,
anniversary or holiday gift-- as well as a witness to the sacredness of
all life. If you send your contribution and request in soon, your
recipient can get an acknowledgement by the end of the month, before the
holidays.
Send to: FCUN, 173-B N. Prospect St. Burlington, VT 05401   
fcun at fcun.org
 Blessings, Susan Carlyle, clerk of finance, FCUN
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From moriah at preferred.com  Wed Dec 19 18:42:03 2001
From: moriah at preferred.com (Mary Calhoun)
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 17:42:03 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] Fw: AFSC/SERO - M E Peace Ed Coord - apply by Dec 30
Message-ID: <015101c188de$7fbd1560$0500a8c0@oem>

----- Original Message -----
From: Nancy Smith <NSmith at afsc.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 3:23 PM
Subject: Position Available

Please post or network:

 The Southeastern Region of the American Friends Service Committee is
currently looking for a Middle East Peace Education Coordinator.  Please
see the job description below.  Send resume and cover letter to Nancy
Smith (nsmith at afsc.org) or AFSC SERO, 92 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA
30303 by December 30, 2001.

---------------------------------
The work of the American Friends Service Committee consists of promoting
peace, social justice, and humanitarian service.  It is rooted in the
experience and affirmation of the Religious Society of Friends
(Quakers).  AFSC staff are not required to belong to any particular
denomination or faith.  However, they are expected to understand and
support the Quaker foundations that underlie all the work of AFSC.
These guiding principles are based on the belief in "... that of God is
in every person", which entails an affirmation and respect of the
profound dignity and worth of every individual, and the belief in the
power of love and nonviolence to overcome hatred and injustice.

Job Title: Program Coordinator, Middle East Peace Education Program/SERO
Supervisor: Program Director, Middle East Peace Education Program

Length of Service: nine months full time or full time six months and six
months part time; (possible extension upon finding continued funding)
Hours: 35 hours per week

Summary Description of program:
The AFSC Middle East Peace Education program is a nationally-coordinated
effort primarily working toward a comprehensive and peaceful settlement
in the Arab-Israeli conflict.  This will provide security and
recognition for the State of Israel, and offer recognition and
self-determination to the Palestinian people. The program also focuses
on the plight of the Iraqi people under the economic sanctions since
1991. In addition, other conflicts in the region are highlighted with
opportunities for education and dialogue, as has been the case in
offering educational programs and information about Afghanistan, the
refugees, and peace efforts.

The program works for a constructive US. Middle East policy, which calls
for and supports:
- Building democracy in the Middle East
- A comprehensive peace settlement in the Middle East
- Working to end the occupation and lift the economic sanctions on Iraq
- Ending the war on Afghanistan and supporting refugees in the area
- Affirming human rights, democracy and freedom in the entire Middle
East
- Promoting nonviolence and demilitarization on all levels of society
through supporting grassroots nonviolent movements and being a resource
for the community
- Co-existence and peace-building between all parties involved in the
conflicts
- A multinational arms embargo, arms reduction and nuclear disarmament
in the Region
- A shift in U.S. policy towards an end of militarism in the region; a
movement to recognize our oil consumption and seek alternatives. The
quick and equitable distribution of natural resources such as water.
- Economic development, economic redistribution, and open borders for
trade exchanges and commercial development
- The affirmation  of full human rights for all peoples in the Middle
East regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation or
preference, age, or religion

As a peace education program, the Middle East Program seeks to bring to
public attention the possibility, desirability, as well as the positive
outcome that results from a peaceful co-existence based on negotiated,
just, and mutually acceptable solutions to the conflict and for
comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

In addition, the Middle East program serves as a clearing house and an
information dissemination center for the region and for various
organizations.  In times of crisis, such as in the case of September
11th  terror attacks in the US and the war on Afghanistan, AFSC and the
Middle East Program has taken a leading position both locally and
regionally to provide information to the general public and lend support
those in the community to those seeking information, education, and to
those who are challenged by and who oppose the war.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Along with the Program Director, the Program Coordinator develops and
nurtures a volunteer Middle East Program Committee, and works with it to
conduct educational conferences, speaking tours, publications, and
dialogue sessions to help bring these issues home to the U.S. public.
The Program Coordinator reports on the plans and activities of the
program to the Program Director, who in turn reports to the SERO
Regional Executive Director.  The Program Coordinator consults with the
National Coordinator(s) of Middle East Programs (Peace Education and
International Division), and other related staff in the AFSC's National
Office in Philadelphia.

