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Christopher Wahmhoff
Mar 7, 2012, 10:24:17 PM3/7/12
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we do actually have a press release carol has mad eif you want to save yourself some time :).. hold on I will send it
On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 10:07 PM, Melinda <melindam...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey guys:
Wanted to let you know that I won't be at the GA on Saturday, March
11th. I will be farm sitting Thursday through Monday & will be having
a technology free long weekend. This also means that I will not be in
on the call on Thursday evening (sadly). I wish you all luck with
that!
I'm working on the Circle Pines press release for WIDR & also catching
up on some other OK work tonight. I'll keep you posted on where I'm
at with that work.
Thanks,
Melinda
Christopher Wahmhoff
Mar 7, 2012, 10:24:56 PM3/7/12
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Melinda
Mar 7, 2012, 10:42:34 PM3/7/12
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Oh! I made on too!
On Mar 7, 10:24 pm, Christopher Wahmhoff <occupy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/184uNVPtHcSaoZ1Pee1swvjz7UdIFj55tY...
On Mar 7, 10:24 pm, Christopher Wahmhoff <occupy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/184uNVPtHcSaoZ1Pee1swvjz7UdIFj55tY...
> :)
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> On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 10:24 PM, Christopher Wahmhoff
> <occupy...@gmail.com>wrote:
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> On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 10:24 PM, Christopher Wahmhoff
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Melinda
Mar 7, 2012, 10:49:18 PM3/7/12
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I'm getting a message that I don't have permission to view the doc.
Since I'm short on time I'm going to go ahead and use the release I
wrote up specifically for WIDR.
For future reference, to give me permission to groups & docs, the
email I use is: elin...@hotmail.com
Here is the press release I'm sending to WIDR:
PRESS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2012
CONTACT
occu...@gmail.com
OCCUPY KALAMAZOO WEEKEND RETREAT
Friday March 30th through Sunday April 1st Occupy Kalamazoo is happy
to be hosting a weekend retreat at Circle Pines Community Center.
This exciting event will include teach-ins, bonfires, saunas, shared
meals, artists, musicians and poets! Circle Pines Center is located
at 8650 Mullen Rd., Delton Michigan, 49046.
Circle Pines is celebrating their 75th year anniversary
with Occupy Kalamazoo. Occupy Kalamazoo is honoring and supporting
Circle Pines and their legacy of collectivism, intentional community
and alternative economy. Attendees will include Occupy groups from
surrounding Michigan areas, guest speakers and many others. This
event is open to the public! Occupy Kalamazoo invites you to get
involved! As George W. Bush said: "Our nation must come together to
unite."
You can reach Circle Pines by calling 269-623-555, or
on the web: http://www.circlepinescenter.org/
For more information and registration please send an
email to Occu...@gmail.com
Since I'm short on time I'm going to go ahead and use the release I
wrote up specifically for WIDR.
For future reference, to give me permission to groups & docs, the
email I use is: elin...@hotmail.com
Here is the press release I'm sending to WIDR:
PRESS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2012
CONTACT
occu...@gmail.com
OCCUPY KALAMAZOO WEEKEND RETREAT
Friday March 30th through Sunday April 1st Occupy Kalamazoo is happy
to be hosting a weekend retreat at Circle Pines Community Center.
This exciting event will include teach-ins, bonfires, saunas, shared
meals, artists, musicians and poets! Circle Pines Center is located
at 8650 Mullen Rd., Delton Michigan, 49046.
Circle Pines is celebrating their 75th year anniversary
with Occupy Kalamazoo. Occupy Kalamazoo is honoring and supporting
Circle Pines and their legacy of collectivism, intentional community
and alternative economy. Attendees will include Occupy groups from
surrounding Michigan areas, guest speakers and many others. This
event is open to the public! Occupy Kalamazoo invites you to get
involved! As George W. Bush said: "Our nation must come together to
unite."
You can reach Circle Pines by calling 269-623-555, or
on the web: http://www.circlepinescenter.org/
For more information and registration please send an
email to Occu...@gmail.com
Christopher Wahmhoff
Mar 7, 2012, 10:53:57 PM3/7/12
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here is the info...
