Phoenix Save Darfur
We are a group of concerned citizens in Phoenix, Arizona who want to stand up for Darfur through rallies, advocacy, petitions, etc.
Hello everyone!
As many of you are aware, the International Criminal Court is going to hold a press conference tomorrow on their decision concerning President Omar Al-Bashir. Today, the ICC released more detailed information about tomorrow's announcement.
The press conference is scheduled to run from 12:45 - 14:30 GMT which is 5:45 - 7:30am local time.
This press conference will be hosted by Ms. Silvana Arbia, the Registrar of the Court and Ms. Laurence Blairon, the ICC Spokesperson.Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, the Prosecutor, will be making a statement in English and will take questions. This press conference will be aired LIVE on the court's website. In English: http://livestream.xs4all.nl/icc3.asx
For the media advisory, please see http://www.icc-cpi.int/NR/exeres/C53B5EF8-1A80-4971-94A4-1838F194C850.htm
Thank you, EVERYONE, for your dedication!
Jennifer
When I first started speaking about Darfur there were odd looks and whispers. I interviewed person after person that had no idea what Darfur even was. I had guesses like, "a sports team" and "I really have been busy lately and have not seen the news". These reactions hurt me, I felt as if my country failed its citizens in informing them about one of the most important events in the past hundred years.
People ask me why I Give these presentations on Darfur and what is happening. They ask what i am getting out of it, It took me a long time to come up with a responce to that, but i did. Now when i am asked that I simply look at them and say "Nothing, I get absolutely nothing out of helping these people. Except when this is all over I will be able to sit back in my couch and smile knowing that i Changed the world. And you will not." I feel for the people of Darfur. They really are wonderful people. That is something that I cant say about Americans. I wish i could switch places with a refugee, I would do it in a second. I wish others would feel this way as well.
If I could change one thing about the people in this country I would change how Arrogant we are. We claim to be world leaders, yet when it comes time to save a country... We FALL FLAT ON OUR FACES!
People ask me why I Give these presentations on Darfur and what is happening. They ask what i am getting out of it, It took me a long time to come up with a responce to that, but i did. Now when i am asked that I simply look at them and say "Nothing, I get absolutely nothing out of helping these people. Except when this is all over I will be able to sit back in my couch and smile knowing that i Changed the world. And you will not." I feel for the people of Darfur. They really are wonderful people. That is something that I cant say about Americans. I wish i could switch places with a refugee, I would do it in a second. I wish others would feel this way as well.
If I could change one thing about the people in this country I would change how Arrogant we are. We claim to be world leaders, yet when it comes time to save a country... We FALL FLAT ON OUR FACES!
Hello Everyone!
We're less than a month from our Tents of Hope event at Steele Indian School Park and we're already preparing the tent. This event will be exciting in that all involved will be working together on not just a piece of art, but one of Arizona's messages of peace, hope and continued support for the people of Darfur. Please, if you haven't done so already, RSVP at http://www.savedarfur.org/page/group/PhoenixSaveDarfur.
As a reminder, the Scottsdale Public Library will be showing the documentary Darfur Now tomorrow, the 14th at the Civic Center Branch, 3839 Drinkwater Blvd. from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. I will be wearing my green Save Darfur t-shirt and will probably carry a green binder. I hope to see you there!
September 21st is the International Day of Peace. For more information on the International Day of Peace, please visit http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org. One of the events being held in the Valley will be the Peace One Day event in Mesa, AZ. Admission is free! Information is as follows:
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Riverview Park
Street: 2000 8th St.
City/Town: Mesa, AZ
Representative Kyrsten Sinema will be a guest speaker at this event! For our newer members, Kyrsten is dedicated to helping end the genocide in Darfur. This spring, she sponsored and helped get House Bill 2705 passed.
Phoenix Save Darfur is now on MySpace and Facebook! I added some pictures from the April 9th Olympic Torch Relay in San Francisco to the MySpace page. The Facebook page was created this week. I will add pictures this weekend. Also, pictures will be posted on each page from the Gathering of the Tents event in Washington D.C. once I return. The MySpace page can be found at http://www.myspace.com/darfuraz. The Facebook page can be found at http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34164459815. Please feel free to start a discussion on the Facebook page. We welcome all questions and comments.
All my best,
Jennifer
We're less than a month from our Tents of Hope event at Steele Indian School Park and we're already preparing the tent. This event will be exciting in that all involved will be working together on not just a piece of art, but one of Arizona's messages of peace, hope and continued support for the people of Darfur. Please, if you haven't done so already, RSVP at http://www.savedarfur.org/page/group/PhoenixSaveDarfur.
