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Fw: District 5 site for a screening/forum on The End of Suburbia and e nergy issues
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 02 Aug '05

02 Aug '05

Hello Everyone, Regina, I sent this to the wrong e-mail address before. I'm trying to arrange for another event re. transportation and peak oil/energy issues and have found a place in District 5 that we can use on Thursday, September 22, World Car-Free Day. This event could be like the two other events the TWG has held that Ross participated in. I just need members of the TWG, Ross and Regina to get back to me so that I can get back to Sami Sunchild, the owner of the Red Vic B&B. Sue ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Hello Everyone, I met with Sami Sunchild, owner of the Red Vivtorian B&B on Haight Street this morning. The B&B has a large community space that is fully equiped for DVD screenings -- projector, large wall, etc. There is also a small stage. If we hold our usual event at this place, we could do a collection and split the proceeds with the B&B -- but the B&B would have to get a minimum of $60. It would be great if we could do this on World Car-Free Day, September 22 (a Thursday), but we would to end the event at 9 p.m. at the latest. We could use the space from about 6 p.m. on. Sami wants to know soon because she is working on her fall schedule. Sue

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Tomorrow's Board meeting
by Susan King 01 Aug '05

01 Aug '05

the Circulation Plan is item #29 on the agenda for tomorrow's Board meeting, FYI. susan Board of Supervisors City and County of San Francisco Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 AGENDA Tuesday, August 2, 2005 2:00 PM Regular Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AARON PESKIN, PRESIDENT MICHELA ALIOTO-PIER, TOM AMMIANO, CHRIS DALY, BEVAN DUFTY, SEAN ELSBERND, FIONA MA, SOPHIE MAXWELL, JAKE McGOLDRICK, ROSS MIRKARIMI, GERARDO SANDOVAL Gloria L. Young, Clerk of the Board ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA CHANGES COMMUNICATIONS 29. 051247 [Golden Gate Park Music Concourse - Surface Circulation Plan] Supervisors Mirkarimi, McGoldrick, Peskin Resolution approving the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse Surface Circulation Plan known as Option 2A, which prohibits the use of the Music Concourse for cut-through automobile traffic and provides for vehicular drop-off for visitors to the Concourse from the north and south; making environmental and other findings; and authorizing official acts in connection with this approval.

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Re: [Transpo] District 5 site for a screening/forum on The End of Subu rbia and energ y issues
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 29 Jul '05

29 Jul '05

Yes, it would be for Ross. I sent the e-mail to him also. Sue -- ed <ed(a)fortmason.org> wrote: Sounds like a plan to me. I'd be able to show up early to help that day. Would this be the event for Ross as well? Ed >Hello Everyone, >I met with Sami Sunchild, owner of the Red Vivtorian B&B on Haight Street this morning. The B&B has a >large community space that is fully equiped for DVD screenings -- projector, large wall, etc. There >is also a small stage. If we hold our usual event at this place, we could do a collection and split >the proceeds with the B&B -- but the B&B would have to get a minimum of $60. >It would be great if we could do this on World Car-Free Day, September 22 (a Thursday), but we >would to end the event at 9 p.m. at the latest. We could use the space from about 6 p.m. on. >Sami wants to know soon because she is working on her fall schedule. >I have not yet talked to the owners of the Bazaar about doing an event on September 19 because I >don't know if we can manage two events in one week (three if we count the one at New College with >Global Exchange). >Sue _______________________________________________ Transpo mailing list Transpo(a)sfgreens.org https://list.sfgreens.org/mailman/listinfo/transpo

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District 5 site for a screening/forum on The End of Suburbia and energ y issues
by ed 29 Jul '05

29 Jul '05

Sounds like a plan to me. I'd be able to show up early to help that day. Would this be the event for Ross as well? Ed >Hello Everyone, >I met with Sami Sunchild, owner of the Red Vivtorian B&B on Haight Street this morning. The B&B has a >large community space that is fully equiped for DVD screenings -- projector, large wall, etc. There >is also a small stage. If we hold our usual event at this place, we could do a collection and split >the proceeds with the B&B -- but the B&B would have to get a minimum of $60. >It would be great if we could do this on World Car-Free Day, September 22 (a Thursday), but we >would to end the event at 9 p.m. at the latest. We could use the space from about 6 p.m. on. >Sami wants to know soon because she is working on her fall schedule. >I have not yet talked to the owners of the Bazaar about doing an event on September 19 because I >don't know if we can manage two events in one week (three if we count the one at New College with >Global Exchange). >Sue

