April 30, 2024
Action Ridge; Thursday 5/10/20187:00 to 8:00100 Courtland Ave – 7:00 Lower LevelWe promote principles of democracy: inclusion, respect, equity and the health of our planet. Truth Matters!AGENDAFocus on Gun Control Legislation with Sara Knizhnik: Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence1. Discussion—Sara will help us focus on ways that Action Ridge can help reduce gun violence.a. Gun dealer licensing updateb. Other gun safety billsc. Federal updated. Best ways to talk about gun violence prevention2. Rachel Georgakis will give us a report on the results of her meeting with Sara and her attendance of the Moms Demand Action meeting.a. Join Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Coalition?b. Moms Demand Action—Be Smart Training?c. Clarification of who’s on the Gun Control Committee—future meetings?3. We’ll make a decision regarding future initiatives.8:00-8:15Update on the status of the ERA1. Phone banking report2. Nan’s participation in the testimony before the Health and Human Services Committee regarding the resolution3. Report from the Springfield Lobby Day trip—9 Action Ridgers made the trip down.8:15-8:30Reports on movies:1. “Wasted”2. “The Notorious RBG”—plans to see it from Pat Lofthouse8:15-8:30Discussion of the Memorial Day Parade1. Signs created by Jackie McNeilly—cost from Alpha Graphics2. Candy and labels—Arlene Levin and Kate Kerin. Luan Zoellner will stick them on.3. What shall we wear?4. Do we want a car?5. Sign up to carry the banner and the signs8:30—9:00Discussion of marketing strategies with our Outreach Group1. Calling cards? Who would make them?2. Debbie Maggio’s husband will help us.3. List of the ideas from the committee which consists of:a. Alice Dobrinsky (on hiatus till fall)b. Beth Brosnanc. Ulla Sivertsend. Becky Millse. Debbie Maggiof. Ellen UptonNext Meeting Thursday, 6/14—Suggested topic?Meeting of Core Leaders will follow the adjournment of the meeting of the whole.