AFSC, 65 Ninth St., San Francisco
Take Cost of War banners if going somewhere and want to take the banners—see Sandra.
Media week on Afganistan
Planning for Oct 17 and Oct 7
Fundraising on Oct 21 and 22
National news
It’s Not Faire report back
Backpacks
Iran support rally.
When Ross spoke to us he talked about no war on Iran being part of
agenda, Betty didn’t see any signs regarding war; news and signs
focused on elections. Michael reported there speakers who did
talk about no war, but not intended theme. Sandra didn’t see anyone
except for Vets for Peace. Sandra getting email about hands
off Iran—is this an outside or inside protest? Michael reported
that people from the underground labor movement feel that to continue
the protest important.
Backpacks; Grace take backpacks to event that was small, but heartfelt.
Media week this week: Sandra pointed out that Sunday Insight had
picture and articles. No idea of how this is going. Protest
10.5 at Lockheed against the drones organized by Code Pink.
Oct 7 and 17th. Oct 5th at Lockheed and action in DC organized by War Resisters League.
How do we develop a campaign that calls attention to the
drones? People seem to be uncomfortable about robotic
warfare. How do we take the next step? Some people
think it’s a great idea because it keeps American troops out of harms
way.
Could not organize for the 7th. Should we concentrate on 10.
17. ANSWER march on 10.7 at the new federal 10.7 at 5:00.
Can we come up with an action
Suggestion table with lit from UFBJ groups.
Rally with 15 speakers; major coalitions will have some roll moderating.
Ann Wright
Broader spokespeople for the issues
Rally and March route to be determined with police.
Next meeting 9.27 at 2:00 Unitarian Church.
9.24 March of Hotel Workers CLUE Clergy and Laity united
for economic justice. 4:00 Union Square Israel Alvaron contact
Person. 863 1142.
- Sandra suggested that 10.17 coalition outreach at this march.
- Can we do something that draws the parallel
between Vietnam and Afganistan; Johnson’s domestic program and Obama’s
domestic program.
- Set up quadmire and have things sinking in it.
Gigantic hot air balloons with things sinking. Support for
Afghanistan down 37%–not energized to set up for political
pressure—Boxer and Pelosi appear to not support escalating. - Pipeline oil maps—another way to connect with Van Jones resignation
- Betty will take flyers to West Coast Convergence on Climate and Justice 9.18-22.
- Wear death masks
- Is there any media work going on—need letters to the editor.
- Could we meet early and go downtown on 10.7 and 10.17.
- Back on 9.17 at 2:00 to talk about the 7th.
Michael—US Law given permission to do – Rethink Afghistan
Grand Lake $1000, 100 to do DVD
4 groups sponsor. If we can fill, $630—get an audience. Get
Norman Soloman and Afghan vets to speak after the fill. Do after
the March.
UFPJ will sponsor. October 21 or 22.
It’s Not Faire report back
Attendance low. Bunch of young people came and enjoyed.
Raised $800.00 dollars. Paid Judith’s salary. UFPJ still in dire
financial straits—all volunteers network. –moved office to smaller
space, one person. Ground swell of energy to keep it going.
Need to have coalition from coast to coast.
Annual fundraising dinner October 24—First Presbyterian Church.
Next meeting October 8, 2009 – Sandra will send out meeting reminder by
October 1. The Niebyl Proctor Library is not available on the 8th
. SO the meeting will be in SF at 7pm AFSC 65 9th Street San Francisco.
Announcement
Labor Rights in Iraq
