F.O.R.C.E. Meeting Minutes 02/07/08

Introductions – FORCE purpose, members, 49er reporters

Ludacris concert
Protest rumors
ASI irresponsible spending
Commentary in 49er

Consciousness- raising on 35th Roe v Wade Rally in
January, abortion in recent films, men’s rights
activists and abortion

Teach-in update
March 5th Friendship Walk booked, but not enough
members can commit time necessary to put on a large
event
Alternative:
Smaller monthly discussions in WRC after meeting
Invite a group/rep to lead talk, bring info, etc.
Which groups/topics?
When? Thursday 4pm once a month?

49er/Union Opinion Pieces
Members encouraged to provide a feminist voice to
counter the frequently idiotic opinion pieces featured
in the 49er and Union
Ideas: Valentine’s Day; Vagina Monologues; any
essay/artwork that would have gone in the zine

Clothesline Project - Valentine’s Day
T-shirt making tent only, no large display
Thur 2/14 10-3pm Friendship Walk
SACA-certified volunteers:
Priscilla
Any other volunteers to help set-up, take-down,
explain the purpose of the Project, etc.?

For next week’s meeting:
Planning the first teach-in discussion for beginning
of March
Semester goals – a few smaller events/workshops or
more focus on Sexual Assault Awareness Week and Take
Back the Night?

Feminist Organization Reclaiming Consciousness and Equality