SERVAS EVENTS |
INTRODUCTION
There has never been a more important time to spread the word about Servas and the importance of peace and cross-cultural understanding! Look below for information on local, national and international Servas events.
MONTHLY DINNERS
Servas members and friends are invited to attend local monthly dinners that help local Servas members get to know each other better and introduce non-Servas members to the organization. Monthly dinners are often organized by area representatives and are usually held on the same day each month but can vary depending on the area. Area Representatives >
If regular monthly dinners are held in your area but are not listed below please let us know! Submit a Monthly Dinner >
Boston
Kate Soukonnikov, Massachusetts Area Rep has initiated a new Yahoo Group for Servas in Massachusetts that will alert members to dinners and gatherings throughout the state. To join, just send a blank email to MassServas@yahoogroups.com, after which you will receive a confirmation email. If you have any questions please contact Kate Soukonnikov.
New York
New York monthly dinners are held once every month, date and time to be announced. To subscribe to the New York area list serve and receive emails about upcoming events email info@usservas.org.
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City monthly dinners are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. The dinners are held at the Thai Siam restaurant at 1435 S. State Street and consist of sharing travel stories and plans, meeting new members and travelers, socializing, and, of course, excellent Thai food. From June-August there are usually no dinners; instead a party and potluck is held toward the end of the summer. For more information, contact the Utah Area Representatives, Bert and Lois Spiegel (#801-277-8400) or Pam Littig (#801-534-0584). To have your name added to the email announcement/reminder list, contact Louisa Stark.
San Francisco
San Francisco monthly dinners are usually held on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-8:30pm and consist of dinner, socializing and sharing of travel stories or discussion of topics of interest. Occasionally the dinners are held on other days to accommodate people who are busy on Wednesdays. Anyone interested should call or email Susan Ovington (#415-826-7598). An email announcement is sent out about 2 weeks in advance of the dinner, so interested people should request to be placed on the mailing list.
Washington DC Area
Washington DC Servas members have their own local list serve and organize monthly dinners and winter and summer potlucks. Please visit the DC area website or email them for more information.
PEACE AND CULTURE EVENTS
Occasionally Servas members organize peace and culture events that may include a presentation on Servas to a college or community group, a panel discussion on current peace issues or a cultural event that brings diverse communities together! Submit a Peace and Culture Event >
Current Events
Servas will be participating in the United Nations 58th Annual DPI/NGO Conference Our Challenge: Voices for Peace, Partnership, and Renewal. Visit our UN page for more information.
Servas is a registered participant of the International Day of Peace, on September 21, 2004.
Past Events
The Middle East Peace Quilt, coordinated by Canadian Servas member, Sima Elizabeth Shefrin, was on display in New York City at St. Bartholomew's Church (June 2003), the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (September 2003) and at the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, New Jersey (November-December 2003). To find out where the Quilt is traveling next email Elizabeth Shefrin at simaeliz@smartt.com or visit The Middle East Peace Quilt Website >
To find out more about how Servas worked with a diverse coalition of community groups and peace organizations to bring the Quilt to the New York area visit the NY Middle East Peace Quilt Project website >
US AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
European Servas Summer University 2008 in International Education Centre Jugendhof Scheersberg in Quern (Germany) Jul 4-9, 2008
International 2008 Servas Youth Meeting
Istanbul, Turkey Jul 18-25, 2008
Location: Sabanci University-Tuzla (www.sabanciuniv.edu)
Instanbul 2008 wull be the third International Youth Meeting after Patagonia and Yorkshire. The main theme will be "Servas Dream Life." Each day has a concept to follow. The activities will be linked with the day's concept.
Program:
1st Day: Come, come, whoever you are.
2nd Day: Peace & Love
3rd Day: Two sides of the water
4th Day: Be the change
5th Day: Free the child inside
6th Day: Free the child inside
7th Day: We are one
2008 United States Servas Annual Membership Conference
Rosendale, New York, USA September 26-28, 2008
Location: Lifebridge Sanctuary
tax-deductible donation
