Showing posts with label Take Back the Night. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Take Back the Night. Show all posts
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Update: March 9, 2009
Thanks to everyone who came out for today's F-Word! Next time we'll make it longer than just an hour. :)
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The definitive date for this year's Take Back the Night is Thursday, April 30th. We're still looking for speakers and donations of any kind, so if you or your boss would like to make a tax-deductible donation to a worthy cause, please let us know! We can always use donations of candles and refreshments (although any small monetary donation will also do!).
Additionally, if you think you would like to perform your powerful, feminist artistry for this year's TBTN, give us a heads up!
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As always, we are looking for submissions for this semester's 'zine. The theme is International Women, so if you have anything that can be Xeroxed that includes or talks about women on a global scale, or to a country outside of our own, or of experiences as global women or really anything in ANY form (poetry, recipes, collage, rants, comics), send them our way at theragzine@gmail.com . We would love to see them. :)
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As always, FORCE meetings are on Mondays, 12:30-1:30pm in the Women's Resource Center (LA3-105).
Keep loving, keep fighting,
F.O.R.C.E.
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The definitive date for this year's Take Back the Night is Thursday, April 30th. We're still looking for speakers and donations of any kind, so if you or your boss would like to make a tax-deductible donation to a worthy cause, please let us know! We can always use donations of candles and refreshments (although any small monetary donation will also do!).
Additionally, if you think you would like to perform your powerful, feminist artistry for this year's TBTN, give us a heads up!
+ + +
As always, we are looking for submissions for this semester's 'zine. The theme is International Women, so if you have anything that can be Xeroxed that includes or talks about women on a global scale, or to a country outside of our own, or of experiences as global women or really anything in ANY form (poetry, recipes, collage, rants, comics), send them our way at theragzine@gmail.com . We would love to see them. :)
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As always, FORCE meetings are on Mondays, 12:30-1:30pm in the Women's Resource Center (LA3-105).
Keep loving, keep fighting,
F.O.R.C.E.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
We're in the 49er!
April 29, 2008:
Survivors of sexual abuse share their experiences
Clothesline Project calls attention to survivors of sexual violence and rape victims.
May 1, 2008:
Worldwide rally against violence and sexual assault localized by CSULB feminist organization
F.O.R.C.E. encourages both sexes to get involved on campus in the annual protest against sexual harassment and abuse.
May 5, 2008:
Community stands united against sex crimes
Marchers amassed on Maxson Plaza to take a stand against sexual violence toward women.
Survivors of sexual abuse share their experiences
Clothesline Project calls attention to survivors of sexual violence and rape victims.
May 1, 2008:
Worldwide rally against violence and sexual assault localized by CSULB feminist organization
F.O.R.C.E. encourages both sexes to get involved on campus in the annual protest against sexual harassment and abuse.
May 5, 2008:
Community stands united against sex crimes
Marchers amassed on Maxson Plaza to take a stand against sexual violence toward women.
Monday, May 5, 2008
The last meeting of the semester
First of all, a great big heaping pile of thank yous to everyone who came out to Take Back the Night! You're all wonderful and we hope to see you again at our next events!
Visit the F.O.R.C.E. Flickr account for photos. :)
Here's some coverage on the event, done by the Daily 49er:
Community stands united against sex crimes - News
Also, a reminder, that the meeting this week will be the last meeting of the semester. We will discuss plans for events next semester, as well as deciding on new officers. It'll be at the usual time and the usual place: Thursday, 2:30-3:30pm in the Women's Resource Center (WRC), LA3-105. All newbies, oldies, and curious-ies (?) are invited to attend!
Visit the F.O.R.C.E. Flickr account for photos. :)
Here's some coverage on the event, done by the Daily 49er:
Community stands united against sex crimes - News
Also, a reminder, that the meeting this week will be the last meeting of the semester. We will discuss plans for events next semester, as well as deciding on new officers. It'll be at the usual time and the usual place: Thursday, 2:30-3:30pm in the Women's Resource Center (WRC), LA3-105. All newbies, oldies, and curious-ies (?) are invited to attend!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Clothesline Project/TBTN Volunteer Sign-Up!
Yo,
We will be having the Clothesline Project display for Sexual Assault Awareness Week from Tuesday, April 29th through Thursday, May 1st. The display will be from 10am to 4pm, with set-up starting at 8am and take-down from 4pm to 5pm. Please sign-up to volunteer at the information tables and tents. If you are SACA-certified, please let me know so you can work at the shirt-making tents.
So please email me which days and times you are available to volunteer, with your name, preferred email address, and phone number.
