Just a quick update: Our next Volunteers For Change-Fresno general meeting is scheduled 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, in the large meeting room of the Fig Garden Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., in Fresno. The library is on the southwest corner of Bullard and Marks, in the shopping center.
Stay tuned for our agenda!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Volunteers needed to staff V4CF booth at 'Peace and Justice Festival' March 21
Volunteers For Change-Fresno will indeed have a booth at PeaceFresno's 'Peace and Justice Festival,' scheduled 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at the Fresno Fairgrounds.At our booth, we plan to tell visitors about V4CF's mission and vision, all while seeking to meet like-minded people who are open to working for the Change we seek. We'll also offer Festival visitors the chance to sign the 'Restore Democracy to California' petition.
To be an effective presence there, we need another five to ten volunteers to staff the booth during the Festival. We also need volunteers to help with booth set-up and teardown.
Want to help? Contact V4CF via e-mail at v4cfresno@yahoo.com. In your message, please specify whether you prefer to assist earlier or later in the day. We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Register now for the 'Central Valley Water Forum,' scheduled Saturday, March 13
At our January meeting, Volunteers For Change-Fresno's Water Issues team leader Dr. Bob Merrill described some of the issues surrounding water here in the Central Valley.With those issues so numerous and complex, Dr. Merrill encouraged V4CF members to learn more at the 'Central Valley Water Forum: Facts vs. Fictions,' an event scheduled 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Forum Hall in the Social Science Building of the Fresno City College campus.
With more than a dozen presenters, the Central Valley Water Forum promises a 'home-grown gathering that will provide residents a space to understand the issues and prepare for the tough decisions ahead that will define our Valley’s future.' Admission is free, box lunches will be available for $6, but prospective attendees must register to reserve their space.
Want to learn more? Full details including the schedule of presentations are available through the Community Alliance website and through our friends at RevivetheSanJoaquin.com. To ensure your seat, download and complete the registration form as soon as possible.
On behalf of V4CF, thanks again to Dr. Bob Merrill for keeping us informed about this set of issues!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
V4CF members helping to circulate
'Restore Democracy to California' petition
Volunteers For Change-Fresno members are helping to circulate a petition to restore democracy to the way the California legislature votes on the budget.
The California Democracy Act, which will be an initiative on the November ballot, states 'All legislative actions on revenue and budget must be determined by majority vote.' By changing two words in the State Constitution from the current "two thirds" vote requirement to a "majority," this reform will stop gridlock in the legislature, where for many years a small minority has held the majority hostage over the budget -- with disastrous consequences for the state. For more information, see http://www.californiansfordemocracy.com/
A statewide petition drive is seeking one million signatures by mid-April. If you would like to sign the petition, contact V4CF members Ruth Afifi or Nancy Griesser via e-mail. To help circulate the petition, please contact Gary Lasky via e-mail.
The California Democracy Act, which will be an initiative on the November ballot, states 'All legislative actions on revenue and budget must be determined by majority vote.' By changing two words in the State Constitution from the current "two thirds" vote requirement to a "majority," this reform will stop gridlock in the legislature, where for many years a small minority has held the majority hostage over the budget -- with disastrous consequences for the state. For more information, see http://www.californiansfordemocracy.com/
A statewide petition drive is seeking one million signatures by mid-April. If you would like to sign the petition, contact V4CF members Ruth Afifi or Nancy Griesser via e-mail. To help circulate the petition, please contact Gary Lasky via e-mail.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
'Taking Stock' the topic of our next V4CF general meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9
A 'Taking Stock' discussion will be the main topic at our next Volunteers For Change-Fresno meeting, scheduled 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the large meeting room of the Fig Garden Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., in Fresno. The library is on the southwest corner of Bullard and Marks, in the shopping center.
After more than a year of hard work on the part of our Volunteers, and in the wake of President Obama's recent 'State of the Union' address, it's time for V4CF to take stock of where we've been, to examine what's on our agenda, and to determine we go from here. Shall we reaffirm our priorities? What additional tasks should we take on this year? And how can we keep working on those goals not yet fully realized? With your help, all can be decided at our Tuesday meeting.
Can't make it? Drop us a line at v4cfresno@yahoo.com, and let us know what you think should be a V4CF priority this year. We hope to see you there Tuesday!
After more than a year of hard work on the part of our Volunteers, and in the wake of President Obama's recent 'State of the Union' address, it's time for V4CF to take stock of where we've been, to examine what's on our agenda, and to determine we go from here. Shall we reaffirm our priorities? What additional tasks should we take on this year? And how can we keep working on those goals not yet fully realized? With your help, all can be decided at our Tuesday meeting.
Can't make it? Drop us a line at v4cfresno@yahoo.com, and let us know what you think should be a V4CF priority this year. We hope to see you there Tuesday!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
President Obama takes on the U.S. House GOP
From our member Ruth Afifi comes this, a video recap of President Obama's conversation Jan. 29 with members of the U.S. House GOP at the annual Republican retreat. When was the last time we saw a President speak so honestly and openly -- let along attempt to achieve an actual exchange of ideas -- with the members of the opposition party?
In his book The Audacity of Hope, then Senator Obama stated one of his goals of changing the way Washington D.C. works. Honest and open conversations like this one may indeed be an important first step toward that goal. (Kudos to Ruth Afifi for passing along the link!)
In his book The Audacity of Hope, then Senator Obama stated one of his goals of changing the way Washington D.C. works. Honest and open conversations like this one may indeed be an important first step toward that goal. (Kudos to Ruth Afifi for passing along the link!)
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Volunteers needed to assist with replantings
at 'Be A Stick In the Mud Day' Feb. 6
Interested in volunteering at the San Joaquin Valley River Parkway? Here's your chance. Join V4CF members at Be a Stick in the Mud Day, scheduled 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 6. During the event, volunteers will prepare and plant Willow and Cottonwood pole cuttings at the Jensen River Ranch and the Spano River Ranch.
Volunteers will meet at 8:45 a.m. Feb 6 at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies, 11605 Old Friant Road in Fresno. Participating? Plan to wear footwear and clothing that can get muddy and wet.
This event is part of the Conservation River Stewards program, run by the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust. Events are held on a monthly basis; if V4CF members enjoy this event, we'll have the opportunity to participate in future events San Joaquin River Parkway events.
Those interested in volunteering need to fill out a volunteer form before coming, available at www.riverparkway.org/pdf/VolunteerServiceAgreement.pdf. For more information, contact Kris Arden at (559) 978-1736 or via e-mail at kkarden@yahoo.com.
Volunteers will meet at 8:45 a.m. Feb 6 at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies, 11605 Old Friant Road in Fresno. Participating? Plan to wear footwear and clothing that can get muddy and wet.
This event is part of the Conservation River Stewards program, run by the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust. Events are held on a monthly basis; if V4CF members enjoy this event, we'll have the opportunity to participate in future events San Joaquin River Parkway events.
Those interested in volunteering need to fill out a volunteer form before coming, available at www.riverparkway.org/pdf/VolunteerServiceAgreement.pdf. For more information, contact Kris Arden at (559) 978-1736 or via e-mail at kkarden@yahoo.com.
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