From: mitchrubin@cox.net ("mitchrubin")
To: aapjevents@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [aapjevents] Events Committee Notes
Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 14:02:26 -0700


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Notes from 11/3/02 Events Committee Meeting





I.  Review of Recent Actions


A.            AAPJ Bus trip up north:



Net loss to AAPJ of $275.  AAPJ sold 20 tickets, and 18 took the bus
trip.  However it was politically a success in developing a statewide network.
 People at demos in both Prescott and Flagstaff were very happy to see
Phoenicians.  Next time AAPJ needs to plan the trip further in advance and
emphasize pre-trip ticket sales.



B.                Second Bush Demo


Victor came 1 =BD hours early and handed out "Right to Life" for Iraqis
fliers to numerous individuals entering to hear Pres.Bush.  One individual
came back, looked at the flier and told Victor, "like this is 'totallywrong.'"



Various critiques and ideas:  One participant remarked that some TVcoverage
hurt the movement.  It marginizalized us.  Some channels focused 
on a few demonstrators using profanity at straight middle class people, people
that many TV viewers identified with.   Another participant remarked that
the conduct of a few involved in "liberating" a bottle of some sort of alcohol
from a van fell far below the non-violent standards we aspire to live
and portray.  Another participant remarked about the lack of AAPJ peacekeepers
at the event.  It was suggested that even at demonstrations AAPJ are 
merely co-sponsors in, AAPJ should have its own peacekeepers, even if othergroups
don't want peacekeepers for their groups.  It was further suggestedthat
at each major event AAPJ have one or two AAPJ press spokespersons available
for press interviews.  These individuals will have a hand out to give
to the press.  When AAPJ members see a reporter they will introduce the reporter
to the press spokesperson. 



C.                McCain Speaking at Changing Hands Bookstore November 1



25-30 demonstrators showed up, including a strong contingent from Women
in Black.  Demonstrators with signs, and the AAPJ bullhorn, stood at the
nearby streets.  The protest had great coverage by channel 12.  McCain came
out and spoke to one demonstrator who carried a sign stating "McCain, Shame
on You."  Inside McCain read from part of his book and when he read "the
price of silence is too high," Tom spoke up and asked McCain to tell theaudience
the truth why the UN monitors left Iraq in 98.  Tom was escorted 
out of the bookstore.



II.  The Charlie King MLK Day Concert 


Last year the Charlie King concert made AAPJ $2,000.  City of Tempeis
planning in bringing Charlie King in for a workshop for MLK day.  That 
evening, Saturday, January 18, 2003, Charlie King (and Karen Brandt) will do
a concert at the 1800 seat auditorium at McClintock H.S. in Tempe.  Profits
from the concert can go to AAPJ.  The City of Tempe and AAPJ will split 
the $1400-$1600 cost of bringing in Charlie King.  AAPJ will also have to pay
for cost of police and security at the concert.  The event will cost AAPJ
about $1,000 to sponsor.  The Black Student Union at McClintock H.S. and 
other schools will be given the opportunity to sell the $10.00 tickets and 
keep $5 for each ticket.  City of Tempe will publicize the event in their mailings.
 The concert could help publicize AAPJ.  Victor is going to head up
AAPJ ticket sales.  Further discussion with the city is needed to discusssuch
matters as: (1) will the city keep returns on the concert tickets it 
sells at the door etc.; and (2) can the City put the AAPJ website address on
the publicity it puts out on the event.  Potentially this fundraiser can 
raise up to $4,000 - $5,000.  Advance ticket sales will be the key.  Tickets
could be sold as Holiday gifts. 



III.             The Butte Mountain Sign


Stan will follow up with individuals who volunteered to do some initial
work on the sign.  The sign will be placed directly no the ground.  Oneview
is that he sign has to be at least 20 feet by 80 feet.  The "A" letter
on Butte Mountain is 60 feet long.  One view is to place a semi-permanentsign
on the mountain.  Another view is to place a structure on the mountain
upon which temporary signs can be placed.  The group discussed the need to
keep the message short on the sign.  Some ideas include: "No War", "Justice-Not
War," or "War" with a slash through it.  There was some discussion on
what can be done with the sign to prevent damage from vandals.  Events Committee
hopes to have more concrete plans developed at next meeting.  (In addition,
two tiered plastic vinyl banners will be made, with AAPJ's name, and
another saying something like, Keep the troops home, no war on Iraq."  The
AAPJ web address will be on the signs.)



IV.  Mill and University Ave. Vigils



Last Monday eight people showed up for the vigil.  Many are new people
who do not ordinarily attend vigils.  The weekly vigils will continue at
Mill and University Ave between 5 and 6 p.m on Mondays.  We need regular 
and consistent vigil participants.  Scotty will e-mail weekly reminders regarding
the vigils. 



V.  Possible Veterans Day Action


If enough anti-war veterans are interested, anti-war veterans may march
in the Phoenix or Tempe parade. 



The next meeting will take place at 3:30 Sunday 11/10/02.