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  Archive Newsletter - March 2002

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March 2002 Issue
  • WHRTF General Meeting
  • Benefit Concert
  • Civil Rights Project - volunteer training

    • WHRTF General Quarterly Meeting

    WHRTF General Meeting
    (setting course for the next 3 months)

    · Thursday, March 21st
    · Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room
    (1117 12th st, downstairs)
    · 7PM-9PM
    · Topic - TBA

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    BENEFIT CONCERT for WHRTF!!!
    March 30th, 9-11 PM
    NOTE time change - NOT 2-5 - as previously advertised
    Dakota Creek Roadhouse
     8732 Blaine Rd (see directions on the website)

    WHRTF is pleased to announce a fundraising Concert in the beautiful Dakota Creek Roadhouse!
    Featuring a variety of local acts, with the headliner - 'Gary's Project', a top-notch local band, gold record veterans of the Philippine Rock Scene.
    See you there, and bring your dancing shoes!!!
     A special dinner for the evening is a prime rib @ $10.95
    $5.00 at the Door / 21 years of age or older

    CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT SCHEDULES A TRAINING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS!

    The Whatcom Civil Rights Project (WCRP) has scheduled a training session for intake volunteers on Saturday April 6th from 9 am - noon at Fairhaven College. The training, conducted by local attorneys and Fairhaven College Law and Diversity Program faculty, will prepare volunteers to conduct intake interviews for the Civil Rights Project.

    The Whatcom Civil Rights Project was founded in the fall of 2001 as a joint endeavor of LAW Advocates, the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force, and the Law and Diversity Program of Fairhaven College, Western Washington University. WCRP provides legal assistance and advocacy for victims of discrimination and civil rights abuse in the greater Whatcom County region.

    Anyone who is interested in volunteering with the Civil Rights Project is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Dustin Till at (360) 671-6079 ext. 15
    or wcrp@whatcomcivilrightsproject.org.

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    It's a BUG...It's a Plane....
    It's a New Youth Group!

    Awareness is key to understanding others, and therefore ourselves.
    Right now outstanding and organized steps have been made in creating
    Building and Uniting the Generations (B.U.G.)
    B.U.G. is an organization for people under the age of 20 who are interested in supporting each other and creating social justice for all young people.

    B.U.G. plans to be a resource for many youth in the area by:

  • providing support for those experiencing discrimination
  • education to group members and the broader community,
  • and a sense of positive identity.
  • We are planning an independent Youth Newspaper
  • ongoing discussion and support groups
  • panel presentations
  • car washes
  • dances
  • and all-ages concerts
    We are looking for more youth to form an initial committee in order to plan and publicize our big 'Kickoff' event on March 23rd!

    Want to be a founding member? Now is the time to get involved! For information about meeting times, contact the WHRTF Office, or email bug@whrtf.org. B.U.G. Is also looking for adults to act as supporters for our activities.

    The big B.U.G. Kickoff!
    March 23, 2002, from 2-4 pm
    Allied Arts Center
    1418 Cornwall Avenue

    The event will feature local musicians Hannah Parks and Meliza Tilley. B.U.G. Members will discuss the need for a pro-diversity youth group and make plans for the future. It's a great chance to come learn more, and to join the group!
    Contact Information-
    e-mail us at: bug@whrtf.org
    Read our draft mission statement online at www.whrtf.org\bug.html

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    Joining Worlds Film Series Goes On!

    After a winter break, our free Monthly film series is moving to the Fireplace Room at the Fairhaven Library!
    The series starts April 18th, 7PM - and will continue the last Thursday of each month.
    We're hoping to bring a brand-new Northwest film April 18th.

    The Historical Impact of the 'S' Word:
    From One Generation to the Next

    This brand-new film features interviews with Native American women from 6 nations about the ugly history of the word 'Squaw' and what we can do to make change.
    Want to help with the series? Call our office!! 733 - 2233

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    What's Next for the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force???

    ¨ Quarterly Meeting- March 21st, 7pm, Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room (1117 12th St)
    ¨ Youth Group Kickoff Concert/Discussion - March 23rd, 2pm, Allied Arts (1418 Cornwall Avenue)
    ¨ WHRTF Benefit concert - March 30th, Dakota Creek Roadhouse. ALL AGES! DANCING! (8732 Blaine Rd)
    ¨ 'Joining Worlds' Film series- April 18th, 7pm, Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room (1117 12th St)

    ¨ May- Our Annual Human Rights Awards Banquet and Silent Auction!
    ¨ June- Board Elections! Yard Sales!

    For More Details, Call (360) 733-2233, or check out the events calendar at www.whrtf.org!

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    WHRTF BOARD NOMINATION

    Do you know someone who would like to be on the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force Board of Directors? We elect board members in June.

    Please let us know who they are Before May 15, 2002.

    Print and mail this form to:
    WHRTF
    BOD Nomination
    PO Box 2191
    Bellingham, WA 98227

    OR .. you can email WHRTF. Cut and Paste the data below into the email.
    Please state " BOD Nominee" on the subject line. Thank you.

    WHRTF BOARD NOMINATION

    I Nominate __________________________ to the WHRTF Board

    You can contact this person at _________________________

    You can Contact me at __________________for more information

     

    (please return to our mailing address before May 15th)

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