"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead

News

Thursday, 10 April, 2003:

Notes from tonight's meeting in the Lotus Cup (directions).

Mission Statement:
Susan Peeples asked people to read her Mission Statement, and to send in ideas. Ann Smith and Kathryn Williams also came up with a very short, succinct one.

Showdown in TX:
Mike Flores has got prices: One bus was $100 down, but he lost track of that one. Other bus was $1100 up front, 57 person capacity= $19.xx per person. But he will get more detailed prices. Looks expensive.

Earth Day:
Saturday, April 12, 10am ­ 4pm. We have a table and a chair. Will be located next to the Lotus Cup and Yin-Yang Fandango tables, next to the river.

Howard Dean fundraiser April 26:
Heated debate regarding whether we should even post Dean fundraiser event information on website. We finally decided it was okay to place info on site, but not to officially endorse Mr. Dean. We will attempt to attract other candidates who agree with our position/mission statement, so that we will not appear to be endorsing any particular political candidate.

Texas Democratic Women, local chapter:
Two members, Linda Allen and Peg McPhail (plus our very own Delores Dees) attended our meeting, and invited us to their meetings, which are held on the last Tuesday of each month (April 29th this month) at 6PM, at the Democratic Headquarters at Six Points, on Alameda. Many women in our group are going to join or are considering joining.

Armageddon File:
Everyone needs to read this file! Motion by Delores Dees to make hard copies to mail to every US Senator, Representative, plus President, Vice President, Secretary Powell. Unanimous vote. Susan volunteered to type up a cover letter. This is about 565 mail-outs— we will need help!

Support for Troops:
If we want to do something to support the troops, the military won’t allow it. There are other things we can do: donate money in the name of STAP. Will post to website (to Act! page, specifically) a few addresses to send Care Packages.

Next STAP meeting:
Yes, next Thursday, many of us are surrounded by “war mongers”, and really need the contact with sane human beings...

Passed the hat, brought in $61.

for older news, see our News Archive

Write your government officials!:

President George W. Bush
email: president@whitehouse.gov
White House Opinion Line:
(202) 456-1111
Washington Office:
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, US 20500
Phone: (202) 456-1414
Fax: (202) 456-2461

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson
Washington Office:
284 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-4304
Phone: (202) 224-2934
Fax: (202) 224-5220
Main District Office:
10440 N. Central Expressway, #1160
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 361-3500
Fax: (214) 361-3502

Senator John Cornyn
Washington Office:
517 Hart Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-2934
Fax: (202) 228-2856
Main District Office:
2323 Bryan St., Ste. 2150
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 767-3000

U.S. Representative Solomon P. Ortiz
Washington Office:
2470 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-4327
Phone: (202) 225-7742
Fax: (202) 226-1134
Main District Office:
3649 Leopard, #510
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Phone: (361) 883-5868
Fax: (361) 884-9201

Governor Rick Perry
Citizen's Opinion Hotline: 1-800-252-9600
PO Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711-2428
Phone: (512) 463-2000
Fax: (512) 463-1849
Washington Office:
122 C St., NW, Ste. 200
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 638-3927
Fax: (202) 628-1943

State Senator Juan Hinojosa
PO Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711-2068
Phone: (512) 463-0120
Fax: (512) 463-0229
Main District Office:
612 Nolana Ste, 410B
McAllen, TX 78504
Phone: (956) 972-1841
Fax: (956) 686-8462

State Rep. Jaime Capelo
E1.424 Capitol Building
Austin, TX 78768-2910
Phone: (512) 463-0462
Fax: (512) 463-9545
Main District Office:
501 S. Tancahua
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 882-2277
Fax: (361) 882-2881

City of Corpus Christi:

Mayor Neal, Loyd
email: dianag@ci.corpus-christi.tx.us
Phone: (361) 880-3100
Fax: (361) 880-3103

Kelly, Bill (District 1)
email: maryj@cctexas.com
Phone: (361) 289-1383
Fax: (361) 289-0712

Colmenero, Javier D. (District 2)
email: jcolmenr@davlin.net
Phone: (361) 880-3105
Fax: (361) 880-3113

Noyola, Jesse (District 3)
email: jnoyola@davlin.net
Phone: (361) 880-3105
Fax: (361) 880-3113

Scott, Mark (District 4)
email: mscott@sanjacintotitle.com
Phone: (361) 880-3105
Fax: (361) 880-3113

Kinnison, Rex (District 5)
email: rkcpatx@aol.com
Phone: (361) 880-3105
Office: (361) 884-6396
Fax: (361) 880-3113

Cooper, Melody (At Large)
email: joe@melodycooperlaw.com
(361) 887-8014 (wk)
(361) 850-7383 (hm)

Chesney, Brent (At Large)
email: bchesney@firstam.com
Phone: (361) 880-3105
Fax: (361) 880-3113

Garrett, Henry (At Large)
email: chiefhcg@aol.com
(361) 949-8406
cell: (361) 850-3113
fax: (361) 949-0162

the South Texas Alliance for Peace & Justice website is graciously and freely hosted by:

please support local peace-loving businesses!