[Peace-discuss] Fw: [Peace] Farmer's Market Guidelines an

[jencart]

Guidelines look fine to me.  I'm not AWARE (!) that I've violated any of these, tho' always posible that my extreme loathing and fear of Bush, etc have clouded my perceptions.  I can continue to cover 10-12 (except for 8/12).  Lemme know.   Jenifer C.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: jandurl 
To: Peace at lists.groogroo.com 
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 6:47 PM
Subject: [Peace] Farmer's Market Guidelines and schedule


Attached below are the requested guidelines for tabling at the Farmer's  Market.  Please look over this draft and a plan  to discuss and   finalize the guidelines at the AWARE meeting on July 31.  
Also a Tabling Schedule is attached below with possible sign up times  for AWARE members to consider.

Durl and Jan Kruse
AWARE Tabling Guidelines

Farmer's Market & Other Venues


(These guidelines are provided to facilitate a positive and respectful  relationship between AWARE representatives and the general public when  serving as a volunteer of AWARE.)

  1.. PURPOSE OF TABLING: 
  To provide a visible and public presence regarding anti-war and  anti-racism issues.

  To provide timely information about these and related topics to the  general public.

  To provide an opportunity and the means for individuals to become  involved. 

  2.. ENGAGING THE PUBLIC: 
  Our purpose is to challenge and engage the public in a constructive  manner. Dialog and discussion are appropriate and to be expected,  however they should remain civil. AWARE representatives should avoid  being confrontational or argumentative. Make frequent reference to AWARE  materials for AWARE positions and detailed information on particular  topics. Cordially invite those interested or with questions to our  weekly Sunday meeting.

  3.. INFORMATIONAL/PRINT MATERIALS: 
  AWARE has approved distributing certain print materials. These include  materials such as AWARE pamphlets, the Public-I, informational  bulletins, etc. These print materials are located in the AWARE box or  pamphlet tray. Encourage people to help themselves to these free print  materials.

  4.. ITEMS FOR SALE: 
  (E.g.- yard signs, buttons, bumper stickers, pencils, fair traded  coffee etc.)

  Occasionally AWARE or members of AWARE purchase items for sale at the  table. These items should be clearly labeled. We ask the public to  donate the cost of the item if they wish to take one. These costs should  be clearly posted for the public to see. They are as follows: yard signs  - $5, buttons and bumper stickers - $1, pencils - $.25, fair trade  coffee - $10. Our goal is only to recoup the cost, not to make a profit.  Do not give away cost items unless it seems appropriate because of an  inability to pay. The price of each item is subject to change.

  5.. POST CARDS/SURVEYS/PETITIONS: 
  Table visitors should be informed of AWARE petitions, post card  drives, etc. and questions answered if asked. Signatures may be directly  solicited, but negative responses should be respected and not  challenged. 

  6.. ADVOCATING FOR A PARTICULAR POLITICAL CANDIDATE OR PARTY: 
  AWARE does not endorse or advocate for any candidate or political  party. AWARE is a diverse group with diverse political views. Although  AWARE members may have strong political views regarding individual  candidates or political parties, they must be careful NOT to express or  impose personal political views as representatives of AWARE while  working at the table. In short, AWARE members should refrain from  advocating, endorsing, or voicing personal preference for any political  candidate for political office at the local, state, or national level  while representing AWARE at the table.