LAKE COUNTY SUMMER OF PEACE June 22 September 21, 2012 In cooperation with the Global Summer of Peace Celebrated

d on all Continents and Culminating in the International Day of Peace on 9-21-12 For further information, contact: 707-262-0400 stjohnt@mchsi.eom July 9, 2011 The Lake County Summer of Peace invites you and your organization to join in the planning and execution of a unique and historic event in Lake County throughout the summer of 2012. Planning starts now. Joining other regions, countries, states and cities around the world, we have an opportunity to consciously and positively move with the shift that we all feel in human consciousness and become proactive in the overall social healing of our community toward an even more divine place to live and work. Your participation in the new sense of unity, freedom, independence and personal responsibility for our well being that has taken hold in various parts of the world, will be the driving force for change in our own hearts, homes and towns around the lake, our new economic vision now developing, and our ways of creating our Lake County future. We are the change. One great vision of Lake County, for example, has been to develop ourselves as a cultural colony around our beautiful mountain lake, with bistros and little places for musicians and artists and the public to meet and talk and enjoy the music. Lake County has attracted an unusual number of fine musicians and artists to the area, who are already setting the tone for this kind of environment, delicious for ourselves and for guests and tourists who want to see and enjoy the new wine country. Talent and interest in stage and radio have grown exponentially in the past few years, and KPFZ, the Soper-Reese, the Weaver Theatre, the Fairgrounds Little Theatre, the Tallman Hotel and the Lake County Arts Council have provided important gathering places for expanding audiences among new and old residents of the area. From small, intimate plays to huge musical productions on our stages, opportunities have abounded for the development of native talent discovered in adults and our youngest actors and directors. Interest in health and expansion of the human spirit and well being are evident everywhere, as demonstrated by the more than 300 non-profit organizations in the county and a growing number of exercise and health groups, including Quail Run and the Sutter Wellness program. The Lake County Co-op and food/farm groups are changing our habits about diet, foods and organic gardening. Transition Lake County is leading the way in our unique collaboration with earth and its elements: air, water, fire and water. Technology has not forgotten our remote county; we are a part of the vanguard of developing ideas and new ways to reach economic and human capacities for communication, music, news dissemination and health outlets. Several major senior centers and organizations to meet the needs of ethnic groups abound, along with 4-5 casinos, depending upon how you count them! Our Hispanic population is growing. We have an obligation for further inclusion of Native Americans and African American residents.

2 We now have a popular online newspaper, Lake County News, adding to our traditional print source, the Lake County Record Bee. We are blessed with a superb symphony orchestra and many vocal groups and individuals, including operatic and popular singing groups. Musicians and small and large bands abound. Vineyards and wineries replace some of the pear and walnut homesteads of the county. Our entire county is changing! For all our charm and history and practical purposes, we are a new entity, culturally, psychologically and economically! Nonetheless, who and what we are as a community may look ancient in five years. Our world is changing so rapidly that we now have an opportunity to become active social healers and are called to action to take part in this massive transition during our lifetimes. Culturally, psychologically, politically, socially, physically, we are called to participate in the deep changes within and around us. While we are changing, we also are at a crossroads to shape and create ourselves, our towns and the county we love, opening our doors to tourists, new business, new low-impact industry and restored property values in our beautiful countryside. Lake County Summer of Peace offers countless opportunities for you to communicate your vision of the county and how you would like to influence that change. This is an opportunity for individuals and communities to exercise their true right to We the Peopledemonstrate our choice, will, commitment and common determination to create a peaceful, caring, mindful community that is fun, healthy, positive and economically beneficial to all. The transition will take place at the initiative of individuals and organizations throughout the County that want to create change toward inner and outer tranquility, openness, tolerance, humor, inclusion, cooperation, givingness and forgiveness, harmony, creativity, mentoring, compassion, reduction of family and other violence and bullying, the general prosperity of the area and any other positive and peaceful change you wish to manifest. For the Lake County Summer of Peace, through radio, television, film, video, live stage and online programs, you can create and develop workshops, lectures, plays, concerts, and video programs on health, communications, relationships, area development, exercise, music, childrens art, adult art, sculpture, cross-culture programs, dance, drumming, singing, education about health and relationships, and through joining the planning and execution of the summer of peace here and abroad. Even your business can take part in demonstrating your dedication to peace and its qualities through your products and services. Lake County can also link with another city, town or region abroad to share ideas and programs in the global Summer of Peace. We have booked our first event of the summer, and many more are in the wings: The first registration for the Lake County Summer of Peace is Peace Dances in the Park, native dancing to the poetry of Thich Nhat Hanh, led by Barbara Christwitz, a teacher at Yuba College and a Founding Member of the Lake County Coop. Two separate events will take place: (1) Clearlake Austin Park, Saturday, September 14, 2012 4-5:30 pm. Lakeport Library Park, Sunday, September 15, 2012 in Museum Park, 4-5:30 pm. Drumming will follow both events. Bring your drums and rhythm instruments. Many other events have been committed, but are not yet on the calendar. A safe and dependable economic environment is essential to peace of mind here as elsewhere, and new activity is anticipated to create an influx of tourists and family/friend visitors during the Summer of Peace, a boost to the local economy. We are all in this together, and welcome your ideas and participation. We are in the process of planning a Proclamation to be heard before the Board of

