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

[Paul Kotheimer]

hi all

what if we also invite local cable access videographers to put it on
regular ol' television, for people who REALLY can't afford to come to
Ralph?? (acknowledging of course that there are people who can't afford
cable TV either--myself being one of them.)

let's jam this forty-bucks-a-head thing as much as we can!


paulkotheimer:)


On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, brent john mcdonald wrote:

>  
>  . . . 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
> > 
> 
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