VFP Golden Rule Project

Veterans For Peace and Golden Rule Educate the Public - Downtown Seattle
2016-08-03 08:00 - 2016-08-06 17:00 UTC | Waterfront Park on Piers 57 to 59, 1401 Alaskan Way, Se, WA, 98101, United States
From August 3 to 6 the Golden Rule will be available at the Bell Harbor Marina, Pier 66, in downtown Seattle for the remainder of “Fleet Week” and provide tours of the boat and (as available) take people out sailing. Please call Helen Jaccard at 206-992-6364 for a chance to go sailing on the historic peace boat.
At the same time, Veterans For Peace and others will have a literature table, distribute flyers and talk with people about peace and nuclear disarmament in contrast to the information given by the military during their Fleet Week visit.

Peace Fleet meets Parade of War Ships on Elliott Bay
2016-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Elliott Bay, Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
On August 2 the annual Parade of (Navy war) Ships will arrive in Elliott Bay in downtown Seattle and a flotilla of peace boats will be there to provide a contrasting message. The Peace Fleet will be bigger than normal this year, as the Golden Rule inspires people to challenge the idea of war ships coming to our public festivals like Seafair. These ships and other military recruiting tools like the Blue Angels normalize the weapons of war, and indeed, war itself. It costs over a million dollars to bring these ships into Puget Sound – not a good way for our tax dollars to be spent!
The Golden Rule protests in front of two Navy War Ships in Portland for “Fleet Week”, during the Rose Festival.
Photo by Sara Kirschenbaum

Traditions Cafe in Olympia
2016-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW, Olym[pia, WA, 98501, United States
The Golden Rule crew will be joined by Physicians for Social Responsibility and Veterans For Peace and others in a panel presentation at Traditions cafe, 300 5th Ave SW in Olympia starting at 7 pm.

Indigenous Canoe Journey
2016-07-24 08:00 - 2016-07-30 17:00 | OR
The Golden Rule has offered to be a support boat for the annual Indigenous Canoe Journey. We plan to join the canoes Saturday evening, July 23 in Swinomish near Anacortes and finish on July 29 or 30 in Olympia. This will enable the crew and the project to make a strong connection and cultural exchanges with several indigenous tribes – in so doing, our message of peace and nuclear disarmament can be shared with the original peoples of the Pacific Northwest and their messages of peace and protection of mother earth can be shared with us.

Golden Rule Potluck and Presentation in Stevenson
2016-06-16 17:00 - 20:30 | Stevenson United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 325 NW Jefferson St, Stevenson, WA, United States
During the day: The Golden Rule peace boat will be arriving from Hood River mid-day and available to tour and take people sailing from the transient day dock.
5:00 pm: Potluck at Stevenson United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,
325 NW Jefferson St, Stevenson, WA – bring some food and drink and enjoy chatting with the crew.
7:00 to 8:30 pm: Presentation at the Stevenson United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,
325 NW Jefferson St, Stevenson, WA:
HELEN JACCARD, VFP Golden Rule Project Manager
CHUCK JOHNSON, Physicians for Social Responsibility
LOYD HENION, Living Islands Advisory Ambassador
Music by DAVID ROVICS
Event sponsored by:
Stevenson United Methodist Church

For more information, call 971-282-9986 or 206-992-6364
June 16 Stevenson Flyer

Welcome the Golden Rule to Hood River!
2016-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | OR
Wednesday June 15, 2016
During the day: The Golden Rule peace boat will be available to tour and take people sailing at the Port Marina Park dock.
5:00 pm: Indigenous Water Blessing and Potluck Picnic at the Port Marina Park – bring some food and drink and enjoy chatting with the crew.
7:00 to 9:00 pm: Riverside Community Church Sanctuary, 317 State St:
HELEN JACCARD, VFP Golden Rule Project Manager
LLOYD MARBET, Oregon Conservancy Foundation
CHUCK JOHNSON, Physicians for Social Responsibility
LAUREN GOLDBERG, Staff Attorney, Columbia RiverKeeper
LOYD HENION, Living Islands Advisory Ambassador
Music by SCOTT BERGERON AND REBECCA STONE STREET
Event sponsored by:
Veterans For Peace
For more information, call 971-282-9986 or 206-992-6364
June 15 Hood River Flyer