The Program Coordinator helps to maintain a library, files, and mailing
lists of persons interested in Middle East affairs, and those who
support and participate in program activities, a list of peace and
justice leaders in the community, and media contacts.  The Program
Coordinator also develops a list of regional contacts who monitor the
media and the press on issues regarding the Middle East, and serve as
regional contacts who are willing to host speakers and sponsor events.

The Program Coordinator informs the public about facts and events that
are not covered by the media and the press.  S/he organizes events
locally and regionally and helps host tour speakers in Atlanta and
throughout the southeast region.  The Program Coordinator is a
spokesperson for AFSC on Middle East issues.  S/he speaks publicly and
offers workshops as often as possible wherever and whenever s/he is
invited.  S/he travels extensively throughout the southeast region, and
occasionally outside the region, mostly within the US, to give public
presentations, workshops, slide shows, and teach peaceful conflict
resolution techniques and peace-building.  S/he speaks out against all
forms of racism, discrimination, especially anti-Arab, anti-Jewish, and
anti-Muslim sentiments.  She teaches skills on how to confront and stop
racial and discriminatory slurs.

The Program Coordinator reaches out to various religious institutions,
schools, colleges, and universities, and other peace and justice
organizations, to bring forth the message of AFSC, and make program work
widely known and visible.  S/he makes special effort to reach out to
Quaker Meetings and Groups who share similar views and beliefs as AFSC,
helping to mobilize the community for more unified and collaborative
action.   She works within coalition with the many groups that the
Middle East program is already a part of and with appropriate new
relations that may develop.

The Program Coordinator works with the Program Director and program
committee in planning the overall program work, and maintains regular
correspondence with friends, supporters, and donors to AFSC. S/he
attends conferences that pertain to the field of Middle East peacework,
and helps organize, co-sponsor, and conduct community events and
activities that fall in line with the goal and vision of AFSC and the
Middle East Program.  S/he responds to community needs around Middle
East education and understanding.

The Program Coordinator assists in the orientation, guidance and
supervision of part-time and full-time interns who wish to become
acquainted with AFSC, by working with and getting involved in Middle
East peace work. In addition to interns, the Program Coordinator
provides information for potential volunteers who wish to dedicate some
of their time and talents to AFSC.

The Program Coordinator tries to fundraise at both events and other
opportunities. She cultivates and maintains regular contact by phone,
mail, and in person, with persons who contribute financially and
otherwise to AFSC and to the Middle East program.

The Program Coordinator assists the Program Director in her work with
the program committee.  S/he works together with them in order to create
and implement new and creative ways to present the issues to the public.
S/he develops packages, and brings in fresh and informative material to
illustrate the conflict to the public.  S/he keeps abreast of new
developments on the ground and in the region. S/he organizes and
participates in congressional visits to brief representatives about the
state of affairs in the Middle East.  S/he creates new relations with
congressional offices and maintains those already established.

The Program Coordinator monitors the media, develops and maintains
working relationships with the media, sets up speakers and conferences,
organizes and facilitates dialogue groups, and does outreach in the
community.  S/he responds to media with conversations, op-eds, and
editorials and works to build promising relationships with editorial
boards and key reporters.

A great deal of the Program Coordinator's work is not necessarily
carried out in public.  A significant part of the program work is done
in a private setting and away from the spotlight. Dialogues and off the
record meetings with individuals and long time adversaries are not
publicly disclosed or advertised.   Nor do we necessarily publicize the
help we give to like-minded organizations.  Yet, they remain an integral
and important part of the Program Coordinator's work.

The Program Coordinator attends Atlanta office staff meetings, monthly
meetings with the program committee, bi-yearly meetings with the AFSC
Middle East Task Force (coordinators of other regional Middle East Peace
Education Programs), and occasional meetings with the Executive
Committee of SERO when invited.

This position is based in the Atlanta office. Weekend and evening work
can be and is expected. Staff members are employed at will. Travel will
be involved and will be reimbursed.

