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Posted by: AnitaH in General
Dear friends, the memorial for Scott on Sunday, December 11, 2011, was an amazing celebration of Scott’s life. Scott would have loved to see how many lives he touched, and what an impact he made on this world. We thank you for all your thoughts and prayers on Scott’s behalf.
Many of you have asked: what can I do to help in this moment of grieving and beyond? Remember Scott with your thoughts and prayers, but also take action. Click the link for some ideas… Remembering Scott and Looking Forward- A Call to Action: ***Call to Action-Memorial Program1Pg.
For those of you unable to join us, the service was videotaped, and a link to an edited version of the the memorial videotape will be available here at some point in the future. So many of you have stories about Scott that you would like to share: Please continue to send us your thoughts, stories, photos or videos, or memories of Scott. Email rcnvinfo at gmail dot , call 831-423-1626×101, or send to RCNV 515 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Please scroll down for more links about Scott…
We attempted to LiveStream the memorial- the quality is not stellar, and it shows only a portion of the memorial, but it may give you a glimpse: Please Click Here for a Link to the webpage where the Memorial Service was LiveStreamed online for those of you not able to make it.
Thank you to Cruzio.com and The Darling House Bed and Breakfast for their assistance with the LiveStream.
Joe Williams, a friend of RCNV, also attempted a live stream through his mobile phone and www.ustream.tv. Click Here to go to his channel and watch the service.
Please Click here for an interview done with Scott about his work as a nonviolent social justice advocate and organizer.–> Scott Kennedy Memorial Booklet_2
A memorial for Scott Kennedy was held in Santa Cruz, CA on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 2:00p.m. at First Congregational Church, 900 High Street in Santa Cruz.
Memorial donations (in lieu of flowers) are welcome to the Resource Center for Nonviolence, New Profile of Israel and the Wi’am Palestinian Conflict Resolution Center. Best way for online donations: connect to the link on the email newsletter here Memorial for Scott Kennedy: Sunday, December 11, 2011 , or you can click on our Donate Button on top right of this page. (If you want to donate to New Profile or Wi’am, choose them via the link above. More info about these group is also in this link). Or, you can mail contributions to: Resource Center for Nonviolence, 515 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Please include a note that your donation is in memory of Scott. Thank you.
-Anita Heckman, Sandino Gomez, Marciano Cruz, Peter Klotz-Chamberlin, Ricardo Banda, Darrell Darling, Yolanda Henry, Erik Larsen, Dorah Rosen and Woody Wood: the Staff and Steering Committee of the Resource Center for Nonviolence.
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Links to Articles on Scotts Passing:
Scott Kennedy, former Santa Cruz mayor and founder of the Resource Center for Nonviolence, dead at 62
SJ Mercury News Article
Scott Kennedy’s family, colleagues plan memorial and center’s future
Online Memorial Guestbook at Legacy.com
SC Patch: Scott Kennedy, Former Mayor and Nonviolence Center Founder, Died Saturday
Scott Kennedy wins 2010 Pfifer Peace Prize, A PDF file report of the event
Fellowship of Reconciliation Blog Tribute to Scott Kennedy by Mark Johnson, Staff.
Scott Kennedy, PRESENTE!
Video of Scott Kennedy on Community TV Program SoWat
The Mid-County Post
The National Catholic Reporter
Sojourners Magazine, Article by Jim Wallis
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Posted by: AnitaH in General
 Our dear friend, co-worker, and co-founder of the Resource Center for Nonviolence Scott Kennedy died Saturday, November 19, 2011, of natural causes. We love Scott. He is one of us. He collaborated with many of you in active nonviolent struggle for freedom and justice. And he shared deep friendships with so many.
Please share your remembrances of Scott with us. Let us know how we can reach you as we make plans for a memorial, and let us know of others we should contact: rcnvinfo at gmail dot com, or call 831-423-1626. We will be in touch soon with more information.
Scott’s circle of community and friends is large, and you are all a part of it. We will miss him fiercely, but Scott will continue to be a part of all of our lives as we continue our work for nonviolent social change and justice through the Resource Center for Nonviolence and beyond. On Scott’s behalf, we thank you for your love, thoughts, and support.
For now we share this message from one co-founder of the Resource Center for Nonviolence, Joan Baez, as she writes from Occupy Wall Street…
“Scott died in his sleep last night, I’m sure you know.
Scott Kennedy’s death is a loss to not only family and friends, but to the larger family of nonviolent soldiers he has taught, shared with, laughed with, and loved. I’m fortunate to consider myself a member of his compassionate and passionate army. Not many people manage to make a dent in the world of conflicts, but Scott’s work in the Middle East defies all cynicism and hopelessness.