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 6, 2012
TO: ALL OCCUPY ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CHURCHES
FROM: The OCCUPY MOVEMENT
RE: RETREAT MARCH 30, 31 AND APRIL 1
DATE: MARCH 6, 2012
OCCUPY KALAMAZOO, HOPES THAT EVERYONE WHO READS THIS WILL WANT TO ATTEND A RETREAT AT CIRCLE PINES CENTER IN DELTON, MICHIGAN FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 30 - APRIL 1. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OCCUPY GROUPS, FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS, CHURCHES, AND ANYONE INTERESTED TO COME TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT OUR COMMON INTERESTS.
CIRCLE PINES CENTER IS LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF THE ALLEGAN FOREST, A WOODED AREA OF GREAT NATURAL BEAUTY WITH A LAKE AND A LODGE. THE LODGE PROVIDES SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS, AND BEAUTIFUL SPACE FOR OCCUPY COMMUNITY EVENTS. CABINS AND CAMPING SITES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.
OCCUPY-KALAMAZOO RECOGNIZES THE NEED FOR A GREATER SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND WANTS TO BUILD A COALITION OF LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE IN THE KALAMAZOO AREA. ON SATURDAY EVENING AN INTER-OCCUPY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN WHICH EVERYONE WILL GET A CHANCE TO EXPRESS HIS OR HER CONCERNS ABOUT COMMUNITY PROBLEMS THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED, WHAT IS BEING DONE AT THIS TIME, AND WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IN THE FUTURE. COME, SEE REAL DEMOCRACY AT WORK!
WE EXPECT THE WEEKEND WILL BE AN ENJOYABLE DISCOVERY OF EACH OTHER AND WILL REVEAL WAYS WE CAN SUPPORT EACH OTHER FOR A BETTER WORLD.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RSVP CALL CHRIS AT 269-217-6600. Make it your own and let me know if you need anything :)
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 6, 2012
TO: ALL OCCUPY ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CHURCHES
FROM: The OCCUPY MOVEMENT
RE: RETREAT MARCH 30, 31 AND APRIL 1
DATE: MARCH 6, 2012
OCCUPY KALAMAZOO, HOPES THAT EVERYONE WHO READS THIS WILL WANT TO ATTEND A RETREAT AT CIRCLE PINES CENTER IN DELTON, MICHIGAN FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 30 - APRIL 1. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OCCUPY GROUPS, FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS, CHURCHES, AND ANYONE INTERESTED TO COME TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT OUR COMMON INTERESTS.
CIRCLE PINES CENTER IS LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF THE ALLEGAN FOREST, A WOODED AREA OF GREAT NATURAL BEAUTY WITH A LAKE AND A LODGE. THE LODGE PROVIDES SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS, AND BEAUTIFUL SPACE FOR OCCUPY COMMUNITY EVENTS. CABINS AND CAMPING SITES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.
OCCUPY-KALAMAZOO RECOGNIZES THE NEED FOR A GREATER SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND WANTS TO BUILD A COALITION OF LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE IN THE KALAMAZOO AREA. ON SATURDAY EVENING AN INTER-OCCUPY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN WHICH EVERYONE WILL GET A CHANCE TO EXPRESS HIS OR HER CONCERNS ABOUT COMMUNITY PROBLEMS THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED, WHAT IS BEING DONE AT THIS TIME, AND WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IN THE FUTURE. COME, SEE REAL DEMOCRACY AT WORK!
WE EXPECT THE WEEKEND WILL BE AN ENJOYABLE DISCOVERY OF EACH OTHER AND WILL REVEAL WAYS WE CAN SUPPORT EACH OTHER FOR A BETTER WORLD.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RSVP CALL CHRIS AT 269-217-6600. Make it your own and let me know if you need anything :)
Melinda
Mar 7, 2012, 11:02:15 PM3/7/12
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Caroline did a great job!
> > email I use is: elinda...@hotmail.com
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> > Here is the press release I'm sending to WIDR:
>
> > PRESS ADVISORY
> > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> > March 7, 2012
> > CONTACT
> > occupy...@gmail.com
> > Here is the press release I'm sending to WIDR:
>
> > PRESS ADVISORY
> > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> > March 7, 2012
> > CONTACT
>
> > OCCUPY KALAMAZOO WEEKEND RETREAT
> > Friday March 30th through Sunday April 1st Occupy Kalamazoo
> > is happy
> > to be hosting a weekend retreat at Circle Pines Community Center.
> > This exciting event will include teach-ins, bonfires, saunas, shared
> > meals, artists, musicians and poets! Circle Pines Center is located
> > at 8650 Mullen Rd., Delton Michigan, 49046.