3 Supervisors next Tuesday, August 23 at 9:10 am, and ask you to please attend and support the event. We are also contacting officials at the City Councils of Lakeport and Clearlake and other organizations, including the Lake County . There will be no cost for services for this program, except perhaps a modest donation for registration to cover administration (paper, printing, inks, and web hosting) for emailing/scheduling/ publicizing events throughout the year. Hopefully, attendance for most programs will be free or low cost; and each participant program underwrites its own events, and make its own agreements with venues or parks, equipment, concessions and materials, according to its own needs and resources. Please let us know how you would like to interface so that coordination can help avoid event conflict and overlap, and the programs are publicized through the entertainment and general news media, newsletters, Chambers of Commerce and other non-profits, vineyards and wineries and other benefiting groups. Heres to Lake County and our Summer of Peace 2012! Taira St. John 262-0400 stjohnt@mchsi.com

LAKE COUNTY SUMMER OF PEACE 2012 - COMMUNITY INTENT Dear Partners in Peace, We, the undersigned, as independent citizens of Lake County, California, USA, hereby acknowledge our intention to help build a County of Peace for now and future generations throughout 2012, as proclaimed by our Lake County Board of Supervisors on August 12, 2011. A City or County of Peace is officially defined by International Cities of Peace, as a community that endeavors to make progress against violence and foster a culture of peace. The United Nations originally established the Peace Day on September 21 to honor A Culture of Peace is determined by the citizens of each community (http://www.internationalcitiesofpeace.org/)

As a guideline, a Culture of Peace is defined as a set of values, attitudes, behaviors and ways of life that reject violence and prevent conflicts by tackling their root causes to solve problems through dialogue and negotiation among individuals, groups, and nations. For peace and non-violence to prevail, we endeavor to: Foster a culture of peace through education Promote sustainable economic and social development Promote respect for all human rights Ensure equality between women and men Foster democratic participation Advance understanding, tolerance and solidarity Support participatory communication and the free flow of information and knowledge Promote international peace and security

We will also endeavor toward developing our own inner peace through private, relational and other shared ways and values that contribute to the peace and prosperity of Lake County. Sincerely, LAKE COUNTY SUMMER OF PEACE AND INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Please sign the following LETTER OF COMMUNITY INTENT FOR THE LAKE COUNTY SUMMER OF PEACE ON JUNE 22 SEPTEMBER 21, 2012, THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE (90 days of celebration and demonstrations of peace through public programs). I am a supporter of this concept, and will contribute my way of peace and follow the guidelines to the best of my ability toward a common goal of peace in Lake County and beyond. Please print and sign your name, address, email and phone numbers and return to the Peace Center, P. O. Box 716, Lakeport, CA 95453 to be on our email list. Your info will not be rented or sold. In the spirit of peace, it is to get the Peace project news out quickly. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Mission - Vision Statement - Lake County Summer of Peace 2012

