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| Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Napa City Council Considers the van Gorder Resolution Affirming Equality for ALL Please join us for at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 17th beginning at 3:30 PM at City Hall (955 School Street in Napa) as City Council will consider a very important resolution supporting full equality for all LGBT citizens. (A draft of the full resolution is included below.) Our community asked Mark van Gorder to make this recommendation to the Council and he is taking a LOT of flack for representing our request. Some people in the community and the Napa Valley Register see this issue as unimportant and not City "business." They seem to think that downtown design and potholes are more important than our safety and full participation in society. Click the link below to read the Register's "Opinion" piece that ran on Tuesday, March 9. (Note: they wrote their opinion without having seen the final draft of the resolution) http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/03/10/opinion/editorial/doc49b5dc218edce016888175.txt WE are the ones we've been waiting for! Look, this isn't just a marriage issue. It's so much more than that. This is discrimination that not only denies our core civil rights, but by its very nature, gives credence to the idea that LGBT people are "immoral," "unequal" and don't deserve protection from hate. Anti-gay initiatives give people an excuse to act out their prejudices. Think of the hundreds of kids who are bullied at school every day because they are just trying to be themselves. Know that right here in Napa Valley people experience discrimination in the workplace for living an open and authentic life. Remember Matthew Shepherd and Gwen Araujo and Harvey Milk. Their legacies and our futures depend on us. Barely a month after the passage of Proposition 8, in a town a scant 30 miles from Napa Valley, a lesbian woman, identified by a rainbow sticker on the bumper of her car, was gang-raped by four men who used homophobic epithets as they violently assaulted her for almost an hour, before leaving her naked in the street. Folks, whether marriage is your issue or not, this is the FIGHT of our lives - and may very well be a fight FOR our lives, so please, please don't sit this one out! Call to action!! 1) Send this link to your friends and ask them to forward it too! 2) Call and email members of the City Council urging them to support this important resolution. Remind them that we elected them to FULLY represent us and we expect them to stand with us on this. Let's please be sure they are flooded with input from our community and our supporters! It's important to keep the pressure on up until the time of the meeting! If they say they haven't seen the resolution, forward it to them! (The full text of the resolution is below.)
3) Show up for the City Council meeting on Tuesday March 17th at 3:30. We know (and they know) it's an inconvenient time for most of us who are working as productive citizens, but we need everyone (and your friends!) there. Please gather at 3:30 outside City Hall. We'll go in together when the council starts discussion of the resolution. There will probably be an opportunity for public comment, so your voice will be heard, as will those who oppose our freedoms. We have a strong and courageous ally in Mark van Gorder, so come stand together with us in asking Napa's City Council to say NO to discrimination! If you want more information, you can contact any of the following:
DRAFT OF RESOLUTION RESOLUTION R2009__ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE EQUALITY OF ALL FAMILIES WHEREAS, the California Supreme Court is currently deliberating the validity of Proposition 8 and the legal marriages of 36,000 Californians hang in the balance, the City of Napa ("City") takes this opportunity to affirm the equality and validity of all families; and WHEREAS, a majority of Napa County voters rejected Proposition 8 because it takes away a fundamental human right from a minority group of people and is discriminatory at its essence; and WHEREAS, the City celebrates the vast diversity of its citizens, seeks to be a safe, healthy and tolerant place for all citizens and their families, strives to be a community that offers equal opportunity, free from hate and all forms of discrimination, and recognizes and appreciates the significant contributions of its many lesbian and gay citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Napa, as follows: 1. The City does not support discrimination and finds that all people regardless of gender should be able to enter into the legal contract of marriage and receive the same social and legal benefits and recognition as conferred by the State of California. 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Napa at a public meeting of said City Council held on the____ day of______, 2009, by the following vote: | |||
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| Saturday, November 15, 2008 - National Protest Against Proposition 8 | |||
Wednesday, December 10 - Day Without A Gay(http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Day+Without+a+Gay) | |||
| Through Saturday, December 20, 2008 - National Food Drive for Equality 956 Food Items Donated plus $125 in Contributions directly to the Napa County Food Bank 453 Cans 147 Boxes 161 Jars/Bottles 195 Packs/Pouches/Bags | |||
| Saturday, December 20 - Light Up The Night For Equality | |||
Through December 25 - Project Postcard (to President-Elect Obama)(http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Project+Postcard) | |||
Through the Holidays - Holiday Greetings From Your Neighborhood Gays(http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Holiday+Greetings+from+your+Neighborhood+Gays) | |||
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| AFTER PROP 8 - WHAT NEXT? NAPA COUNTY MARRIAGE EQUALITY TOWN HALL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009: 6:00 – 8:00 PM YOUNTVILLE COMMUNITY HALL 6550 Yount Street Yountville CA 94599 Educational, Social and community building gathering to discuss post Proposition 8 updates, what we need to do to educate, where we believe our communities are on the issue; legislative and grass roots actions and activities – and what to do next to regain civil marriage rights for all people. This will also be a chance to sign the letter to ask President Elect Obama to keep his promises to repeal DOMA and “Don’t ask don’t tell” Please RSVP by January 5, 2009 to Renee @ 858-353-2422 or email: rfannin907@aol.com Drinks and appetizers will be served Supported by: Join the Impact – Napa County; Napa Valley Unity League and Napa County Marriage Equality |
| OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA Here’s the plan: We’re going to present President Barack Obama with an open letter encouraging him to make good on his campaign promises to the LGBT community and its supporters. It will be delivered to him on his first day in office. Our goal is to have the letter signed by 1,000,000 (or more) people. Here’s how we’re going to do it and HOW YOU CAN HELP: · Print out this pdf file which includes the open letter and signature sheets. Here’s the direct link: http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/zdVktCsOoekRUuZ8P4K2HA%3D%3D61167 Thanks in advance for your assistance and participation! |
| LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR EQUALITY NAPA COUNTY EVENT | DECEMBER 20, 2008 | 5PM WHAT IS IT? On December 20th, we ask that you join fellow Napans again for a nation-wide demonstration that will make an impact on the private sector. Candlelight vigils will be held at commercial centers in cities across the country in remembrance of the rights that once were for 18,000 marriages, and in honor of the rights that one day will be again - for EVERYONE.
