Honoring Chantal Dothey's Service and Commitment

Chantal Dothey, long-time Cleveland Peace Action board member, has retired and moved back to Belgium, her native land, to live near family in Brussels. After earning her medical degree there, she came to the U.S. in 1981. Dr. Chantal Dothey, MD was a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist at MetroHealth Medical Center. Her professional bio noted that, “Dr. Dothey is fluent in English, Dutch, Flemish, and French.”

Chantal began volunteering with Peace Action in the early 1990’s. At that time, we were still called Greater Cleveland SANE/FREEZE. She recalls her young son running around at events. In 1993 we became Cleveland Peace Action. There wasn’t much activity here in the 90’s, in the aftermath of the Cold War. But after September 11th, the future for the peace movement was clear. Chantal was there as the U.S. made war on Afghanistan and then Iraq. By 2003 she had joined the board and served a stretch as Treasurer. She’s been ever-present since and it is odd to have board meetings without her.

From 2008-2014, Chantal spearheaded the Alternatives to Military Recruitment Committee, which obtained grants and hired staff to develop a high school-level curriculum of peace studies. It was implemented at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School and Lincoln West High School, along with two community organizations.

Chantal always took the lead in tabling. She spent more time than anyone getting the message out at events. She was engaged in the community, most notably with Peace in the Hood, Carl Stokes Brigade, and Black on Black Crime.

Chantal, we wish you the best in your retirement and your homecoming to Belgium.

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