Gandhi King Chavez 
Season for Nonviolence
January 30 - April 4, 2011
Season for NonviolenceJanuary 30 - April 4, 2011
The Gandhi King Chavez Season for Nonviolence is a grassroots campaign growing out of the passion and creative expression of many spiritual and civic-minded individuals and communities. Our vision is to promote a proactive, life enhancing awareness of nonviolent activism as demonstrated by Mahatma Gandhi Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr, and Cesar E. Chavez. A Season for Nonviolence will be celebrated once again at the United Nations in 2011.
If you are leading a local task force and have not already signed in for 2011, please officially "sign in" with your complete contact info and (if applicable) the names of your team members so that we can keep you updated and informed with the latest developments and resources. Click to submit form: http://www.agnt.org/snv03Start.htm OR Email to: SNV@agnt.org
If you are not already engaged and want to be, the first thing to do is to find out if there is already task force activity in your area. Click here to view a list of all our Task Force Leaders for 2010 which will incrementally be updated for the current year, 2011.
If there is no contact listed near your location and you would like to connect with other interested individuals in your area, please reply to snv@agnt.org with you complete contact information and a range of zip codes and/or city/town names in your area; we will then send you a list of contacts in your area.
Task Force Support and Resources
ACTION ITEM:
When you officially sign in with us for 2011 you are automatically in the communications loop for all important updates and opportunities for the 2010 Season for Nonviolence. Signing in also gives you the right to freely use all resources available on this website. At your request, we will also provide you with suggestions for events and programs that have been successful for SNV in recent years, as well as contact information for their organizers so you can work directly with them for advice and coaching if you wish to create a similar event.
RESOURCES:
In addition to the wide variety of background documents and working resources, this website now contains ALL of the varied material that has been available only in the CD Rom in past years.This includes:
-Many documents and templates you can open on your own computer and customize for use in your task force.
-New material for trainings, curriculums for youth and adult education programs and classes, prayer circles, service scripts, special projects, inspirational and educational essays and articles.
-Logos, Artwork, Photos, Films and Film lists
Most of the documents are in Microsoft Word or PDF format and are compatible for PC or MacIntosh. A variety of user-friendly graphic files and templates are also included. Most graphics software will open the logos and artwork.
PLANNING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
On the home page of SNV you can find comprehensive rosters of activities during previous years of SNV. If your team hasn't already come up with plans, here are some general ways that you can be part of our global community to bring peace and A Season for Nonviolence to your community.
1. Create a Task Force to plan an event to promote peace and awareness of nonviolence philosophies of Gandhi King, and Chavez.
Examples include - a musical concert with local artists, planting a peace pole, Walkathon, community potluck, series of workshops or classes using the educational materials available on this site.
2. Through your church or organization's sponsorship, offer workshops & lectures during the Season for Nonviolence, January 30 through April 4th.
Examples include - themes on nonviolent attributes, peace prayers; workshops on conflict resolution, diversity, family values, nonviolence to our planet; invite guest speakers to share their programs of peace, honor peace heroes.
3. Review the full program resources for EDUCATION and invite colleagues in your educational system to implement in schools.
4. Collaborate with other organizations to introduce programs of nonviolence into youth organizations such as YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and schools. Co-create with young teens to come up with a plan for nonviolence and present where possible.
5. Place a Call for Action to other Faiths to join you in co-presenting A Season for Nonviolence activity.
Example: Abraham Path pilgrimage between different faith worship centers, ie: church to temple to mosque. (Click here for more information on the Abraham Path Initiative)
6. Invite local politicians to proclaim a Day of Peace or ... A Season for Nonviolence. (Click here for Proclamation examples)
7. Involve the Media in your community in promoting the 64 Ways/Days to Practice Nonviolence in our daily lives. Invite local businesses to sponsor One Day One Way for Peace as part of the 64 ways and days.
8. Host a Nonviolent Communication Training Seminar for your church, school or community.
There are endless possibilities for you to participate in the Season for Nonviolence. We are available to offer you ideas and resources to help you become involved in a way that best fits your time, energy and resources.
Dr. Barbara Fields
SNV Project Director
Assoc. for Global New Thought
Executive Director
barbara@agnt.org
Megan Stanek
National Task Force Coordinator
Season for Nonviolence
snv@agnt.org
Association for Global New Thought
220 Santa Anita Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Tel. 805-563-7343 • Fax 805-563-7344
snv@agnt.org • www.agnt.org