[Oe List ...] Standing Rock Assistance for our 2nd Generation Presence

[Len Hockley via OE]

SOLD!
Where do we contribute??
Len

On 11/6/2016 5:29 PM, Lynda C via OE wrote:
>
>     Dear Colleagues of the lst Generation  (1G) of OE,
>     Our prayers for Standing Rock can take many forms, but one action
>     in particular that I call your attention to is that of our 2nd
>     Generation (2G) that we formerly called our Emerging Generation (EG).
>
>
>     Those of you on Facebook may have seen that the 2nd Generation of
>     OE younger adults ( once EG),  are being represented at Standing
>     Rock. They have raised money to get Shelia Johnson (daughter of
>     Byrne Johnson) on site with some equipment to assist with the
>     midwife and medical team as a cook and support person. However,
>      with the situation moving into colder weather they are aware that
>     more substantial equipment is needed.  They are working on
>     purchasing an insulated bus that will serve as a  dorm for the
>     midwives  and medics and as a kitchen.  Nina Crow Rhys  (Stan’s
>     daughter) has requested support from us lst Generation OE Elders
>     as they work to Stand with Standing Rock in this attempt to
>     protect the water and sacred grounds.  She is also headed to
>     Standing Rock where her experience as a doula will be a gift to
>     the midwife team.
>
>     North Dakota based Alex St. Clair  (son of Bob and Kate) will also
>     be there and is assisting as Shelia’s support staff.     Attached
>     is a more complete proposal  from Alex.    Alex has given me
>      permission to share his  e-mail if you have any questions that he
>       might answer. alex.saint.c at gmail.com
>     <mailto:alex.saint.c at gmail.com>
>
>
>   Many years ago, our  EG were with us as we embarked upon our mission 
> to make a difference.  Let’s support them in this endeavor of being a 
> presence that they are making on behalf of many of us.  If you have 
> already sent a contribution, many thanks.  If you haven’t gotten 
> around to it yet, there is great need to move on this quickly so the 
> bus can be outfitted for the cause.   If you know of others who aren’t 
> on these lists or of others who might respond to this call, please 
> pass this on.
>
>  We are so grateful for the presence that Diane Greenwald and 
> Salvatore Caruso have been at Standing Rock during the fall and now 
>  for the support they are bringing to  Native families who are 
> wintering there with their children.  We are grateful for Ellie and 
> Carlton Stock's presence there as well with other representatives from 
> the Presbyterian Church USA.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Lynda  and John Cock
> Davidson, NC
> Lynda860 at outlook.com  (new e-mail)
>
>
>
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