Thanks,
Megan Adams
Co-chair, CSULB Clothesline Project
* In addition we need volunteers for Take Back the Night (you know you want to!). We need volunteers to help out with
- Contacting Faculty
- Making announcements in their classes
- Making banners
- Viral info re-posting online
- making signs in the WRC for TBTN [all of the materials are in the WRC]
- contacting your local businesses for food donations
- and much, much more!
e-mail us at: force4change@yahoo.com
Thanks!
-Mariana
Feminist Organization Reclaiming Consciousness and Equality
We will be having the Clothesline Project display for Sexual Assault Awareness Week from Tuesday, April 29th through Thursday, May 1st. The display will be from 10am to 4pm, with set-up starting at 8am and take-down from 4pm to 5pm. Please sign-up to volunteer at the information tables and tents. If you are SACA-certified, please let me know so you can work at the shirt-making tents.
So please email me which days and times you are available to volunteer, with your name, preferred email address, and phone number.
Thanks,
Megan Adams
Co-chair, CSULB Clothesline Project
* In addition we need volunteers for Take Back the Night (you know you want to!). We need volunteers to help out with
- Contacting Faculty
- Making announcements in their classes
- Making banners
- Viral info re-posting online
- making signs in the WRC for TBTN [all of the materials are in the WRC]
- contacting your local businesses for food donations
- and much, much more!
e-mail us at: force4change@yahoo.com
Thanks!
-Mariana
Feminist Organization Reclaiming Consciousness and Equality
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
FORCE Meeting Minutes 3/20/08
***** Reminder: There WILL be a meeting this Thursday at 2:30pm in the WRC *****
* Creating a sex-positive zine
- Email ideas ASAP to theragzine@gmail. com
- Final drafts due 4/10
- Put zine together during 4/17 meeting
- Ideas and topics: STI awareness, masturbation, sex toys, consensual sex, kinks & fetishes, sex drive, sex on your period, names for female masturbation, euphemisms for vulva/vagina, women-positive porn, orgasms, body image & sex
* Discussed concerns about men’s role in TBTN
- Need for clear, specific mission statements
- Guidelines in the program reminding that it is a woman-positive and women-centered space
- Conversations with men or other event about men’s role in Sexual Assault Awareness
* Why is Sexual Assault Awareness Month only FORCE & SACA’s responsibility? Include W/St dept, health center, LGBT center, etc.
And the updated committees list:
* Sexual Assault Awareness Week and Take Back the Night on April 29th, 30th and May 1st
- Please choose one or more of the following committees to work on. Even if you can’t make the regular FORCE meetings, there may be ways you can help the committees at other more convenient times.
- The Site, Program, and Clothesline Committees need the most help. Everyone will, of course, help with event publicity.
- Please email your contact info and which committee you would like to join to force4change@ yahoo.com so that next week the committees can start planning.
- 1) Site Committee – (Alicia & Tiffany & Priscilla)
--- Secure site for the rally (usually Brotman Hall fountain)
--- Arrange parking for visitors
--- Select a path and do a walk-through of the march, ensure that it is disabled accessible, and create a map for the program
--- Reserve podium, PA/AV equipment, chairs, etc.
--- Contact American Indian tribe about hosting the speak out at Puvungna and having the ceremonial fire
- 2) Program Committee – (Wandie & Aunnie & Mariana)
--- Decide what the program will include
--- Book speakers for the rally
--- Plan timetable for TBTN, considering that the march must start after dark
--- Compile the event program with history of TBTN, scheduled speakers, map of the path, chants, contact information for FORCE, SACA, etc.
--- Contact Disabled Student Services for translator
--- Possible post-Speakout feminist music (e.g. Angie Evans)
--- Contact local organizations for information tables
--- Request SACA-certified counselors for Speakout
--- Get vintage videos of TBTN to project during rally
--- Find MC
- 3) Fundraising Committee – (Desireé & Katie)
--- Create and propose budget based on anticipated expenses of subcommittees
--- Meet with SLD advisor
--- Apply for PCSW funding
--- Create buttons, shirts; gather TBTN slogan signs and additional literature, if necessary
--- Discuss gifts for speakers
- 4) Clothesline Project & Additional Events Committee
– (Megan & Priscilla)
--- Coordinate with Clothesline Project to cross-promote events
--- Plan additional event during Sexual Assault Awareness Week, particularly something concerning acquaintance/ date rape, men’s role in sexual assault prevention, etc. (e.g. “Voices of Men” performance, Interact performance, men’s pledge, “Can I Kiss You?” etc.)
