[Imc-newsroom] Re: NADER at the IMC on APRIL 12th (more info -- please read even if you are not planning to attend).

[brent john mcdonald]

 . . . the following can be discussed at the news meeting this sunday.  

The IMC news group may want to consider producing a live on-line
audio/video broadcast of the Nader/Prairiegreens event as an inclusive
gesture to all those unable to attend (for monetary or other reasons). 

If a live broadcast proves to be technologically problematic, we should
nonetheless strive to provide full media coverage with
interviews and write-up.  By hosting the event, the IMC has a special
oppourtunity to exercise our media skills and resources while introducing 
people to our fabulous downtown space.

I would love to help with media coverage, but the minimum donation seems a
bit steep.  Our IMC journalist nametags should get us in to the door, no?

Brent
 


On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Sascha Meinrath wrote:

> Dear founding funder,
> 
> Please read at least the third point even if you are not planning on
> attending:
> 
> Already there has been an overwhelming response for this event.  While IMC
> founding funders have been given an early opportunity to reserve your
> space, the following will insure that you'll get in on April 12th.  
> 
> First of all, this is going to be sort of a late-night conspiratorial-type
> event -- we begin at 10 p.m.  If you have reserved a space, but can't go,
> please let me know ASAP, so we can take you off our list.
> 
> Second, your place is not finalized until we get payment -- so send checks
> ($40 a person minimum -- and made out to the "PRAIRIE GREENS") to me at the
> IMC:
> 
> U-C IMC
> c/o Sascha Meinrath
> 218 West Main Street, Suite 110
> Urbana, Illinois 61801
> 
> Thirdly, the minimum is $40 per person, which is more than many IMC-ers can
> afford.  Bob Cook and I are working to raise money to "sponsor" people who
> cannot afford the full price of admission.  While I understand the need to
> raise money for the Greens, I also feel very strongly that people shouldn't
> be kept out because of their financial situation.  Please consider donating
> an extra ticket (or part of a ticket) to sponsor other your fellow IMC-ers
> who could not otherwise afford to attend.  If you are willing to sponsor
> others, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can reserve the
> tickets.  Thanks in advance for your generosity,
> 
> --Sascha Meinrath
> Urbana-Champaign IMC
>