October 3 conference
Reminders to all task forces to prepare their reports.
October 7 - Afghanistan war anniversary
Proposed that 2-3 community groups join together to sponsor a vigil. Referred to the community brunch. [At the brunch CUJP proposed flyering at T stops and this seems to be the current direction]
October 17 - Mobilization
We discussed UJP presence at the mobilization.
- We want an updated UJP brochure which can be used on Oct 17 as well as over the next year. It would be tri-fold format. Duncan to work on the text, and wants someone to help him. After we have the text we will look for graphic help.
- We need a coordinator for the table and people to staff it.
- We should order buttons
- We considered ordering banners, or a tent like MVPP has to make the table more attractive
Gaza March
We gave UJP's endorsement of the Gaza Freedom March
Counter Recruitment
There was a brief discussion of counter recruitment work. Paul is to check for who is interested.
Finance Report
Duncan (treasurer) reported that the account balance was $5330 in January 09 and was $3507 on August 1, 09.
Monthly expenses include rent $100 and phone $150; sustainer income is $140, so we lose $100 a month. The meeting resolved to seriously look into ways to cut the phone expense, perhaps by sharing with AFSC.
One-time expenses this year have been $600 for buses to April 4 in NYC, $425 for 25% solution brochures, and a $100 contribution to the Friends Center due to our meetings there (which is to be paid now).
We sent out a fundraising letter during the meeting.
We decided to reach out to Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, and Angela Davis for possible fund-raisers in the spring.
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