Potluck with the Golden Rule Crew
2016-06-10 18:30 - 21:00 | OR
Friday June 10, 2016, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Multnomah Friends Meeting, 4312 SE Stark St, Portland, OR
Meet the GOLDEN RULE CREW who are joining us for dinner
HELEN JACCARD, VFP Golden Rule Project Manager and crew member will give a presentation about the original voyage in 1958, the restoration from 2010 through 2015, the 2015 and 2016 voyages, her new mission and plans for the future
CAROL URNER, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom will discuss the ways in which US and international groups are working for nuclear disarmament, including H.R. 1976, the bill before the US Congress to disarm and use the money for clean energy.
Music by PETER FORD
Event sponsored by:
Multnomah Friends Meeting
Veterans For Peace Portland Chapter 72
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Portland Branch

For more information, call For more information, call 971-282-9986, 503-224-0097 or 206-992-6364
Free and open to public
Please bring a dish to share
June 10 Portland Flyer 5-21-16

Peace Fleet to contrast Parade of Navy War Ships in Portland
2016-06-09 | Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Naito Pkwy between SW Harrison St & NW Glisan St, Portland, DC, United States
Sailing in front of the Jeremiah O’Brien
The Golden Rule, Kayaktivists and other peace boats will provide a message of peace in contrast to the glorification of war and war ships on June 9 when the Navy brings their weapons of destruction to Portland’s waterfront near Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Thursday June 9: Peace Fleet vs. Parade of War Ships. The war ships, including a US Navy guided missile destroyer, debark Astoria in the morning and dock at the Portland seawall in late afternoon.

We need volunteers to pass out flyers in the park and boaters to carry the message of peace!

For more information, contact Helen Jaccard 206-992-6364 or Gerry Condon at 206-499-1220

Welcome the Golden Rule and Panelists in Portland
2016-06-08 19:00 - 21:30 | First Unitarian Church of Portland, 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Welcome the Golden Rule!
Wednesday June 8, 2016, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
First Unitarian Church, Eliot Chapel, 1011 SW 12th Avenue, Portland, OR
In 1958 a crew of Quaker peace activists attempted to sail the Golden Rule to the Marshall Islands to interfere with US nuclear bomb testing. This bold nonviolent direct action inspired a worldwide movement leading to the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963.
After five years of restoration by Veterans For Peace and many friends, the Golden Rule is once again sailing for a nuclear-free world and a peaceful, sustainable future!
REV. GENKO RAINWATER, of Dharma Rain Zen Center, will lead a five-minute meditation
HELEN JACCARD, Golden Rule crew member
HARVEY WASSERMAN, Solartopia, Solar Energy proponent and vocal opponent of nuclear power
KIANNA JUDA-ANGELO, Living Islands Marshall Islanders support organization
MIMI GERMAN, Founder of No Nukes NW/RadCast
TERESSA RAIFORD, Don’t Shoot Portland
FRED SCHAFER, National Commander of the National Association of Atomic Veterans
CHUCK JOHNSON, Physicians for Social Responsibility, works to close the Columbia Generating Station
Music by DAVID ROVICS
Suggested donation: $10, nobody turned away
Event sponsored by:
Veterans For Peace Portland Chapter 72
No Nukes NW
Alliance for Democracy Oregon
Education WithOut Borders
KBOO Radio

For more information, call 971-282-9986 or 206-992-6364

Printable flyer: June 8 Portland Flyer 5-12-16

It’s A Party! Wish the Golden Rule and her crew Bon Voyage for the summer
2016-05-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Woodley Island marina near statue of Fisherman, 601 Startare Dr, Eureka, CA, 95501, United States
May 21, 2016 1 pm to 5 pm
Woodley Island Marina
601 Startare Dr, Eureka, CA 95501
near the Statue of the Fisherman and the B Dock
Tour the boat, meet the crew, see pictures and a slide show
Cash Bar for Beer and Wine, Champagne in souvenir flutes!
Cake and snacks

