Dinner Fundraiser Saturday 6/14 and Bus Info for Nat'l Assembly to End the War! Anti-War Spaghetti Dinner Saturday June 14th 6:00pm United Methodist Church of Hartford 571 Farmington Avenue, Hartford Get on the Bus! Attend the National Assembly to End the War in Cleveland, Ohio! Bus leaves from CT Friday June 27th at 6:00pm Returns Sunday June 29th by 11:00pm Help Send Activists to the National Assembly Against the War in Iraq in Cleveland, Ohio Nearly 500 Organizations and leaders have joined the call for the National Assembly to End the War in Iraq scheduled for June 28-29 in Cleveland, Ohio. Called in order "place on the agenda of the entire US antiwar movement a proposal for the largest possible united mass mobilization to stop the war and end the occupation," the Assembly offers every participant a vote and the right to propose resolutions and amendments. Activists are increasingly looking to the Assembly as an opportunity to unite the anti-war movement and involve the largest number of people in mass action against war in Iraq. For most activists this event will be their first opportunity to act as national leaders in the struggle against the war. The experience will impart a first rate education in movement politics that is not obtainable anywhere else, and will deepen activists' commitment and enthusiasm for the cause. In order to involve as many activists in the Assembly as possible, we seek to remove all financial barriers to attendance by raising substantial funds for transportation, housing, and even registration. Our primary goal is to raise enough to charter a 55 seat bus to take participants to and from the conference. Please join us for a special anti-war dinner and poetry slam at the United Methodist Church in Hartford to raise the necessary money for the trip, learn more about the National Assembly and each others' anti-war activity! For more information contact Beth at 203-448-9140 or e-mail ctyouth2cleveland@gmail.com To learn more about the national assembly, see www.natassembly.org Bus Information: Connecticut Activists are taking full advantage of this opportunity to revitalize the movement nationally and locally by organizing a 55 seat bus to the Assembly. Seats are still available! All are invited! Please e-mail dancetothepiper@gmail.com ASAP to reserve a seat! We will be leaving from the Hartford area at 6:00pm on Friday, June 27th and returning Sunday, June 29th by 11:00pm. (Exact pick up and drop off point TBA) To Clarify: This is a weekend trip - no weekdays will be missed! To reserve a seat on the bus we are asking for a $20 contribution. This is to both help cover the cost of the bus and to ensure that we have an accurate count for how many seats are needed/available. If you can't afford this price, it can be reduced or waived - If you can pay more, then please do - it is needed to cover those who can't. The registration fee for the Assembly is $30 for students and low-income, $50 regular. You can register online at www.natassembly.org Again, we are raising money, and if this fee would prevent you from coming it can be reduced or paid for. Free housing for conference goers is available at nearby churches. To reserve a seat please call 203-448-9140 or 617-823-4068, or you can e-mail ctyouth2cleveland@gmail.com We can arrange to pick up your $20 deposit for the bus in order to reserve your seat as quickly as possible. Initial Sponsors: Greater Glastonbury for Peace and Justice Norwich Students for Change People of Faith CT Socialist Action, CT Caitlynne Palmeri - CCSU Progressive Student Alliance* Christine Gauvreau - member, Connecticut United for Peace Organizing Committee* Denisa Jashari - Trinity Anti-war coaliton* Jason Ortiz - Connecticut Opposes the War, student committee* Stan Heller - Middle East Crisis Committee* Todd Vachon - CT Socialist Party* |