Archive for October, 2009
Philadelphia Group October Meeting Report
Posted October 26th, 2009 by April | Philly Center City
Minutes from Amnesty International Group 112 Meeting, October 22 at Philadelphia Ethical Society
Report on last month’s events
The event “Dancing To the Edge of Darfur: Expression, Awareness Impact” at the Prince Theater last Saturday evening was discussed. This event which was well attended highlighted the work of Global Grassroots in Sudan and Rwanda. This was organized by the Rebecca Davis Dance Company. Bob Page and Ron Coburn showed an exhibit that highlights our activities.
Report on planned events
1. The Friday Noon Human Rights Luncheon, sponsored by our group was discussed. This event will take place at the Ethical Society 12 to 2PM. We are bringing Gladys Monterroso here to speak on violence, impunity and immigration reform. Ms Monterroso a Guatemalan human rights activist and torture survivor is on a US tour sponsored by the Guatemalan Human Rights Commission. This invite only luncheon is oversubscribed.
2 . Lobbying with other Amnesty International people. This will occur on November 11, 12 or 13 and we wlll lobby our senators on death penalty and immigration detention. This is an opportunity to learn how to effectively lobby. I am planning on leading a lobbying group and will distribute information. We need volunteers to participate.
3. Tabling at the Clark Parks market, perhaps late in November or early December. We have obtained permission to do this from the Farmers Coop. I need one volunteer to help with this.
Report: Key findings of Amnesty International’s report on immigration detention were summarized by David Loeb.
Treasury Report (not given at the meeting). $38 was deposited into the account giving a balance of $524.68.
18 letters were written and sent regarding human rights violations in the Dominican Republic and in Darfur.
Contributions totally $18 are noted.
NOTE: OUR NOVEMBER MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR THE THIRD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH AT 7PM AT THE ETHICAL SOCIETY, RATHER THAN THE FOURTH THURSDAY (WHICH IS THANKSGIVING).
Submitted by Ronald Coburn, Coordinator