Statement of Purpose

We, having dutifully served our nation, do hereby affirm our greater responsibility to serve the cause of world peace. To this end we will work, with others to:

1. Increase public awareness of the full costs of war.

2. Restrain our government from intervening, overtly or covertly, in the internal affairs of other nations.

3. End the arms race and to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons.

4. Seek justice for veterans and victims of war.

5. Abolish war as an instrument of national policy.

To achieve these goals, members of Veterans for Peace pledge to use non-violent means and to maintain an organization that is both democratic and open with the understanding that all members are trusted to act in the best interests of the group for the larger purpose of world peace.

We urge all people who share this vision to join us.

Membership Requirements

An applicant for FULL MEMBERSHIP must:

1. Be a U.S. military veteran; a veteran of a foreign nation now permanently residing in the United States; or a non-veteran who has served in a professional capacity with/or in service to the U.S. armed services in an area and during a time of war, conflict, or other hostile action; and

2. Submit a copy of Discharge Form DD 214 or other appropriate documentation acceptable to the board of directors of Veterans for Peace for verification and filing; and

3. Express a desire to promote non-violent methods to achieve world peace.

 

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS are entitled to all the rights and privileges of full members except for:

1. Voting and holding office at the national level; and
2. Holding office of president or vice president at the chapter level.

Associate members are encouraged to attend conventions and may vote for all resolutions.

An applicant for Associate Membership must fully support the Veterans for Peace statement of purpose (see right sidebar) and express a desire to promote non-violent methods to achieve world peace.

Veterans for Peace welcomes and appreciates new members, even if you are not a military veteran. Anyone who shares our philosophy of non-violence is encouraged to join.

If you wish to become a member, call the VFP Chapter 27 office at (612) 821-9141 or e-mail us at: vfpchapter27@gmail.com