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| Bel-Aire Plaza- Napa (Trancas Target shopping Center) | Renee Fannin - 858-353-2422 cell or email RFannin907@aol.com | We will gather at 5:00PM in the parking lot that is situated between Target and Trancas. We will then slowly walk throughout the shopping area. Please bring your own T-shirt stating 2nd class citizen, Mom of 2nd class citizen etc. No signs please. We will have some T-shirts for people to make their own. We anticipate that the event will last from 5:30PM until 7PM. If you need to make T-shirts, please come by 5PM. | |||
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It can't be easier to participate. Just go to the wish list on Amazon.com here! or at this URL: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3SB2YX3NAE6H4 Purchase one or more items (or even a gift certificate - we'll consolidate and purchase items.) Have the item(s) shipped to the "Join The Impact - Napa County Gift Registry Address." That's it! We'll label the items and deliver them to the Napa County Food Bank. Keep in mind - there is no shipping charge on gift certificates or purchases over $25.00! UPDATE! NOW EVEN MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED! We’ll Pick Up Your Donation Maybe you’re not an Amazon.com regular. Maybe you have some non-perishable food items around the house. Maybe you made a special grocery or Costco run just for this cause. Just send an email to jti-napa@comcast.net with your name, street address and daytime telephone number. We’ll pick up your donation on Friday, December 12, 2008. Just put it out before 8:00 am somewhere we can see it/access it and label it “FDE” (that stands for Food Drive for Equality.) We’ll send you an email reminder the day before. Drop Off Your Donation We’ll have folks collecting donations (non-perishable food and cash) at the following locations this week:
(Feel free to hang out with us for discounts on cheeseburgers, wine and beer – it’s Local’s Night at Oxbow! – there is method to our madness!)
(We’ll be in the parking lot near the Caffino’s Coffee kiosk)
(We’ll be in the parking lot near the Jamba Juice) Help With Pick-up Or At The Drop Off Locations Let’s have some fun and meet some of our neighbors. Send an email to jti-napa@comcast.net if you’re interested in helping pick-up donations on Friday, December 12 or staffing the drop-off locations mentioned above. Help With Stickering And Prep Come to my garage in the Sheveland Ranch (south Napa) area on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We’ll get everything ready to go to the Food Bank. If you can participate please send an email to jti-napa@comcast.net for directions. Help With Delivery Unfortunately, the food bank is only open during the week. We’ll make probably the first and biggest delivery on the morning of Monday, December 15. If you’re interested in packing up, loading and delivering the donations please send an email to jti-napa@comcast.net. If you can bring your truck or van please let me know. Let Your Friends And Family Know The Food Drive is a national event. Let folks outside the area know about it. Encourage them to visit http://jointheimpact.com to find out how they can get involved in their area. | |||||
National Proposition 8 Protest - November 15, 2008
| 11/15 Protest Info | Address & Map* | Notes & Updates |
| City: Napa County Time: 10:30AM Organizer: Renee Fannin, Rick Turko Contact info: Phone Renee at: 858-353-2422 cell or 707-945-0141 Email Rick at: napkinrick@comcast.net Supporting Organizations:
(let me know if you've heard of others) | City Hall: 955 School Street Napa, CA Google Map: | Craig's List Posting: Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=34873485418&ref=mf Pictures and Video of the Event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=34873485418&ref=mf Flyer: Look below for an MS:Word document called Napa.doc |
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