[Peace] AWARE MINUTES NOVEMBER 23

[Jan & Durl Kruse]

AWARE Minutes November 23, 2003
Facilitator: Carol Inskeep
Timekeeper: Lisa Chason
Attendance: 26




1. Introductions
2. Paul King shared reflections on his life's journey and transitions from 
the time he enlisted in the army for four years after high school, his 
undergraduate years at ISU, his current enrollment in graduate school at the U 
of I, and his association with activists groups in the CU community. He took 
questions from the group and everyone appreciated his sharing the transforming 
experiences of his life.
3.  News of the Week: Carl Estabrook shared the "News of the Week" which 
can be accessed at AWARE's webpage: www.anti-war.net 




4. Daniel Pipes Demo: Senior Sara Bokhari shared plans a U of I student group 
is making to promote the Palestinian voice on campus and to encourage a boycott 
of Daniel Pipes's lecture at Foellinger Hall on December 3. The boycott will be 
held in front of Foellinger Hall from 7:30-8:15 pm and include speeches, the 
distribution of fliers, and an apartheid wall. AWARE agreed to donate $100 to 
the group and encourages individuals to attend the boycott activities that 
night.
5. Barack Obana For US Senate: Brandon Bowersox and Danielle Chynoweth 
distributed literature and addressed questions regarding Barack's candidacy for 
US Senate. 
6. Hippie Joe: Al Kagan shared a request for information about Hippie Joe and 
his possible whereabouts as it may relate to the recent holocaust museum fire in 
Terra Haute.
7. Diedra Cobb: Al Kagan noted that Meg Minor has requested letters of 
support on behalf of Diedra Cobb be sent to Senator Durbin, Rep. Johnson and her 
commanding officer. She is seeking discharge from the army and CO status. 
Specific information regarding Deidra's case and how you can help is listed on 
the local IMC website: www.ucimc.org  
8. Peace Bazaar: The annual Quaker Peace Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, 
December 6 from 9:00 - 3:00 at the Community United Church of Christ. Carol 
Inskeep reported that AWARE is welcome to have a table to sell items and hand 
out literature. It was agreed to setup a table and support the bazaar. At a 
future meeting it is to be decided if a financial contribution back to the 
bazaar would be appropriate or not. If you are interested in helping to man the 
table or with clean-up contact Carol.
9. Lost Film Festival: Linda Evans reported that AWARE has been asked to 
co-sponsor the Lost Film Festival being held at Allen Hall on December 8. This 
is a touring group whose films focus on issues of race, gender, corporate and 
government corruption, etc. More information about this group and its films can 
be viewed at www.lostfilmfest.com . AWARE will decide at its 
next meeting whether to co-sponsor and make a financial contribution.
10. FTAA: Al Kagan updated the group on the deplorable treatment and prison 
conditions experienced by those arrested at the FTAA protests. Special note was 
made of the threatening and physical treatment by the police of journalists and 
reporters covering the event.

11. WILL Working Group: Lisa Chason stated the group would continue to meet 
and report at a later meeting.
12. P4P: The protests on Prospect will resume on Saturday, November 29 and 
continue each Saturday through December 20 at its regular time of 2:00 - 
4:00. A new banner and signs were recently made. Ricky Baldwin will handle 
press releases and contact the CPD. Everyone is encouraged to get the word out. 
If you are interested in assisting with phone calling, contact Ricky Baldwin. 
Remember, that's this coming Saturday!!!!!
13. Farmer's Market: We have not got our check back, but Linda E. will check 
with Jay M. who is out of town. Linda also agreed to contact the Urbana Business 
Asso. to see if we can rent space in the mall to sell our merchandise.
14. Benefit Working Group: Carol I. reported the benefit fundraiser is taking 
shape. It will be held on December 13 at "On The Job Consulting". More 
information will be provided at the next meeting. Funds will given to Oxfam Iraq 
and the Red Cross Fund for Veterans.
15. Finances: Linda E. reported a balance of $2279.17. It was suggested that 
buttons, bumper stickers, etc. be available and sold at each meeting.
16. Urban League Dinner: Charolette Green and Karis Taylor attended the Urban 
League dinner. They will give a report at the next meeting.
17. Meridith Kruse Update: Jan Kruse shared recent information she received 
about Meridith's work in Guatemala.
18. Misc: Carl Estabrook has a video of Noam Chomsky on Charlie Rose's show. 
Contact him if interested in viewing.
REMEMBER BUY NOTHING DAY IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28!!!!!!!
Minutes submitted by Durl Kruse
Corrections/additions are accepted by posting to website.
 

---Jan    Durl Kruse

--- durljan at earthlink.net 

 
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