-The CHANGE web team will meet at 4:00 PM on Monday, Feb. 11th in the CHANGE office. Anyone willing to work on the CHANGE website is urged to attend.
-MAJOR teach-in on the "War on Terrorism"
Saturday, Feb. 16th, 12:00-6:00 PM at Pilgrim Church in Tremont (2592 W. 14th St.)
This is a really big deal with lots of awesome speakers. Please come, even (especially) if you are not sure what to think about this war. No one will be forced to accept any particular perspective. BRING FOOD TO LAST YOU THE DAY.
-That same night at 7:00 PM: CHANGE Benefit Concert at Brady's Cafe! We need to raise money to pay David Rovics for April 4th. Please come check out some great local talent and help us out.
-Feb. 10th: Potluck Dinner at Oren and Kate's house
2505 Natchez, Cleveland Phone: 216-749-5491
Bring food/drinks to share and also bring your friends!
-University of Akron anti-sweatshop protest: Feb. 18th at 1:00 PM
WE NEED PEOPLE TO GO TO THIS AS CHANGE REPS! PLEASE VOLUNTEER OVER THE LISTSERV ASAP.
-Code of Conduct Review Committee will meet on March 1st
-A Kent State alumnus will write to Carol Cartwright on our behalf, praising the Code of Conduct, and urging its expansion/improvement.
-Julie L. will call Jim Watson this week
-Poetry Slam 7:00 PM in the Rathskellar, Feb. 18, March 11, and April 24. Join in or just watch.
AGENDA
I. LIBRARY
-Dave Badagnani made a suggestion via email. The KSU library is thinking of opening a cafe. The person in charge of the project is supportive of ethical consumerism. Dave suggested that we write to him, asking that all coffee served at the proposed cafe be fair trade and organic. Megan will write the letter.
II. WEBSITE
-Last year we purchased the internet domain name kentchange.org for $12 a year. It is now up for renewal. We decided to renew it, pending input from the listserv. I will send out a seperate email soon, asking for input, and if I don't get any objections by Wednesday, I will renew the domain.
III. APRIL 4TH
-We need a bottom liner for April 4th! The bottom-liner will make sure everything gets done. (S)he will NOT have to do everything her/his self! PLEASE volunteer for this position ASAP. You must be available over spring break. Julie L. (last year's A4 bottom-liner) will teach you.
-Youngstown Jobs with Justice and the Kent Living Wage Coalition have not yet been contacted for endorsements. Mike will contact them.
-NEO-RAN does not endorse events, but will table, and may help out in other ways (but not financially).
-Susan Hagan will ask Cleveland Jobs With Justice to endorse, help fund, and possibly provide a speaker/workshop for April 4th. This is subject to approval by the rest of the JWJ group.
-Inter-Religious Task Force on Central America (IRTF) will sponsor April 4th and Howard Zinn.
-Mike will look into reserving display cases to advertise our events.
IV. NEW ERA
-The striking workers of New Era hat company are calling a day of protest/awarness-raising on Feb. (?) [Megan, can you email the date to the listserv?] Mike will find out if Kent has a contract with New Era.
NEXT WEEK'S AGENDA:
-APRIL 4
-LETTER TO LIBRARY GUY
-BUTTONS (IF JAIDRA ATTENDS)
-STAND PROTEST
-IRTF
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