--- Create budget and submit to fundraising committee
- 5) Publicity Committee – (Wandie, Jamila, Aunnie, Carrie J. & Tiffany)
--- Design, order/print, and distribute flyers and posters (must be SLD-approved) (Linda)
--- Contact school newspapers for promotion and event coverage
--- Contact professors through formal letter about promoting TBTN and Clothesline Project and possibly offering extra credit for student attendance (particularly Women’s Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Art)
--- Online promotion via MySpace, Facebook, blog, message board, email listserv, etc.
Feminist Organization Reclaiming Consciousness and Equality
* Creating a sex-positive zine
- Email ideas ASAP to theragzine@gmail. com
- Final drafts due 4/10
- Put zine together during 4/17 meeting
- Ideas and topics: STI awareness, masturbation, sex toys, consensual sex, kinks & fetishes, sex drive, sex on your period, names for female masturbation, euphemisms for vulva/vagina, women-positive porn, orgasms, body image & sex
* Discussed concerns about men’s role in TBTN
- Need for clear, specific mission statements
- Guidelines in the program reminding that it is a woman-positive and women-centered space
- Conversations with men or other event about men’s role in Sexual Assault Awareness
* Why is Sexual Assault Awareness Month only FORCE & SACA’s responsibility? Include W/St dept, health center, LGBT center, etc.
And the updated committees list:
* Sexual Assault Awareness Week and Take Back the Night on April 29th, 30th and May 1st
- Please choose one or more of the following committees to work on. Even if you can’t make the regular FORCE meetings, there may be ways you can help the committees at other more convenient times.
- The Site, Program, and Clothesline Committees need the most help. Everyone will, of course, help with event publicity.
- Please email your contact info and which committee you would like to join to force4change@ yahoo.com so that next week the committees can start planning.
- 1) Site Committee – (Alicia & Tiffany & Priscilla)
--- Secure site for the rally (usually Brotman Hall fountain)
--- Arrange parking for visitors
--- Select a path and do a walk-through of the march, ensure that it is disabled accessible, and create a map for the program
--- Reserve podium, PA/AV equipment, chairs, etc.
--- Contact American Indian tribe about hosting the speak out at Puvungna and having the ceremonial fire
- 2) Program Committee – (Wandie & Aunnie & Mariana)
--- Decide what the program will include
--- Book speakers for the rally
--- Plan timetable for TBTN, considering that the march must start after dark
--- Compile the event program with history of TBTN, scheduled speakers, map of the path, chants, contact information for FORCE, SACA, etc.
--- Contact Disabled Student Services for translator
--- Possible post-Speakout feminist music (e.g. Angie Evans)
--- Contact local organizations for information tables
--- Request SACA-certified counselors for Speakout
--- Get vintage videos of TBTN to project during rally
--- Find MC
- 3) Fundraising Committee – (Desireé & Katie)
--- Create and propose budget based on anticipated expenses of subcommittees
--- Meet with SLD advisor
--- Apply for PCSW funding
--- Create buttons, shirts; gather TBTN slogan signs and additional literature, if necessary
--- Discuss gifts for speakers
- 4) Clothesline Project & Additional Events Committee
– (Megan & Priscilla)
--- Coordinate with Clothesline Project to cross-promote events
--- Plan additional event during Sexual Assault Awareness Week, particularly something concerning acquaintance/ date rape, men’s role in sexual assault prevention, etc. (e.g. “Voices of Men” performance, Interact performance, men’s pledge, “Can I Kiss You?” etc.)
--- Create budget and submit to fundraising committee
- 5) Publicity Committee – (Wandie, Jamila, Aunnie, Carrie J. & Tiffany)
--- Design, order/print, and distribute flyers and posters (must be SLD-approved) (Linda)
--- Contact school newspapers for promotion and event coverage
--- Contact professors through formal letter about promoting TBTN and Clothesline Project and possibly offering extra credit for student attendance (particularly Women’s Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Art)
--- Online promotion via MySpace, Facebook, blog, message board, email listserv, etc.
Feminist Organization Reclaiming Consciousness and Equality
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
FORCE Meeting Minutes 3/6/08 and TBTN Info
FORCE Meeting Minutes 3/6/08
* Wednesday, March 12th at 3:30pm at the Senate Chambers
LGBT ASI Secretary position proposal. Come show your support!! Contact Aunnie for more info
* Sexual Assault Awareness Week and Take Back the Night on April 29th, 30th and May 1st
- Please choose one or more of the following committees to work on. Even if you can't make the regular FORCE meetings, there may be ways you can help the committees at other more convenient times.
- The Site, Program, and Clothesline Committees need the most help. Everyone will, of course, help with event publicity.