Come Sailing on The Golden Rule Peace Boat!
2016-03-12 - 2016-03-20 | Madaket dock at the end of C street in Eureka, C Street, Eureka, 95501
A special schedule has been set aside for the Golden Rule Peace Boat with limited seats available:
Saturday & Sunday March 19, 20
Leaving the Madaket dock at the end of C street in Eureka at 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm
Note: March 12, 13 sails canceled due to rain and strong wind.
Each sailing is limited to four passengers.
$75 individual or $250 per group of four. All proceeds support the Golden Rule and her mission to sail for a nuclear-free, peaceful and sustainable world.
Reservations: 707-443-5180
More information online at vfpgoldenruleproject.org
Please call if you have questions:
Helen Jaccard
206-992-6364

The Golden Rule Peace Ship Presentation at Ocean Beach Green Center
2016-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Ocean Beach Green Center, 4843 B Voltaire Street, Ocean Beach, CA, 92107, United States
Ocean Beach Green Center
4843 B Voltaire Street, Ocean Beach 92107
contact info: oceanbeachgreencenter@gmail.com 619.225.1083

Wednesday January 13th 7 p.m. The Golden Rule Peaceship Presentation
Come enjoy a presentation by Captain Ron Kohl and Crew Member Allen McAfee as they share their experience sailing on the Golden Rule Peaceship. This 30 foot wooden sailboat set out in 1958 toward the restricted zone of the Marshall Islands; the object was to stop the testing of atomic bombs. Come learn about its voyage, the arrest of its crew, its sinking, its restoration and its current mission to create a nuclear free future. Free of Charge 🙂 Refreshments will be available for a suggested donation.

Welcome Home, Golden Rule! Slide Show, Dinner, Dancing
2015-12-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Redwood Coast Montessori School, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Manila, CA, United States
Join the Golden Rule crew for a slide show ot the maiden voyage, lasagna dinner, dancing and fundraising party!
December 6, 2015 4 pm to 8 pm
Redwood Coast Montessori School
1611 Peninsula Drive, Manila, CA
$25 per person, $10 children under 12
Cash bar – wine and beer
Entertainment – Kingfoot!
RSVP 707-443-5180 as soon as possible

If you cannot attend, please consider a tax-deductible donation –
www.vfpgoldenruleproject.org for online donation or send a check to VFP Golden Rule Project, P. O. Box 87, Samoa, CA 95564

MAKE WAVES!
2015-10-10 10:00 | San Francisco Waterfront, On The Waterfront Jefferson & Powell Sts, San Francisco, CA
Saturday, October 10, 10am–6pm: MAKE WAVES!
Join Veterans For Peace Fleet Week Crew On The Waterfront
Jefferson & Powell Sts (Powell St. dead-ends into Jefferson at the base of Pier 41.
Contacts: Nadya Williams, 415 845-9492; Jim Dorenkott, 415 505-4791
Iraq Veterans Against the War and Veterans For Peace information tables, banners, signs and literature.

Fleet Weekend
2015-10-09 08:00 - 2015-10-11 17:00 | San Francisco Small Craft Harbor West Marina, berth #431, San Francisco
October 9-11: San Francisco SF Small Craft Harbor, West Marina, berth #431, & Parade of Ships.
On Friday – Sunday, as part of our Fleet Week visibility actions we can take more people out sailing (6 at a time).
We are tentatively leaving Monday October 12 at 6:30 am for Ft. Bragg. However, we might leave as soon as Sunday morning, depending on the weather.
Contact Gerry Condon at 206-499-1220 for more information.

GOLDEN RULE: PUBLIC MEETING & RECEPTION
2015-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Veterans Memorial Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 206, San Francisco, CA, United States
October 7, 2015 at 7 pm Veterans Building, Room 206, San Francisco Civic Center, 401 Van Ness Avenue at McAllister (southwest corner)

Meet Crew of the historic Golden Rule peace boat
Antinuclear activist Jackie Cabasso of the Western States Legal Foundation
Marylia Kelly, Tri-Valley CARES
Nonviolent Peaceforce David Hartsough
Veterans For Peace Chapter 69 members discuss Fleet Week plans

The Golden Rule peace boat and her crew coordinate with Veterans For Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Code Pink and others to provide a peaceful counterpoint to the US Armed Forces’ display of militarism during Fleet Week.

