Letter from Kathlyn Schaaf
    as part of investigation of GS of NV

    Kathlyn Schaaf
    Laguna Hills, California
    ___________________

    August 20, 2007

    To whom it may concern:

    Several months ago, I was approached by Andre Sheldon seeking
    feedback and support for his project Council of Women. As one of
    the original co-founders of Gather the Women, a global community
    inviting women to step forward in compassionate and collaborative
    leadership, I was intrigued by his vision of a ‘Council of Women’, a
    core circle of women leaders representing diverse global women’s
    organizations who would come together to explore and model
    feminine collaboration and who would eventual launch together a
    compelling campaign to mobilize the world’s women in the cause of
    non-violence and peace.

    There is a complex history of attempts to create this kind of unifying force among the
    women of the world, going as far back as the 19th century when British philosopher
    Matthew Arnold said, “If ever the world sees a time when women shall come together
    purely and simply for the benefit of mankind, it will be a power such as the world has
    never known.” Matthew Arnold died in 1888 without experiencing the power of women
    ‘coming together’ around the globe, and even in the technologically-connected world of
    2007, I personally know many women who fear they will not live to see this powerful force
    for good in their lifetime. There are many challenges to creating a unity of purpose among
    the many hundreds of diverse women leaders and women’s organizations … and yet the
    reasons to try become more compelling every day. The time is now, the women are ready
    and the world desperately needs their feminine leadership in order to achieve a healing
    balance.

    I do believe that the Council of Women is a simple and brilliant
    ‘next step’ on the journey to a balanced world. Since leaving my
    official position in the leadership of Gather the Women in June
    2007, I have been working as an individual with Andre to refine
    and launch this project, and have committed to serve as an active
    member of the Council of Women as it begins to take shape over
    the next year.  While Andre is committed to preparing the
    foundation for the Council by providing funding, staffing  and other
    aspects of infrastructure, he understands that what will make the
    Council successful will be a compelling message emerging from the
    shared heartbeat of a circle of women and broadcast out in waves
    to the willing women of this planet.

    Please contact me at katheschaaf@cox.net if you have any
    questions or require further information.

    Sincerely,



    Kathlyn Schaaf
PEACE and LOVE

How beautiful the world is when we live and work together in peace.
Global Strategy of Nonviolence
Mother Theresa said, “Peace begins with a smile.”
Welcome! A Global Strategy of Nonviolence
FOR the CHILDREN A World-Wide Unity Campaign
A Strategy to Bring Peace For the Children and Stop  War
(GS of NV)

In 3 years, we the
people, can change the
world.

PLAN ALL 3 PHASES

PHASE ONE:

Mobilize, in every village,
town, and city,in every
country!

Select Demands
and Deadlines

One year awareness
campaign

Starting Event

September 11, 2021
+23 scheduled events

PEOPLE POWER

The People must be
HEARD, the Moderate
Voice

We want the children to
see an overt exhibit of
nonviolence.
PHASE TWO:

Conflict Resolution
and Disarmament

PHASE THREE:

Programs For the
Children