As a reminder, the Scottsdale Public Library will be showing the documentary Darfur Now tomorrow, the 14th at the Civic Center Branch, 3839 Drinkwater Blvd. from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. I will be wearing my green Save Darfur t-shirt and will probably carry a green binder. I hope to see you there!
September 21st is the International Day of Peace. For more information on the International Day of Peace, please visit http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org. One of the events being held in the Valley will be the Peace One Day event in Mesa, AZ. Admission is free! Information is as follows:
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Riverview Park
Street: 2000 8th St.
City/Town: Mesa, AZ
Representative Kyrsten Sinema will be a guest speaker at this event! For our newer members, Kyrsten is dedicated to helping end the genocide in Darfur. This spring, she sponsored and helped get House Bill 2705 passed.
Phoenix Save Darfur is now on MySpace and Facebook! I added some pictures from the April 9th Olympic Torch Relay in San Francisco to the MySpace page. The Facebook page was created this week. I will add pictures this weekend. Also, pictures will be posted on each page from the Gathering of the Tents event in Washington D.C. once I return. The MySpace page can be found at http://www.myspace.com/darfuraz. The Facebook page can be found at http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34164459815. Please feel free to start a discussion on the Facebook page. We welcome all questions and comments.
All my best,
Jennifer
Hello!
Two pieces of big news.
1. We are close to our April 11th Rally and Vigil. I have enclosed a copy of a print ready flyer for you to post and hand out. If you didn't receive a copy (the SaveDarfur mailer will not support attachments) please e-mail me for one. I would love it if this was a huge event- there are tons of partner events going on all over the country, and it would be great to show that Phoenix is passionate about what is going on in Darfur. You can sign up online for this event at right here at the Phoenix SaveDarfur website.
2. The next meeting will be on Sunday, April 13th at Lux Coffee Bar at 4404 N. Central Ave. Phx.85012 (602) 696-9976. We will be planning future events as well as writing letters to Federal representatives, so if you are interested, please bring stamps and paper.
Two pieces of big news.
1. We are close to our April 11th Rally and Vigil. I have enclosed a copy of a print ready flyer for you to post and hand out. If you didn't receive a copy (the SaveDarfur mailer will not support attachments) please e-mail me for one. I would love it if this was a huge event- there are tons of partner events going on all over the country, and it would be great to show that Phoenix is passionate about what is going on in Darfur. You can sign up online for this event at right here at the Phoenix SaveDarfur website.
2. The next meeting will be on Sunday, April 13th at Lux Coffee Bar at 4404 N. Central Ave. Phx.85012 (602) 696-9976. We will be planning future events as well as writing letters to Federal representatives, so if you are interested, please bring stamps and paper.
Hello Everyone!
This is a long letter, but you should read it anyway, because it is CHOCKFULL of exciting and useful information!!!
A few things were decided at Sundays meeting.
1. We want to have a standard monthly meeting. This will be on a set day, such as the 3rd Wednesday, so that it can be planned for in advance.
-These meetings will be for business, and also to get to know each other. We are going to try to have them in places where we can have drinks and snacks, and be pretty informal.
-They are also going to be a time for action. We will be writing letters or some other concrete piece of action each meeting. That way, we can ensure the group is doing something every month.
-So, drop me a line and let me know if there is a day you would prefer, or a day you can't come. I will condense everything and get back to you. Keep in mind, that I probably can't satisfy everyone, but I will do my best to make it as convenient as possible for as many as possible. We want you to be a part of the group, after all.
2. We will be sending out a bi-monthly newsletter, with additional editions if exciting or important news comes up. Each month we will have a different focus for action, and we will tailor our letter and our group meeting/activity towards that theme. This will give us specific goals, and tasks we can accomplish in a timely manner.
3. I know some of you may be worried about what is going in in Chad, and it most certainly affects the situation in Darfur. The national organization has released a statement, and I am providing you a link to it here:
http://www.savedarfur.org/blog/entries/spilling_into_chad/
4. The ongoing success of the state divestment initiative shows that we can make progress on this complex issue. So, don't be discouraged. Get involved, and we will get it done together.
I look forward to hearing from you, and to working with you even more! I will send out a note next Monday to let you know when the March meeting is scheduled for, and what our monthly action will be.
Thanks so much!
TJ
This is a long letter, but you should read it anyway, because it is CHOCKFULL of exciting and useful information!!!
A few things were decided at Sundays meeting.
1. We want to have a standard monthly meeting. This will be on a set day, such as the 3rd Wednesday, so that it can be planned for in advance.
-These meetings will be for business, and also to get to know each other. We are going to try to have them in places where we can have drinks and snacks, and be pretty informal.
-They are also going to be a time for action. We will be writing letters or some other concrete piece of action each meeting. That way, we can ensure the group is doing something every month.
