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[Jim Doyle]

SAN JOSE PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER ANNOUNCES ANNUAL AWARD

The San José Peace and Justice Center announces the
establishment of the Annual Gertrude Welch Peace and Justice
Award, dedicated to the memory of citizen activist, Gertrude
Welch. The award will honor individuals who have made
significant contributions to peace and justice locally and
globally.

The first recipients of this award are pioneers of the Free
Gaza Movement: Greta Berlin, Paul Larudee and Kathy Sheetz.
The award ceremony will take place Saturday, January 30,
2010, from 5:30-6:30 pm, at the home of Barby and Vic Ulmer,
who were among the original founders of the San Jose Peace
Center over 52 years ago. Their address is 13004 Paseo
Presada, Saratoga.

The award ceremony will be followed by dinner. All guests
are invited to bring a dish to share.

In an evening fund-raiser, Sharat G. Lin will speak on "The
siege of Gaza and why Gaza is a key to peace between
Israelis and Palestinians."  Donna and Darlene Wallach,
Greta Berlin and Paul Larudee will also speak about their
experiences and plans for future sailings to Gaza.

For more information: 408.297-2299.