[GPSCC-chat] Counter-Inaugural Convergence

[Rob Means]

Compatriots and Justice Lovers,

We are planning a January 20th Counter-Inaugural action. Called “Rise
Up for Justice” (#RU4Justice), we want as many collaborating
organizations as possible to make this a major cooperative statement
from the South Bay area.

Current plans call for encircling the Federal Building, with additional
actions before and after to fulfill the potential of our message: Rise
Up for Justice. Our convergence is a show of solidarity, and defense of
people, planet, and peace over profit. The diversity and resistance of
this event complements the Women's March happening the next day (Jan.
21). That event is about unity and creating the future we want. Both
events will be included in our flyers and other announcements.

J20-participating groups and organizations are encouraged to express
their diverse set of concerns with placards/signs and by using colors
if they choose. We are calling for a convergence on the event by other
groups marching or demonstrating on Inauguration Day. Attendees will be
urged to join the J21 Women's March and visit "action ally" – a tabling
area where they can learn about organizations already working on
various issues. If your organization wants to table at "action ally",
visit https://womensmarchbayarea.org/san-jose-march/.

Please confirm your co-sponsorship in the J20 Rise Up for Justice
Convergence, noon, at the San Jose Federal Building at 280 S. 1st
Street (cross-street San Carlos). Reply by January 5th, 2017. To ensure
your organization is properly credited in event flyers and other
announcements, please include a note saying something like “List our
organization co-sponsorship as “[insert the organization name or other
phrase].”

Additionally, please let us know if you want to participate more
deeply. You can plug into active teams, ongoing meetings, and the notes
and materials we have already generated.

We are asking that co-sponsoring organizations also contribute
financially to help cover expenses (permits, printing, etc.). Although
we recommend a minimum $50 tax-deductible donation from each
organization, any amount at $10 or more will help – including
individual donations. Send checks to the San Jose Peace and Justice
Center, 48 S. 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 with a memo/reference of
“RU4Justice”. You can also contribute online at http://bit.ly/2hth8y3 .
Under “Program” select “Other”, and enter “Rise Up for Justice”. If you
have any questions about making a donation, feel free to call the San
Jose Peace and Justice Center coordinator Michele Mashburn after
January 3rd at (408) 297-2299 or via email anytime at
coordinator at sanjosepeace.org. The Center’s hours are 4 to 7 pm Monday
through Friday.

Thank you, and we look forward to working with Green Party of Santa
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with this collaborative action.

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Rob Means, Action Role: Outreach
Santa Clara County MoveToAmend, http://scc-mta.org/
1421 Yellowstone Ave., Milpitas, CA 95035-6913
408-262-0420h, 408-262-8975w, Rob at MeansForDemocracy.org
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