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Date: Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM<br>Subject: U.S. BOAT TO GAZA - APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE<br>To: <a href="mailto:naiman@justforeignpolicy.org">naiman@justforeignpolicy.org</a><br><br><br>
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<p style="margin:0px">Dear Friend,</p>
<p style="margin:0px"><br>Happy 2011 from the U.S. Boat to Gaza!<span> </span><span> </span>Thank you so much for your support of this critical mission.<span> <span> </span></span>With your help and participation, we will sail a U.S.-flagged ship,<span> </span><i>The Audacity of Hope</i>, to break the U.S.-backed Israeli blockade of Gaza this spring.<span> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0px"><span><br> </span>We are writing to let you know, in case you don't already, that application forms for those wishing to be considered as prospective passengers on<span> </span><i>The Audacity of Hope<span> </span></i>are available<i>.<span> <span> </span></span></i>Instructions for requesting an application form are on our website, <a style="color:#215894" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=wumi8ydab&et=1104222199491&s=5134&e=001hJyRCjwasILCFrE_BZR7ZBcx5F8xero52iRTDGkUhFYgsadgQ_VcCUj69cxeYz4iMld9vY5dQkpP_d00zos2H3n9TmW5j4ECv35Iun_XLH60tj-6O775lA==" target="_blank">www.ustogaza.org</a>.<span> <span> </span></span>Completed applications must be received by email no later than 11:59pm Eastern time on January 15, 2010 -- the signed notarized hard copy must be received at our post office box by January 22.<span> <span> </span></span>Being a passenger on the boat is not for everyone, and we urge you to think carefully about the risks and benefits before making the decision to apply.<span> <span> </span></span>Please know that each completed application will receive careful consideration - and also know that we will only be able to accept a small percentage of the applications we anticipate receiving.<span> <span> </span></span>Whether you will sail on the boat or remain on land, we hope we can count on your continued engagement and support before, during, and especially after the journey.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;margin:0px" align="left"><br>Our Outreach Committee is working to build a nationwide network of activists who will help keep the U.S. Boat visible in the months before the voyage, through teach-ins, film screenings and other events on campuses and in communities across the country.<span> <span> </span></span>If you are willing to be part of that effort in some way, please email us at<span> </span><a style="color:#215894" shape="rect" href="mailto:ustogaza@gmail.com" target="_blank">ustogaza@gmail.com</a><span> </span>-- we will put you in touch with others in your area who are organizing as part of the U.S. Boat's growing national team.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><br>For peace with justice,<br><br>U.S. TO GAZA</p>
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