[Imc] "A Free Press, A Free People!" (fwd)

[Mike Lehman]

I won't be at the meeting on Sunday, but I enthusiastically support the
idea of putting an IMC unit in the parade. I can offer my trailer as a
base for a float, along with my truck to pull it, if needed.
Mike Lehman

Sascha Meinrath wrote:
> 
> can we put this on the agenda for sunday's steering group meeting.  is
> anyone interested in taking (over) part in a parade?  just testing the
> interest waters.
> 
> --sascha
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 15:07:13 -0500
> From: "Kranich, Kimberlie" <Kranich at WILL.uiuc.edu>
> To: "'wefta at prairienet.org'" <wefta at prairienet.org>,
>      "IMC (E-mail)" <imc at urbana.indymedia.org>
> Subject: [Imc] "A Free Press, A Free People!"
> 
> > Can you believe it?  That's the theme of this year's Fourth  of July
> > parade?!!!
> >
> > (See further below.  It's also a celebration of the News Gazette's 150th
> > anniversary. Can you believe that?)
> >
> WEFT and the IMC rock (so does WILL, I might add).  WILL is participating.
> How about you? For more info. see below.  To register, see the following
> Website:  http://www.july4th.net/homepage.html
> 
> > Kimberlie
> >
> > "A Free Press, A Free People: A Salute To The News Gazette's 150th
> > Anniversary"
> > * 2002 FREEDOM CELEBRATION PARADE RULES *
> >
> > The Champaign County Freedom Celebration Committee has established a set
> > of rules that will be strictly enforced. Our primary concern is the safety
> > and well-being of all participants and spectators of the Fourth Of July
> > Celebration.  The committee reserves the right to remove any entrant or
> > person who does not comply with the following rules:
> >
> > 1.    Throwing and/or distributing any items along the parade route is
> > strictly prohibited.  This includes (but is not limited to) candy,
> > brochures, key chains, etc.
> >
> > 2.    Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to walk or rollerblade
> > along the parade route.  The only exception is if a decorated vehicle
> > large enough to accommodate all such children is part of the entry.  In
> > such case, the children must remain with the entry at all times.
> >
> > 3.    The theme of this year's parade is "A Free Press, A Free People" All
> > entries must depict this theme in some way.
> >
> > 4.    All vehicles and floats must be decorated.  The maximum height of a
> > unit is not to exceed thirteen (13) feet without duly written permission
> > from the Parade Committee prior to the day of the event.
> >
> > 5.    All floats and entries must be constructed of fire-retardant
> > materials and be equipped with at least one (1) fire extinguisher.  A
> > formal fire-extinguisher check will be conducted prior to the start of the
> > parade.
> >
> > 6.    All vehicles should be checked thoroughly for gas, water, oil, etc.
> > prior to the start of the parade.
> >
> > 7.    Entries listed as "Antique Vehicle" must be manufactured prior to
> > 1975 model year.
> >
> > 8.    Commercial entries are limited to TWO (2) vehicles.  Non-for-profit
> > vehicles are limited to THREE (3) units.  Organizations exceeding the
> > respective limits will have to make additional entries, pay the
> > appropriate fees and would, more than likely, be placed in a different
> > location in the parade line-up.  In an effort to be considerate and fair
> > to all entrants, there will be no exceptions to this rule.
> >
> > 9.    To reduce gaps, vehicles should limit their speed to the pace of a
> > slow walk (approximately two-mph) and stay within two-car lengths of the
> > preceding entry.  Please take into consideration that marching bands may
> > move at a slower pace due to hot and humid weather.
> >
> > 10.   Marching units should conform to a uniform dress code.  Bands may
> > wear matching T-shirts and shorts, if so desired, and must play a musical
> > selection at pre-designated points in the parade route.
> >
> > 11.   Parade Marshals have the authority to remove any entrant from the
> > parade for failure to comply with these rules, inclusive under the
> > direction of the Parade Chair.
> >
> > 12.   The Champaign County Freedom Celebration Committee assumes no
> > responsibility or liability in the event of injury or accident.
> >
> > The aforementioned rules are in place to provide a safe and enjoyable
> > parade experience for everyone.  Please do your part in complying with
> > these rules and safety provisions.  With added security measures and
> > changes in the parade route, attendance at the informational meeting on
> > Tuesday, June 18th, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the Urbana Civic Center is
> > MANDATORY.  You must attend this meeting to obtain your number in the
> > parade line-up and a map of the new parade staging area.  If you cannot
> > attend, please send a representative from your organization.
> >
> > Cathy McArthur, Parade Chair
> > (217) 369.4622 * (217) 337.0968 * E-mail: csmcarthur at yahoo.com
> > Website: www.july4th.net
> >