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Re: Fwd: Demos weigh in on Mills Mall project
by Patrick Villano 29 Jul '05

29 Jul '05

i agree with the DCC on this. - PV susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com wrote: >Can we get the Green Party to take a stand on this? I've already forwarded it to Dave Wilbur. Perhaps the TWG should also weigh in. > >Sue > >--- John Rizzo wrote: > > > >>I was at the Democratic Central Committee to help to >>pitch an anti-Mills >>Mall/Pier 27-31 position. We won unanimously except >>for 3 abstentions. >>The DCCC resolution is below. >> >>The Board of Supervisors will soon be voting on the >>waterfront Mills >>megamall/parking garage/anti-bike project. >> >>The other night, the Harvey Milk Democratic Club >>opposed the project and >>condemned the Mills company for its political >>contributions to >>right-wing, anti-gay republicans. >> >>John >> >> >>RESOLUTION BY THE SAN FRANCISCO DEMOCRATIC PARTY >>URGING BOARD OF >>SUPERVISORS NOT TO APPROVE PROPOSED MILLS PIERS >>27-31 PROJECT OR ANY >>WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT DO NOT COMPLY >>WITH VOTER MANDATE OF >>PROPOSITION H >> >> >>WHEREAS, voters in approving Proposition H in 1990 >>asked that the >>priority for waterfront development be maritime and >>other >>water-essential activities and the Port Request for >>Proposals for Piers >>27-31 asked for recreational and water-essential >>activities, and >> >>WHEREAS, some pending Port proposals for waterfront >>development, such as >>the proposed Mills Corporation's Shopping Mall and >>Office Complex at >>Piers 27-31, are not consistent with these >>priorities, and >> >>WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors will soon begin >>reviewing and deciding >>on whether or not to approve the proposed Mills >>Piers 27-31 Project, now >> >>THEREFORE, be it resolved that the San Francisco >>Democratic Party (SF >>Democratic County Central Committee) urges the Board >>of Supervisors not >>to approve the Mills Piers 27-31 Project as proposed >>or any waterfront >>development project that is not appropriate for our >>unique and historic >>San Francisco waterfront and that does not comply >>with the spirit of >>Proposition H, in which voters asked that the >>priority for the >>waterfront be for maritime and water-essential >>activities. >> >>Adopted by majority vote of the San Francisco >>Democratic Central >>Committee on July 27, 2005. >> >> >> > > > > >____________________________________________________ >Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page >http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > >

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City Hall, Room 263 Monday, August 1, 2005 1:00 PM (Was: Demos weigh in on Mills Mall project)
by Save Golden Gate Park! 29 Jul '05

