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Helping the UN Help the World...UN Association chapters in Colorado work to educate, mobilize, and inspire Coloradoans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations, to strengthen the United Nations system, and to press for constructive United States leadership in that system. The chapters participate in a variety of grassroots initiatives focusing on issues inlcuding peace and justice, human rights, poverty, education, the environment, and global health. UNA-USA/Denver Metro Chapter (formerly the Colorado Division) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization. Contact information: 303.832.4765, UN Association-USA/Denver Metro Chapter, DUNIA Center @ DCIS, Room 204, 574 W. 6th Ave., Denver, CO 80204-5124, email: unaco.denver@gmail.com. Click on 'chapters and activities' to find out more about the chapters in Colorado.

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The UNAs in Colorado join our National (UNA-USA) efforts to let the community know how they may help the UN help Haiti. By assisting the UN agencies most involved on the ground, we can make a difference.

The World Food Program www.wfp.org

UNICEF www.unicef.org

The World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization www.pahef.org

Central Emergency Response Fund via www.unfoundation.org

United_Nations_DayMetro_State2009.pdf

UN Day 2009 observance - UNA CO activities in the Denver area

(note: a work in progress, information added as received)

When/Where

Sponsor

Event/Activity

UNA CO commitment

24 October

Saturday

3:50 pm

West steps of State Capital

UNA-USA & 350.org - UNA CO & 350Denver.org

UN Day 2009 Action Day- Rally on State Capital steps @ 3:50 pm. Local events being held all weekend, see

www.350Denver.org

To promote in community. Encourage UNA CO members to attend

26 Oct 2009

Monday

9:00-3:00 (Open House)

UNA CO office

DUNIA Center, Room 204 A @ DCIS

574 W 6^th Ave. Denver 80204

DCIS UNA Student Alliance club and UNA CO

UN Day 2009 Observance and DCIS DUNIA Center Opening: 1) A piece of UN decorated birthday cake or a cookie…for those who visit the center on Friday, 23 Oct and write a free UN postcard (provided) announcing the opening of the Center (they can take the filled out postcard with them to mail or deliver it themselves to designated recipient) and/or attend the UN Day Observance at METRO on the 27^th of October. 4:00-6:00, St Cajetan’s. 2) Free copy of the UN Charter in booklet form... for those who additionally join the DCIS UNA Student Alliance group.

UNA CO provide free postcards and cake or cookies…also, man the office all day. UNA CO sponsors ongoing DCIS UNA Student Alliance group (pay the annual $50 registration fee for a group) and possibly seek donor to pay individual student membership of $10 annually.

UNA CO volunteers needed and cookie donations needed (by early Mon 26th Oct deliver to DCIS DUNIA Center, ie UNA CO office). $$ donations also deeply appreciated. Contact Gloria 303.773.3099 gloriadogan@comcast.net

27 Oct. 2009 Tuesday

4:00-6:00

St. Cajaten’s Center, Auraria campus

Metro State College Political Science Association (several classes with their professors will attend) and UNA CO. Canned food Drive to benefit Metro State Food Bank

UN Day 2009 observance. Educational. Refreshments, speakers (Keynote: Ved P. Nanda)., light supper, live music. Theme: MDG #8… development partnerships and impact of climate change on development.. Free

Invite members to attend. Provide speakers and place follow up phone calls to invite Colorado Consuls. Networking…community and enhancing campus awareness. Encourage bringing Metro State Food Bank contribution

UNA CO volunteers needed for event and for placing phone calls to Consuls. Contact Gloria…303.773.3099 gloriadogan@comcast.net

Join the Discussion on Saturday, Feb. 21st
6th Annual United Nations Seminar

The United Nations and the United States:
Restoring International Credibility

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shashi Tharoor
Former U.N. Undersecretary General and noted author

8:30am-5:00pm February 21, 2009
at D.U.'s Conference and Events Center
2044 East Evans Ave., Denver

Other Morning and Afternoon Seminars:

• Abiding by International Law: Led by Claude D'Estree, Visiting Professor of Law
at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver
• Supporting Human Rights: Led by Peter Van Arsdale, Senior Lecturer, JosefKorbel School of International Studies, Chair, Human Rights and Social Justice CommitteeSociety for Applied Anthropology.
• Participating in UN Climate Change Framework: Led by Leslie
Glustrom, founding member of Colorado-based Clean Energy Action.
• UN Agencies & Paying Our Fair Share: Led by Thomas Rowe, Professor of International Relations at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at DU.

Registration is Required.
To register after Feb. 13, please call Jane Barru at 303-730-8247
Costs (includes Lunch): Adults $50, Students $25, Parking: $5
A limited number of scholarships are available for students. Please inquire when registering.

Co-sponsored by:
The United Nations Association/USA/Colorado
The League of Women Voters of Colorado
The Josef Korbel School of International Studies,
Center for Teaching International Relations

More details and directions at:
http://kooros.com/una/

Jody_Public_Talk_Flier.pdf

UNA CO is proud to co-sponor and invite their friends to PeaceJam's upcoming Public Talk with Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams, "Creating True Human Security". February 27th, 6:30 PM, at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman Street, Denver.

Ticket information: $18 in advance; $20 at the door; $16 students with ID; Will Call Tickets only; Call 303-455-2099 ( reserve your tickets; pay by credit card; or for more information). All proceeds benefit the PeaceJam Foundation, peacejam.org. NOTE: The co-sponsoring organization with the most constituents purchasing Public Talk tickets will receive a PeaceJam poster signed by 6 Nobel Peace Laureates as well as a private audience on Sat. Feb 28, with Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams. When you reserve please tell them you are with the United Nations Association.

UNA_CO_ANNUAL_MEETING_2009Invitation.doc

Invitation

ANNUAL MEETING 2009 - UNA-USA/Colorado Division

ELECTIONS & REPORTS 2009

When: Saturday, 31 January 2009

11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: DU International House

2200 South Josephine Street

Denver, Colorado

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Bernard Amadei

Founding President of Engineers Without Borders (EWB). The mission of EWB-USA is to partner with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through implementation of sustainable engineering projects while involving and training internationally responsible engineering professionals and students. Dr. Amadei’s work has been featured on National Public Radio, PBS Online Newshour and TIME (US). He is working on a new book entitled EngineeringWith Soul.

RSVP - Buffet Luncheon - $20.00

For more information or to make reservations for the luncheon

Please call UNA-USA/Colorado Division office at 303-832-4765 or

Kathy Gonçalves at 303-777-3736

Please see attachment for rsvp form to be returned.

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