The United Nations Association/USA: Orange County Chapter

presents coffee talks for 2008

open to members and friends —

join us for provocative presentations on topics of critical concern

August 27th 6-10 p.m. - Fun & Fundraiser - Gifts of the spirit

A sale of ethnic artifacts from UNA Board member Joyce McFadden’s collection.  Enjoy wine, cheese, and entertainment from 6-10 p.m. at Winner’s Circle, 12729 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, 92841. Please drop by - your purchases will help support the work of the UNA, Orange County chapter. Contact us or consult  MapQuest for directions from your home to this & other events.  If you get lost on the way to the event, call 949/554-5616.


Sample Collection Items

A letter from Co-Presidents Barbara and Ken Tye

Chapter Newsletter August 2008

People of all ages and backgrounds participate in the UNA-OC. 

 Membership offers you the opportunity to become engaged in many issues on the UN Agenda - from UNICEF, world peace, human rights, conflict resolution, tolerance, the environment, and many more.

 You will meet people who have a well-informed interest in foreign policy and know how to be effective in advocating for a better world.

Dr. Gaye Christoffersen and Deirdre LePera, UNA-USA/OC Board Members
September 21st UN International Day of Peace Program at Soka University

The Four Subtopics Adopted by the UNAUSA Board of Directors for 2008

1) Abiding by the international rule of law*
2) Supporting human rights*
3) Constructive U.S. engagement in the U.N. climate change framework
4) Paying our fair share of the U.N.

* The Orange County Chapter themes will focus on these topics
 

UNAUSA Orange County 2008 Organizing Themes
1) Working for a peaceful world / conflict resolution
2) Encouraging the United States to sign and abide by international treaties
3) Eradicating hunger and poverty
4) Promoting gender equity and empowering women
 

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Upcoming Events


September 20th UN International Day of Peace
 Celebrate with us at 7:00 pm. at the Baha'i Center of South Orange County, 3316 Avenida del Presidente San Clemente

September 24th “Quagmire Iraq: Why we got in, how we get out” 7:00 p.m. Founder’s Hall, Soka University.  Aliso Viejo

October 16th World Food Day Teleconference: “Choices for a warm & hungry planet”   9-12 a.m.  Beckman Hall/Room 404, Chapman University, Orange,  92866

October 20th UNA-USA/OC and the Peace Studies Program at Chapman University co-sponsor a visit by Rigoberta Menchu of Guatemala, the 1992 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

November 19th             Critical issues coffee talk #5: Speaker, topic, and location TBA: check back in October for details.

December 10th - “Now That She’s Gone,” a one-woman play by Ellen Snortland.  Concordia University, Irvine.  

January 18th - Save the Date for our Annual Brunch/Meeting at the Hacienda Restaurant in Santa Ana.

* Board Meetings are held at the Special Events Center (back bldg) at 480 S. Batavia, Orange 92868

Contact Information

Phone: (714) 538-5689
Email: info@una-oc.org

Orange County Chapter
UNAUSA

P.O. Box 16067
Irvine, CA 92623-6067
 

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of the United Nations Association (UNA-OC) today! 

Join On-line using the UNA-USA Individual Membership Form
Please Select CA (Southern): Orange County Chapter
 

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