Qualifications:
This section, in addition to listing desirable and necessary
qualifications, will also serve to give a better idea of the nature of
the work.
1.    Community organizing skills are requisite.  The Coordinator will
be spending much time in bringing an unpopular issue to a largely
uninformed public, and trying to gather local support.  The Coordinator
will be working with a wide variety of people among colleagues and
community; Jews, Arabs, African American and White Southerners, the
diverse refugee and immigrant community, the faith community, peace
activists, wealthy and working people.  A facility in communication,
clarity, listening ability, sympathy, and respect for the different
views, and at times opposing views, are crucial and essential.
2.     The Coordinator must have prior knowledge of the Middle East, its
history, religions, culture, geography, and politics is important and
necessary.   It is preferable if the Coordinator has been on a
fact-finding or study-tour trip to the Middle East, particularly, Israel
and the occupied territories of the West Bank and Gaza (Palestine)
and/or be willing to go if the opportunity arises.  AFSC publications
can give some basic background.  Exposure to and work with Arabs and
Jews, as well as other communities in conflict, is essential.
Understanding the sensitivities and dynamics is helpful.
3.  The coordinator should have an understanding of The Society of
Friends. If the Coordinator has had no previous experience with the
Society of Friends (Quakers) or with AFSC, this should be accomplished
through reading, close contact with local Quakers, or Quaker meetings.
Most important of all is to have an orientation course that will explain
clearly and thoroughly the principles and beliefs that guide AFSC's
work.
4.   The Coordinator will be working, in part, within the framework of a
committee structure that makes decisions using consensus.  Experience in
working within committee structure and consensus building is necessary.
While much is done by consensus, leadership will also be demanded in
terms of new ideas and decision making. Decisions may have to be made
under difficult circumstances in which one may feel there is not enough
time or information. However, we also have the responsibility to resist
the pressure of time and not make a decision without adequate
information sometimes.   Initiative will be demanded for communicating
with colleagues and community.
5.     There is likely to be a moderate to high level of commitment of
time, money and other personal resources.  Work is not always completed
within regular working hours. Meetings, events, and activities are
frequently in the evenings, and there is some weekend work required.
There is some fieldwork too.  Travel within the region, and to the
National office in Philadelphia, is usually expected, and trips may
frequently include weekends as well as weekdays.
6.      Typing, some layout, using the computer, good and clear writing
and speaking skills should be possessed and cultivated.  Attention to
some detail is needed, and efficiency and seeing that a job is
accomplished are necessary.  Writing reports on quarterly basis, and
reporting on trips and travels are required.  Whenever expenses
connected with the program and travel for AFSC are involved, the Program
Coordinator is responsible for filling out expense reports, and
providing the necessary supporting documentation such as bills and
receipts in order for him or her to get reimbursed.  Originality and
creativity are often demanded.  Work is with frequent interruptions, and
attention is divided among several things at once. Flexibility is
necessary, and work is occasionally physically demanding due to long
hours, stress, or additional unplanned events and activities, especially
in times of crisis.  If the Coordinator is employed on part-time basis,
he or she will be responsible for managing their limited hours to the
program's best advantage.
7. Although the Coordinator is supervised by the Program Director, a
high level of accomplishment, and independence is also expected. S/he
works well independently and well with a team.
8. Language skills are preferable: Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish or
others.
9.  Some personal qualities worth developing and encouraging are:
High levels of organization, multi-tasking, perception, sensitivity, and
a good memory.  An ability to listen to the perspectives of other
people, even when and if they stand in opposition with one's own
perspectives, while still maintaining one's own values and perspectives.
The ability to speak tactfully but truthfully, to move in many circles
simultaneously, and to understand and empathize with the oppressed
without judging or condemning the humanity of the oppressor.  The
ability to build bridges and allies across lines and willingness to work
with all parties associated with the conflict. The willingness to affirm
humanity on every level of the conflicts. The ability to speak with
compassion and hope. The readiness to be tolerant and accepting of
arguments and at times verbal attacks from the public, due to a
difference in viewpoints, or in political perspectives, while
maintaining one's calm, and continuing to be logical, fair, convincing,
but not threatening. A commitment to nonviolence.

