Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A WAY TO DONATE
Dear friends,
We are committed to bringing as many Texans to Washington for the National Equality March, and are need of funds to help with travel costs. If you can't make it to the march (or even if you can) and would like to help someone else be there for this historic event, please make a donation to our PayPal account. Thanks !!!
We are committed to bringing as many Texans to Washington for the National Equality March, and are need of funds to help with travel costs. If you can't make it to the march (or even if you can) and would like to help someone else be there for this historic event, please make a donation to our PayPal account. Thanks !!!
TRAVEL INFO for those going from Austin to DC
One of our members has compiled travel information for those trying to figure out how to get to Washington DC for the National Equality March.
Download this Microsoft Word Document to get:
Tips on booking a cheaper flight, ground transportation in the DC-area, info about the hotel many of us are staying at as well as other lodging options, info about a group of Austinites traveling to DC in a rented van, and location of the MEET-UP SPOT for Texans wanting to march together.
Download this Microsoft Word Document to get:
Tips on booking a cheaper flight, ground transportation in the DC-area, info about the hotel many of us are staying at as well as other lodging options, info about a group of Austinites traveling to DC in a rented van, and location of the MEET-UP SPOT for Texans wanting to march together.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Resources to help build for the march
Here are some things you can download and print to help spread the word and raise badly needed money for travel.
FUNDRAISING APPEAL LETTER
Take this to supportive friends, family, co-workers, professors etc. A lot of people are enthusiastic about this march, and you might find some people who would be happy to pitch in.
MOBILIZATION FLYER
Download, print, copy and put some up wherever you go. We've had more people getting involved who found out about the march from posters that were distributed in bars and other locations.
SIGN UP SHEET
This can be used at tables etc. to sign up people interested in going to the march.
COMING SOON... travel tips, including schedule of the weekend of the march, ways to find some cheaper air fare, some hotel recommendations, and information about a group of Austinites traveling to DC in a van.
FUNDRAISING APPEAL LETTER
Take this to supportive friends, family, co-workers, professors etc. A lot of people are enthusiastic about this march, and you might find some people who would be happy to pitch in.
MOBILIZATION FLYER
Download, print, copy and put some up wherever you go. We've had more people getting involved who found out about the march from posters that were distributed in bars and other locations.
SIGN UP SHEET
This can be used at tables etc. to sign up people interested in going to the march.
COMING SOON... travel tips, including schedule of the weekend of the march, ways to find some cheaper air fare, some hotel recommendations, and information about a group of Austinites traveling to DC in a van.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Rally coverage in the Daily Texan
Rally spreads message of equality
A small turnout at a local GLBT rally held Thursday afternoon on the West Mall to promote a national march in Washington, D.C. didn’t discourage the students, faculty and staff who attended.
“Our point, really, was to tell people that there is a march going on in D.C.,” said graduate accounting student Corina Cantu. “We had about 25 people sign up [to go to Washington D.C.] which is encouraging for us.”
The National LGBTQ National Equality March, occurring Oct. 10-11, is expected to attract more than 100,000 supporters who will advocate for legislative and social equality for those in the gay and transgendered community.
“Up until now, it’s been a lot of asking — asking for civil rights, asking for little bits, but we’re tired of waiting, so now we’re demanding,” Cantu said. She will fly to D.C. for the event. “We’re going to create a national movement.”
Read the rest here
A small turnout at a local GLBT rally held Thursday afternoon on the West Mall to promote a national march in Washington, D.C. didn’t discourage the students, faculty and staff who attended.
“Our point, really, was to tell people that there is a march going on in D.C.,” said graduate accounting student Corina Cantu. “We had about 25 people sign up [to go to Washington D.C.] which is encouraging for us.”
The National LGBTQ National Equality March, occurring Oct. 10-11, is expected to attract more than 100,000 supporters who will advocate for legislative and social equality for those in the gay and transgendered community.
“Up until now, it’s been a lot of asking — asking for civil rights, asking for little bits, but we’re tired of waiting, so now we’re demanding,” Cantu said. She will fly to D.C. for the event. “We’re going to create a national movement.”
Read the rest here
Friday, September 4, 2009
Sign up to go to the March!
Dear friends and allies,
Join the Impact-Austin is excited to help bring tons of Austinites to next month's historic National Equality March in Washington DC, October 10-11.
If you are interested in going with us, let us know. We're trying to put a more sophisticated web form up here, but in the interim, please email JoinTheImpactAustin@gmail.com and sent the following information:
* Name and Contact Info (phone and email)
* Can you make your own travel arrangements (transportation/lodging) or do you need some help?
* Do you need financial assistance? How much could you afford to pay for cost of the trip?
* Other questions / comments?
Join the Impact-Austin is excited to help bring tons of Austinites to next month's historic National Equality March in Washington DC, October 10-11.
If you are interested in going with us, let us know. We're trying to put a more sophisticated web form up here, but in the interim, please email JoinTheImpactAustin@gmail.com and sent the following information:
* Name and Contact Info (phone and email)
* Can you make your own travel arrangements (transportation/lodging) or do you need some help?
* Do you need financial assistance? How much could you afford to pay for cost of the trip?
* Other questions / comments?
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