Newsletter Vol 1 #2 Draft
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The Occupy Poughkeepsie Journal
Brought to you by the Media Working Group of Occupy Poughkeepsie.
http://www.occupypoughkeepsie.org
Vol. 1 #2
January 11, 2012
On Tuesday, January 10, twenty-seven Occupiers from the Hudson Valley traveled to Albany to be part of a rally sponsored by the Alliance for Quality Education seeking to restore money for educational programs that were cut from the current state budget. One outcome of the event was that we were able to connect with Occupy Syracuse and Occupy Buffalo for the first time in person.
The Wednesday, January 11, edition of the Poughkeepsie Journal saw yet another positive article about OPK - and we're pleased to be there. Check it out at their website.
Days of Action
Coming up this weekend, OPK is sponsoring "Days of Action" which will begin on Saturday, January 14th and culminate on Tuesday, January 17th with a mass showing at the Poughkeepsie Common Council meeting. Here is a tentative schedule: (Events are at Hulme Park unless otherwise noted.)
Saturday, January 14th - "Police State of Mind"
Noon - Speakers (to be announced)
1PM - Think Tank discussion
3PM - March to Dutchess County Jail.
4PM - Speakers (to be announced)
7PM - General Assembly
Sunday, January 15th - "Capitalism in Crisis"
Noon - Speakers (to be announced)
1PM - Think Tank discussion
3PM - March to Banks
4PM - Speakers (to be announced)
5PM - Regional Working Groups GA
7PM - Regional General Assembly
Monday, January 16th - "Liberty and Justice for All"
10AM - City of Poughkeepsie Martin Luther King Day events. Gather at the AME Zion Church at 124 Smith Street.
11AM - Parade to Holy Light Pentecostal Church - 33 Clover Street. Refreshments will be served. Speakers will include, City of Poughkeepsie Council Chair Gwen Johnson, Fifth Ward Councilwoman Ann Perry, Hudson-Catskill Central Labor President John T. O'Malley, and others, and folksingers Pat Lamana and Andy Papula.
1PM - Think Tank discussion
4PM - Speakers (to be announced)
7PM - General Assembly
Tuesday, January 17th - "Occupy and the Community"
1PM - Think Tank discussion
3PM - March to County Office Building (or across Mid-Hudson Bridge)
4PM - Speakers (to be announced)
6PM - General Assembly
6:30 - Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting
More information will be found at http://www.occupypoughkeepsie.org
On Saturday morning, January 7, Andy Papula appeared on Joel Tyner's radio show on WHVW (950AM) to sing two songs he had written about the Occupation movement and to talk about his involvement with us. Appearing with his wife, Lisa, his was the major portion of the show that morning.
Documentary film maker, Elaine Fernandez, attended the January 6 General Assembly to discuss her idea of recording OPK as part of her online series regarding the well-being and concerns of New Yorkers and as a way of showing the public what the Movement is really about, contrary to what's been shown on the mass media.
Our Foreclosure Working Group has canvassed more than 100 homes to date but could use more help. If you have a couple of hours to spare on almost any day of the week to check out homes that are in Foreclosure, please contact the group at the link below.
At the January 9th GA, OPK reiterated its support and participation in Poughkeepsie's Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 16 (see above, Days of Action, for more information.)
JmG
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Event Calendar
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01/14/2012 - 5:00amHulme Park, Corner of Church and Market Street
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01/17/2012 - 6:00pmThird Floor, Municipal Building, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie,NY
Contact information for Occupy Poughkeepsie:
General Assembly Schedule - All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Sunday, 7PM—Christ Church, 20 Carroll Street
Wednesday, 7PM—The Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Library at the Family Partnership Center, 29 N. Hamilton St.
Friday, 7PM—The Friends’ Meeting House, 249 Hooker Avenue
Working Groups:
We get things accomplished by forming working groups. Individuals self-select into groups based on their skills and interests. Working groups are open to anyone who is willing and determined to help out.
Media
Working Group
Meetings: To Be Determined
Email: occupyp...@googlegroups.com
This group organizes through a Google Group. Please join the group to
get involved.
Community
Outreach Working Group
Meetings:
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Room 237, College Center, Vassar College
Email: occupypo...@googlegroups.com
This group organizes through a Google Group. Please join the group to
get involved.
Foreclosures
& Defense Working Group
The economic meltdown has left many of our neighbors facing
foreclosure and eviction. How can we help? Let us get to
work.
Email the contact person: occupypkf...@riseup.net
This group organizes through a Google Group. Please join the group to
get involved.
Moms
& Dads Working Group
We provide food, comfort, & support. You do not have to
be a parent to join.
We meet in person as needed.
Email: occupypokm...@googlegroups.com
This group organizes through a Google Group. Please join the group to
get involved.