Counterpoint

July Dinner Party Topics 2010

• Yosemite Conservancy is achieving great things in Yosemite National Park and having positive impact in areas like trail repair and wildlife preservation. http://www.yosemiteconservancy.org/ Mona is a passionate appreciator of the park and has been taking her family there for many years.
• Falling Whistles is a campaign to make their weapon your voice and be a whistleblower for peace in Congo and to rehabilitate and advocate for war-affected children. http://www.fallingwhistles.com/  Theirs is a very moving story.
• The Iona Community is a dispersed Christian ecumenical community working for peace and social justice, rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship. www.iona.org.uk Valerie and Sandi recently visited this most amazing and beautiful island in Scotland and shared our photos.  Visit Sandi's photo gallery at http://indyjo.smugmug.com/Travel/Isle-of-Iona-Scotland/12874892_NhsNg#929450712_Ur5tv