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inSPIRe (Seattle Progressives Inspiring Reform) Invite YOU to join us at our 1st Social Event of 2009: January 10th (Saturday) at 6:30PM
Main discussion topic for this evening: Iraqi Refugee Crisis Nearly 20 percent of Iraqis are either in refugee status outside Iraq or internally displaced – it is a silent disaster for this huge percentage of Iraqi citizens. All of them have been traumatized in some way. Going home is not an option for most: it’s too dangerous, their homes are occupied, they have no way to earn a living. Through her work with Iraqi refugees, Gerri Haynes has been exposed to the struggles of Iraqis inside and outside Iraq. They are consistent in their reports of desperate economic and social circumstances. Gerri’s talk will focus on the current situation for Iraqi refugees - The Silent Consequences of War and Occupation...how do we learn about what has happened to the people of Iraq, the many costs and what might we do to begin to heal this disaster.
Guest Speaker: Gerri Haynes is a Board member and past president of Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility. She has organized and led delegations to the Middle East. She frequently conducts educational programs on the Middle East. Gerri is a Board member of the United Nations Association – Seattle, a National Board member of Physicians for Social Responsibility; a past National Board member of The Peace Alliance Foundation; Chair, 2009 Veterans For Peace Regional Conference and Chair of the 2006 Veterans for Peace National Convention.
Special Announcement: Erik Magnuson, Field Coordinator for Fuse Washington, http://fusewashington.org/, will provide inSPIRe with a brief announcement on key progressive issues in the upcoming 2009 legislative session. Fuse is a state-based online advocacy group working to provide a cutting edge online organizing and communications hub for Washington State. Fuse is focused primarily on securing major advances in progressive public policy for Washington State. Fuse is bringing people like inSPIRe members together to make our state more progressive. Fuse offers busy but concerned people fast, easy and fun ways to make your voice and values heard and make a difference. The goals of FUSE are to 1) build a stronger progressive movement in Washington using innovative, internet-based organizing and communications to dramatically expand active public support for progressive causes and leaders; and 2) to secure major advances in progressive public policy. Erik Magnuson
is a native of the Pacific Northwest. He has worked in Washington DC as an
intern for Congressman Brian Baird (D-WA) and has recently taken a more direct
route into the world of progressive politics. Erik Joined Environment America’s
Fellows program and launched Environment Arizona working in Phoenix from 2006
until 2008. Now Erik is Fuse Washington’s field coordinator responsible for
organizing and implementing ambitious plans for Come join us for what should be a very important and interesting evening!!!
About inSPIRE: inSPIRe is a progressive network of Seattle-area people sharing ideas and supporting action. inSPIRe’s vision is to create connection throughout our community and better community through activism. inSPIRe’s mission is to provide a fun, supportive gathering for people who care deeply about our community, our country and our planet. We embrace progressive policies that improve our society and protect our environment. We discuss current issues, share ideas and activism efforts while striving to inspire additional action. When: Saturday, January 10th, 2008, 6:30PM. Please try to be on time!!! Where: Carrie’s place on Capital Hill
Format It’s a potluck: so please help out and bring something to eat and to drink! 6:30 to 7:45: Social time! Eat, drink, relax, and catch up with some other local progressives Formal discussion, 7:45 to 9:30 Official Welcome and “Rules of Engagement!” – Thank you for coming out! Guest Speakers! Sharing of Activism Efforts by Folks in Our Group – please share with us your actions! Activism Opportunities for the Next Month – what ideas can you share? inSPIRe Book Club – Quick status of Book Club activities Other Announcements – got any? Plan for Next Event
Rules of Engagement! 1. So that everyone has a chance to participate, please keep your comments short 2. Raise one’s hand to ask a question in lieu of shouting out 3. Respect the points of views of others 4. No arguing of politics during the formal discussion – save that for afterwards!
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