[Peace] new mtg set-up

[Lisa Chason]

I just want to add a few words about the new meeting set-up, especially for
those who weren't there. The idea is for people to sign up to be
responsible for choreographing a meeting.  The
person whose meeting it is doesn't have to BE the performer, speaker or
baker but does have to arrange for these things. Performance can be music,
poetry, skit, guided meditation, etc, etc.  Educational component can be a
researched presentation on a topic, a presentation in answer to a question
someone has raised,  sharing of
information you have, arranging for a guest speaker, showing and discussing
a video, leading a substantive discussion -- anything out of your
experience and expertise that you think people/the organization would
benefit from. Think of it as an on-going teach-in, and as a sharing of the
stage.

Lisa



----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Miller" <peterm at shout.net>
To: <peace at lists.groogroo.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 7:21 PM
Subject: [Peace] AWARE meeting notes, 6-2-02


> AWARE June 2, 2002
> 5 p.m. at the IMC
> 218 W Main St., Champaign
>
> 25 attending
>
> Lisa Chason began the meeting by explaining a proposal for a new meeting
> structure:
> 10 minutes of performance
> 30 minutes of education
> 15 minute update on the News of the Week from Carl Estabrook
> 5 minute break
> 30 minute "business meeting" (what happened during the previous week,
> what's coming up, etc.)
>
> AWARE attendees will be needed to organize the meetings (1) arrange a
> performance, 2) arrange an educational event (speaker, video, discussion),
> 3) ensure snacks are provided.).
>
> After some discussion, attendees unanimously agree to try it.
>
> Vounteers?
> Jun 9:   Robert Dunn & Sandra Ahten (Activist Autobiographies)
> June 16: Sandra Ahten
> June 23: Mike Walcher
> June 30: Al Kagan
> July 14: Durl Kruse (Report on trip to Cuba)
>
> AWARE Care will continue to meet on Thursdays at 7 at IMC.
>
> PERFORMANCE:  Brian and Clint present a performance without a name.
> -> Prompting Theatre next Saturday at 3 p.m. at Parkland College. Contact
> Brian Hagy for details.
>
> EDUCATION:  We watched the 8-minute video of Reagan's secretary of
> Education and a former "Drug Czar", William Bennett, debate Noam Chomsky
on
> CNN.  Bennett is hard to watch ('if you hate America so much, why do you
> live here?' repeatedly).  The anchor, Paula Zahn, referred to Chomsky as
> "Professor" and Bennett as "Bill".
>
> NEWS OF THE WEEK:  Carl presents his information. See peace-discuss for
the
> details.
>
> LAST WEEK'S EVENTS:
>
> AHMED BENSOUDA'S ARREST:  Zach Miller updated us.  On Thursday at 2:30,
> Ahmed was taken by FBI or INS agents.  He was held overnight.  At 6:30 the
> next morning, the agents returned him to his home (shackeled and
> hand-cuffed) to pick up a single suitcase of belongings.  About 40 of
> Ahmed's supporters greeted them.  The INS then took him to the Sangamon
Co.
> jail, where he's being held.  His parents have secured a lawyer, but Ahmed
> may not have accepted representation.  The government offered a deal:  he
> may be allowed to leave the US in the next few days.  Government claims he
> hasn't been in classes since 2000, nobody knows for certain.  Ahmed
prefers
> to leave the country quickly than wait in jail and fight the charges.
Ahmed
> asks that his supporters not hold open protest for the next 7-10 days.  If
> he's not out, his supporters can take action to support him.
>
> Next meeting of Friends of Ahmed is on Monday, June 10 at the IMC.
>
> MUTUAL AID PACT:  Many people have signed up due to Ahmed's situation.  A
> website exists (thanks to a volunteer), and a secure database will be set
> up.  People should keep publicizing the pact.  ACLU lawyers are available
> to help.  Contact Al Kagan for more information.
>
> LITERATURE:  Al Kagan et. al. made a new flyer about US aid to
> Israel.  People should read them and give them to others.  The text is
> on-line at peace-discuss.
>
> LETTERS:  Robert submitted a letter to the editor noting that US political
> system is like  a dictatorship; Al Kagan submitted a letter about the
> anti-muslim Parkland professor; Wilhemine wrote a letter about
> Palestine/Israel.
>
> SPEAKERS' BUREAU:  Jeff Glassman reported that some speaking engagements
> are happening.
>
> RADIO INTERVIEW:  Doug Rokke was interviewed on WILL-AM.  Doug has
received
> many comments.  He'll be on the Greek national TV, too. Jeff Glassman has
a
> copy of the tape.
>
> DIRECT ACTION:  Ladies and Laddies is suspended.  Fourth of July parade
> planning instead.  Will meet immediately after this meeting at
> IMC.  Contact Susan Parenti for more information.
>
>
> UPCOMING:
>
> Tuesday at 7 at Channing Murray Foundation
> Palestine-Israel Peace Fundraiser
> Andrew Kennis (indymedia reporter), Robert Lipton (human shield), (Voices
> in the Wilderness person).  Vegetarian food provided!  HELP NEEDED!  Need
> to help call people on the AWARE list.  Contact Sandra Ahten.
>
> New Video:  Another World is Possible.  From World Social Forum.  Roberto
> Mendoza wants to show it (half-hour video.)
>
> AWARE TV - Kord Russel has a down-period as he moves.  The space is
> available. Contact Kord if you're interested in broadcasting anti-war
video
> on public access TV.
>
> Tuesday at 10 a.m. Human Shield Robert Lipton will be on WILL AM.
>
> Adjourn at 6:30.
>
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