Facilitator: Randall
Timekeeper: Lisa
Finance: Linda
MEETING: Every Sunday IMC 5-7
Introductions
A. News of the Week- Carl (available archived at AWARE's website
www.anti-war.net)
B. Greetings from PRC (Progressive Resource Action Cooperative a program of
the Illinois Disciples Foundation)- Brooke
Campus Group has two main goals at this juncture.
1. Organize against racist mascot of Illinois Chief Illiniwek
2. Oppose the War in Iraq
Two flyers were made available detailing two PRC events that everyone is
welcome to attend
-On Thursday, Sept 10th from 12 noon-1 there will be an informational
session on the quad about the current U.S. occupation on Iraq. The PRC will
also be distributing literature on a variety of issues
-On Sunday, Sept 14 from 1-4 PM there will be a potluck activist BBQ(bring
your own vegetarian food to grill or sidedishes)
C. Labor against war-Ricky
AFL-CIO opposed going to war with Iraq given the lack of evidence
History of U.S. labor movement's opposition against the war
-CIO and Knights of Labor against rule of Capital
-Typically the labor movement in the U.S. has been more conservative than in
other countries but still is leaning toward opposing the exploitation of
workers and increasing job security(people can't be fired because of sexual
orientation, personality etc.)
U.S. Labor Against the War (www.uslaboragainstwar.org)
-working to support newly formed union in Iraq- Union of Unemployed in
Iraq(UUI) (flyer detailing its formation and describing peaceful
demonstrations)
-National Labor Assembly for Peace Oct 24-25 in Chicago approximately 1/4 of
local unions expected to assemble. Check website for updates.
-working on getting unions to behind campaign to support UUI and speak out
against the ongoing occupation in Iraq and Opposing neo-liberal agenda.
D. Farmers Market-Linda
-Good Crowd. Much peace merchandise was sold. Linda will order more buttons
and bumperstickers.
-Question about what political literature to distribute. Kucinich! Dean too?
New table needed for pamphlets
E. Finances-Linda
-AWARE has 2,618.82 and no large outstanding debts
F. UPCOMING EVENTS
-Occupation is not Liberation- Gabe
Protest on corner of Prospect and Marketview the first Saturday of the
month starting next Saturday (Sept 6th)
Signmaking Party on Friday at my house 7:30 PM 4109 E. Oaks Rd (off North
Cunnigham past Farm and Fleet) Just Bring Yourself!
-Linda-invited a representative from Howard Dean's campaign to speak at next
meeting
-Karis- announced WILL TV will have all 9 democratic candidates speaking
this Thursday, Sept 4 at 7PM
-Letters to the editor-Please Write local papers!
-Randall- Format of PSAs under question. Calls to action now accepted.
Military Recruitment spot accepted!?
-WEFT Fest Saturday September 6th
Al-Krannert Art Museum exhibit -Visualizing the Blues images of the African
American South starting this Friday
Chancellor's Office will show 4 films against racism to commemorate 50th
anniversary of Brown vs. Board of education
Karis- Champaign County HRC meeting September 8th at the Urbana City
Building. Televised on Cable channel 5