Identification with AFSC values
1. Identification with the goals and values of the AFSC, a faith-based,
pacifist organization which is committed to social justice and to
seeking nonviolent solutions to conflict.
2. Commitment to work in an organization which is highly consultative in
style, in which committees and volunteer task groups play key roles and
make decisions by consensus, and in which there are multiple lines of
staff accountability
3. Ability to work effectively with supervisor. Commitment to AFSC
Affirmative Action goals of inclusion of Third World, feminist, GLBT,
and differently-abled people. Ability to work in the context of an
organization whose programs address a broad range of community and
global issues.
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $26,874 to $30,905,
depending on experience. This is a full-time exempt position. Benefits
include four weeks of vacation per year, ample sick leave and generous
medical benefits.

AFSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
PEOPLE OF COLOR, WOMEN, DIFFERENTLY-ABLED AND LESBIAN, GAY AND
TRANSGENDERED PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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From moriah at preferred.com  Wed Dec 19 19:12:41 2001
From: moriah at preferred.com (Mary Calhoun)
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 18:12:41 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] "virus" sulfnbk.exe
Message-ID: <019201c188e2$dc7005c0$0500a8c0@oem>

Dear f/Friends,

The exerpts below -- from a Symantec (Norton Antivirus) Service and
Support article -- are to give a perspective on the danger from a virus
ostensibly named sulfnbk.exe; the complete article, is available at

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/sulfnbk.exe.warn
ing.html

Mary Calhoun

------------------------------------------------------

SULFNBK.EXE Warning
Reported on: April 17, 2001
Last Updated on: December 13, 2001 at 04:37:44 PM PST

Symantec Security Response encourages you to ignore any messages
regarding this hoax. It is harmless and is intended only to cause
unwarranted concern.

Type: Hoax

Description:  The following hoax email was first reported in Brazil. The
original email is in Portuguese; it is followed by several other
versions.

CAUTIONS:

This particular email message is a hoax.

The file that is mentioned in the hoax, however, Sulfnbk.exe, is a
Microsoft Windows utility that is used to restore long file names, and
like any .exe file, it can be infected by a virus that targets .exe
files.

The virus/worm W32.Magistr.24876 at mm can arrive as an attachment named
Sulfnbk.exe.

The Sulfnbk.exe file used by Windows is located in the
C:\Windows\Command folder.

 If the file is located in any other folder, or arrives as an attachment
to a email message, then it is possible that the file is infected.

 In this case, if a scan with the latest virus definitions and with NAV
set to scan all files does not detect the file as being infected,
quarantine and submit the file to SARC for analysis by following the
instructions in the document How to submit a file to SARC using Scan and
Deliver.

If you have deleted the Sulfnbk.exe file from the C:\Windows\Command
folder and want to know how to restore the file, see the How to restore
the Sulfnbk.exe file section at the end of this document.

<snipped>

English versions -- Version 1
Do you believe that a friend of mine sent me an alert and the procedure
that we have to follow for the possible infection of SULFNBK.EXE. And I
had checked, just to make sure. An then... the file was there, hidden
even of McAfee and Norton, maybe waiting something to start work.  Well,
see bellow the procedure that I followed step by step, and I found the
file....

<snipped>

"How to restore the Sulfnbk.exe file
If you have deleted this file, restoration is optional. Sulfnbk.exe is a
Microsoft Windows utility that is used to restore long file names. It is
not needed for normal system operation. If you want to restore it, there
is more than one way to do this. See the information that follows."

-----------------------------



From moriah at preferred.com  Wed Dec 19 19:21:18 2001
From: moriah at preferred.com (Mary Calhoun)
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 18:21:18 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] Fw: Positions Available
Message-ID: <01dd01c188e3$fe00bee0$0500a8c0@oem>

----- Original Message -----
From: Nancy Smith <NSmith at afsc.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 3:23 PM
Subject: Position Available

 Please post or network:

The Southeastern Region of the American Friends Service Committee is
currently looking for a Peace Education Generalist.  Please see the
following job description.  Send
resume and cover letter to Nancy Smith (nsmith at afsc.org)  or AFSC SERO,
92 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA
 30303 by December 30, 2001.

-------------------
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization,
which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social
justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the
Quaker belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of
love to overcome violence and injustice.

JOB TITLE: Peace Education Generalist
LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia
SUPERVISION: This position is supervised by the Regional Director
HOURS: 3 days per week
This position is a specific term 3/5 time position for nine (9) months
from date of hire.

