Here are the materials from Nikki, Bob, Nelly, and Nathan from their presentation on immigration issues at the November meeting.
Our Events
Meeting Notes
Here are the latest meeting notes: Action Group – 10-14-2017 Meeting Notes
Reminder: November Meeting
Mark your calendars now! Second Saturday of each month.
Friends Meeting House, 1600 5th St NW
3:00-5:00 pm November 11
Special Presentation: Immigration
Advanced warning: December’s meeting will be a potluck luncheon December 9th from 11:00-1:00.
Meeting Saturday Oct. 14th 3:00-5:00
Reminder – Next NW ABQ PAG Meeting – Sat. 10-14 – 3:00-5:00 Friends Meeting House (1600 5th St NW).
Diana Koster (Womens Reproductive Health Pod Member) will inform us regarding issues around reproductive rights and will provide talking points for conversations with the opposition or “the movable middle.”
We’ll discuss how we can help Tim Keller become our next mayor. There will also be discussion on gun control: What can we do on a local and state level? Bring your ideas!
OUR EVENT: NW Abq PAG Group Meeting Schedule
In order to make attendance easier to plan, we are scheduling PAG meetings on the 2nd Saturday of each month beginning October 14 – 3:00-5:00 – Friends’ Meeting House on 5th St.
Women’s Reproductive Health and Immigration Pods planning to present mini-seminars at Oct and Nov meetings to help us all become more informed. January will see a mini-seminar from the Environmental Pod.
We are planning a holiday pot-luck for the Dec. 9th meeting.
OUR EVENT: NW Abq PAG Garage Sale for Duranes School
NW Abq PAG members spearheaded the fund drive for Duranes Elementary School teachers to buy schoolroom supplies. Thanks to our Matthew Meadow neighbors for donating items and their time to make the Garage Sale a success. Thus far, the 3 NW Abq PAG garage sales raised $1,265 for the teachers.
Special Reminder
Matthew Meadow Garage Sale – NW ABQ PAG members (and others hopefully) donating proceeds to Duranes Elementary School. Sept 22nd. 8-4; Sept 23rd 8-noon. Donated items (priced) and volunteers appreciated. Contact Caro or Jeff. Or, just come by and visit while you shop.
Highlights from NW ABQ PAG Mtg. 9/9/17
(Thanks for taking notes, Lupe.)
Facilitators – Jeff, Karl
Recent Events
Mayoral Update – Early voting begins 9/13/17. Monday thru Friday, 9-6. Nearest voting location: 604 Menaul NE (City Rcds Ctr). Information on state polls shows Keller 22%, 33% undecided and Colon 19%. KOB polls show sick lv poll 46% in favor, 32% against and 22% undecided. To volunteer door-to-door for Keller, check Keller website to obtain information. Election day is October 3rd.
Info on Bond issues are on our Facebook page and WordPress sites.
There was a Precinct 185 mtg with Terry Storch. They are working on Resolutions, on finding lapsed voters, and focusing on “get out the vote.” 19 people present.
Recently (in mid-August), there was an event with Reverend William Barber. He spoke of immobilizing 1,000 people in every city. They were discussing having a sit- in at a park in Spring. He was involved in original Poor People’s Campaign and is reactivating it to bring attention to this disenfranchised group. His website info was sent to Caro for posting (see following FB posts below this one).
Upcoming Events
UpFront Directory- Convergence Grp is trying to get a directory of all of the grps in ALB, giving descriptions of each grp and their activities, then coordinating events. Caro asked for volunteers to help with this task, but she will get the specifics (time requirements, etc) and will present at next mtg.
Lapse Voters Topic_ Caro has much poster boards saying early voting non-partisan if anyone is interested in putting it in their neighborhoods, just call her (342-2148 or 379-7066-cell).
Day of Action – There will be a Matthew Meadow Garage Sale on Sept 22-23. Proceeds will go to Duranes Elementary School Teachers. If anyone has donations to give please take them to Caro by Sept 18th with prices on them. Homemade baked goods are also welcome. Also, could use more volunteers to help (even short periods of time), especially on that Friday. One can go onto Angie’s list to get garage sale pricing on items. [9/17 update: flyers have been distributed throughout Matthew Meadow and we’ve gotten some positive responses already.]
Writing Workshop – Grp discussion re Letters to Editor Workshop with Marie Lobo. Volunteers needed to coordinate the logistics (venue, advertising the event, etc). Caro reports much interest in this workshop from other groups involved in Convergence. After discussion, it was decided to postpone until early next year.
Mini-Seminars – Grp discussion re our Pods presenting mini-seminars at grp meetings to inform us all on specific issues (i.e., abortion rights, paths to citizenship, etc.). Diana and Nelly to discuss with their respective pods and get back to us regarding scheduling at one of our next meetings.
NW ABQ PAG mtgs.- Discussed idea of having mtgs on a consistent week of every month so folks can plan. Current consensus is to hold meetings on the second Saturday of each month. Diana will look at what days the Friend’s House is available and let everyone know. Please note that the December meeting (tentatively 12/9) will be a holiday potluck.
Volunteers needed to facilitate next grp meeting!
Agenda—Saturday, September 9, 2017
NW ABQ Political Action Group
Albuquerque Friend’s Meeting House, 100 5th St. NW
3:00-5:00 pm
|
3:00-3:10 |
Intention—To inform all of us here today of one another’s actions and activities towards our shared goals of political change. To welcome newcomers and encourage further action. |
|
Introductions |
|
|
Facilitators—Jeff, Karl |
|
|
3:10-3:40 |
Recent Events |
| Mayoral update (Jeff) | |
| August political mixer in the park (Dottie) | |
| Precinct 185 meeting (Karl) | |
| T-shirts (Caro) | |
| 3:40-4:00 | Outreach Activity |
| Upfront Directory (Caro) | |
| Lapsed voters (Karl) | |
| 4:00-4:40 | Up-coming Events |
| Early voting (Jeff) | |
| Day of action (Matthew Meadow Garage Sale for Duranes Elementary School—Caro) | |
| Writing workshop (Marie Lobo) | |
| Next meeting date/time, proposed agenda items, and new facilitators | |
|
4:40-5:00 |
Discussion |
Next Group Meeting
Scheduled for next Saturday September 9th – 3:00-5:00 Friends Meeting House. Focus will be on the mayoral election, early voting, getting the vote out, and the September 22-23 Day(s) of Service (Matthew Meadow neighborhood garage sale with proceeds to go to teachers at Duranes Elementary School).
NW ABQ PAG 