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Club Presidents: Lauren Price, Jessica Jurek, and Jessica Strutzel
Club Moderator:Mr. Gruber

What?: Movie Night!
When?: Friday April 11, time TBA
Where?:Duchesne in the SAG
Additional Info:
The film we will be showing is Blood Diamond starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, and Jennifer Connelly. The movie centers on the civil war in Sierra Leone over the country’s illicit diamond trade. A discussion on the themes of the movie will follow. There is no charge but you may make a voluntary donation to the Catholic Worker House. Snacks will be provided. NOTE: the movie is rated R, so if you are not seventeen you will need to bring a provided signed permission slip.

We try to adopt the principles of Amnesty International, a worldwide organization dedicated to human rights. They espouse a philosophy of non-violence, community participation and solidarity.
Websites:Amnesty International
Amnesty United States

Important issues include:
Violence against women
Rights and dignity of the poor
Death penalty
Torture and terrorism
Political prisoners
Rights of refugees and migrants
Global arms regulations

Boycott Nestle:
"Despite its slogan, "good food, good life," Nestlé, based in Switzerland, is the world's largest food company and has a reputation for corporate abuse throughout its operations, ranging from the marketing of infant formula to the production of its chocolate and bottled water." (Responsible Shopper).

This link provides information on Nestle's destructive and unethical infant formula campaign against mothers and their babies in countries all around the world. This website also provides information for contacting Nestle and provides ways to boycott the company.