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G.A.M.E.
NEWSLETTER
Volume 34, No.4
Winter 2015
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DIRECTOR’S REFLECTIONS ….. Sara Pedram
Join Our Celebration on January 16th, 2016 at the
10th Anniversary of the Peace Builder Awards Luncheon!
G.A.M.E.’s annual signature event recognizes one individual and one
organization who have demonstrated long-term contributions to a reduction of violence
and an increase in peace building. Award recipients are chosen through a nomination
process, with final selection by a review committee.
Global and Multicultural Education proudly announces the
2016 Peace Builder award recipients! Plan to join us as we
recognize:
The Honorable Rep. Emanuel Cleaver,
Former Kansas City Mayor, now serving his sixth term representing
Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District.
Grandparents Against Gun Violence (GAGV), A
Missouri/Kansas organization "Working to Protect Our Children
and Grandchildren through Education, Advocacy, and Action.”
Save the Date! Join us on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at
Lidia’s Restaurant, 101 W. 22nd St., Kansas City, MO (Crossroads
District), from 11:00am to 1:30pm. (Free parking behind building.)
Luncheon cost is $40 per person, payable by check to
G.A.M.E. and mailed to 3009 Holmes St., KC MO 64109.
*Reservation Deadline: January 11*
Please note that your advance check confirms your reservation. Our fabulous
Silent Auction opens at 11:00am for your viewing and bidding prior to the luncheon.
Questions? Email <[email protected]>
We thank the selection committee for their thoughtful review of all nominations!
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Winter 2015
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACCORD and G.A.M.E. DIRECTION
The recent universal and historic Paris Accord, after a decade of disagreement and discord, was
recognition of the serious issue of Climate Change. The Paris Accord of December 2015
promises a new direction, particularly on emissions. In reality it is hailed as a step forward for
humankind with 195 nations pledged to legally accept the binding agreement to hold global
temperature to “maximum rise of 1.5 Centigrade above preindustrial levels.”
The Paris agreement, while ambitious, is not a perfect document. It is considered a pragmatic
first step in breaking the uncontrolled use of fossil fuel and provide a reduction in carbon
emission to encourage an increase in the renewable energy economy.
Global and Multicultural Education, from its inception in 1982,
participated in activities arranged by various environmental groups,
with active participation in environmental events arranged at the
Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Kansas; EPA events; plus an
exhibit at the Kansas City Zoo. Global and Multicultural Education’s
(G.A.M.E.) board and director sponsored the Global Environmental
Project, funded by the Kauffman Fund, for classroom teachers in public
and charter schools, with financial incentives for classroom teachers to
purchase materials and teach a unit on global warming issues. The
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G.A.M.E. board of directors coordinated a program funded by the EPA
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and gave graduate credit at the University of Missouri-Kansas City
(UMKC). This was a two week project for teachers and graduate students with interest in
environmental issues. G.A.M.E.’s Global Environmental project was to help the future
generation of students become aware and involved in the environmental need to protect our
future. With all nations of the world recognizing the seriousness of climate change, we are
looking for members and supporters who are interested to join us and find a new approach for
our past project that was very effective and far ahead of its time. If interested, contact
<[email protected]>.
Internationally Speaking …..
Did you know?
Paris climate change agreement was called
“A health insurance policy for the planet.”
“Victory for people, for common good, and for multilateralism.”
“It marks a decisive turning point in the global quests for a safer, more sustainable
and prosperous future.”
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STEERING COMMITTEE UPDATE on HUMAN RIGHTS 2016 PROJECT!
The newly formed Steering Committee held its initial meeting on Dec. 3 at the
G.A.M.E. office. Those serving are: Gail Forstater (GAME Board), Stephanie Holthaus
(AAUW-KC), Gail James (Cities for CEDAW), Joanie Shores (GAME and AAUW),
Matthew Westra (GAME Advisory Board), Manny Pedram, and Sara Pedram. The next
monthly meeting is on Wed., January 13, 6:30-8:00pm.
GAME and various co-sponsors have offered biennial “Activism for Human Rights”
conferences since 2000 in Kansas City and planning is underway for the next event in the
Fall of 2016! There was creative discussion about single or dual focus on both children and
women’s human rights; one or two-day event; potential venues; topics for break-out
sessions; suggestions for keynote speakers; etc. We invite YOU to join us!
2014 Exhibit
and our
Dream for
Children
Calendar of Events
—Thursday, 12/31/15, 5:30 a.m., Rime Buddhist Center, Interfaith
Peace event - Mayor Sly James speaking
—Wednesday, 1/13/ 2016, 6:30-8pm, Activism for Human Rights
Steering Committee Meeting
—Saturday, 1/16/2016, 11:00-1:30, Annual G.A.M.E. PEACE
BUILDER AWARD LUNCHEON and SILENT AUCTION. Award
Recipients: **The Honorable Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II
**Grandparents Against Gun Violence
Sunday, 2/21/16, 2-4pm, G.A.M.E. Board of Directors meeting
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Winter 2015
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GLOBAL CONCEPTS
Newsletter of Global And Multicultural Education Center
(G.A.M.E.) A non-profit organization.
3009 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO USA 64109-1435
(816) 753-2372
www.kcglobalconcepts.org
Board of Directors:
President: Paula Coyote Schaaf
Vice President: Norman Burkart
Secretary: Haumana Johannsen
Treasurer: Bambi Shen
VP Programs/Outreach: Marlena Boggs
Bette Tate-Beaver
Gail Forstater
Godlove and Edna Tebe
Director: Sara Pedram
Newsletter Editor - Matthew Westra
Charles B. Wheeler, M.D., Honorary Chair
Manny Pedram, Founder, Director Emeritus
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