Making Waves: VFP Peace Boat Meets Fleet Week
2015-10-07 08:00 - 2015-10-10 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, San Francisco, United States
October 6-11, 2015
Sailing For A Nuclear Free World!
The Golden Rule In San Francisco
Contacts:
Gerry Condon 206 499-1220, ProjectSafeHaven@hotmail.com
Helen Jaccard 206 992-6364, helen.jaccard@gmail.com
JeanChas Morris 707 291-5751, eyes2ayes@gmail.com

Golden Rule meets Chain Reaction in Santa Monica
2015-08-31 12:00 - 13:00 | OR
Golden Rule crew and supporters invite press and the public to meet us at the Chain Reaction, a 26-foot tall nuclear mushroom cloud shaped peace sculpture. “This is a statement of peace. May it never become an epitaph.” We will discuss Golden Rule’s history and current mission, sailing for a nuclear free world.

The Golden Rule will be available for viewing on Sunday and Monday at the Marina Del Rey Guest Dock by Burton Chace Park 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, 90292 and for possible sails as well. For more information, contact Gerry Condon at 206-499-1220

Burton Chace Park in Marina Del Rey Sunday August 30 at 5pm - 8pm
2015-08-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292, United States
Sailing for a Nuclear Free World
Join the Golden Rule crew at Burton Chace Park in Marina Del Rey
on Sunday August 30 at 5pm – 8pm

Peace Picnic Welcome and Supportthe New Journeys of the Golden Rule

Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way,
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

The GR will be docked next to the park.

If possible bring a dish to share and your own plate, cup, and utensils to save the earth.

contact Gerry Condon (206) 499-1220
http://www.vfpgoldenruleproject.org

Golden Rule sailing past Arlington West war victims memorial at Santa Monica Pier
2015-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Early Sunday morning August 30 Golden Rule will leave Long Beach and sail past the Arlington West war victims memorial on Santa Monica Pier. Veterans For Peace has put up thousands of tombstones and crosses at this display every Sunday for 11 years! See the display and see Golden Rule sail past – approximately 1 pm. Arrive early and learn about the true causes and costs of war in a truly dramatic display.
The ramp at the intersection of Ocean and Colorado is your most direct route by car, bike or foot. If you know where you’re coming from, click here to map your route.

200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401

We will then sail to Marina del Rey for a 2-day educational and fund-raising visit.

Golden Rule "Open House"
2015-08-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Rainbow Harbor Marina, Pine Avenue Pier, Pine Avenue Pier, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Local supporters can come to tour the Golden Rule and meet her crew. Short sails might be possible.

Golden Rule, Phoenix, and Atomic Veteran Presentation at First Congregation Church of Long Beach
2015-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 | First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Please join Golden Rule crew and supporters, Jessica Reynolds Renshaw of the Phoenix of Hiroshima, and Atomic Veteran Leo (Bud) Feurt for a panel discussion on nuclear issues past and present.
Friday August 28 at 7 pm First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Ave, Long Beach,CA 90802. Experience this beautiful setting of peace cranes displayed in the church sanctuary.
Local contact info:
Jessica Renshaw
562-595-4162
Hiddeninjesus@gmail.com
Shore support and boat schedule
Gerry Condon
206-992-6364
Projectsafehaven@Hotmail.com
Tax deductible donations and more info on Golden Rule:
Vfpgoldenruleproject.org
Facebook VFP Golden Rule Project
Checks to:
VFP Golden Rule Project
PO Box 87
Samoa, CA 95564

Long Beach welcomes home the Golden Rule Nuclear Abolition Peace Boat
2015-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Rainbow Harbor Marina, Pine Avenue Pier, Pine Avenue Pier, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Long Beach welcomes home the Golden Rule Nuclear Abolition Peace Boat
Golden Rule, a 30-foot ketch out of San Pedro, California, played a key role in the Cold War. Her attempt to sail into the American nuclear bomb test zone in the Pacific in 1958 stirred up enough publicity to help bring about the Limited Test Ban Treaty of 1963.
Please join us in the official welcome when Golden Rule will sail into Rainbow Marina, slip 5047 90802 on Friday August 28 at 10 am. NOTE LOCATION:
Shoreline Village, right in front of
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
419 Shoreline Village Dr., Suite F
Long Beach, CA 90802
. (To get your parking ticket validated, you can get a piece of chocolate on your way to or from the gangplank).
Press and the public are invited to welcome us as we sail into the Marina. Crew and supporters will be available for interviews.
Local contact info
Jessica Renshaw
562-595-4162
Hiddeninjesus@gmail.com
Shore support and boat schedule
Gerry Condon
206-992-6364
Projectsafehaven@Hotmail.com
Tax deductible donations and more info on Golden Rule:
Vfpgoldenruleproject.org