29 Jul '05

City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee Members: Jake McGoldrick, Bevan Dufty, Fiona Ma City Hall, Room 263 Monday, August 1, 2005 1:00 PM Bruce, John and Susan, Before you venture forth adding yet another campaign to your plate, could you possibly weigh in on your success at turning out folks for this hearing on Monday. This could be the last hearing on the subject. Remember the Pedestrian Oasis that the Democratic Party, Mayor Newsom and the Democrats on the Board promised the voters? It seems that the Concourse Authority's Option 2A, returning concourse through park traffic is being introduced as something we wanted when it's not. I don't think it is a solution that creates the Pedestrian Oasis Aaron advocated for at the Finance & Audits Committee in November, 2003, when he demanded the Board's right to review and correct the Surface Circulation Plan, as a condition to approving a $54 million revenue bond and ground lease for Music Concourse Community Partnership (MCCP). How about seeing if you can get the Democratic Party Central Committee to support the auto-free Pedestrian Oasis that the voters approved in June, 1998?? If it's not too embarrassing for them to revisit the issue. I realize the Democrats you deal with would rather that the park issue just go away, because it makes them feel really uncomfortable. Mayor Brown, Michael Yaki and the Democratic Party, Newsom, et al were indispensable to the successful GreenWashing of the deYoung Underground garage. And the subsequent 35 year ground lease to the MCCP, creating the vehicle for transferring control (privatizing) of Golden Gate Park. Now, it's my understanding that the Board Democrats are telling Ross that "you don't have the votes" for anything stronger, and they intend to rubber stamp the Concourse Authority's 2A Option and screw the Pedestrian Oasis. Please help mobilize your Democratic Party friends, including Dennis Antenore, Aaron Peskin and Gerardo Sandoval to at least stand up with Jake and oppose any commuter through traffic, as Jake so courageously did a couple of months ago. His heroism was notable by it's rarity. I have three suggestions: (1) if there is going to be any traffic at all entering the concourse whether it is just MUNI, or MUNI and everyone under the sun, I believe it would be prudent to establish a 10 MPH Speed Limit in the Music Concourse. That alone should be enough to discourage all but the insane from driving through there. And, at 10 MPH, an impulsive kid darting into the roadway has a chance. I see no reason why MUNI needs to drive any faster, if it sets the pace for all motor traffic which this Board of Supervisors decides to reintroduce to the Music Concourse, in violation of their promise to Prop J Voters. (2) Retain authority over the Surface Circulation Plan in the Board of Supervisors's hands, not the Rec & Parks Commission or any other corrupt city department, including the Concourse Authority. If these machine Democrats sell out the park, at least we can replace them someday with Supervisors who might take back control of the Music Concourse and stop the through traffic. One or two deaths should give them the excuse to do what they should have done in the first place. (3) Establish performance review standards to determine if option 2A, or which ever option is adopted, satisfies the intent of Prop J to reduce the impact of the automobile on the Park, etc.... Good luck as you go forward and and attempt to influence your Democratic Party friends. Let's not let Peskin, McGoldrick, Sandoval and the rest of them, off the hook. Adopt a Democrat and hold him accountable today! Stephen Willis Save Golden Gate Park! City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee Members: Jake McGoldrick, Bevan Dufty, Fiona Ma City Hall, Room 263 Monday, August 1, 2005 1:00 PM 9.051247 The following is a description of the Resolution 2A, but it DOES NOT prohibit cut-through, or cross-park traffic. It is grossly misleading, and it is unlikely that any stronger wording or resolution will be forthcoming out of this Democrat dominated committee unless the leading stakeholders, including the San Francisco Bike Coalition, the San Francisco Sierra Club, Walk SF, SF Green Party and others turn out to remind them about their promises seven years ago at the polls. Read further below how the Music Concourse Community Partnership and the Concourse Authority are attempting to further manipulate this process at the Board level, by threatening to withdraw their support for the ballot initiative which we negotiated with them in good faith. They never quit. Stephen Willis Save Golden Gate Park! [Golden Gate Park Music Concourse - Surface Circulation Plan] Supervisors Mirkarimi, McGoldrick, Peskin Resolution approving the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse Surface Circulation Plan known as Option 2A, which prohibits the use of the Music Concourse for cut-through automobile traffic and provides for vehicular drop-off for visitors to the Concourse from the north and south; making environmental and other findings; and authorizing official acts in connection with this approval. The chair intends to