Creating Peace Step by Step

The Women's Peace Walk in Santa Barbara took place the first Sunday of each month
during the winter and spring of 2003.

The purpose of WOMEN’S PEACE WALK is to promote an EXPERIENCE OF PEACE. We want to show what peace looks like, sounds like, behaves like and feels like. Our message is in the experience. We are not connected with a political party, faith, or particular philosophy. We are unified in our passion for peace.

	Family Walk for Peace March 3, 2003
	Betty Hatch Women's Peace Walk Facilitator Jan 5, 2003

''I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations.
I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there."
Mother Teresa

OUR GUIDELINES
1. We will show up on time (1:45) at the SB Courthouse Sunken Gardens in the arch by Anacapa Street the first Sunday of each month. The walk will begin promptly at two and be over between 3 and 3:30 PM.
2. We will wear white or pastel colors, if at all possible. We will carry white flowers or wear white ribbons on our arms. We will not carry any signs other than the three flowing silk PEACE flags, which are provided for the front, middle and end of the parade.
3, Out of respect for the women who come to be with other women, we request that our male allies wait for us in peace while we walk.
4, In recognition that not all women are comfortable when dogs are present, we will not include our canine friends in our walk.
5, Those who meditate or pray are requested to spend some time centering and focusing on peace prior to the walk. While waiting for the walk to begin, we will speak softly and share with one another when we have felt most peaceful in our lives.
6. Those who choose to sing will sing peace songs and song sheets will be provided. Please share the sheets with others and follow the PEACE SONG LEADERS’ guidance.
7. We will walk silently from the courthouse to State Street, up to Alice Keck Park, through the park and those who wish to continue will walk back down State to City Hall forming a circle in the plaza.
8. We will walk in silence communicating with smiles, loving eyes and appreciation. We will be conscious of our personal example in the expression of peace.
9. There will be sign up charts at the PEACE table in the courthouse archway and also circulating during the walk.
10. We will be responsible for sharing this information with those who have not received it and refer all potential WALKERS and their questions to PEACE facilitator Betty Hatch. Betty@selfesteem.org
After each Women’s Peace Walk, we will share our experience with family and friends throughout the world.

FAMILY PEACE WALK:On March 2, we will host a WOMEN'S FAMILY WALK for PEACE. Those of you who would like, please invite your family to walk with us silently in white or pastels (surely the guys have a white t-shirt or dress shirt).

The guidelines will remain the same except for this invitation to our families.

WPW tee-shirts will again be available at the walk for a $10 contribution to help defray the costs of the walk.

These are the names of those who have been willing to assume positions to create the monthly walks.

PEACE ASSISTANT--heads those who support all positions.
 
PEACE COLLECTOR--heads those who request donations for printing, flowers, ribbon-- whatever needed.
 
PEACE FACILITATOR--organizes and oversees all aspects of walk.  Chair--Betty Hatch 
 
PEACE KEEPER--heads those who handle up-sets.  Chair--Judi Weisbart
 
PEACE PACER--heads those who make sure there are no lags in our WALK line.  Chair--Pat Fulmer
 
PEACE PHONE FACILITATOR--heads those who call, read and explain guidelines to those without e-mail.   Chair--Anna Grotenhuis
 
PEACE LOGISTICS--heads those in charge of setting up of tables and signs for beginning and ending of WALK. 
 
PEACE PR--heads contacts with the media.  Chair--Cissy Ross
 
PEACE PRODUCTS  Chairs: Kimberley Snow & Cissy Ross. WPW tee-shirts are available before and after the Walk. The $10 donations help defray the cost of the walks.

PEACE SIGN-UP--makes sure we have e-mail addresses or phone numbers of all who have walked or wish to be on our list as potential WALKERS.  Chairs--Ellen Downing & Betsy Kain
 
PEACE SONGS--leads in song selection and placement of strong singers.  Chair--Lailan McGrath 
 
PEACE WEB MISTRESS--Kimberley Snow

We thank our donors: Beth Amine, Ellen Downing, Anna Grotenhuis, Betty & Stan Hatch, Betty's Fabrics, Pat Fulmer, Betsy & David Kain, Kimberley Snow & Barry Spacks, Lailan & Sean McGrath, Westerlay Roses, Inc., and Mark Mazzetti.

We also thank our Flag Bearers: Beth Amine, Marty Blum, Denise de Bellefeuille, Leni Fe Bland, Susan Tarlow, Judi Weisbart and Willa Young.