Title
Resolution Recognizing Michigan Peaceworks as a Civic Nonprofit Organization Operating in Ann Arbor for the Purpose of Obtaining a Charitable Gaming License
Memorandum
To obtain a charitable gaming license under Michigan law, a nonprofit organization is required to submit a resolution from its local governing body recognizing it as a community-based organization.
The Michigan Peaceworks is a local nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to peace, civil rights, and civil liberties. Michigan Peaceworks achieves its mission by undertaking education and action on local and state levels to influence U.S. foreign and domestic policy. Michigan Peaceworks, in carrying out its purpose, focuses its talents and energies in the following goal areas:
- Provide accurate information and analysis about the "War on Terrorism" and nonviolent
alternatives.
- Through our Youth Activist Network and internship program, recruit and train future social
activists.
- Build a statewide peace network for the purpose of advancing joint action campaigns.
- Build coalitions with groups of similar values and goals.
- Expand the definition of "peace" to include: the ability to live free of all types of violence,
harassment, and discrimination.
- Foster and promote a viable community organizing model (a philosophy, style of work, and goals
that serve to mobilize community action).
- Conduct outreach to build the Michigan Peaceworks base of support.
- Create and maintain a safe space for dissent.
Passage of the attached resolution will allow the Michigan Peaceworks to host a Poker night at Belmark Lanes in order to fundraiser money to further its mission. This resolution is required in order to obtain final approval from the Charitable Gaming Division of the Bureau of State Lottery for the event.
Staff
Prepared by: Anissa Bowden, Council Coordinator
Sponsored by: Councilmember
Body
Whereas, P.A. 382 of 1972, as amended, requires that local civic non...
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