The Moody Group, LLC

Global Peace Partners is a forum for any peace worker
from around the globe to post blogs, photos, video clips
of their work and insights of their nation. 
The purpose of this forum is to reach out and respect
those who may not share the same religion, the same race,
the same nationality, the same politics and the same culture
and yet seek peace!
One of our long term goals and hopes is that College and
University Students might reach outside their comfort zones
and learn from you and gain new perspectives.
If you should wish to contribute your insights go to 
our home page and scroll down to
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Deep in the heart of Maine, the almost unknown little town of Otisfield just north of Portland, is transformed into an oasis, into a paradise of woods, water, and hills, that opens its arms to youth, not the traditional summer camp that busy parents send their kids to and call vacation, but a camp to which young adults come from the most explosive areas of the world.

For a short time Otisfield becomes home to Hundreds of young leaders, young adults from the most violent sectors of the world. Israeli Youths play soccer with their Palestinian counterparts. Young Indians canoe with their Pakistani neighbors. Teens caught in the crossroads of decades of hostilities are brought together, to work together to play together and to search for answers together. South East Asian youth that have seen decades of war, Egyptian, Jordanian Afghan youth leaders come together with American Youth to break through cultures of explosive rage and violence, years of animosity, fighting, and daily blood baths.

Young adults taught a language of hatred now for the first time can see their enemies up close, eye ball to eyeball, sharing breakfast, lunch, a marshmallow roast over a campfire, in competition not with guns and mortar but with racing, playing, running laughing and most of all a deep lesson that so many of us have yet to learn, that this planet has to be shared with those that do not share the same religion, the same nationality, the same race the same culture, or the same politics.

This small insignificant little town in Maine, plays perhaps the most significant role in global relationships. While the Halls of Parliaments’, and Congresses around the world, while the UN in its plush offices in Lower East Side, endlessly debate politics and economics, these children are learning it where it counts and how it counts.

Dan is working with Seeds of Peace to extend their influence

Seeds of Peace

Youth from Jordan, Israel,  Palestine, USA, India, Pakistan, Egypt

Link

The Harlem Boys and Girls Choir Alumni Ensemble has been invited for its first tour of China.  The Moody Group is passionate about supporting this kind of ambasadorship to the world. 

Dear Mr. Moody, 

This purpose of this letter is to provide you with our written consent to help raise funds on behalf of our Ensemble. As you already know this past April the Government of China officially invited The Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem Alumni Ensemble to perform at its China Shanghai International Arts Festival in October 2009.  The Ensemble believes this to be a true honor and in an effort to make this trip we are reaching out to our friends and supporters to help us raise the necessary funds in order to travel to this event and represent the United States of America.  

Our goal is to raise $30,000, which will go towards covering our travel cost.  Any support you can secure on our behalf would be appreciated.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available to companies or individuals that may be so inclined.  

Donations for the Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem Alumni Ensemble China tour can be made to:

Metropolitan Community United Methodist Church
1975 Madison Ave.
New York, NY  10035

Please Designate: “China Tour” 

If there is interest in sponsoring us for this trip or our program in general feel free to contact us directly at 917-210-3338. Thank you in advance for your efforts. 

George Reyes
General Manager

The Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem Alumni Ensemble

(Go to Harlem Ensemble Page to view Official Documents of Invitation)

Bennington, VT - Tucked into the southwest corner of Vermont, in the prestigious rolling Green Mountains, a spire rises just over 300 feet into the New England sky, paying tribute to a moment over 230 years ago when  the British Forces were met by the Green Mountain Boys coming to the aid of General Stark.  The well trained, disciplined, and equipped troops of the British Army fell to the feet of untrained undisciplined Yankee Soldiers, and the tide of war changed, bringing a nation one battle closer to freedom.  

