Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 18:05:40 -0700
From: mitchrubin@cox.net ("mitchrubin")
Subject: [aapjevents] Aug 17 events meeting minutes
To: aapjevents@yahoogroups.com
Reply-To: aapjevents@yahoogroups.com
1. Community gathering location if, or when, U.S. invades Iraq
Events commitee wants to get word out about our contingency plan. If the
US invades Iraq before 6:00 p.m. Phoenix time, we will meet that day at
6:00 p.m at the corner of Mill and University Avenue. If the invasion commences
after 6:00 p.m Phoenix time, we will meet at 6:00 p.m. the next day at
the corner of Mill and University Avenue. All peacekeepers are requested
to show up at this event. We will prominently announce this on our web page.
We want to get the word out to the community.
2. September 11 event
Still working out plans. One idea is to to table and hand out fiers at
the largest of the 9/11 events. Another idea is to participate in the Rotary
Club 9/8 peace march. More details of the march are needed. A concern
was that there might be a strong negative response if we are too critical
of U.S. foreign policy on that date. On the other hand there was discussion
that we should express concerns not only with the victims of 9/11 violent
attacks against civilains, but also with the victims of American sponsored
or cosponsored violent attacks on civilians in the Phillipines, Columbia,
etc. Sue requested that we do a candle light vigil, at least for ourselves.
It is requested that interested participants come to the events section
of Sunday's general Assembly meeting with: (1) ideas for a 9/11 flier that
sensitively addresses the 9/11 attack and raises awareness of current dangers;
and (2) specifics regarding 9/11 commemorative events in our community
so we can decide which one we want to be involved with.
3. September 23 March against U.S. Invasion of Iraq (and kick off of regular
AAPJ vigil/billboard lines)
Still working out plans. March will begin at Mill and University at 5:00
p.m. Possible march routes were discussed, including marching over the
bridge. Victor will check out the need for a permit at certain rallying
location. While we have some anti-sanctions signs available, we need anti-invasion
signs. Events will request $100 from organizing commitee. It is
requested that indviduals come up with anti-invasion slogans for signs to
give to Tom and Sherry by September 8. A meeting will be held to make the
signs. Stan and Mitch will meet and come up with a recommendation regarding
regular vigil/billboard lines.
4. Septmber 21-22 Direct Action training
Sherry stated that the goal is to train a group of individuals from across
the state who have, or are considering, a long term committment to non-violent
direct action, or to support those who do The meetins will start on
Friday, September 20, between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. There will be a community
pot luck Saturday, September 21.
An initial discussion was held about what, if any, is AAPJ's relationship
to any potential non-violent direct action. One view expressed was that
civil disobedience is ultimately an individual decision.
5. Move On Senatorial Visits
There is a nationwide movement to visit U.S. Senators on August 28 and
ask the Senators hard questions about going to war against Iraq and make the
best case to the Senators against invasion. The visit to Senator Kyle will
take place in Tucson. The visit to Senator McCain hopefully will take
place in Phoenix. The goal is to have our best spokesperons meet with the
Senators with supporters outside.
6. Tempe Butte anti-war sign
Events has been discussing placing an anti-war sign on the Tempe Buttes.
In the past Tempe City has said that private groups can put up signs on
Tempe Butte, and it was not limited to Christmas-type signs or displays (as
in the past). However, now that the Tempe Buttes has received new environmental
protection, Victor will ask to see if we can still put up a sign.
If the answer is yes, a group is needed to spearhead the designing and building
of the sign.
7. October 7 Commencment of US Bombing in Afghanistan
Events would like to ask the Education Comittee to consider showing the
POV documentary "Afghanstan Year 1380," a cassette which Sue will be getting.
The idea was to show t in one of the ASU auditoriums on October 7. The
documentary shows post September 11 Afghanistan from the perspective of
two medical workers.
8. Friday, November 22,
Victor is proposing AAPJ participate with a no-violence day, urging Tempe
residtents not to go to violent movies, or anything that promotes violence.
9. Announcements
Buy a bus ticket to Nogales for a candlelight vigil on the border to highlight
action against Child Sex Tourism on September 1st @ 1 PM. We will
leave from the Presbyterian Church in Tempe (corner of College and Alameda).
Contact Janet Olsen jrolson@cox.net for tickets or more details
Protest at Fort Benning SOA Watch Bus leaves Tucson 11/20 and returns 11/26
Goes to Columbus, GA. Call S. Tung
Free movie tickets at Madstone Theater in Chandler 8/23-8/25 go to www.Madstonetheaters.com
Go to the Chandler section.