FUSsa-talk Mailing List: Re: Your VOTE needed: VERY IMPORTANT: Cindy Sheehan

[jojane (jojane]

I vote yes.   - Jo

On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:23:11 -0500 "MADELINE SIMON"
<madeline-mpls [at] msn.com> writes:
> We need a VOTE on this by Sunday or Monday at latest.  I am willing 
> to put up $100.  Would SAC consider matching that amount for the 
> Cindy Sheehan event?  The money upfront represents a guarantee and 
> would be returned to us if the proceeds are sufficient.  And, I 
> believe we would be listed as sponsors.
> 
> Thanks for considering this.
> 
> Peace,
> Madeline
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Dick Bernard<mailto:dick_bernard [at] comcast.net> 
> To: 'Dick Bernard'<mailto:dick_bernard [at] comcast.net> 
> Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 6:04 AM
> Subject: MAP DELEGATES: VERY IMPORTANT: Cindy Sheehan
> 
> 
>             Please take the time to read and respond to this, 
> hopefully no later than next Monday:  
> 
>             The first committee meeting regarding Cindy Sheehan's 
> appearance here January 30 is next Tuesday.  If you are interested 
> in volunteering to help with this major event, please contact me or 
> Marie Braun braun044 [at] umn.edu<mailto:braun044 [at] umn.edu>. 
> 
>             The Executive Committee met Tuesday, and a major concern 
> was raised which really requires not only your feedback, but your 
> assistance.
> 
>             To summarize:
> 
>             The June 11, 2006, Delegate Council approved with a 
> single dissenting vote inviting Cindy Sheehan to speak in 
> Minneapolis.  The speaker fee, then, was $7500.
> 
>             The August 8, 2006, Delegate Council re-addressed and 
> re-affirmed the proposal.  "Maria Braun explained the cost has been 
> lowered to $3500.  Joan of Arc has offered free facilities.  Need 
> 3-4 groups that are enthusiastic about having her come here.  Need 
> to sign a contract and have a committee for planning.  Dick Bernard, 
> Leslie Reindl, Marie Braun, Mary White and Randall Tigue volunteered 
> to be on the committee."
> 
>             At both meetings there was the usual attendance of about 
> 40 delegates.  The rules of MAP are that the Delegates make the 
> policy of MAP, and those in attendance at the meetings are the ones 
> who can make decisions.  The Executive Committee can only recommend 
> and implement actions.  In this case, the Executive Committee is 
> nervous about committing to spend money MAP does not have.  All will 
> likely turn out well, but we can't go on possibilities.  
> 
>             We now have the contract in hand, but except for those 
> listed below, we have inadequate commitments from any individuals or 
> MAP organizations to cover the costs of this event in the event 
> revenue is less than expenses.
> 
>             When we sign the contract (we haven't, yet), we are 
> obligated for the costs.  I want to have the necessary financial 
> commitments by Tuesday.  
> 
> We need your specific and firm commitments, and we need them soon.  
> Suggestion: $100 minimum for organization exhibit table; $75 
> Organizational Support; your amount: individual support.   
> 
>             One can assume that we will easily cover costs on 
> January 30, but assumptions like this are always risky.
> 
>             MAP's most recent bank balance (Sep 11, 2006) is $2,740. 
>  Twelve member organizations are still in arrears on their $50 dues, 
> some for more than one year.  We have no benefactors as we did last 
> year, when Joan of Arc provided us with a $1000 grant to augment our 
> treasury.  
> 
>             We need your personal and/or organizational financial 
> commitment before we go forward.
> 
>             I am copying the Executive Committee on this, should you 
> wish to 'reply all', about this.
> 
> * * * * *
> 
> Commitments to Date:
> 
> $100 - Dick Bernard
> 
> $100 - Growing Communities for Peace/Rebecca Janke
> 
> $200 - Mn Fellowship of Reconciliation/Don Christensen
> 
> $500 - Mn Alliance of Peacemakers
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