IVAW National Convention

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This summer we are partnering with Veterans for Peace for our national convention scheduled for August 4th to 7th in Portland, OR.

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IVAW National Convention

Event Address

Portland State University Portland, OR
See map: Google Maps

Date/Time

Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 9:00am

Points of Contact

IVAW National Office, 10am-6pm EST
(646) 723-0989
 
Jose Vasquez, Executive Director
(917) 587-3334
 
Bryan Reinholdt, Convention Committee Chair
(502) 262-1483
 
Joe Dunn, Portland Chapter & Convention Committee
 
Aaron Hughes, Organizing Team Leader
(217) 898-9083
 
Selena Coppa, Membership Coordinator
(347) 985-6039
 
 

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