- Please email your contact info and which committee you would like to join to force4change@yahoo.com so that next week the committees can start planning.
- 1) Site Committee – (Alicia & Tiffany)
--- Secure site for the rally (usually Brotman Hall fountain)
--- Arrange parking for visitors
--- Select a path and do a walk-through of the march, ensure that it is disabled accessible, and create a map for the program
--- Reserve podium, PA/AV equipment, chairs, etc.
--- Contact American Indian tribe about hosting the speak out at Puvungna and having the ceremonial fire
- 2) Program Committee – (Aunnie & Mariana)
--- Decide what the program will include
--- Book speakers for the rally
--- Plan timetable for TBTN, considering that the march must start after dark
--- Compile the event program with history of TBTN, scheduled speakers, map of the path, chants, contact information for FORCE, SACA, etc.
--- Contact Disabled Student Services for translator
--- Possible post-Speakout feminist music (e.g. Angie Evans)
--- Contact local organizations for information tables
--- Request SACA-certified counselors for Speakout
--- Get vintage videos of TBTN to project during rally
- 3) Fundraising Committee – (Desireé & Katie)
--- Create and propose budget based on anticipated expenses of subcommittees
--- Meet with SLD advisor
--- Create buttons, shirts; gather TBTN slogan signs and additional literature, if necessary
--- Discuss gifts for speakers
- 4) Clothesline Project & Additional Events Committee – (Megan)
--- Coordinate with Clothesline Project to cross-promote events
--- Plan additional event during Sexual Assault Awareness Week, particularly something concerning acquaintance/date rape, men's role in sexual assault prevention, etc. (e.g. "Voices of Men" performance, Interact performance, men's pledge, "Can I Kiss You?" etc.)
--- Create budget and submit to fundraising committee
- 5) Publicity Committee – (Wandie, Jamila, Aunnie, Carrie J. & Tiffany)
--- Design, order/print, and distribute flyers and posters (must be SLD-approved)
--- Contact school newspapers for promotion and event coverage
--- Contact professors through formal letter about promoting TBTN and Clothesline Project and possibly offering extra credit for student attendance (particularly Women's Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Art)
--- Online promotion via MySpace, Facebook, blog, message board, email listserv, etc.
* FYI: There WILL be a FORCE meeting on Thursday, March 27th (the week before Spring Break)
* Women's shelter benefit (not a FORCE event)
-- Sunday, March 30th from 5pm to 11pm.
DiPiazza's: 5205 East PCH
Long Beach, CA 90804
$10 at the door.
-- All proceeds benefit:
Women Shelter of Long Beach
Lydia's House
-- Bands/Acts that shall be playing:
Babs und Sheridan avec Marc,
Boris Smile,
Dietra Kruschev,
Family Tree
National Dear Park
Pink Moon.
* Wednesday, March 12th at 3:30pm at the Senate Chambers
LGBT ASI Secretary position proposal. Come show your support!! Contact Aunnie for more info
* Sexual Assault Awareness Week and Take Back the Night on April 29th, 30th and May 1st
- Please choose one or more of the following committees to work on. Even if you can't make the regular FORCE meetings, there may be ways you can help the committees at other more convenient times.
- The Site, Program, and Clothesline Committees need the most help. Everyone will, of course, help with event publicity.
- Please email your contact info and which committee you would like to join to force4change@yahoo.com so that next week the committees can start planning.
- 1) Site Committee – (Alicia & Tiffany)
--- Secure site for the rally (usually Brotman Hall fountain)
--- Arrange parking for visitors
--- Select a path and do a walk-through of the march, ensure that it is disabled accessible, and create a map for the program
--- Reserve podium, PA/AV equipment, chairs, etc.
--- Contact American Indian tribe about hosting the speak out at Puvungna and having the ceremonial fire
- 2) Program Committee – (Aunnie & Mariana)
--- Decide what the program will include
--- Book speakers for the rally
--- Plan timetable for TBTN, considering that the march must start after dark
--- Compile the event program with history of TBTN, scheduled speakers, map of the path, chants, contact information for FORCE, SACA, etc.
--- Contact Disabled Student Services for translator
--- Possible post-Speakout feminist music (e.g. Angie Evans)
--- Contact local organizations for information tables
--- Request SACA-certified counselors for Speakout
--- Get vintage videos of TBTN to project during rally
- 3) Fundraising Committee – (Desireé & Katie)
--- Create and propose budget based on anticipated expenses of subcommittees
--- Meet with SLD advisor
--- Create buttons, shirts; gather TBTN slogan signs and additional literature, if necessary
--- Discuss gifts for speakers
- 4) Clothesline Project & Additional Events Committee – (Megan)
--- Coordinate with Clothesline Project to cross-promote events
--- Plan additional event during Sexual Assault Awareness Week, particularly something concerning acquaintance/date rape, men's role in sexual assault prevention, etc. (e.g. "Voices of Men" performance, Interact performance, men's pledge, "Can I Kiss You?" etc.)
