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Hi friends--<br><br>
Please make calls to Supes today and also encourage others to make
calls. you can also send an email really easily by clicking the
link below. We are looking for people who can come at the following
times to City Hall to support. We all know that the pro-Palestinian
movement is a diverse global movement, and we really hope to show that
tomorrow to the Supervisors and everyone else.<br><br>
I apologize for the mass nature of this email. While we are looking
for people who can support the whole day (12-6 or later), the most
important times we need you there are:<br><br>
12-1pm: Press Conference on the steps of City Hall<br>
5pm onward: Public testimony (if you are planning on coming at that
point, give me your name and i can fill out a comment card for you in
advance.)<br><br>
Thanks. Towards justice--<br><br>
Lily <br><br>
<br><br>
<div align="center"><b>SAN FRANCISCO SUPERVISORS INTRODUCE RESOLUTION IN
SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS FOR PALESTINE <br><br>
<br>
THIS IS AN HISTORIC VICTORY FOR OUR MOVEMENT<br><br>
</b></div>
On June 9<sup>th</sup>, 2010, San Francisco City Supervisors John Avalos
and Sophie Maxwell introduced a historic resolution for human rights
condemning Israel’s attack aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, and calling
for President Obama to work to end the siege on Gaza.<br><br>
<br><br>
<b>The introduction of this resolution is a victory for all those who
support Palestinian human rights and who stand against
injustice.<br><br>
<br><br>
<div align="center"><i>GO TO:
<a href="http://www.endtheblockade.org/">www.endtheblockade.org</a> to
quickly send one email to all Supervisors!<br><br>
</i></div>
<br><br>
</b> <br><br>
<b>ON JUNE 15<sup>TH</sup> THE SUPERVISORS WILL CONSIDER THIS RESOLUTION
AND WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT PASS.<br><br>
</b> <br><br>
If 800 people could join the Freedom Flotilla and risk their lives,
<b><u>we are asking you to take the following 4 simple actions to
support</u>:<br><br>
</b> <br><br>
1. Email/Call the SF supervisors and tell them you
support the resolution and you stand for human rights. (suggested
message and talking points below)<br><br>
<br><br>
<div align="center"><b><i>GO TO:
<a href="http://www.endtheblockade.org/">www.endtheblockade.org</a> to
quickly send one email to all Supervisors!<br><br>
</i></b></div>
<br><br>
<b>2. Turn out to SF City Hall on Tuesday June
15<sup>th<br><br>
</sup></b>We will need a presence there between 12noon and 6pm.
Come for as long as you are able to be there. Come for lunch then
come back at night. Come for 1 hour, or 6 hours, we need your
presence and energy! <br><br>
Enter through Polk Street side. Depending on timing, we will be either
outside City Hall or near the main chambers.<br><br>
<br><br>
3. Make calls within your organizations, friends, and
family to attend the June 15<sup>th </sup>hearing and to call and email
supervisors. <br><br>
<br><br>
4. To be able to track our efforts, please confirm
you’ve have done the following the 4 tasks listed above, by emailing
<a href="mailto:sffreepalestine@gmail.com">sffreepalestine@gmail.com</a>.
