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training and public talk coming to Madison MADISON ø Madison Quakers and other area peace groups are offering two events related to conscientious objection and military service. On October 15, there will be a free public presentation about the draft, conscientious objection and militarism in our schools. On October 16, a one-day training for volunteer Draft Counselors will be offered. Some people have religious and moral convictions that lead them to regard war, military service and Selective Service registration as unacceptable. Many people believe that loving our neighbors, and even our enemies, is a principle incompatible with a military approach to conflict. Still others hold that, in practical terms, fighting wars cannot ever bring about lasting peace. J.E. McNeil, an attorney from the Center on Conscience and War who has a 20-year history in the peace movement, will be the speaker at the free public presentation, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Madison Friends Meetinghouse, 1704 Roberts Court, Madison (near Camp Randall). She will discuss militarism in our schools, how to opt out of information-sharing requirements, how to determine if you are a conscientious objector, and how to document your beliefs for the Selective Service. Ms. McNeil has contributed legal briefs and has represented conscientious objectors, military tax resistors and demonstrators in many court cases. She is executive director of the Center on Conscience and War (CCW), in Washington, D.C. CCW was formed in 1940 by an association of religious bodies. Working to defend and extend the rights of conscientious objectors, CCW supports all those who question participation in war. For more information on CCW, please see www.nisbco.org A Draft Counselor Training workshop also will be offered, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Madison Friends Meeting House, 1704 Roberts Court, Madison. The cost is $40. Ms. McNeil will facilitate this intensive training for prospective Draft Counselors who will provide conscientious objector counseling to young people of registration age. Draft Counselors will then be available to speak to schools and community organizations upon request. Attending the Friday night presentation is a pre-requisite for the training. To apply for the training, please contact: Frank Paynter at (608) 221-8309 or e-mail fpaynter@sandhilltech.com Free September and October Prairie Wisdom Mini-Workshops POYNETTE, Wisc. ø Prairie Wisdom is offering the following free mini-workshops held at the Jamieson House Inn, 407 N. Franklin St., Poynette: October 7 & 21 ø 7-8 p.m., ADHD: A Natural Path to Success ø If you have a challenging, intense child at home, you are not alone. Attend this one-hour free session to learn about one parent's journey using natural approaches to achieve success with her spirited son. Presenter: Tami Gulland, owner of Tami Gulland Family Coaching October 13 ø 7-8 p.m., Connect with Your Angels ø Curious about what communicating with angels is all about? Want to be able to better understand your intuition? Laurie will show you how to take yourself beyond the physical and into the alluring spiritual realms where your angels reside. Presenter: Laurie Harrison. Registration is required. For more information, contact Theresa Plenty at (608) 635-2658, theresa@prairiewisdom.net or visit www.prairiewisdom.net. Prairie Wisdom is a home-base business that organizes workshops and certification course that focus on health, wellness, spiritual topics for adults and children. All workshops are held at the Jamieson House Inn in Poynette. |
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