-So, drop me a line and let me know if there is a day you would prefer, or a day you can't come. I will condense everything and get back to you. Keep in mind, that I probably can't satisfy everyone, but I will do my best to make it as convenient as possible for as many as possible. We want you to be a part of the group, after all.
2. We will be sending out a bi-monthly newsletter, with additional editions if exciting or important news comes up. Each month we will have a different focus for action, and we will tailor our letter and our group meeting/activity towards that theme. This will give us specific goals, and tasks we can accomplish in a timely manner.
3. I know some of you may be worried about what is going in in Chad, and it most certainly affects the situation in Darfur. The national organization has released a statement, and I am providing you a link to it here:
http://www.savedarfur.org/blog/entries/spilling_into_chad/
4. The ongoing success of the state divestment initiative shows that we can make progress on this complex issue. So, don't be discouraged. Get involved, and we will get it done together.
I look forward to hearing from you, and to working with you even more! I will send out a note next Monday to let you know when the March meeting is scheduled for, and what our monthly action will be.
Thanks so much!
TJ
We have hearing times for both bills!!
* HB2705 will be heard at 1:30pm on Monday, February 11th. The committee is meeting in House Hearing Room 5. You can request to speak online for this bill right now.
* SB1366 will be heard at 9am on Wednesday, February 13th. The committee is meeting in Senate Hearing Room 3. You should be able to request to speak on this bill tomorrow.
Please come to the capital to show your support! Whether you come down or not, please log on to http://alistrack.azleg.gov/rts/login.asp to make your voice heard. Rep. Sinema has worked so hard to get this bill passed- lets show our support.
Please e-mail me if you plan to come to either or both hearing.
Also, if you could e-mail me when you do your request to speak- I'd like to keep track of our participation.
Thanks so much!! We are close to real change...let's get there!!
TJ
* HB2705 will be heard at 1:30pm on Monday, February 11th. The committee is meeting in House Hearing Room 5. You can request to speak online for this bill right now.
* SB1366 will be heard at 9am on Wednesday, February 13th. The committee is meeting in Senate Hearing Room 3. You should be able to request to speak on this bill tomorrow.
Please come to the capital to show your support! Whether you come down or not, please log on to http://alistrack.azleg.gov/rts/login.asp to make your voice heard. Rep. Sinema has worked so hard to get this bill passed- lets show our support.
Please e-mail me if you plan to come to either or both hearing.
Also, if you could e-mail me when you do your request to speak- I'd like to keep track of our participation.
Thanks so much!! We are close to real change...let's get there!!
TJ
ood news!!
The bill Rep. Sinema has drafted to divest Arizona's state retirement funds from companies that are supporting the genocide in Sudan has been finalized! There are several Republican Representatives (Eddie Farnsworth, Andy Biggs, Mark Anderson, Andy Tobin, and Michele Reagan) who have already signed on, and there could be even more sponsors!
The bills should be introduced in both the House and the Senate this week.
In the House, Rep. Marion McClure has agreed to give the bill a hearing in the Public Institutions and Retirement Community. This will be in two to three weeks, and mostly likely on a Monday.
We will continue to keep you updated-
Thanks for helping to make a difference!
TJ Houle,
Phoenix SaveDarfur
The bill Rep. Sinema has drafted to divest Arizona's state retirement funds from companies that are supporting the genocide in Sudan has been finalized! There are several Republican Representatives (Eddie Farnsworth, Andy Biggs, Mark Anderson, Andy Tobin, and Michele Reagan) who have already signed on, and there could be even more sponsors!
The bills should be introduced in both the House and the Senate this week.
In the House, Rep. Marion McClure has agreed to give the bill a hearing in the Public Institutions and Retirement Community. This will be in two to three weeks, and mostly likely on a Monday.
We will continue to keep you updated-
Thanks for helping to make a difference!
TJ Houle,
Phoenix SaveDarfur
Hello Everyone!!
Today is the first day of the Arizona State Legislative session, so the bill to divest Arizona's state retirement funds from companies aiding the genocide in Darfur should be introduced in the next couple of weeks.
From now on, we will be sending out weekly updates so you know what is going on. Be sure to watch your e-mails for updates- some of the things we will be needing you to do rather quickly!
Since it will be very important for you to contact your state senator and representatives at various points during the process, if you don't know exactly who they are, you can go to this website to check (and don't feel bad if you need to- it's a very small percentage of people who know right off the bat).
http://azleg.gov/alisStaticPages/HowToContactMember.asp
or
http://www.vote-smart.org/
Let me know if you have any questions- and I look forward to working with you in the future to make real change for Darfur!
TJ
Today is the first day of the Arizona State Legislative session, so the bill to divest Arizona's state retirement funds from companies aiding the genocide in Darfur should be introduced in the next couple of weeks.