>
> > Circle Pines is celebrating their 75th year anniversary
> > with Occupy Kalamazoo. Occupy Kalamazoo is honoring and supporting
> > Circle Pines and their legacy of collectivism, intentional community
> > and alternative economy. Attendees will include Occupy groups from
> > surrounding Michigan areas, guest speakers and many others. This
> > event is open to the public! Occupy Kalamazoo invites you to get
> > involved! As George W. Bush said: "Our nation must come together to
> > unite."
>
> > You can reach Circle Pines by calling 269-623-555, or
> > on the web:http://www.circlepinescenter.org/
>
> > For more information and registration please send an
> > email to Occupy...@gmail.com
> > OCCUPY KALAMAZOO WEEKEND RETREAT
> > Friday March 30th through Sunday April 1st Occupy Kalamazoo
> > is happy
> > to be hosting a weekend retreat at Circle Pines Community Center.
> > This exciting event will include teach-ins, bonfires, saunas, shared
> > meals, artists, musicians and poets! Circle Pines Center is located
> > at 8650 Mullen Rd., Delton Michigan, 49046.
>
> > Circle Pines is celebrating their 75th year anniversary
> > with Occupy Kalamazoo. Occupy Kalamazoo is honoring and supporting
> > Circle Pines and their legacy of collectivism, intentional community
> > and alternative economy. Attendees will include Occupy groups from
> > surrounding Michigan areas, guest speakers and many others. This
> > event is open to the public! Occupy Kalamazoo invites you to get
> > involved! As George W. Bush said: "Our nation must come together to
> > unite."
>
> > You can reach Circle Pines by calling 269-623-555, or
> > on the web:http://www.circlepinescenter.org/
>
> > For more information and registration please send an
Melinda
Mar 7, 2012, 11:23:25 PM3/7/12
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Additionally, could you guys pass on the info to Rick that I got in
touch with some people from WIDR for him? I gave them his contact
info in regards to him getting an on-air interview.
touch with some people from WIDR for him? I gave them his contact
info in regards to him getting an on-air interview.
Christopher Wahmhoff
Mar 7, 2012, 11:31:14 PM3/7/12
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absolutly :) good work!!!
Melinda
Mar 7, 2012, 11:44:02 PM3/7/12
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I also contacted a couple Prof's to inquire about speaking / teach-in
leaders. Hopefully I'll hear from them by next week. I'll keep you
posted.
Have a good night!
leaders. Hopefully I'll hear from them by next week. I'll keep you
posted.
Have a good night!
Melinda
Mar 8, 2012, 9:43:48 AM3/8/12
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Chris ~ One more thing, just to bug you.. : )
I don't think I have Rick's correct contact ifno & I know I don't have
his last name. At the meeting this Satruday could you please write
down his correct email address for me & post that here? Thanks!
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I don't think I have Rick's correct contact ifno & I know I don't have
his last name. At the meeting this Satruday could you please write
down his correct email address for me & post that here? Thanks!
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Lloyd Caroline
Mar 12, 2012, 8:31:06 PM3/12/12
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Melinda
Mar 13, 2012, 9:28:42 PM3/13/12
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Thanks Loyd!
I have not heard anything back from WIDR or either of the profs I
contacted. Have you guys heard anything from those people?
~Melinda
On Mar 12, 8:31 pm, Lloyd Caroline <occupy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Melinda:
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> Sorry this took so long.
>
> Todd, E-mail: kzopeaceact...@gmail.com
I have not heard anything back from WIDR or either of the profs I
contacted. Have you guys heard anything from those people?
~Melinda
On Mar 12, 8:31 pm, Lloyd Caroline <occupy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Melinda:
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> Sorry this took so long.
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Lloyd Caroline
Mar 14, 2012, 11:08:06 PM3/14/12
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Melinda
I have not heard from anyone.
Lloyd
Melinda
Mar 16, 2012, 6:13:17 PM3/16/12
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OK.
Today I received a reply from one of the professors that I approached
for a teach-in leader.
It is as follows:
Thursday 15 March 2012
Greetings Ms. Bennett, Santiago here.
I have another speaking commitment during that day.
Occupy Kalamazoo has done very little on the campuses, in the city,
or in the downtown area and the North side of the city.