A 90-Day Reawakening of the Spirit of Lake County with Peace, Prosperity and Tourism

The Mission: Lake County Summer of Peace 2012 (Draft 11-7-11)

The Lake County Summer of Peace 2012 was officially declared in a Proclamation by the Lake County Board of Supervisors on August 23, 2012 to be celebrated by the entire county from June 22 through September 21, 2012, the International Day of Peace. Lake County is honored to be the first city/county/region in the state of California and the only county in the U.S. (we think!) to date to represent and activate this global event. Reflecting humankinds global heartening and the universal desire for inner and outer peace, the Summer of Peace 2012 is being launched as a worldwide celebration to highlight personal, community and societal initiatives of common good emerging across multiple sectors: health, education, business, science, environment, arts, military, religion, spirituality and more!

The Lake County Summer of Peace 2012 will present a broad spectrum of the many facets of peace and prosperity through programs, media, theater, workshops, concerts and other events, small and large, hosted and produced by Lake County residents. This worldwide event provides the opportunity for all individuals across all sectors of society to enjoy, reflect and broaden their understanding of peace. All are invited to participate as spectators and presenters of events as we grow in unified spirit toward a more peaceful world. We are all in this together!

For further information or to offer your individual or group way of peace, including your annual event or festival by your business, community organization, agency, office or non-profit dedicated to Peace and Prosperity in 2012, please call: 707-262-0400 or email stjohnt@mchsi.com. 1

Mission - Vision Statement - Lake County Summer of Peace 2012

A 90-Day Reawakening of the Spirit of Lake County with Peace, Prosperity and Tourism

Vision: Lake County Summer of Peace 2012 (Draft 11-7-11)

The vision of the Lake County Summer of Peace 2012 is to activate the largest global commitment to Peace and Prosperity in one season in the history of humankind. With your help, this is possible, and is beginning to happen! AS CALIFORNIAS FIRST OFFICIAL REGION OF PEACE IN THE STATE AND REPRESENTATION ON THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE INTERNATIONAL CITIES OF PEACE, TOGETHER WE WILL JOIN THE CAMPAIGN OF MILLIONS, MODELING FOR THE NATION AND WORLD A GRASSROOTS CELEBRATION THAT ANY COUNTY, CITY, TOWN OR RURAL AREA CAN USE AS A TEMPLATE FOR THEIR OWN CELEBRATION OF PEACE AND PROSPERTY AND THE SHIFT OF THE PLANETS POPULATION TOWARD A CULTURE OF PEACE. As a microcosm of the global celebration, The Lake County Summer of Peace 2012, designated to be celebrated from June 22 through September 21 (the International Day of Peace designated by the United Nations in 1984), will include: A local county-wide transformation of daily life into 200-300 workshops, online actions, conferences, concerts, video, film and stage shows, festivals, media campaigns, art exhibits, writing/theatrical competitions, religious and spiritual services, military appreciation of peace and grassroots activities at various venues throughout the lake area; An opening day ceremony in Lakeports Library Park to dedicate a Prayer Pole, with County dignitaries and the public gathering for the celebration and launching of the Summer of Peace. Other towns, churches, spiritual groups and other organizations, including the tribal communities around the lake will also be encouraged to celebrate their own sacred celebrations. A reflection of the global celebration of whats working in peacebuilding initiatives within and beyond Lake County through presentations initiated, created and produced by county individuals and groups through workshops, plays, musical programs and other events; A forum for highlighting the vast array of SAFETY, SECURITY AND INNER PEACE living skills now manifesting across multiple sectors of society health, education, business, science, religion, spirituality, environment, music, military, politics and more! will provide individuals and groups to demonstrate their ways of peace; An opportunity to demonstrate that this universal desire for Peace is emerging in all nations, regions, cities and rural communities, for all ages, all races and both genders to live minimally and celebrate life maximally through the arts, music, creativity, education and a shared vision of Lake County as a happy, thoughtful, productive, and kind place to live, work, play, visit and shop. A demonstration of unfolding ecological and environmentally sustaining solutions to the dilemmas and fears (i.e., waste, destruction, economic collapse, health hazards, poverty and war) we see daily online and in the news media; A glimpse into tomorrows technology, edge management practices, and a prepared workforce that invokes low-impact, high-end manufacturing and service performance and a lively economy 2

