Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Re: {PBJFlorida} Digest for pbjflorida@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic

To All my pbj family -

Just wanted to say thank you for all the duas, prayers, chants, et al for my Mom. Brought her home Christmas Eve after 2 1/2 mo in rehab from the strokes. We are doing ok, it is hard for her as she is nearly completely wheelchair bound.  So glad I am home and we are able for me to be home to take care of her!

At this end of the Gregorian year, I just wanted all the "peace" and "rabble" makers in our family, i.e., all of us, to take a few moments to stop and remember what we are thankful for...what we envision...what we are incensed by...and what we pray for the strength to do about it in the coming year. This group is unique, and certainly one I am so very proud to count among my friends and family.

May Allah (swt) send baracka (blessings) to each and every one of you and those who stand behind, and beside, you.  New Year Mubaruk!

Sr. Amira


On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 2:03 AM, <pbjflorida@googlegroups.com> wrote:

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    "Alicia Koutsoulieris" <Akoutsoulieris@aol.com> Dec 30 10:26PM -0500  

    Hi Everyone,
     

     
    I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays with their family and friends. As
    we are coming close to the end of another year, let's remember what we've
    done over the past 12 months...
     

     
    . We tabled at the Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Event at Lake
    Eola.
     
    . Attended the Amnesty International Annual General Meeting in
    Washington DC, where our local group received an Honorable Mention for the
    Hironoka Award.
     
    . Participated in Earth Day at Lake Eola.
     
    . Screened the Documentary "Call + Response" about the horrors of
    human trafficking.
     
    . Screened the Documentary "Occupation 101" about the ongoing
    Israel/Palestinian conflict.
     
    . Hosted a statewide Leadership meeting with our Field Organizer,
    Ebony Brickhouse.
     
    . Tabled two nights for Rhythm N' Rights for Paul McCarthy!!
     
    . Wrote letters to detainees in Gitmo for International Day Against
    Torture 6/26.
     
    . Rented a van to take members to Strake, FL to attend a vigil for
    John Ferguson outside the state prison.
     
    . Participated in Macy's Shop for a Cause event.
     
    . Helped to kick off the Annual Global Peace Film Festival with the
    screening of "70x7 The Forgiveness Equation" about the death penalty and
    forgiveness.
     
    . Co Hosted the Troy Davis Remembrance event at FAMU Law School in
    Downtown Orlando with FADP and the ACLU and brought Herman Lindsey,
    Florida's 23rd exonerated prisoner, to Central Florida.
     
    . Along with Floridians to Alternative to the Death Penalty (FADP),
    did a statewide tour with Juan Melendez, Florida's 20th exonerated prisoner.
     
    . Attended the Amnesty International Regional Conference in Atlanta,
    GA.
     
    . Hosted the First Annual Friday Night Fish Fry for Fair Justice in
    Florida, with SueZann Bosler (a murder victim family member), Mark Elliot
    (Executive Director of FADP) and Juan Melendez.
     
    . And last but not least.hosted the Annual Global Write A Thon at our
    December meeting.
     

     
    WHEW!! That's a lot!! All of that is in addition to our monthly meetings
    and the hundreds of letters our members have wrote and mailed out during the
    year. We love the work we do but it all cost money. Last year, we were
    able to accomplish all of what we did with generous donations made during
    our Write A Thon fundraiser at the end of 2012. We are hoping that the 2013
    Write A Thon will generate just as much funding in order to support our work
    for 2014. Unfortunately, this year we have only received a fraction of what
    this fundraiser has produced in the past. If you have not already donated,
    please consider making a donation. You can mail a check (or stamps which is
    one of our primary expenses) to.
     
    PO Box 533855
     
    Orlando, FL 32835
     
    Or
     
    Go to our local webpage and make a secure donation with a credit card. Just
    go to www.AmnestyOrlando.org and click "donate" at the top of the page.
    Please remember, all donations are tax deductable and you will receive a
    receipt in the mail for your donation. Also, all donations collected by the
    Orlando Chapter 519 stays with the chapter in order to continue our work in
    and around the Orlando area.
     

     
    Thank you all for the support you give. I look forward to working with
    everyone in 2014!!!
     

     
    Peace,
     

     
    Alicia Koutsoulieris
    Florida Death Penalty Abolition Campaigner
    Amnesty International U.S.A.
    Phone: 407-719-7285
    E-mail: <mailto:AKoutsoulieris@aiusa.org> AKoutsoulieris@aiusa.org
     
    Facebook: <http://www.facebook.com/groups/AI.FL.Repeal>
    www.facebook.com/groups/AI.FL.Repeal
     
    Twitter: @AI_FLRepeal
    Web: <http://www.amnestyusa.org/> www.amnestyusa.org
     
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