At this time in the world of extraordinary current events, we now need those of his nonviolent army to infuse the enthusiastic thousands with the true spirit of Gandhi, and of the minions who have steadfastly stood their ground through the waves of violence with strength, love, caring, and the willingness to suffer rather than inflict suffering.
May he make the crossing smoothly and joyfully.”
Joan Baez
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Links to Media about Scott’s passing and Life’s work:
Scott Kennedy, former Santa Cruz mayor and founder of the Resource Center for Nonviolence, dead at 62
SJ Mercury News Article
Scott Kennedy’s family, colleagues plan memorial and center’s future
Online Memorial Guestbook at Legacy.com
SC Patch: Scott Kennedy, Former Mayor and Nonviolence Center Founder, Died Saturday
Scott Kennedy wins 2010 Pfifer Peace Prize, A PDF file report of the event
Fellowship of Reconciliation Blog Tribute to Scott Kennedy by Mark Johnson, Staff.
Scott Kennedy, PRESENTE!
Video of Scott Kennedy on Community TV Program SoWat
The Mid-County Post
The National Catholic Reporter
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Posted by: AnitaH in General
 John Perkins TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!! Help us spread the word…
Location: Crocker Theater, Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Best-selling Author John Perkins to speak on “Economic Crisis- the Hit Men Strike Home- What’s Next and What We Can Do About It”
6:00p.m. Special Reception with the Author (includes reserved seating and signed copy of book).
7:30p.m. Presentation
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE: General $15-25 sliding scale; Preferred Seating $30-50; Students/Low-income, senior $12-25; Reception with John Perkins 6:00p.m.l $50-150 (includes reception, special reserved seating, signed copy of the book). 3 Ways to get tickets in advance: **BUY TICKETS NOW via Paypal: click on DONATE button in right column. Enter amount you want to pay. SCROLL DOWN to Notes Section: please specify type of tickets, price of tickets and quantity of tickets you desire. Please add 3% to offset our Paypal fee. Call 831-423-1626×101 if you have questions. **CALL TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS & HAVE THEM MAILED TO YOU: 831-423-1626 or IF- 831-724-4108. **Buy your tickets in person: RCNV, 515 Broadway, Santa Cruz, M-Th 12:00-4p.m. or IF, 160 Sunflower Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076
The Resource Center for Nonviolence and IF are co-sponsoring this event featuring author John Perkins. His most recent book is \”Hoodwinked: An Economic Hit Man Reveals Why the World Financial Markets Imploded- and What We Need to Do to Remake Them.\” Perkins\’ other books include: \”The Secret History of the American Empire,\” \”The World Is As You Dream It,\” \”Shapeshifting- Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation\” and \”Confessions of an Economic Hitman.\”
John Perkins will explain how tools used in the past four decades in developing countries are enabling the extremely rich to purchase businesses and real estate at fire sale prices and exploit human and natural resources. He reveals how economic hit men helped to engineer the current economic crisis here in the U.S.
We the people have the power to demand new goals focused on generating a sustainable, just, and peaceful world. Perkins presents a plan for transforming the economy and describes ways each of us can employ our individual passions to create a world we will be proud to pass on to future generations.
More info: rcnvinfo@gmail.com, 831-423-1626
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Posted by: AnitaH in General
Join us for a Volunteer Workday at RCNV’s New Bldg.-612 Ocean
Location: 612 Ocean St.
Description: Volunteer Work Day
at 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz
Saturday, October 15,
9:00 a.m.
RSVP: email rcnvinfo@gmail.com or call 831-423-1626×101
or just show up.
Let us know if you can bring these tools: garden clippers, hedge trimmers, branch cutters, tree saws,
shovels, spades, orchard ladders, extension ladders,
step ladders, screw guns,
hammers, wrenches,
pliers, trucks (to haul garden waste to the landfill), brooms (sweepers and push brooms), dustpans, buckets.
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Title: Let Compassion Ring- Interfaith Commemoration of 9/11
Location: Town Clock & Holy Cross Church
Sunday, September 11, 2011
4:45p.m. Gather at the Town clock, Santa Cruz
5:00p.m. Opening Ceremony of lament and remembrance
5:15p.m. Silent procession along Pacific avenue to Holy Cross Church
6:00p.m. Interfaith Vigil, Holy Cross Church with Cyprian Consiglio OSB, Cam., Rabbi Paula Marcus, Lori Gitanjali Rivera, and more
7:00p.m. Launch of Charter for Compassion; Refreshments
All people, of all beliefs, cultures and ages are welcomed. You are invited to bring flower, meditation bell or bowl to ring, ribbon banners or sign identifying your group or community. Join in remembering the lives lost on 9/11/2001 and in launching the Cities of Compassion Campaign. For more information, call 831-427-1644.
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