Mission - Vision Statement - Lake County Summer of Peace 2012

A 90-Day Reawakening of the Spirit of Lake County with Peace, Prosperity and Tourism for and by Lake County businesses for its growing population, especially among the expanding home businesses throughout the area; and Development of a community known throughout the state, nation and world for its food, wines and bistro/theatrical/sports/boating/fishing entertainment in and around the beauty of our lake as the No. 1 vacation spot in northern California.

Together, we are shifting the world from a culture of violence to a culture of Peace. Join the Lake County Summer of Peace 2012 by signing up below, stating your own commitment to the 90-day event, including your how you would like to interface with the Summer of Peace 2012 so we can keep you informed as the Summer of Peace 2012 develops. Over the next few months you can expect new features in the news media and on the website (under construction) on this website such as:

An open source platform for you to share your personal Peace practices and to learn from others; Practical, proven tools and resources for cultivating inner Peace and for promoting harmonious relationships in your family, school, community, the environment and the world at large; Further cultural development of Lake County into an Artist and Writers colony, with little bistros around the lake for evening relaxation with Lake County wine and a growing community of talented musicians, artists and designers, writers (poets, novelists, journalists), actors, directors and producers. Exemplary stories of reconciliation and hope that demonstrate the positive potential of Lake County residents using their creative imagination to shape their/our own world positively according to consensus by multiple inventive minds; Enhancement and expansion of Lake Countys natural beauty and the pride of its residents through gardening, home and property improvement for residential and neighborhood attraction; Emergent business prosperity paired with the Summer of Peace reaches beyond economic concerns toward a new common vision and practice of even better products and service, better marketing and development for increased tourism and welcome activities to travelers from neighboring counties, the Bay Area, and other cities and counties throughout California and the U.S. Hosted by Lake County partners and active organizations regarding the health and well-being of all individuals and groups through cooperative and collaborative projects by individuals, businesses, public and private agencies, professionals, workers, military and retired military, churches, civic and service organizations, the courts, probation, law enforcement, law makers, government employees, programmers, repair people, operators, firefighters, mental health and social service providers, educators, alternative health care providers, artists, writers, performers, musicians, laborers, truck drivers, garbage men and women, postmen and women, tree and yard workers, technological products, systems and services designers, engineers, and developers, hospitals, health care professionals, communities and other non-profit organizations.

Mission - Vision Statement - Lake County Summer of Peace 2012

A 90-Day Reawakening of the Spirit of Lake County with Peace, Prosperity and Tourism

PERSONAL, FAMILY, GROUP COMMITMENT SIGN UP HERE to confirm your commitment as a Peacemaker! Please list your questions and suggestions for the Summer of Peace with your name, address, home/cell/office telephone, fax numbers, email address, and website, along with your ideas for your event or the overall plans for the Summer of Peace! Your participation in the culture of Peace is FREE! (although you may make a donation if you wish to help with costs of materials and promotion sent out by volunteers. Send information to Peace Center, P. O. Box 716, Lakeport, CA 95453. Thank you for caring, for your ideas and your commitment to our common goal! ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