Golden Rule tours and meet the crew
2015-08-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Rainbow Harbor Marina, Pine Avenue Pier, Pine Avenue Pier, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Tour the Golden Rule Nuclear Abolition Peace Boat and meet her crew starting at 10 am Saturday August 29 at Rainbow Marina slip 5047 in Long Beach.
The crew and supporters will be on hand to discuss the Golden Rule and Phoenix nuclear disarmament missions in 1958 and now.
Local contact info:
Jessica Renshaw
562-595-4162
Hiddeninjesus@gmail.com
Shore support and boat schedule
Gerry Condon
206-992-6364
Projectsafehaven@Hotmail.com
Tax deductible donations and more info on Golden Rule:
Vfpgoldenruleproject.org
Facebook VFP Golden Rule Project
Checks to:
VFP Golden Rule Project
PO Box 87
Samoa, CA 95564

Jessica Renshaw - The Phoenix and The Golden Rule
2015-08-20 19:00 - 20:30 | OR
Note the change of location to Grace Methodist Church, 2325 E. Third Street

Jessica Reynolds Renshaw, who crewed on The Phoenix as a girl, Helen Jaccard who is crewing Golden Rule now, and Pat Alviso of Military Families Speak Out, will talk about these sail boats and the journey to interfere with atmospheric nuclear bomb testing in the Marshall Islands. Pat Alviso will talk about upcoming events in Long Beach, Santa Monica, and Marina del Rey as well as where Golden Rule will be docking in Long Beach.

Please join us!

Helen Jaccard and Jessica Renshaw in North Hills, Los Angeles
2015-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | “The Onion”, Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 4550 Haskell Ave, North Hills, CA, 91343, United States

Veterans For Peace National Convention
2015-08-06 - 2015-08-09 | Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Golden Rule will be docked in San Diego from approximately August 2 – August 24 and participate in VFP Convention activities and Hiroshima and Nagasaki commemorative activities.

Sail out of Humboldt Bay, 70th Anniv. of Trinity Atomic Bomb
2015-07-16 | Eureka Theater, 612 F Street, Eureka, CA, 95501, United States
Flotilla of Boats will accompany Golden Rule out of the bay. Time TBD.

Launch Party and Oral History Project
2015-06-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Humboldt Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka, CA 95501, CA, 95501, United States
Details
Tour Golden Rule
Food, No Host Bar
Barry Ladendorf, Veterans For Peace PResident Welcomes Golden Rule back to the Sea
Speakers:
Robert Gould, Physicians for Social Responsibility
Mary Sweeters, Greenpeace
Col. (Ret.) Ann Wright
Oral History Project:
Orion Sherwood, the youngest and only surviving member of the original Golden Rule crew will be reminiscing with descendants of Golden Rule and Phoenix Crew, a Hiroshima survivor, Quakers, Non-violent Direct Action experts, and others involved with Golden Rule history.

Christening, Blessing, LAUNCH!
2015-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Eureka Theater, 612 F Street, Eureka, CA, 95501, United States
Details
Blessing:
Gail Eastbood
Christening:
Shigeko Sasamori, Hiroshima Survivor
Sally Willowbee, Daughter of George Willoughby, Golden Rule crew member
Guest Speakers:
Jessica Renshaw Reynolds, Daughter of Dr. Earle Reynolds, Phoenix of Hiroshima crew member
Gerry Condon, Veterans For Peace Vice President
Seth Rick, Director
After launching at 3:45pm, a Parade of Boats will accompany Golden Rule to the Launch Party and Oral History Project!