My first suggestion is to push for regular teach-ins on the campuses
that connect the deposits the academic institutions make in banks
connected with foreclosures, the current 13 U.S. run wars and the
prison industry, as well as the way the endowments of these academic
institutions are invested in corporations that profit from
under-developing Africa, Asia and Latin America. My second suggestion
is to turn student debt into a social problem to be investigated and
solved collectively as part of democratizing higher education.
Some of those banks are PNC, WELLS FARGO, CITI GROUP, BANK OF
AMERICA, GOLDMAN SACHS, MORGAN STANLEY, J.P. MORGAN, & BANK OF NEW
YORK MELLON. Turning such a boycott & divestment campaign into a
learning experience and research opportunities is what I suggest the
occupy retreat discuss. If there is a follow up session before the
middle of May I will be glad to come and speak then.
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Today I received a reply from one of the professors that I approached
for a teach-in leader.
It is as follows:
Thursday 15 March 2012
Greetings Ms. Bennett, Santiago here.
I have another speaking commitment during that day.
Occupy Kalamazoo has done very little on the campuses, in the city,
or in the downtown area and the North side of the city.
My first suggestion is to push for regular teach-ins on the campuses
that connect the deposits the academic institutions make in banks
connected with foreclosures, the current 13 U.S. run wars and the
prison industry, as well as the way the endowments of these academic
institutions are invested in corporations that profit from
under-developing Africa, Asia and Latin America. My second suggestion
is to turn student debt into a social problem to be investigated and
solved collectively as part of democratizing higher education.
Some of those banks are PNC, WELLS FARGO, CITI GROUP, BANK OF
AMERICA, GOLDMAN SACHS, MORGAN STANLEY, J.P. MORGAN, & BANK OF NEW
YORK MELLON. Turning such a boycott & divestment campaign into a
learning experience and research opportunities is what I suggest the
occupy retreat discuss. If there is a follow up session before the
middle of May I will be glad to come and speak then.
>
>
>
>
>
>
Melinda
Mar 16, 2012, 6:22:24 PM3/16/12
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I have to say that I agree that from the outside it appears we don't
do much. While I appreciate everything that everyone does, and I know
we have a lot of people who work very hard on behalf of the movement,
I do think that we have too many eggs in one basket.
I feel that we have not, as a team, concentrated on one project at a
time. For a local movement such as this to be successful we need to
have a systematic set of actions, timelines and goals to build a team,
establish presence in the community, and then work on specific
projects.
I know I, for one, get very overwhelmed when I show up at meetings and
find that there are several more ideas/ projects in the works while
projects which I have just begun to think about are not getting fully
developed & are pushed to the back burner.
I would like to see us, as a team, focus on one thing at a time. I
feel it would be the best way to get things done and establish
ourselves.
However, I will be the first to say that one of the reasons our group
is not as strong as it should be is due to a lack of commitment & time
for some. I myself find it very difficult to put in the time that I
would like. I have other commitments in my life... but this is also
why I choose to take on specific tasks which I know I can complete in
my free time. It's easier for people to get things done when they
understand what their roles are and are able to use their strengths
and work towards specific, focused goals.
Just some thoughts. Please keep in mind I am in no way pointing any
fingers, just putting some ideas out there.
I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning.
~Melinda
do much. While I appreciate everything that everyone does, and I know
we have a lot of people who work very hard on behalf of the movement,
I do think that we have too many eggs in one basket.
I feel that we have not, as a team, concentrated on one project at a
time. For a local movement such as this to be successful we need to
have a systematic set of actions, timelines and goals to build a team,
establish presence in the community, and then work on specific
projects.
I know I, for one, get very overwhelmed when I show up at meetings and
find that there are several more ideas/ projects in the works while
projects which I have just begun to think about are not getting fully
developed & are pushed to the back burner.
I would like to see us, as a team, focus on one thing at a time. I
feel it would be the best way to get things done and establish
ourselves.
However, I will be the first to say that one of the reasons our group
is not as strong as it should be is due to a lack of commitment & time
for some. I myself find it very difficult to put in the time that I
would like. I have other commitments in my life... but this is also
why I choose to take on specific tasks which I know I can complete in
my free time. It's easier for people to get things done when they
understand what their roles are and are able to use their strengths
and work towards specific, focused goals.
Just some thoughts. Please keep in mind I am in no way pointing any
fingers, just putting some ideas out there.
I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning.