VISION The Summer of Peace 2012 is a global celebration of, and call to action for, inner and outer Peace. It will occur between June 20, 2012 and end on the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2012 and will feature media campaigns, online actions, conferences, music concerts, film festivals and grassroots activities around the world. All the activities will be designed to accelerate humanitys shift to a culture of Peace. The Summer of Peace 2012 aims to involve leaders from many sectors ranging from Nobel Peace Prize laureates to business, education, media, religious, military, and non-profit leaders. Our overarching goal is to activate the largest global commitment to Peace in one season in the history of humankind mobilizing grassroots participation of millions of people worldwide.

DRAFT AS OF September 8, 2011

MISSION The mission of the Summer of Peace 2012 is to accelerate the shift from a culture of violence to a culture of Peace. This ambitious aim will be accomplished through collaborative efforts of numerous visionary leaders and partner organizations, including The Shift Network, *Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI), The Peace Alliance and International Cities of Peace to name a few. Together, we will acknowledge and celebrate the enormous strides that have been made in the emerging science and art of Peacebuilding around the world and encourage people globally to embody personal Peace and to create acts of Peace and compassion in their homes, communities, workplaces, for the environment and beyond. * stewarded by Pathways To Peace GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Summer of Peace 2012 is founded on the following principles: Peace is a multi-dimensional process, from inside out to outside in, from bottom up to top down. A holistic approach to Peace is the most effective path to Peace. All sectors of society have their role in creating the foundations for Peace, from schools and government to business, from science to religion. All benefit as our culture becomes more Peaceful. We are all connected; each individual affects the whole and the whole affects each individual. The world is interconnected and interdependent, even more so today because of rapid technological advances. Conflict is neither positive nor negative; it is a natural result of differences. When approached constructively conflict can be a source of growth and transformation. 1

PEACE SECTORS The Summer of Peace 2012 will focus on campaigns, events and experiences that cover the Peace Wheel, a model for Peacebuilding developed by Pathways To Peace over the last 25 years. It consists of eight sectors, or pathways, that are interconnected. The Peace Wheel demonstrates the diverse ways that humanity is building a Culture of Peace along one or more of these pathways. 1. Health/Relationships 2. Education/Media 3. Economics/Business 4. Science/Technology 5. Governance/Law/Security 6. Religion/Spiritual Teachings 7. Environment/Habitat 8. Culture SUMMER OF PEACE FRAMEWORK - CAMPAIGNS, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES The Summer of Peace 2012 will include a series of events and campaigns that kick off on June 22 and culminate on the International Day of Peace on Sept 21, 2012. Experiences will be designed to bring attention to the tremendous existing Peacebuilding efforts in the world and to inspire people to examine how they find Peace within and to become engaged in promoting Peace in their own lives and communities. By featuring and highlighting the Peace efforts of men, women and youth around the world, together with those of top Peacebuilders and Peacebuilding programs, The Summer of Peace 2012 will foster a global movement towards a culture of Peace. The following major campaigns and events will be produced by The Shift Network and other named partners during the Summer of Peace 2012: 1) INNER PEACE CAMPAIGN: an inside out strategy will harness the most effective practices for inner transformations that contribute to Peace for the individual. This campaign will start in June 2012 with a major event titled: Finding Inner Peace. This event, hosted in San Francisco, will involve leading transformational teachers and spiritual leaders who will discuss the practical means of finding inner Peace. It will conclude with a call to action for people around the world to pledge how they will cultivate inner Peace. Our goal is to activate personal Peace pledges worldwide. This event will be complemented by a smaller event focused on The Science of Peace, a conversation lead by leading neuroscientists. 2

Compassion is a primary component of Peace in transforming conflict; we embrace the tenets of the Charter for Compassion. Gandhi said acts of love and service are much more common in this world than conflicts and quarrels. There are tremendous efforts of Peace happening around the world and The Summer of Peace 2012 will celebrate and spotlight our collective Peace efforts and Peace pioneers who are leading the way.