--- Create budget and submit to fundraising committee
- 5) Publicity Committee – (Wandie, Jamila, Aunnie, Carrie J. & Tiffany)
--- Design, order/print, and distribute flyers and posters (must be SLD-approved)
--- Contact school newspapers for promotion and event coverage
--- Contact professors through formal letter about promoting TBTN and Clothesline Project and possibly offering extra credit for student attendance (particularly Women's Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Art)
--- Online promotion via MySpace, Facebook, blog, message board, email listserv, etc.
* FYI: There WILL be a FORCE meeting on Thursday, March 27th (the week before Spring Break)
* Women's shelter benefit (not a FORCE event)
-- Sunday, March 30th from 5pm to 11pm.
DiPiazza's: 5205 East PCH
Long Beach, CA 90804
$10 at the door.
-- All proceeds benefit:
Women Shelter of Long Beach
Lydia's House
-- Bands/Acts that shall be playing:
Babs und Sheridan avec Marc,
Boris Smile,
Dietra Kruschev,
Family Tree
National Dear Park
Pink Moon.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
FORCE Meeting Minutes: 2/21/08
Introductions and overview of agenda
***Amy Lee confirmed for 2/28/08 at 3pm in WRC***
- Teach-in about natural products for women with samples and DivaCup raffle
- Flyer by Mariana
Reminder about Ludacris protest Saturday
- Article about protest in Daily 49er
Lynne mentions potential forum/discussion about women and multitasking and the problems with fragmentation of tasks
Dolores Huerta Day – activist with Cesar Chavez coming to speak
- Tuesday, April 15th
*Women and Careers Conference on Friday, March 14th from 9am-1:30pm at the Pointe
- Promotion of event with designing posters and putting up flyers
- www.csulb.edu/women-and-careers
Representation at the Majors Fair for Women’s Studies (contact Dr. Rojas)
*T-Shirt making party
-Details on the Myspace page.
*Sexual Assault Awareness Week and Take Back the Night on April 29th, 30th and May 1st
- Discuss last year’s event: likes/dislikes, areas for improvement, etc.
-- Disorganized march path, not disabled accessible
- Necessary committees
-- SLD/ASI – Request any funding; reserve sites; rent chairs
-- Rally program – Schedule speakers; podium; banners; gifts for speakers
-- Speakout – Contact tribe for Puvungna and fire; Angie Evans or other music
-- March details – Select path; prepare signs and chants; PA equipment
-- Other events – Workshops, film screenings; men’s pledge; Interact performance on hate and sexual violence
-- Clothesline Project
Next week’s meeting:
- Select committees and preliminary to-do list
- Amy Lee’s workshop at 3pm
***Amy Lee confirmed for 2/28/08 at 3pm in WRC***
- Teach-in about natural products for women with samples and DivaCup raffle
- Flyer by Mariana
Reminder about Ludacris protest Saturday
- Article about protest in Daily 49er
Lynne mentions potential forum/discussion about women and multitasking and the problems with fragmentation of tasks
Dolores Huerta Day – activist with Cesar Chavez coming to speak
- Tuesday, April 15th
*Women and Careers Conference on Friday, March 14th from 9am-1:30pm at the Pointe
- Promotion of event with designing posters and putting up flyers
- www.csulb.edu/women-and-careers
Representation at the Majors Fair for Women’s Studies (contact Dr. Rojas)
*T-Shirt making party
-Details on the Myspace page.
*Sexual Assault Awareness Week and Take Back the Night on April 29th, 30th and May 1st
- Discuss last year’s event: likes/dislikes, areas for improvement, etc.
-- Disorganized march path, not disabled accessible
- Necessary committees
-- SLD/ASI – Request any funding; reserve sites; rent chairs
-- Rally program – Schedule speakers; podium; banners; gifts for speakers
-- Speakout – Contact tribe for Puvungna and fire; Angie Evans or other music
-- March details – Select path; prepare signs and chants; PA equipment
-- Other events – Workshops, film screenings; men’s pledge; Interact performance on hate and sexual violence
-- Clothesline Project
Next week’s meeting:
- Select committees and preliminary to-do list
- Amy Lee’s workshop at 3pm
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