On the morning of August 8, 2009, from the shadows of the Battle of Bennington Monument in Bennington, VT , Danny Garcia, "The Walking Man", will step out with Healing Winds and members of America's First Nation and trek 30 miles on foot to Stephentown, NY,  the site of the Fourth Annual  Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow and Spirit on the Mountain Music Festival (August 7, 8, and 9th).  Danny is walking to honor all Veterans and to fundraise in support of White Eagle’s Veteran’s “Healing the Heart” Program and Conference.  

Fidel Moreno, and his wife Susan Jameson are currently Co-directors of Healing Winds, a Native American Educational and Cultural Organization which utilizes multi-media applications and the performing arts to enhance appreciation and respect for Native American and Aboriginal Cultures and wisdom traditions.  Fidel, an award-winning film maker is the President of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico as well as President and CEO of Native Visions Arts Center. 

This event, a significant contribution to keeping native culture alive, will pay tribute to our veterans through its theme:  America – Fly Like an Eagle, Forever Free – Honoring our Veterans, Healing our Warriors.  

Stephentown itself just staggering under the onslaught of nature’s wrath, the target of 6 inches of rain inside a few hours on July 29th will rise above its own devastation to give honor to all of the Nations Native Communities in song, in dance:  traditional, fancy, grass, and jingle dress.  Tots to Elders will participate celebrating a rich heritage.   

Performers scheduled will include:  Nashville recording artist Red Hawk and the Renegade Country Band, the Billy Kruetzman Trio, the Depth Quartet featuring Scot Murawski of Max Creek, Rev Tor (voted one of the top guitarists in the Berkshires), as well as Geraldine Barney, a Navaho singer/songwriter extraordinaire.  The event will be crowned by Joanne Shenandoah, Grammy Award winner and 11 time Native American Music Award winning artist.    

The theme of the Festival, Fly Like an Eagle, Forever Free – Honoring Our Veterans, Healing our Warriors will bring awareness to and honor the efforts of individuals and organizations that make a difference in the lives of veterans.  Guests of honor include New York State Senator Roy McDonald (Vietnam Veteran), Colonel (Ret) James D. McDonough, Jr., Director of the New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs, William Kraus, Executive Deputy Director of the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs, and Jake Singer (Navajo/Vietnam Veteran), Director for Walk with Warriors, and others.  

Among the veteran’s organizations to be honored is Homes for Our Troops, a non-partisan organization dedicated to provide specially adapted homes for severely injured service members.  This group is in the top-rated category of The American Institute of Philanthropy.  

Walk with Warriors Inc. is making a difference in the lives of American Indian Veterans in acknowledging and promoting American Indian values, beliefs, and faith and bringing awareness to the teachings of our Native American Brothers and their Ancestors.   

The Vet Center Program of Springfield, MA, is providing their 39 foot Mobile Veterans Center Clinic to give free medical care and psychological counseling to all veterans.  All vets are welcomed with honor and given quality readjustment counseling with love and care, with the goal being to secure a positive future for veterans and their families.  

Danny Garcia, a former Marine, former law enforcement officer, and Vietnam Veteran, will be the special guest speaker for this event.  He will give honor to the Native Communities and to fellow veterans who have served America in various conflicts and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives.  Since 1996, Garcia (also an ordained minister) has walked across five continents, over 25,000 miles on foot, walking for children and world peace, meeting with world leaders, ministering to the famous and to the poorest of the poor (www.globalwalk.cc).    

As the drums of the Rez Dogs, Mystic River and the Wolf Cry Singers roll across the mountains and hills of upstate NY, and the Aztec Dancers in their flaming regalia proclaim a glory of a people, our Native Brethren open their hands and hearts and invite everyone to come honor and celebrate the richness of the American Indian Culture.  By joining the festivities, every American can experience a profound tie to the indigenous roots of our Nation.      

For more information:   
http://www.healingwinds.net  or  call 518 733 9227
email:  humanityinconcert@earthlink.net

Proceeds to benefit the Native American Interpretative Center, The White Eagle Sanctuary, and the Longhouse for Peace Construction Fund.  Healing Winds is a not for profit organization whose mission is to establish Native American Cultural and Educational Programming that honors wisdom traditions and spiritual technologies promoting community wellness and family harmony.   

