National Teleconference on Immigration Reform Nov. 18th, 8 pm EST/5 pm PST |
On November 18th the Reform Immigration FOR America Campaign (RI4A) will host a national teleconference with Congressman Luis Guittierez who will discuss his intention to introduce comprehensive immigration reform legislation before the end of the year. Hosting a party
We are asking organizations and individuals to host an event at your home or community center for 10-15 people (or more if you have the capacity). Participants will be asked to listen and participate in the teleconference and then have a follow up discussion about the needs of AAPI communities and how AAPIs can get more involved in campaigning for immigration reform.Hosts/organizers should register their events on the Reform Immigration FOR America website at http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/5691/t/5354/content .jsp?content_KEY=2968. Participants call also register. AGENDA FOR THE EVENT: This is a suggested agenda for the event, but hosts/organizers can adapt as needed: 4:30PM PST/7:30PM EST: Participants arrive, sign in and get food 4:50PM PST/7:50PM EST: Welcome and overview by the Host, info on organizations 5PM PST/8PM EST: Join the Teleconference 5:30PM PST/8:30PM EST: Using discussion questions (provided by AAJC/APALC) to have a follow up discussion with participants. 5:55 PM PST/8:55 PM EST: Ask participants to sign post cards and participate in other campaign actions (text campaign, facebook, petition, writing op-eds) 6 PM PST/9PM EST: Adjourn We will provide the following materials to all hosts: Sign in sheets Brochures on AAPI immigration needs Discussion Guide AAPI-specific Post Cards for Immigration Reform Handbills for the RI4A Text-in Campaign Staff contact for any questions/needs Stamped Envelopes for Report Backs HOST/ORGANIZER'S RESPONSIBILITY: Hosts/organizers will be expected to do the following: Register the event at http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/5691/t/5354/content .jsp?content_KEY=2968 Report back to APAP and AAJC/APALC by mailing the sign in sheet, post cards and having a short discussion with the staff contact. Please let us know if you can join us. Sincerely, Asian Pacific Americans for Progress
email: apafp@apaforprogress.org
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