Responsibilities:
1. Maintain up to date knowledge about the US response to the September
11th attacks, the nonviolent alternatives to war, and the domestic
manifestations of the crisis (racial and religious profiling, attacks on
immigrant rights, increased militarism, suppression of dissent,
conscientious objection, etc.).
2. Collaborate with Southeastern Region (SERO) program staff in
developing and implementing plans and outreach strategies for building a
grassroots constituency for a peaceful and just response to the events
of September 11th.
3. Develop and maintain contacts within communities of color, the GLBT
community, the peace community (including Quakers), university students
and others in order to: 1) keep abreast of and participate in ongoing
local activities, and 2) build bridges between these constituencies.
4. Coordinate AFSC's communications outreach with approval of the
Regional Director, including media interviews, op-eds, feature stories,
placement of NO MORE VICTIMS ads, web site development, press releases,
etc.
5. Identify and support local and regional peace community organizing
needs, which are not being met elsewhere.
6. Liaison with the AFSC national office to ensure that local activities
are informed by, and when appropriate, coordinated with national
activities and campaigns.
7. Develop and implement avenues for community-appropriate
anti-enlistment and conscientious objection activities.
8. Respond to public inquiries about peace responses to the events of
September 11th.
9. Provide routine reports at staff meetings and as appropriate,
Executive Committee meetings.
Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated community organizing abilities.
2. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituencies.
3. Understanding of US foreign policy in relationship to the current 911
crisis, and an integrated analysis of how issues of militarism, racism,
heterosexism, sexism, and economic injustice are linked.
4. Good written and verbal communication skills.
5. Willingness and ability to work a flexible work schedule (i.e.,
evening and weekend hours as necessary).
6. Experience with developing media strategies and being interviewed by
the media.

Identification with AFSC values
1. Identification with the goals and values of the AFSC, a religiously
based, pacifist organization which is committed to social justice and to
seeking nonviolent solutions to conflict.
2. Commitment to work in an organization which is highly consultative in
style, in which committees and volunteer task groups play key roles and
make decisions by consensus, and in which there are multiple lines of
staff accountability.
3. Ability to work effectively with supervisor.  Commitment to AFSC
Affirmative Action goals of inclusion of Third World, feminist, GLBT,
and differently-abled people.  Ability to work in the context of an
organization whose programs address a broad range of community and
global issues.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
This position is an Exempt, non-bargaining unit position.  Salary for
this position is $29,820 - $34,293. Benefits include four weeks of
vacation per year, ample sick leave, and generous medical benefits.

Revised November 15
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From moriah at preferred.com  Wed Dec 19 20:09:36 2001
From: moriah at preferred.com (Mary Calhoun)
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 19:09:36 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] Fw: AFSC/SERO - Peace Ed Gen'list - apply by Dec 30
Message-ID: <027101c188ea$b8b85ee0$0500a8c0@oem>

Dear f/Friends,

The message just posted with the subject 

        "Fw: Positions Available"

should have instead been headed

        "Peace Ed Gen'list - apply by Dec 30"

Sorry for any confusion.

Mary Calhoun




From moriah at preferred.com  Fri Dec 21 14:13:18 2001
From: moriah at preferred.com (Mary Calhoun)
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 13:13:18 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] Fw: SAYMA peace conference
Message-ID: <00b301c18a4b$41ccb6c0$0500a8c0@oem>

f/Friends,

The following is an update from the committee planning the February
Peace Consultation.

^o^
Mary Calhoun

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2001 12:59 PM
Subject: SAYMA peace conference

Hello Friends, please share this update with Friends in your Meeting or
worship group, especially those with a potential interest in this
conference on our peace testimony.

Could your Meeting, or individual Friends there, help us prioritize the
queries below (we probably can't get to all of them during the
gathering)?    We'd really like to have reactions and suggestions before
we put the final program together.

In Peace, Bob Welsh (for the planning committee)

-----------------------------

UPDATE on SAYMA gathering in Chattanooga, February 1-2, 2002 --
    "Bringing Our Peace Testimony to Life in These Times"

DETAILS:  Begins 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the Unitarian Church in east
Chattanooga; Saturday sessions 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with lunch included.

Registration fee of $10 can be paid at the door.

Quality Inn (also in east Chattanooga) is holding 40 rooms, each with
two double beds, for our use at $40 per room per night; Friends make
their own room  reservations by calling 423-894-2040.

Registration forms with driving directions and final program details
coming from SAYMA office the week of Jan. 8.

