[Peace] Re: [Peace-discuss] AWARE Agenda, Sept. 15, 2005

Mon Sep 26 10:48:35 CDT 2005

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>From: Ricky Baldwin <baldwinricky at yahoo.com>
>To: Jen Tayabji <tayabji at shout.net>,David Green 
><davegreen84 at yahoo.com>,Peace Discuss 
><peace-discuss at lists.chambana.net>,Peace List <peace at lists.chambana.net>
>Subject: [Peace] Re: [Peace-discuss] AWARE Agenda, Sept. 15, 2005
>Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 07:01:56 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hi Jen-
>
>We discussed these dates last night (David didn't know
>we were planning that, he just couldn't guarantee it
>since he couldn't make last night's meeting) as well
>as the fact that we really want to coordinate with PRC
>and others in this way.
>
>The only thing we have (and I apologize that I didn't
>think of it right away) is that Oct. 22 is the third
>Saturday of the month, when we have been demonstrating
>on Main Street from 6-8 pm.  This is actually our
>final third-Saturday demo.  But you said "afternoon"
>so we are hoping there wouldn't be any real overlap.
>Otherwise, AWARE has nothing planned for those dates,
>and we agreed last night to hold both afternoons open.
>
>I should tell you, though, that I have heard the
>Socialist Forum is having a conference on Sat. Oct. 22
>from 10-4 on the future of the labor movement, and I
>think a lot of progressive union folks will be there.
>Just so you know.
>
>Thanks again-
>Ricky
>
>--- Jen Tayabji <tayabji at shout.net> wrote:
>
> > Dear David et al,
> >
> > PRC will be setting the dates for these two proposed
> > events by September
> > 28th, so if it is not discussed at an AWARE meeting
> > until next weekend, it
> > will be somewhat a mute topic.
> >
> > It would be most ideal to have it discussed at
> > tonight's meeting (that's why
> > I emailed AWARE three days ago about this).
> >
> > **All we are asking if for AWARE to let us know if
> > they have events
> > scheduled on the dates PRC is proposing for two of
> > our anti-war events. And
> > if they don't, if it's possible to keep those dates
> > free so that folks can
> > attend the Oct. 22nd teach-in and the Nov. 17 direct
> > action.
> >
> > Or if that cannot happen, if folks could let me know
> > if they know of any
> > conflicts for our two proposed dates via email. And
> > if AWARE could keep
> > those dates open if nothing has yet been scheduled.
> >
> > Last spring, an AWARE event and a PRC event were
> > accidentally scheduled on
> > the same date. It hurt the turnout and I think it
> > can show a lack of
> > solidarity amongst the local anti-war movement
> > (something I think both PRC
> > and AWARE don¹t want to encourage). I would hate to
> > see this happen again,
> > and that's what we're trying to avoid.
> >
> > Also, AWARE should feel free to do the same in the
> > future (run dates by us,
> > or at least let us know as soon as possible so we'll
> > try to not schedule
> > anything conflicting with your events.) You can
> > contact PRC through our
> > coordinators, Bess (bvanass2 at uiuc.edu), Bryan
> > (alkemeye at uiuc.edu) or myself
> > (tayabji at shout.net).
> >
> > We are hoping we can better support AWARE in the
> > future and vice versa as we
> > work on very similar causes!
> >
> > Regardless of what you decide thank you for your
> > time!
> >
> > In solidarity,
> > Jen
> > PRC Co-coordinator
> >
> > On 9/25/05 4:26 PM, "David Green"
> > <davegreen84 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Jen,
> > >
> > > I'll make sure that this gets in the agenda for
> > next
> > > Sunday, Oct. 2nd.
> > >
> > > David
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Jen Tayabji <tayabji at shout.net> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hey David--
> > >>
> > >> Would it be possible for folks in aware to talk
> > >> about the email I sent last
> > >> week regarding upcoming prc events?
> > >>
> > >> We wanted to make sure there are no conflicts
> > with
> > >> the dates. In a week or
> > >> so, we'll have more concrete details and will be
> > >> seeking co-sponsorship.
> > >>
> > >> The dates are:
> > >>
> > >> Saturday, October 22: PRC Anti-war Teach-in (in
> > the
> > >> afternoon)
> > >> Thursday, November 17: PRC direct action around
> > >> National Not Your Soldier
> > >> Day of Action (at noon or in the afternoon).
> > >>
> > >> Ricky emailed me and said he didn't think there
> > were
> > >> any conflicts, but we
> > >> just wanted to make sure. If someone could email
> > me
> > >> tonight or tomorrow
> > >> after the meeting, that would be much
> > appreciated!
> > >>
> > >> Thank you so much!
> > >>
> > >> In solidarity,
> > >> Jen
> > >>
> > >> On 9/25/05 4:19 PM, "David Green"
> > >> <davegreen84 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> 1. News of the Week (10 minutes)
> > >>>
> > >>> 2. Introductions (5 minutes)
> > >>>
> > >>> 3. New Ideas: (15 minutes)
> > >>>
> > >>> 4. Working Groups: (30 minutes)
> > >>>
> > >>> Finances
> > >>>
> > >>> Farmers Market
> > >>>
> > >>> Main Event
> > >>>
> > >>> Counter-Recruitment
> > >>>
> > >>> AWARE Presents
> > >>>
> > >>> 5. Last Week's Events (15 minutes for 5 and 6)
> > >>>
> > >>> WEFT Meeting
> > >>> Protest in D.C.
> > >>>
> > >>> 6. Upcoming Events
> > >>>
> > >>> Unity March
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
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> > >
> >
>----------------------------------------------------------------
> > >> Jen Tayabji
> > >> Executive Director
> > >> Illinois Disciples Foundation (IDF)
> > >> 610 E. Springfield Ave., Champaign, IL  61820
> > >> Work (217) 352-8721 | Cell (217) 840-8248
> > >> http://www.prairienet.org/idf
> > >>
> > >> "If we remember those times and places--and there
> > >> are so many--where people
> > >> have behaved magnificently, this gives us the
> > energy
> > >> to act, and at least
> > >> the possibility of sending this spinning top of a
> > >> world in a different
> > >> direction. And if we do act, in however small a
> > way,
> > >> we don't have to wait
> > >> for some grand utopian future. The future is an
> > >> infinite succession of
> > >> presents, and to live now as we think human
> > beings
> > >> should live, in defiance
> > >> of all that is bad around us, is itself a
> > marvelous
> > >> victory."
> > >>
> > >> --Howard Zinn
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > __________________________________
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> >
>----------------------------------------------------------------
> > Jen Tayabji
> > Executive Director
> > Illinois Disciples Foundation (IDF)
> > 610 E. Springfield Ave., Champaign, IL  61820
> > Work (217) 352-8721 | Cell (217) 840-8248
> > http://www.prairienet.org/idf
> >
> > "If we remember those times and places--and there
> > are so many--where people
> > have behaved magnificently, this gives us the energy
> > to act, and at least
> > the possibility of sending this spinning top of a
> > world in a different
> > direction. And if we do act, in however small a way,
> > we don't have to wait
> > for some grand utopian future. The future is an
> > infinite succession of
> > presents, and to live now as we think human beings
> > should live, in defiance
> > of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous
> > victory."
> >
> > --Howard Zinn
> >
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