From now on, we will be sending out weekly updates so you know what is going on. Be sure to watch your e-mails for updates- some of the things we will be needing you to do rather quickly!
Since it will be very important for you to contact your state senator and representatives at various points during the process, if you don't know exactly who they are, you can go to this website to check (and don't feel bad if you need to- it's a very small percentage of people who know right off the bat).
http://azleg.gov/alisStaticPages/HowToContactMember.asp
or
http://www.vote-smart.org/
Let me know if you have any questions- and I look forward to working with you in the future to make real change for Darfur!
TJ
Hello again everyone.
I have an important update to the citizen lobbying training on Sunday at the capital.
The training has been moved from 3:30pm to 4, as the House will be closed until 4.
We'd love to see you all on Sunday at 4!!
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
I have an important update to the citizen lobbying training on Sunday at the capital.
The training has been moved from 3:30pm to 4, as the House will be closed until 4.
We'd love to see you all on Sunday at 4!!
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Hello everyone!!
If you have not yet attended one of the citizen lobbying training sessions, there is still time! This informative session will equip you to be a dynamic force in the effort to pass divestment legislation here in Arizona. There are still two sessions left.
Monday, January 7th 6pm-7:30pm
Temple Chai
4645 E Marilyn Rd Phoenix, AZ
Sunday, January 13th 3:30pm-5:00pm
Arizona State Capitol
1700 W. Washington Street
Hope to see you there- it's a great experience, and you can meet others who are ready to work for change in Darfur.
If you have not yet attended one of the citizen lobbying training sessions, there is still time! This informative session will equip you to be a dynamic force in the effort to pass divestment legislation here in Arizona. There are still two sessions left.
Monday, January 7th 6pm-7:30pm
Temple Chai
4645 E Marilyn Rd Phoenix, AZ
Sunday, January 13th 3:30pm-5:00pm
Arizona State Capitol
1700 W. Washington Street
Hope to see you there- it's a great experience, and you can meet others who are ready to work for change in Darfur.
Hello,
I hope you have gotten word on the event on the 19th in Prescott. For more info. you can find us on the website or call/write me. We will meet at the fountain (downtown square) at 2:00 pm. Please wear blue and bring signs! We are asking for state-wide participation from schools. If you are a student of any school please contact me so I can send your school some information. Also, please try and R.S.V.P so that we can send some information to the media.
Hope to see you there,
Kayla Mueller
Prescott Save Darfur
(928) 778-2042
mitzi_denali@yahoo.com
I hope you have gotten word on the event on the 19th in Prescott. For more info. you can find us on the website or call/write me. We will meet at the fountain (downtown square) at 2:00 pm. Please wear blue and bring signs! We are asking for state-wide participation from schools. If you are a student of any school please contact me so I can send your school some information. Also, please try and R.S.V.P so that we can send some information to the media.
Hope to see you there,
Kayla Mueller
Prescott Save Darfur
(928) 778-2042
mitzi_denali@yahoo.com
Hello Everyone,
I hope you have recieved word of the event that is going on here in Prescott. Again, questions, comments, anything at all please feel free to call me (928)778-2042 at anytime or email me.
I could use some help getting some press coverage about the event. On the Website there is info. about that if anyone feels like they could help me out with that I would really appreciate it!!
Goodtidings to everyone who has events going on this coming weekend and
I hope to see some of you saturday!
I hope you have recieved word of the event that is going on here in Prescott. Again, questions, comments, anything at all please feel free to call me (928)778-2042 at anytime or email me.
I could use some help getting some press coverage about the event. On the Website there is info. about that if anyone feels like they could help me out with that I would really appreciate it!!
Goodtidings to everyone who has events going on this coming weekend and
I hope to see some of you saturday!
Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to inform folks about about the Prescott Peace Day Festival. It will be the 24th of March on the Prescott Square running from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. I will be there with a table about Darfur and what can be done. I would love to see some of you their to just say hello or to stay a while and help me spread the word! If anyone has anything that they would like to offer (pamplets, posters, signs, time, etc.) feel free to contact me. Thanks so much everyone!
Kayla
I just wanted to inform folks about about the Prescott Peace Day Festival. It will be the 24th of March on the Prescott Square running from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. I will be there with a table about Darfur and what can be done. I would love to see some of you their to just say hello or to stay a while and help me spread the word! If anyone has anything that they would like to offer (pamplets, posters, signs, time, etc.) feel free to contact me. Thanks so much everyone!
Kayla
Hello,i'm Brooke. I just joined the Phoenix Darfur group. I just wanted to say a quick hello. I am looking forward to the next meeting and finding different ways that i can help and ways that we all can help together. So, drop me a line, let me know who you are! Let Love Rule.
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