Ways to get involved with Cleveland Peace Action
Tabling :Talks with people at events such as festivals, street fairs, bazaars and other public events. Distributes info about peace and justice issues, encourages people to become involved via membership and volunteering and sells peace-related merchandise.Contact volunteer@peaceactioncleveland.org.
Events: Organizes public events such as movies, speakers, pot lucks, actions and programs throughout the year. Contact volunteer@peaceactioncleveland.org.
Alternatives to Military Recruitment: Informs students, parents, school personnel, and the community about the realities of military recruitment and possible alternatives so young people can make informed choices and families understand their right to “opt out” of having their contact information forwarded to the military. Over sight of the Cleve. Peace Action student program at John F. Kennedy High School. Contact Doug Kerr - dxk8@case.edu
Advocacy : Follows legislation and policy initiatives related to peace issues and works to influence US Senators and Representatives in Northeast Ohio (OH Congressional Districts 10, 11, 13, and 14) through membership alert emails and direct contact with legislative staff. Contact Nina McLellan - ninamac15@sbcglobal.net
Peace Voter : Registers voters, prepares and distributes Voter Guides to the public, and briefs candidates for office on peace issues. Contact volunteer@peaceactioncleveland.org.
Letters-to-the Editor Network : Sends letters to area print media on Peace Action issues. Contact Nina McLellan - ninamac15@sbcglobal.net
Media : Publicizes our events and develops relationships with local print, electronic, and alternative media to get our message out more effectively and to influence public debate on peace and justice issues. Contact volunteer@peaceactioncleveland.org.
Newsletter : Publishes the Cleveland Peace Action bi-monthly newsletter. volunteer@peaceactioncleveland.org
Electronic Communications : Maintains the Cleveland Peace Action website and sends out policy email alerts. Contact Francis Chiappa - chiapski@aol.com
Administration : Performs data entry, mailing, and phoning from our office at Peace House. Contact volunteer@peaceactioncleveland.org.
Fundraising and Membership : Works to increase paid membership and to expand our funding base. Contact Chantal Dothey - ninamac15@sbcglobal.net
Speakers Group: Makes presentations to community groups on peace and justice issues. Contact Francis Chiappa - chiapski@aol.com
Personnel : Hires and supervises our part-time staffmember. Contact Randy Schutt - rschutt11@sbcglobal.net
