[PAA-Discuss] Planning US Social Forum

[Juli3 at aol.com]

from codepinkhouston;



 
Many Houston groups & individuals are planning up to  attend the US Social 
Forum (USSF) June 22-26,  2010   
Register & all info here:  _http://www.ussf2010.org/register_ 
(http://www.ussf2010.org/register) 
Probably the largest gathering of activists in this  decade, 
ommmunity-builders from all over the globe, are gearing up to fly,  bus, bike and walk to 
Detroit for this historic event, where the process is  just as important as 
being present. 
It's an exciting time to be a part of a movement for  democracy, diversity, 
and justice. >1,000 self-organized workshops! 500 cultural events  & 
performances, People's Movement Assemblies, inter-city work projects,  live web 
streaming, a media center, Children's Social Forum & youth  spaces, Plenaries, 
direct actions, international guests, open spaces, tours,  >10,000 now 
registered!
Help build a multi-racial, inter-generational,
diverse,  inclusive, united, 
MOVEMENT to transform and change history. Houston community  groups are 
urged to send reps &/or help subsidize the Houston BUS. Who from 
HoustonCodePink is wanting to go?
 
1) Flights are costly. Do you know how to donate frequent  flyer miles to 
Houston activists trying to get fights?
2) Can you donate $$ to help subsidize a CodePink  representative or 
another group rep?
3) Do you want to go on the Houston>Detroit BUS?  Contact 
_John_R at riseup.net_ ()  about Bus plans. 
4) Can you donate to Houston Peace  & Justice Center (HPJC) to help 
subsidize a Houston bus  to enable college students to attend the  USSF? 
Whether or not you're a member of  HPJC, you can mail donation & receive 
tax deductible contribution  verification. Mail to HPJC, PO Box 66234,  
Houston TX 77266, or via online PayPal account.  Please earmark your  donation: 
USSF Bus. 
 
5) Besides commercial lodging options,  USSF organizers in conjuction with 
Allied Media Projects are facilitating  private HOUSING options. Sign up on 
message board.  Please ask family  & friends IN DETROIT who might be  
interested in making their home available? 
See _http://talk.alliedmediaconference.org/message-boards._ 
(http://talk.alliedmediaconference.org/message-boards.)   and follow the instructions to 
create a post.  The message board can also be found along w/ housing options 
at the _USSF website Logistics section_ (http://ussf2010.org/logistics) .   
Be  sure to include:
* Where your house is located in relation to Wayne State  University (WSU) 
and Cobo Hall, the main conferencing site.
* Approximately  how many people? ___* Whether or not you have pets?
* Dates available and  what, if any conditions or if any price range 
expected for housing? 
* How  you would like to be contacted?
Please forward this message to others  who might be able to provide 
housing.  We are short on private  housing options! If you have any  trouble 
posting to the site, please email: _info at alliedmediaconference.org_ 
(mailto:info at alliedmediaconference.org)  to resolve the issue.



6) If you need housing in  Detroit, you may also contact Cathy Courtney (in 
Houston) _c3_courtney at yahoo.com_ ()  . 

More info _houstonsocialforum at lists.riseup.net_ () . 

Another World is Possible! Another US is  Necessary! 
The  United States Social Forum is a gathering which grew out of the _World 
Social  Forum_ ()  process, ( 
_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Social_Forum_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Social_Forum) ). 
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