A Meeting

[Jessica Lane]

Hey all--

I wanted to say THANK YOU again so much for showing an interest in the
group, and for desiring to move this issue forward so we can get a
vote on the ordinance sometime soon!

On the issue of moving forward, though, I'm hoping that we can get a
meeting together to discuss what needs to happen next in the movement,
and soon. Does this weekend work for people? Saturday night? Sunday
afternoon? A picnic in a park? Grilling out at my house? (On that
note--anybody know the forecast for this weekend? ;oP)

We have some things to talk about:
- how to get our message to the people of Milwaukee
- a 'hen'bassador program (I have some ideas about this)
- money (I hate to say it, but there it is...money for a website,
for printing flyers, etc)
- writing a petition and a coherent, persuasive letter than can
be printed out and sent to alderpeople by anyone sympathetic to the
movement
- figuring out a timeline (when do we expect this to go to vote?
Should we spend the summer raising awareness and then move forward?
Or push a vote immediately?)

Let me know, people! :o) I think things can be decided much more
quickly in person than online. If we can get the nitty-gritty out of
the way we can start to really get the jump-start and get out there!

Jessica

[Sarah Moore]

Thanks Jessica I think ameeting is a good idea. I don't know what I can
commit to but I do want to help this start. can you do day time? others?

I would tell about myself but i feel like I am already to loud!

OK quick, I am Mom of 2 boys, big part of Transition Milwaukee,
gardening nut, live in riverwest. :)

Sarah
372-3824

[chris]

and she gives out her phone number not knowing I like to call people
at 2 in the morning.
I guess you know about me now..

[Gretchen Mead]

Hi Chics (and none crowing roosters),

I am so excited to see this group moving forward!  I tried to pass chickens in Shorewood last year and am very happy to share my experience with you.  I dont have too much time to devote specifically to chickens, but I am working on many other food related things, so please consider me your ally on many levels.  Id love to get together with you for a launching potluck!  Just want to meet you all.

Onward!  ~g

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[Jessica Lane]

Another dreary day--but it is a day closer to Sunday! Executive
decision to have the meeting at 5pm at my house in Brown Deer. Bring
your own meat to grill and drinks and a dish to pass. I'll take care
of dessert. (Does anyone have any allergies?)

When you RSVP, I'll send you my address. :o) Be prepared to talk
logo, website, money, and timeline of the movement. I've also got
another little project/surprise in the works that if it goes the way I
want I will share on Sunday!

Also be prepared to deal with a 5yr old, a 2yr old, and a Cardigan
Welsh Corgi. :oP

[Jenn K.]

Hi there - I think I might be in for the meeting - my husband, too -
can you give me more info?