Ecofem, Successful Raucus on the US Iowa Caucus = strength in numbers + persistence of ideology. All participation in any form is needed. If you are part of any organization (no matter what size) who can participate or endorse this demonstration (or you know of anyone, anywhere who can) please take action. Now. Though this event is planned by organizations in the US, it can be both endorsed and participated internationally. to better years on this planet, all the best /donna >From the National Forest Protection Alliance 12/29/99: Please consider sponsoring the GREEN RAUCOUS IN THE CAUCUS demonstration today. As you may know, members of organized labor, environmental groups, clergy, farmers, indigenous peoples, small businesses, recyclers, students, elected officials, party activists, are converging in Iowa to demand that the presidential candidates begin addressing the most pressing issues of our time -- Protecting The Planet And Our Livelihood. Our message to the candidates is simple: not enough is being done by the US government to protect small family farms, workers and the environment. We want a contract with US presidential candidates to set this nation on a sustainable path that protects locally-owned businesses, family farmers and the environment. These issues are not receiving the attention they deserve in this presidential campaign, and we demand a national/international dialogue. Sponsoring Groups (12/29): * National Forest Protection Alliance * Religious Campaign for Forest Conservation * Alliance for Sustainable Jobs and the Environment * The National Catholic Rural Life Conference * Native Forest Network * Kalmiopsis Audubon Society * Appalachian Peace and Justice Network * Marion County Water Watch * John Muir Project * Indiana Forest Alliance * Buckeye Forest Council * Forest Conservation Council * Drake Environmental Action League * Drake Outdoor Club * Eco-Cycle, Inc. * Lost Coast League * Mattole Salmon Group * The People-Centered Development Forum * GrassRoots Recycling Network * (note: groups who registered with Jake Kreilick are not listed above) HOW TO SPONSOR: Simply reply to this email and we will sign your group on (all we need is the name of your organization and a message saying, "Sign us on"). 3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS 1. Come to Des Moines for the rally (1/12). We also need help during the week of the demonstration, so please try to stay for a few days. 2. Forward this Announcment to anyone and everyone you know in the environmental, farm, labor, small business and religious communities. 3. Ask groups or individuals in Iowa and surrounding areas to attend our rally on January 12, Des Moines, Iowa (time and location TBA next week). We would be happy to contact any names that you send to us. CELEBRITY ATTENDANCE - Yes, that's right. There is a good possibility that a few celebrities may attend and possibly perform at the rally. I will post confirmations next week in addition to the time and location of the rally. ------------------------------------- Jeanette Russell, Network Coordinator National Forest Protection Alliance P.O Box, 8264, Missoula,MT 59807 (406) 542-7565, fax (406) 542-7347 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The NFPA is a national alliance of citizens and organizations dedicated to protecting public lands from commercial exploitation, and in particular, protecting federal public lands from commercial logging.