consider referring this item as a committee report to the Board of Supervisors meeting of August 2, 2005. ON Monday JULY 11th I received this from Susan working on an ad hoc committee regarding a Resolution authored by Ross Mirkirimi to address the Surface Circulation Plan for the Concourse: Here's what I know: The judge ruled that the garage backers can have a southern entrance and use a modified MLK drive as the dedicated entrance. I don't say 'widened' since they are not going to widen the road at all- just re stripe it for four lanes of car traffic from Lincoln to the concourse. The garage backers are willing to put a measure on the ballot (and pay for it, per the settlement with Steve and Alliance for GG Park) to undo the requirement that the southern entrance has a dedicated lane. After this, they can have the south entrance without modifying MLK to create four lanes of car traffic. The ballot measure is a stop gap to keep a freeway from going into the park and let the museum folks have what they want (which they will get anyway). The circulation plan is decided by the Board of Supes, who are leaning towards a plan that will allow auto traffic through the concourse. The garage backers are now saying that if we oppose this and interfere, they will pull out of the ballot to preserve MLK. Many of the folks who want to save MLK drive have backed off of the campaign to offer a different circulation solution to the board of supervisors. Others of us are pushing ahead with a plan to limit traffic in the concourse to drop off only accessible by the south entrance and no through traffic. Again, these two efforts are separate, but being linked by the garage backers who are using the ballot measure for MLK as a chit to keep park advocates from limiting car access through the concourse. As for the supes, we need to get them to agree to a less car intensive option (limit drop off options and no way to drive all the way through). Ross resolution to ban all traffic in the concourse is in a committee with Dufty, Ma and McGoldrick, so it will not likely see the light of day, by the way. Response to BeyondChron.org article: http://www.beyondchron.org/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=126&twindow=Default&… At 11:42 AM 7/29/2005, Bruce Wolfe wrote: >I concur. >Bruce > > > >susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com wrote: > >>Can we get the Green Party to take a stand on this? I've already >>forwarded it to Dave Wilbur. Perhaps the TWG should also weigh in. >> >>Sue >> >>--- John Rizzo <jrizzo(a)sprintmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> >>>I was at the Democratic Central Committee to help to >>>pitch an anti-Mills >>>Mall/Pier 27-31 position. We won unanimously except >>>for 3 abstentions. >>>The DCCC resolution is below. >>> >>>The Board of Supervisors will soon be voting on the >>>waterfront Mills >>>megamall/parking garage/anti-bike project. >>> >>>The other night, the Harvey Milk Democratic Club >>>opposed the project and >>>condemned the Mills company for its political >>>contributions to >>>right-wing, anti-gay republicans. >>> >>>John >>> >>> >>>RESOLUTION BY THE SAN FRANCISCO DEMOCRATIC PARTY >>>URGING BOARD OF >>>SUPERVISORS NOT TO APPROVE PROPOSED MILLS PIERS >>>27-31 PROJECT OR ANY >>>WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT DO NOT COMPLY >>>WITH VOTER MANDATE OF >>>PROPOSITION H >>> >>> >>>WHEREAS, voters in approving Proposition H in 1990 >>>asked that the >>>priority for waterfront development be maritime and >>>other >>>water-essential activities and the Port Request for >>>Proposals for Piers >>>27-31 asked for recreational and water-essential >>>activities, and >>> >>>WHEREAS, some pending Port proposals for waterfront >>>development, such as >>>the proposed Mills Corporation's Shopping Mall and >>>Office Complex at >>>Piers 27-31, are not consistent with these >>>priorities, and >>> >>>WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors will soon begin >>>reviewing and deciding >>>on whether or not to approve the proposed Mills >>>Piers 27-31 Project, now >>> >>>THEREFORE, be it resolved that the San Francisco >>>Democratic Party (SF Democratic County Central Committee) urges the Board >>>of Supervisors not >>>to approve the Mills Piers 27-31 Project as proposed >>>or any waterfront >>>development project that is not appropriate for our >>>unique and historic >>>San Francisco waterfront and that does not comply >>>with the spirit of >>>Proposition H, in which voters asked that the >>>priority for the >>>waterfront be for maritime and water-essential >>>activities. >>> >>>Adopted by majority vote of the San Francisco >>>Democratic Central >>>Committee on July 27, 2005. >>> >> >> >> >> >>____________________________________________________ >>Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page >>http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs >> >> ************************************************************************************************** "Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now." - ~ Goethe (1749-1832) **************************************************************************************************