2) PEACE EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS a bottom up approach that focuses on grassroots community-oriented involvement. Campaigns will highlight the exponential growth of practical approaches to resolving conflicts peacefully, including peace and conflict resolution education, community mediation, alternative dispute resolution and other conflict resolution/transformation initiatives. Campaigns also will provide access to curricula, tools and other resources that families, students, teachers, schools and the general public can use to engage in The Summer of Peace 2012. Examples of activities include: Peace Week 2011: Honoring the long tradition of Peace weeks connected with the Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) and the many diverse organizations that have been participating since 1984, The Shift Network will be offering their 2nd annual Peace week. This program will bring to light and promote people and organizations doing inspiring Peacebuilding work along the peace continuum -- from inner to international embracing everything in between (neighborhood, community and national efforts.) Peace Week 2011 will be offered to the entire Shift Network database and all partner organizations for free. Peace Ambassador programming: The Shift Network will offer three Peace Ambassador Trainings leading up to SOP 2012 with the goal of training future Peace leaders and deploying Peace Ambassadors into SOP 2012 activities around the world. Inspirational free Peace programming and trainings will be offered by The Shift Network during Summer of Peace 2012. Leveraging the power of Subtle Activism, we will leverage these calls to send collective energy and healing to some of the most stressed areas in our world. Peace Resource Center: In partnership with the Culture of Peace (CPI), an online resource center will highlight and promote effective peace and conflict resolution education, community mediation, alternative dispute resolution and other programs that are working in communities and schools around the world. The center will showcase existing effective Peace programs and resources with the goal of promoting and scaling these programs via media and outreach efforts. Three to five key programs will be endorsed and promoted through case studies during SOP 2012. Peace Hub: Working with a savvy technology team and committed skilled volunteers, we will strengthen the Culture of Peace Initiatives (CPI) database of peace and conflict resolution education, community mediation, alternative dispute resolution and other Peacebuilding organizations worldwide. 3) CITIES OF PEACE a top-down and bottom-up approach that leverages existing models and invites citizens to work with their local governments to establish new cities of Peace worldwide. For this program, we will partner with International Cities of Peace out of Dayton, OH. http://www.internationalcitiesofPeace.org/ and set a goal for a number of new committed cities of Peace. 4) PEACE 2.0: What is your 2012 Commitment to Peace? This outside in approach will be a call to action for people globally to commit to and share their creative endeavors for making Peace possible in their home, city, community, school and with the environment. Efforts 3

will be highlighted with video submitted to Summer of Peace TV. This campaign will be complemented by the following efforts: What Does Peace Look/Sound Like Campaign an artistic expression of Peace across cultures and mediums. The Face of Peace Campaign hosted by The Peace Alliance. Push4Peace Campaign hosted by a variety of Peace organizations. Summer of Peace TV & Media Campaign To activate global Participation, The Summer of Peace 2012 media team will leverage print, radio, TV and film as well as web technology such as YouTube and social media to reach audiences worldwide. Numerous events, including Finding Inner Peace & The Science of Peace will be available free online and covered by media organizations. Peoples personal pledges to inner Peace and commitments to action in their lives will be shared online via an interactive map showing who is doing what, when and where. A team of reporters from universities, colleges, youth media organizations and The Shift Network Peace Ambassador Program will generate and distribute stories about The Summer of Peace 2012 activities and submit them to Summer of Peace TV. This is an area where youth will be invited to participate deeply.