Serving as International Public Relations Director for:

Danny Garcia, The Walking Man, is 64 years old, a native of New York’s Spanish Harlem, a former Marine, former law enforcement officer, and an ordained minister.  Garcia has walked on five continents and has met with dignitaries all over the world, ministering to the famous and to the poorest of the poor. Danny has made presentations to Kings/royals, Presidents, and other world leaders, to include four Presidents of the USA, a number of Presidents and Prime Ministers of other countries, the Pope, Mother Teresa, Ambassadors and many more eminent personalities and multilateral organizations.  Garcia began his journey in 1996, walking for children and world peace and has raised money for multiple charitable organizations.  In 2008, he completed the milestone of walking 25,000 miles in a walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City.  In his next walking endeavor, Garcia will restart the mileage ticker and chronicle his amazing walk of faith in a memoir and inspire speaking engagements worldwide.  For more information, visit

http://www.globalwalk.cc/

The Harlem Boys and Girls Choir Alumni Ensemble,
By the Invitation of the 
Ministry of Culture of China
Has been invited to represent America for the purpose of
Strengthening Friendship and Cooperation 

Danny Garcia, the Walking Man, who has walked over 25,000 miles for peace on 5 Continents will be leading the Harlem Choir to Chinatown with the Goal to raise the $30,000Necessary for this Significant Event 

Friday, July 10, 2009 

4:00 PM 

Chinatown Partnership
60 St. James Place
New York,  NY   10038 

Welcome:  Wellington Chen and Justin Yu
Lolita Jackson, Manhattan Director Community Affairs Mayor’s Office
Pastor Rouse, Metropolitan Community United Methodist Church
Harlem Boys and Girls Choir Alumni Ensemble
Presentation of Peace Pole
And Conclusion
Danny Garcia 

7:00 PM

Metropolitan Community United Methodist Church
1975 Madison Ave. at 126^th Street 

Pastor Rouse, Metropolitan Community United Methodist Church
Harlem Boys & Girls Choir Alumni Ensemble
Presentation of Peace Pole 
And Conclusion
Danny Garcia 

Terry Wright Conducts some of the Harlem Ensemble outside the
Chinatown Partnership

Justin Yu, Mayor of Chinatown,  (Far Right Standing)
Wellington Chen, Exec. Director China Partnership (Far Right Kneeling)
Danny Garcia (Standing Right of Center)
Rev. Bruce Grodner (Far Left Standing)
Pastor Rousa (4th from Left Standing)
Lolita Jackson -Mayor's Office (3rd from Left Standing)
Dan Moody (8th from Left Standing)
With Harlem Boys and Girls Choir Alumni Ensemble

Mayor Justin Yu
With Peace Pole presented by Danny Garcia
And Leadership of Chinatown

Aired on July 10th from 10:00-11:00pm on channel 63(WMBC for Time Warner), which reaches 5 mio households in tri-state area, and fortunately Global news editor also chose this news, so it was also aired via satellite to our 200mio viewers in four continents worldwide.

Aided Danny Garcia in accomplishing a 20 City 20 Day walk from the UN to Bangor Maine to raise money to drill fresh water wells in Burkino Faso Africa.  This project was initiated by the BARKA Foundation and raised over $25,000 dollars

The Moody Group is currently working on several fronts to open a relationship with Cuba
that acknowledges thier strengths and at the same time can address some of their needs.

Luke:  10:25-37

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him,
Go, and do thou likewise.

Our Neighbor Cuba was ravished by 3 Major Hurricanes in one month last year.

2 Category 5 and 1 Category 4

When our neighbor is in pain I do not believe for one second that our Lord Sanctions Embargos!

Cuba's gift to Humanity:

Operation Miracle

Health Care