Friends are urged to comment on the  program notes below by email to
bobwel at mindspring.com or by phone to Bob or Anne Welsh at 828-669-0832
(postal mail to 116 Second St., Black Mountain, NC 28711) or Peter Buck
at 828-506-2741.

PROGRAM POSSIBILITIES:  To guide our thinking, worship and sharing at
the gathering, we are considering queries in seven crucial areas of
peacemaking:

-- What are our personal guides along the path of peacemaking?  Which of
the following advices from the Quaker tradition gives us the most
compelling guidance for living faithfully in these times?

 - ³. . . live in the virtue of that life and power that takes away the
   occasion of all wars" (Fox)
 - speak truth to power (1955 Quaker search for an alternative to
  violence)
 - ³Love is the hardest lesson . . . . Let us see what love can do"
(Penn)
 -  Listening to Another (Douglas Steere)

--  How do our lifestyles reflect our commitment to peacemaking?
 John Woolman urged Friends to ³look upon our treasures, and see if
 the seeds of war are in them.²  Faith and Practice of Philadelphia
 Yearly Meeting urges Friends to look at ³our employment, our
 investments, our payment of taxes, and our manner of living as they
 relate to violence.²  Let us do so, in a spirit of worship, together.

-- How are we reaching out to the victims of war and violence?
 Who and where are the victims of war and violence who most need
 our help?  How are we reaching out to help them?

-- Is there need for healing within ourselves?
 Are we carrying personal burdens of grief, or anger, or fear, or
 frustration, cynicism or despair, based on the  attacks of Sept. 11
 and the subsequent U. S. response?  Are there persons we need to
 forgive based on these events?  those who planned and carried out
 the attacks? President Bush? ourselves? the Israelis? persons in our
 own Meetings whose leadings seem opposite from ours?

-- What is our relationship with our own community of Friends?
 Am I part of a community of Friends who reach out to each other,
giving and receiving support from one another?  Am I the kind of
 person who wants and needs such support from other Friends, or   am I
usually content to ³go it alone" in my efforts to be a
 peacemaker?  How can my community of Friends grow as a source
 of support for its members as they seek to be peacemakers?

-- How can we as adult Friends give our young people more chances to
make a difference for peace?

-- Are we able to walk and work faithfully as peacemakers and to leave
the  outcomes in God's hands?
 Do we judge our work for peace by the outward results we can see?
 Do we live in the power of spiritual forces which we know to be
 mightier even than the massive armaments our nation possesses?
  Do we have a convincement that reconciliation with those who   would
try to kill us is possible?  Are we able to live in the power of a
universal Light that binds all persons together as members of one
family?

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From moriah at preferred.com  Sat Dec 22 23:35:32 2001
From: moriah at preferred.com (Mary Calhoun)
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 22:35:32 -0500
Subject: [saymaListserv] Winter Song
Message-ID: <00cc01c18b66$139f0c00$0500a8c0@oem>

Dear f/Friends,

Under solstice sky a cat waiting in my driveway gave me the first of
these winter words.  I send them out in the spirit of giving the
beautiful tune to the extinct Huron people.

Best wishes for the winter observances and festivals.

^o^
Mary

---------------------

Winter Song
(Tune:  Huron Carol)


Near sliver moon of shortest day, when mostly birds were gone,
on quiet feet came furry ones to see trees thin and long.
Above their ears the stars shone dim,
and crouching toothlings heard them sing,
"Snow comes white in the night, deep, soft and still.
Under it we breathe and dream."

On shortest days when sun stood still along our hickory ridge,
behind bare limbs thin cloud shone rose and vigil lit our eyes.
The wise ones from our dreams kept watch,
and spruce buds rode hard wind in song,
"Lambs come long into snows; milk, gift of cold.
Fires of watching call the sun."

It takes so long to grow a hill, and thicken moss on stones,
yet -- only since leaves hot with tomcats, now in sifting snow --
black pint of fur, half-teaspoon paws,
shoulder deep in ivy bounds;
mewing ears in drifting wind, shadow with eyes,
trailing queen's advent to food.

A dark and opened wall frames night, and miles of dark blue sky;
below it spreads like yellow floor a vast unpeopled sand.
Or is it carpet where now rest two
painted guest bowls steaming kindness,
close at hand while far in cold
hangs stark blaze of season's star?