WHAT IS YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE SUMMER OF PEACE 2012? As part of the Summer of Peace 2012, we invite individuals, Peace Ambassadors, partner organizations, schools, businesses and communities to share with us the ways that you are promoting Peace and to identify creative ways to participate in this global celebration of and commitment to Peace. This Summer of Peace 2012 will highlight and promote your efforts, as well as offer toolkits for hosting dialogues and other activities. Sample Peace talks and events include: Peace and Politics: Hosted in Washington DC, this Global Peace Talk might explore a roadmap for building a culture of Peace through various political infrastructures such as Cities of Peace, Departments of Peace etc.. With support from the Global Peace Index, this event would cover International Peace Building what countries are most Peaceful and what strategies are working? Film Festivals A new documentary film will be released highlighting emerging global trends to shift consciousness towards a culture of Peace. It will premier during The Summer of Peace 2012 and be made available on line. This film, along with a list of other recommended films of hope and Peace, will be part of a Peace Tool Kit available online that will provide guidance on how to host Summer of Peace 2012 film festivals with dialogues in homes, schools and communities. Music Concerts We will invite top musicians as well as grassroots performers to recognize and celebrate the Summer of Peace 2012 by dedicating songs and performances to Peace and by echoing the calls to action for inner and outer Peace. Subtle Activism/Collective Intention - Emerging science is showing noticeable effects from the acts of collective intention. During the Summer of Peace 2012, we will 4

promote events that focus collective intentions on supporting different areas of violent conflict or cultural wounding. Additional Global Peace Talk topics might include: Creating Peace in our Worlds Most Violent Cities. Peace and Spirituality: the role of religion and spiritual practice in creating a culture of Peace. Peace and the Military: What are the emerging roles of the military in promoting Peace? Peace and Prosperity: What are the economics of Peace and what does that look like in your village, community, business, school, prison system etc.? Peace and Leadership: what are the ways leaders are being encouraged to embody universal values and to handle conflict constructively? The role of the media, music, film and the arts in Peacebuilding. Child Soldiers: what are the global efforts to prevent the use of children as weapons of war? Youth Peace Summits and Concerts: Engage existing youth organizations and universities to lead this effort to identify the ways youth are promoting Peace and to define new Peace activities for their generation Bridging Partisan Political Divides: how can more civil and constructive political dialogues be encouraged and what can voters do to bring about this change? Peace and Planet Earth: How does our path to personal Peace help save our planet? POTENTIAL OUTCOMES With so many unified efforts and thoughtful conversations coming together before and during the Summer of Peace 2012, we anticipate many positive social benefits including potentially galvanizing a global movement towards a culture of Peace, healing racial and social divides, getting beyond polarized politics to better serve the publics well-being, strengthening interfaith understanding and connections, increasing personal, community, national and international Peace, raising awareness of tools that can move us all closer to a culture of Peace! PLEASE JOIN US! Peace Ambassadors: The Summer of Peace 2012 is forming a team of Peace Ambassadors, individuals worldwide who would like to play a leadership role in making the Summer of Peace 2012 a reality. Peace Ambassadors will work to co-create events and collaborations worldwide taking bold, healing transformational initiatives and amplifying them. Peace Partners: The Summer of Peace 2012 team is actively enrolling Peace Partners - Global businesses, nonprofits, foundations and government leaders who are committed to shifting our world from a culture of violence to a culture of Peace. Please join us! For more information, please contact: Emily Hine, Chief of Peace, The Shift Network: emily@theshiftnetwork.com; or, Philip M. Hellmich, Program Director, The Shift Network: Philip@theshiftnetwork.com 5

LAKE COUNTY SUMMER OF PEACE 2012

June 22 - September 21, 2012 (International Day of Peace)