~Melinda
Melinda
Mar 19, 2012, 10:05:53 PM3/19/12
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Hey guys:
I have received reply from WIDR & there is a show which would like to
have an Occupy representative on air this Friday at 5pm. I am having
trouble getting through to Rick's email address, I keep getting status
delivery notifications & am concerned that WIDR will not be able to
contact him.
Is there someone who would see him soon?
Thanks,
Melinda
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I have received reply from WIDR & there is a show which would like to
have an Occupy representative on air this Friday at 5pm. I am having
trouble getting through to Rick's email address, I keep getting status
delivery notifications & am concerned that WIDR will not be able to
contact him.
Is there someone who would see him soon?
Thanks,
Melinda
>
> read more »
Melinda
Mar 19, 2012, 10:10:10 PM3/19/12
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This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification.
Following is a copy of the reply which I have received from WIDR:
(here is their email address for reply: radiofree...@gmail.com)
This invitation is open to anyone from the group. Please feel free to
email them and set things up.
"Hi there, sorry to get back to you so late again, my emails keep
getting bounced back for whatever reason, hopefully this one gets
through!
Yes, we'd absolutely love to have someone on to talk about the
organization, but we need more information about what you'd like to
discuss and how open for questions you folks are and such. You can
get in touch with us through this address, just let us know, we have
to get approval through our Program Director before getting guests
in-studio. We're still having our fundraising drive, but we will be
back this coming Friday during our usual 5-6pm timeslot, hopefully we
can work out details ahead of time.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Staticoy"
~Melinda
On Mar 19, 10:05 pm, Melinda <elinda...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hey guys:
>
> I have received reply from WIDR & there is a show which would like to
> have an Occupy representative on air this Friday at 5pm. I am having
> trouble getting through to Rick's email address, I keep getting status
> delivery notifications & am concerned that WIDR will not be able to
> contact him.
>
> Is there someone who would see him soon?
>
> Thanks,
> Melinda
>
> ...
>
> read more »
Following is a copy of the reply which I have received from WIDR:
(here is their email address for reply: radiofree...@gmail.com)
This invitation is open to anyone from the group. Please feel free to
email them and set things up.
"Hi there, sorry to get back to you so late again, my emails keep
getting bounced back for whatever reason, hopefully this one gets
through!
Yes, we'd absolutely love to have someone on to talk about the
organization, but we need more information about what you'd like to
discuss and how open for questions you folks are and such. You can
get in touch with us through this address, just let us know, we have
to get approval through our Program Director before getting guests
in-studio. We're still having our fundraising drive, but we will be
back this coming Friday during our usual 5-6pm timeslot, hopefully we
can work out details ahead of time.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Staticoy"
~Melinda
On Mar 19, 10:05 pm, Melinda <elinda...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hey guys:
>
> I have received reply from WIDR & there is a show which would like to
> have an Occupy representative on air this Friday at 5pm. I am having
> trouble getting through to Rick's email address, I keep getting status
> delivery notifications & am concerned that WIDR will not be able to
> contact him.
>
> Is there someone who would see him soon?
>
> Thanks,
> Melinda
>
>
> read more »
Christopher Wahmhoff
Mar 19, 2012, 10:11:35 PM3/19/12
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his cell is 616-617-2068, :) I usually just call him with info..
Melinda
Mar 20, 2012, 9:15:45 PM3/20/12
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Thanks!
On Mar 19, 10:11 pm, Christopher Wahmhoff <occupy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> his cell is 616-617-2068, :) I usually just call him with info..
>
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> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 10:05 PM, Melinda <elinda...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Hey guys:
>
> > I have received reply from WIDR & there is a show which would like to
> > have an Occupy representative on air this Friday at 5pm. I am having
> > trouble getting through to Rick's email address, I keep getting status
> > delivery notifications & am concerned that WIDR will not be able to
> > contact him.
>
> > Is there someone who would see him soon?
>
> > Thanks,
> > Melinda
>
> ...
>
> read more »
On Mar 19, 10:11 pm, Christopher Wahmhoff <occupy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> his cell is 616-617-2068, :) I usually just call him with info..
>
>
>
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> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 10:05 PM, Melinda <elinda...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Hey guys:
>
> > I have received reply from WIDR & there is a show which would like to
> > have an Occupy representative on air this Friday at 5pm. I am having
> > trouble getting through to Rick's email address, I keep getting status
> > delivery notifications & am concerned that WIDR will not be able to
> > contact him.
>
> > Is there someone who would see him soon?
>
> > Thanks,
> > Melinda
>
>
> read more »
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