[Peace-discuss] Minutes/meeting Feb 27

[Al Kagan]

Actually, the minutes should have read that we have applied for a 
permit for March 19th and we expect to get it without any problems.

On Mar 3, 2005, at 11:51 AM, Susan Davis wrote:

>
>> Aware minutes: February 28, 2005
>>
>> News of the week
>>
>> Introductions
>>
>> New ideas
>>
>> 1.  Cosponsoring "Tim Robbins film " Embedded" -- with student peace 
>> action.  Agreed.  Subsequently canceled.
>>
>> 2.  Public access in Lincoln Square.  We met January 9.  Should we 
>> reopen the issue?  Susan will post a relevant article by Margaret 
>> Kohn.  Durl will seek status report.
>>
>> 3.  Jan Kruse suggests an alternative video night at her house.  She 
>> suggests showing "deadlines" Bonhoffer" "Hidden in Plain Sight" and 
>> "This Is What Democracy Looks like"
>>
>> Events of last week:
>>
>> Sandra: the County Board eliminated the kickback.  This is wonderful, 
>> a good win!  It took three months and a lot of perseverance.  The 
>> contract is now up for bid.  The Justice committee of the County 
>> Board has asked her if she is still calling for an outside 
>> investigation of the deaths in custody.  Sandra will appear before 
>> the Justice committee to discuss an external investigation.
>>
>> Finances: $3162.21 is our balance.
>>
>> Obama/Durbin watch: it's moving gradually.  The committee reports 
>> they need help to keep pressure on Obama.  Keep meeting, and keep 
>> writing to Obama and keep watching.  THERE'S A UNITED FOR PEACE AND 
>> JUSTICE Illinois Caucus.  Hammering away at Obama on future 
>> legislation and present betrayals (like the vote on Rice).  Mart's 
>> open letter was excellent.  Support Durbin's difficult votes.
>>
>> Prospect for Peace: Ricky.  Saturday is our regular demo.  2 to 4 at 
>> Marketplace.  Should we have an extra demonstration March 19?  Dress 
>> warmly.
>>
>> Frank Nardulli: medical cannabis and Naomi Jakobsson.  Spoke with 
>> mail me for about 15 minutes.  She gives three reasons why she's 
>> against the medical cannabis bill.  Efficacy, too much marijuana 
>> allowed per person, and caregiver/Gardner can grow up to 60 plans for 
>> up to five people.  Frank argues that these are all unreasonable 
>> objections.  They will meet with Jakobsson however.  Frank Nardulli 
>> distributes a packet.
>>
>> The bill requires the following.  A doctor can prescribe.  The 
>> Department of Health and Human Services will likely register patients 
>> and caregivers, and then marijuana can be grown.  About 200,000 
>> people in Illinois might be affected.  Please support this effort.
>>
>> Military Advertising and Recruitment at the YMCA.
>>
>> The YMCA Board of Governors met.  Military recruitment -- there is a 
>> moratorium on military advertisement at the why until formal decision 
>> can be made.
>>
>> March 19: we have a permit to use One Main, or the permit is in the 
>> works.  Speakers are being lined up.  Meg Miner will be the master of 
>> ceremonies.  A poster is displayed: "the Cost of Endless War".  
>> Planning a flier and a poster.  Organizers are asking for $150 for 
>> costs.
>>
>> The discussion follows of the theme "costs of war."  Possibly the 
>> idea of emphasizing the cost of war does not reach out to people who 
>> believe that the cost of war is worth it because the cause is just.  
>> Discussion of how to refine posters etc.
>>
>> Media group: we hope to meet -- a schedule of screenings on UPTV has 
>> been submitted for March.
>>
>> UFPJ -- mart attended their conference in St. Louis.  About 500 
>> people were at this very intensive conference, doing networking and 
>> business.  It's an umbrella organization.  There are questions about 
>> the future.  What is our business question there was a lot of energy, 
>> and a lot of militance and a lot of ideas.  We are up to date with 
>> our membership apparently.  It is now $100 a year.
>>
>> The media reform conference: is a Friday Saturday and Sunday in early 
>> May.  Go to Free Press web site, or it is announced on the IMC web 
>> site.  This is a very dynamic and exciting conference.
>>
>> Events of the past week: Durl lost, but it was a good try!  About 495 
>> Republicans crossed over to vote for Barnes.  The vote was 713 versus 
>> 555.
>>
>> Ricky came very close -- just eight votes.
>>
>> Ivan's finding it costs $200 just to get his record expunged, even 
>> though his case was dismissed.
>>
>> Student journalists at the University High Gargoyle successfully 
>> fought off an attempt at parental censorship.  Great journalism at 
>> the gargoyle.
>>
>> Upcoming events: the UC progressives forum, 7:30 p.m. at the Urbana 
>> Civic Center.  Will feature Dr. Robert Boone, David Roediger, and 
>> Zoreh Sullivan.
>>
>> Tuesday, March 8: Norman Finkelstein will be speaking at the law 
>> school at 6 p.m. on human rights in the occupied territories.
>>
>> 730 on Tuesday March 1: there will be a speaker on Cuba from global 
>> exchange.
>>
>> Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m., the Mennonites are sponsoring an 
>> Italian doctor who works with victims of war casualties
>>
>> Wednesday, March 2 at 9 PM there is a CD release party for Darren 
>> Drda.
>>
>> Bill Ayres and Bernardine Dorhn are at Allen hall all week.
>>
>> ACDIS 4 pm (date?) Armory's 328: American policy towards Iranian 
>> nuclear development.
>>
>> Meeting adjourned
>>
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