ESTIMATED TIME-LINE for 90-Day Planning, Development and Production

December, 2011 2012

Lakeport City Counsel - Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremonies - June 22, 4:00 5:00 pm and September 21, 2012 - 4:00 5:00 pm - Library Park with Official Pre-Planning and Participation by Officials and other City Employees. Installation and Proclamation of Establishment of Peace Pole on Garden Planter Platform in Library Park Park - opposite the Pearl Harbor Memorial with park maintenance. Proportional Grant Request of $5,000. Clear Lake City Council - Simultaneous Opening and Closing Ceremonies - Austin Park - June 22, 2012 - 4:00 5:00 pm and September 21, 2012 - 4:00 5:00 pm Austin Park - with Official Planning and Participation Installation and Proclamation of Establishment of Peace Pole on Garden Platform in Austin Park with park maintenance. Proportional Grant Request . Lake County Board of Supervisors - Opening Ceremonies Lakeport and Clearlake, other Events - Participation in County Marketing and Development Program, Opening and Closing Ceremonies Proportional Grant Request - Participation in Planning and Developmen with streets and park maintenance, public safety, and law enforcement needs met as appropriate (i.e., public events, gatherings, parades, etc.) and periodical communications to all agencies and departments as required by Proclamation dated August 23, 2011 for all 2012 events). Creation of Website, Design and Graphics, Branding and website management, including launching Calendar of Events for the Summer of Peace 2012. Initial events scheduling

January, 2012 - Beginning January 1, a Summer of Peace 2012, the Lake County Summer of Peace website is projected to be completed, and planning and early development of local, state and national media campaign will begin in Lake County and surrounding counties, the Bay Area and beyond, for advance publication and media communications during the 90-day event in conjunction, cooperation and collaboration with other County, City, non-profit, faith community and business individuals and organizations throughout the Lake Area, all in cooperation and collaboration with the County Marketing and Development Plan and city/county communications and marketing programs. Mid- January - Public Meetings with Stakeholders (Government offices and agencies, Businesses, Non-Profit Organizations, Churches, Wineries, Casinos, Community, Spiritual and Ethnic Groups, Schools, (Office of Education), Colleges and other Educational Institutions, Service Organizations, Hotels, Motels, Restaurants, Theatres, Public Utilities, Musical Groups, Schools and all other interested parties to be held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Lakeport and Clearlake City Council Chambers and other public meeting places around the lake to announce, inform and invite participation by individuals, groups and organizations to participate by presenting workshops, plays, lectures, films, videos and other live and multimedia throughout the lake area projects. January - June Ongoing registration of events, distribution of vendor and media kits; preparation of 2012 collaterals and promotional products or memorabilia of the event(s). Volunteer Operations June 22, 2012 Opening Ceremonies - Lakeport, Clearlake and other Lake Communities. June 22-Sept. 21 - Ongoing events throughout the Summer Sept. 21, 2012 Closing Ceremonies - Lakeport, Clearlake and other Lake Communities.

LAKE COUNTY SUMMER OF PEACE 2012

June 22 - September 21, 2012 (International Day of Peace)

PRELIMINARY ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR 90-DAY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION

Rent for sublet at $10.00/hr. or $200/month Part-time Administrative Asst. at $10/hr - $400/month for 10 months Part-time/temp Crew to work as needed on hourly rate ($10) in Construction/Set-up/ Delivery of media or vendor kits, chairs, props, etc. Printing Office Supplies (10 mo. @ $250/month) Office Equipment and Software (Copier and Printer) Website, Domain Name, Template and Hosting (1 year) Peace Pole, design, construction and installation of garden platform Media Campaign: Television and Print Advertising and Public Relations Collaterals and Promotional Items Miscellaneous

$2,000 4,000 1,000

2,500 2,800 200 2,500 10,000* 6,500 3,500 $ 35,000

Notes: Budget requests will be prorated between county and city entities. Other fund raising will be initiated as needed. Promotional pieces (such as I am a Peacemaker or I am a fan of the Lake County Summer of Peace) or peace pins may be sold appropriately as determined by marketing advisors. Other fund raising activities may take place following our negotiations and letter of agreement are finalized with a large and prominent Lake County non-profit organization now under way. Media campaign will be conducted after consultation with Advertising Executives and Consultant, and reviewed by County and City Marketing and Development Executives.

Typical Peace Pole (Octagonal with 16 national languages represented)