The "Resisting the RNC: Minnesota Town Hall Organizing Meeting" will run from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the St. Paul Student Center at the University of Minnesota, 2017 Buford Ave., St. Paul. For directions and parking, go to www.spsc.umn.edu/about/directions.php
Republicans will hold their national convention in September 2008 at the Xcel Center in downtown St. Paul.
"You and your organization are invited to join us for a gathering of those who have already started organizing to resist the RNC in 2008 and those looking for a place to start," organizers of Saturday\'s meeting said. "This will be a space for people to come together and share ideas and energy.
"The afternoon will be broken into three parts. We\'ll start with a "clearinghouse" where organizations can table and have an opportunity to chat with attendees one-on-one. This will be followed by a facilitated "open mic" discussion period. Discussion will start with explanations about what is already underway, and continue with attendees sharing their hopes, dreams, and visions with each other. The day will conclude with "break out" sessions where participants gather around specific topics of interest and decide on "next steps." Child care and snacks will be provided.
The event is co-hosted by Protest RNC 2008 and the RNC "Welcoming" Committee. People interested in attending Saturday\'s meeting are asked to RSVP to Karen at vegan14ever@riseup.net.
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The "Resisting the RNC: Minnesota Town Hall Organizing Meeting" will run from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the St. Paul Student Center at the University of Minnesota, 2017 Buford Ave., St. Paul. For directions and parking, go to www.spsc.umn.edu/about/directions.php
Republicans will hold their national convention in September 2008 at the Xcel Center in downtown St. Paul.
"You and your organization are invited to join us for a gathering of those who have already started organizing to resist the RNC in 2008 and those looking for a place to start," organizers of Saturday\’s meeting said. "This will be a space for people to come together and share ideas and energy.
"The afternoon will be broken into three parts. We\’ll start with a "clearinghouse" where organizations can table and have an opportunity to chat with attendees one-on-one. This will be followed by a facilitated "open mic" discussion period. Discussion will start with explanations about what is already underway, and continue with attendees sharing their hopes, dreams, and visions with each other. The day will conclude with "break out" sessions where participants gather around specific topics of interest and decide on "next steps." Child care and snacks will be provided.
The event is co-hosted by Protest RNC 2008 and the RNC "Welcoming" Committee. People interested in attending Saturday\’s meeting are asked to RSVP to Karen at vegan14ever@riseup.net.