*asap* REQUEST sponsor/funding

[Mariah SDFNL]

Hey folks, This is a last minute request (sorry!), but I'm hoping we can have a conversation... 

and maybe, fingers crossed, make a decision? PLEASE?! :)

I've talked to a few a you... about how the 1in10 Coalition is planning a Farm Bill series for April. Well, gosh it's been nuts trying to figure out details, what was possible, if it's happening, what the content would be, etc etc. We've got things nailed down enough now, BUT now it's just TWO WEEKS AWAY! 

Yikes! Anyway... the point is...

1in10 is hosting a Farm Bill Forum, Tues April 2 from 5-8pm, free and open to public of course, and we are planning to have a light meal during the early part, 5-6pm, for approx 100 people (the size of the room we have booked). Because, hey, what is a good food justice community event (even around policy) without free food?!?! 

So, the *ASK*..... We, the 1 in 10 Coalition, would really really love for Cultivating Food Justice to "sponsor" the light meal. I personally would adore having the Saboteur's Kitchen be the cooks as well. Some of our own CFJ folks belong to that new worker cafe (in just pop-up form right now), so it just seems sooo appropriate. It would be something simple, easy to make, and of course super tasty, maybe like they did for the Kale Festival (how many of you made it there?) - but this time actually getting paid something for their services, in addition to "tips" and having the food costs covered.

Buuuuuuuut....... CFJ works by group process. So, while I love the idea, I have to ask all of you in order for it to happen or not...

Would we, CFJ, like to sponsor this meal that leads into the community event? 

Would we be cool with paying for the food materials and Saboteur's Kitchen services?

We need an answer ASAP (sorry!) because we have to finish the flyer this weekend since the event is coming up so quick. Below is a quick dirty version of the info so you have an idea.

If I don't start hearing back by tomorrow (Sat) midday, I may be calling y'all, so don't be surprised!

THANK YOU!! for your time and thoughtfulness

Mariah

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DRAFT FLYER INFO

The San Diego 1in10 Coalition & Partners

invite eaters and growers, workers, farmers, and business owners of San Diego County to

The 2013 FARM BILL EVENT SERIES 

Learn, reflect, connect and act locally to create a US Farm Bill that includes San Diego!

** LEARN

2013 Farm Bill Forum:

What’s at Stake for San Diego Families & Farmers?

Tues. April 2, 2013

Time: 5-6pm food, 6-8pm forum

Where: Health & Human Services Bldg., Rosecrans

Hosted by 1 in 10 Coalition

Description: Farm Bill Overview (Insurance, Subsidies, Nutrition, Specialty Crops, & Conservation)

Speakers: 

SDCounty Farm Bureau - Casey Anderson, 

Environmental Working Group - Kari Hamerschlag, 

Local Farmer - Scott Murray, 

San Diego Hunger Coalition - Exec. Director Jennifer Tracy,

** ACT

Farm Bill Strategies for San Diego Stakeholders

Thurs. April 4, 2013 @1-3 pm

Hosted by Hunger Coalition & the Environmental Working Group

Location: tbd

Description: With Juan Vargas and 5 other Californians on the powerful House Agriculture Committee, communities in San Diego—the nation’s 18th largest ag county—have the greatest opportunity ever to ensure that the 2013 trillion dollar Farm Bill invests in local, healthy food and better meets our health, environmental and economic needs!

** CONNECT

Day of Dialogue – Honoring the legacy of Cesar Chavez

April 27, 2013

Join the People’s Produce Project 

& Visit the 1 in 10 Outreach Booth 

Location: ECC

Description: Morning cultural events, noontime info booths & afternoon town hall with elected officials & community leaders. 

** REFLECT

Stay tuned for an event with 

Wenonah Hauten, author of Foodopoly

Description: Farmer-Activist, Founder and Director of Food and Water Watch writes about how family farmers and everyday eaters can and should hold corporate agribusiness and government accountable for what’s happening to our food system and the environment!

[Mariah SDFNL]

Thanks for the replies!!

Here's what I have heard...

Cathy - This sounds great!

Fer - yes! though maybe have a bias as member of SKitchen ;)

Kate - maybe get things donated or have folks b.y.o? not strongly opposed

Joann (FNL) - Sounds good to me.

Philip (FNL/HarvestingSD) - I vote YES! Free food for all! What's the budget?

[Heather Weightman]

absolutely yes!

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[Mariah SDFNL]

Here's the additional comments received (total = 9 plus me)...

- David: If the money is there, I'd love to see it go to a local cooperative that seems to fit so perfectly with the subject matter at hand. 
- Rachel: My vote is obviously yes
- Beth (FNL): yes - go for it! Spoke with Fernanda at the market yesterday... I mentioned that it would be good to have some clear goals for the April 2nd evening ("spend, but with a goal in mind").  

So, after all these replies (thanks!), it seems we have enough support for a YES to go forward... CFJ *will* sponsor the meal for the April 2nd Farm Bill Forum. THANK YOU!

Now the question will be to determine $ amount... That timing has a tad more leeway (but not much since it's just two weeks away!) Does anyone have a suggestion? It's for 100 people. My understanding is the Saboteurs Kitchen folks are having an internal meeting on Tues. We CFJ could decide to set a limit beforehand or we could wait for their proposal... Any preference? We probably know most of them personally, or at least spread amongst our group, so I personally think we can trust them to be reasonable and do justice ;)

Thanks!!

Mariah

["Catherine (Cat) Mendonça"]

I think this is great :)

On Fri, March 15, 2013 6:54 pm, Mariah SDFNL wrote:
> Hey folks, This is a last minute request (sorry!), but I'm hoping we can
> have a conversation...

> and maybe, fingers crossed, *make a decision? PLEASE?! :)*

>
> I've talked to a few a you... about how the 1in10 Coalition is planning a
> Farm Bill series for April. Well, gosh it's been nuts trying to figure out
> details, what was possible, if it's happening, what the content would be,
> etc etc. We've got things nailed down enough now, BUT now it's just TWO
> WEEKS AWAY!
>
> Yikes! Anyway... the point is...
>

> 1in10 is hosting a *Farm Bill Forum, Tues April 2 from 5-8pm*, free and

> open to public of course, and we are planning to have a light meal during
> the early part, 5-6pm, for approx 100 people (the size of the room we have
> booked). Because, hey, what is a good food justice community event (even
> around policy) without free food?!?!
>

> *So, the *ASK**..... We, the 1 in 10 Coalition, would really really love

> for Cultivating Food Justice to "sponsor" the light meal. I personally
> would adore having the Saboteur's Kitchen be the cooks as well. Some of
> our
> own CFJ folks belong to that new worker cafe (in just pop-up form right
> now), so it just seems sooo appropriate. It would be something simple,
> easy
> to make, and of course super tasty, maybe like they did for the Kale
> Festival (how many of you made it there?) - but this time actually getting
> paid something for their services, in addition to "tips" and having the
> food costs covered.
>
> Buuuuuuuut....... CFJ works by group process. So, while I love the idea, I
> have to ask all of you in order for it to happen or not...

> *Would we, CFJ, like to sponsor this meal that leads into the community
> event? *
> *Would we be cool with paying for the food materials and Saboteur's
> Kitchen
> services?*

>
> We need an answer ASAP (sorry!) because we have to finish the flyer this
> weekend since the event is coming up so quick. Below is a quick dirty
> version of the info so you have an idea.
>

> *If I don't start hearing back by tomorrow (Sat) midday, I may be calling
> y'all, so don't be surprised!*

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