<br><br>
<br><br>
<u>Thank these supervisors for their leadership in
co-sponsoring!<br><br>
</u> <br><br>
Sample “thank you” call, email, or fax to <b>Supervisors Avalos, Daly,
and Maxwell</b>:<br><br>
<br><br>
(can be used as a script via telephone too):<br><br>
Dear Supervisor _____________:<br><br>
Thank you for speaking in support of civilians and the pursuit of human
rights. Your principled stance gives us continued hope that as a country,
and as a community, we will refuse to sit idly by and instead actively
support justice and the rights of people everywhere.<br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
Name<br><br>
SF District if Applicable<br><br>
<br><br>
John Avalos: District 11 - Excelsior, Crocker-Amazon, Ingleside, Merced
Heights, Ocean View, Balboa Park<br><br>
(415) 554-6975 - Voice<br><br>
(415) 554-6979 - Fax<br><br>
<a href="mailto:John.Avalos@sfgov.org">John.Avalos@sfgov.org</a><br><br>
<br><br>
Chris Daly: District 6 - South of Market, Tenderloin, North Mission,
South Beach & Treasure Island<br><br>
(415) 554-7970 - Voice<br><br>
(415) 554-7974 - Fax<br><br>
<a href="mailto:Chris.Daly@sfgov.org">Chris.Daly@sfgov.org</a><br><br>
<br><br>
Sophie Maxwell: District 10 - Potrero Hill, Bayview-Hunters Point,
Visitacion Valley, Portola/Silver Terrace, Dogpatch, Little Hollywood,
and Portola districts<br><br>
(415) 554-7670 - Voice<br><br>
(415) 554-7674 - Fax<br><br>
<a href="mailto:Sophie.Maxwell@sfgov.org">Sophie.Maxwell@sfgov.org</a><br>
<br>
<br><br>
<u>Urge these Supervisors to vote YES on Resolution: “Freedom Flotilla
and Gaza Blockade”<br><br>
</u> <br><br>
Sample letter or phone script to Supervisors <b>Chiu, Mar, Mirkarimi,
Dufty, Chu, Elsbernd, Alioto-Pier</b>:<br><br>
<br><br>
Dear Supervisor____________,<br><br>
<br><br>
My name is _________ and I am emailing you to express my support for the
resolution condemning violence against civilians on the Gaza Freedom
Flotilla, and to ask you to join a global movement for human rights and
vote YES on this resolution. As you know, the humanitarian crisis
in Gaza is one of the worst in the world, and it is our responsibility as
Americans to speak out against it, and support those who work to improve
conditions for the civilian population. I am appalled that the
Israeli government responded to humanitarian aid workers by attacking in
international waters and killing 9 of them and capturing nearly 800
including several Bay Area residents. I urge you to please take a stand
and speak out against this violence.<br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
Name<br><br>
SF District if Applicable<br><br>
<br><br>
David Chiu - Board President: District 3 - North Beach, Chinatown,
Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill, Polk Street, Nob Hill, Union Square,
Financial District, Barbary Coast and Fisherman's Wharf<br><br>
(415) 554-7450 - Voice<br><br>
(415) 554-7454 - Fax<br><br>
<a href="mailto:David.Chiu@sfgov.org">David.Chiu@sfgov.org</a><br><br>
<br><br>
David Campos: District 9 - Mission, Bernal Heights and Portola
neighborhoods<br><br>
(415) 554-5144 - voice<br><br>
(415) 554-6255 - fax<br><br>
<a href="mailto:David.Campos@sfgov.org">David.Campos@sfgov.org</a><br><br>
<br><br>
Eric Mar: District 1 - Richmond<br><br>
(415) 554-7410 - Voice<br><br>
(415) 554-7415 - Fax<br><br>
<a href="mailto:Eric.L.Mar@sfgov.org">Eric.L.Mar@sfgov.org</a><br><br>
<br><br>
Ross Mirkarimi: District 5 - Cole Valley, Lower Haight, Western Addition,
Haight-Ashbury, parts of Inner Sunset<br><br>
(415) 554-7630 - Voice<br><br>
(415) 554-7634 - Fax<br><br>
<a href="mailto:Ross.Mirkarimi@sfgov.org">Ross.Mirkarimi@sfgov.org</a><br>
<br>
<br><br>
Bevan Dufty: District 8 - Noe Valley, The Castro, Glen Park, Diamond
Heights, Duboce Triangle, Dolores Park & San Jose / Guerrero, and
Buena Vista Heights<br><br>
(415) 554-6968 - Voice<br><br>
(415) 554-6909 – Fax<br><br>
<a href="http://bevan%2Edufty@sfgov.org%20/">bevan.dufty@sfgov.org
</a><br><br>
<br><br>
Carmen Chu: District 4 - Sunset<br><br>
Voice: (415) 554-7460<br><br>
Fax: (415) 554-7432<br><br>
<a href="mailto:Carmen.Chu@sfgov.org">Carmen.Chu@sfgov.org</a><br><br>
<br><br>
Sean Elsbernd: District 7 - Lake Merced, Twin Peaks, Diamond Heights,
Outer Sunset<br><br>
(415) 554-6516 - Voice<br><br>
(415) 554-6546 - Fax<br><br>
<a href="mailto:Sean.Elsbernd@sfgov.org">Sean.Elsbernd@sfgov.org</a><br>
<br>
<br><br>
Michela Alioto-Pier: District 2 - Marina<br><br>
(415) 554-7752 - Voice<br><br>
(415) 554-7843 - Fax<br><br>
<a href="mailto:Michela.Alioto-Pier@sfgov.org">
Michela.Alioto-Pier@sfgov.org</a><br><br>
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