[Peace] Local Alliance of Anti-War Efforts - announcing first meeting

[Danielle Chynoweth]

please forward
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            		Local Anti-War Activities
                      Who's Piecing It All Together?

The Anti-War, Anti-Racism Effort (AWARE) is a new alliance of individuals
and groups working to oppose war and propose better alternatives.

            Everyone is invited to the first meeting of AWARE:
                     Sunday, September 30   6 - 8 pm
              at the University YMCA at Wright and Chalmers

   Common Concerns:

	- military build-up
	- threat of global de-stabilization
	- racism
	- reduction of civil liberties

   Why Come Together?

 	- coordinate efforts
	- share resources and ideas
	- make large scale actions possible

   Questions:

	Q:   I am horrified by the events of September 11 and want a
	     response, but I don't know if I support the current cry for
	     war.  Should I come?
	A:   Yes.  AWARE is an alliance to discuss and act for a
	     reasonable response - we need to brainstorm alternatives.

	Q:   Who is organizing this?
	A:   AWARE is made up of those who come to the table to act
	     on common concerns.  The first meeting will be facilitated by:
		Laura Haber 	   - former leader of the Committee
				     Against the War in the Gulf
		Peter Miller 	   - union organizer
		Danielle Chynoweth - member of Urbana City Council

	Q:   I'm an individual, how can I join the effort?
	A:   Come to the YMCA on Sunday.

	Q:   What if I'm just looking for more information?
	A:   Please come. The meetings will include information sharing.

    Please contact the Anti-War Anti-Racism Effort at 384-0299.
    To join the listserv visit:
    http://lists.cu.groogroo.com/cgi-bin/listinfo/peace
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