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District 5 site for a screening/forum on The End of Suburbia and energ y issues
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 29 Jul '05

29 Jul '05

Hello Everyone, I met with Sami Sunchild, owner of the Red Vivtorian B&B on Haight Street this morning. The B&B has a large community space that is fully equiped for DVD screenings -- projector, large wall, etc. There is also a small stage. If we hold our usual event at this place, we could do a collection and split the proceeds with the B&B -- but the B&B would have to get a minimum of $60. It would be great if we could do this on World Car-Free Day, September 22 (a Thursday), but we would to end the event at 9 p.m. at the latest. We could use the space from about 6 p.m. on. Sami wants to know soon because she is working on her fall schedule. I have not yet talked to the owners of the Bazaar about doing an event on September 19 because I don't know if we can manage two events in one week (three if we count the one at New College with Global Exchange). Sue

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Fwd: Demos weigh in on Mills Mall project
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 28 Jul '05

28 Jul '05

I have forwarded this to Dave Wilbur. Can we get the Green Party to take a stand on the Mills Project? Sue --- John Rizzo <jrizzo(a)sprintmail.com> wrote: > > I was at the Democratic Central Committee to help to > pitch an anti-Mills > Mall/Pier 27-31 position. We won unanimously except > for 3 abstentions. > The DCCC resolution is below. > > The Board of Supervisors will soon be voting on the > waterfront Mills > megamall/parking garage/anti-bike project. > > The other night, the Harvey Milk Democratic Club > opposed the project and > condemned the Mills company for its political > contributions to > right-wing, anti-gay republicans. > > John > > > RESOLUTION BY THE SAN FRANCISCO DEMOCRATIC PARTY > URGING BOARD OF > SUPERVISORS NOT TO APPROVE PROPOSED MILLS PIERS > 27-31 PROJECT OR ANY > WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT DO NOT COMPLY > WITH VOTER MANDATE OF > PROPOSITION H > > > WHEREAS, voters in approving Proposition H in 1990 > asked that the > priority for waterfront development be maritime and > other > water-essential activities and the Port Request for > Proposals for Piers > 27-31 asked for recreational and water-essential > activities, and > > WHEREAS, some pending Port proposals for waterfront > development, such as > the proposed Mills Corporation's Shopping Mall and > Office Complex at > Piers 27-31, are not consistent with these > priorities, and > > WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors will soon begin > reviewing and deciding > on whether or not to approve the proposed Mills > Piers 27-31 Project, now > > THEREFORE, be it resolved that the San Francisco > Democratic Party (SF > Democratic County Central Committee) urges the Board > of Supervisors not > to approve the Mills Piers 27-31 Project as proposed > or any waterfront > development project that is not appropriate for our > unique and historic > San Francisco waterfront and that does not comply > with the spirit of > Proposition H, in which voters asked that the > priority for the > waterfront be for maritime and water-essential > activities. > > Adopted by majority vote of the San Francisco > Democratic Central > Committee on July 27, 2005. > ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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Fwd: Demos weigh in on Mills Mall project
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 28 Jul '05

28 Jul '05

Can we get the Green Party to take a stand on this? I've already forwarded it to Dave Wilbur. Perhaps the TWG should also weigh in. Sue --- John Rizzo <jrizzo(a)sprintmail.com> wrote: > > I was at the Democratic Central Committee to help to > pitch an anti-Mills > Mall/Pier 27-31 position. We won unanimously except > for 3 abstentions. > The DCCC resolution is below. > > The Board of Supervisors will soon be voting on the > waterfront Mills > megamall/parking garage/anti-bike project. > > The other night, the Harvey Milk Democratic Club > opposed the project and > condemned the Mills company for its political > contributions to > right-wing, anti-gay republicans. > > John > > > RESOLUTION BY THE SAN FRANCISCO DEMOCRATIC PARTY > URGING BOARD OF > SUPERVISORS NOT TO APPROVE PROPOSED MILLS PIERS > 27-31 PROJECT OR ANY > WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT DO NOT COMPLY > WITH VOTER MANDATE OF > PROPOSITION H > > > WHEREAS, voters in approving Proposition H in 1990 > asked that the > priority for waterfront development be maritime and > other > water-essential activities and the Port Request for > Proposals for Piers > 27-31 asked for recreational and water-essential > activities, and > > WHEREAS, some pending Port proposals for waterfront > development, such as > the proposed Mills Corporation's Shopping Mall and > Office Complex at > Piers 27-31, are not consistent with these > priorities, and > > WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors will soon begin > reviewing and deciding > on whether or not to approve the proposed Mills > Piers 27-31 Project, now > > THEREFORE, be it resolved that the San Francisco > Democratic Party (SF > Democratic County Central Committee) urges the Board > of Supervisors not > to approve the Mills Piers 27-31 Project as proposed > or any waterfront > development project that is not appropriate for our > unique and historic > San Francisco waterfront and that does not comply > with the spirit of > Proposition H, in which voters asked that the > priority for the > waterfront be for maritime and water-essential > activities. > > Adopted by majority vote of the San Francisco > Democratic Central > Committee on July 27, 2005. > ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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meeting notes from 07-26-05, with additional info from Jerry Path and me, also attached
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 27 Jul '05

27 Jul '05

Meeting notes from 07-26-05 TWG meeting, July 26,2005 Present: Christine, Jerry, Ed, Sue, Eric Brooks at the end 1. Home Depot -- Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center is opposing and asking people to turn out at a Planning Commission hearing on July 28. Should we ask this group to send us a proposal? Their opposition is based on increased traffic and air pollution. We could have a resolution something like this: Whereas, the proposed Home Depot megastore would be terrible for Bernal Heights as it would create horrible tie-ups on Bayshore Boulevard and Cortland, therefore be it Resolved that the Green Party opposes the proposed Home Depot at the site of the old Goodman�sLumber. We could also include something in the resolution about our 10 key values, and how the GP supports locally-owned businesses that keep money in the communit, and so on. [Jerry called me on 07-27 to tell me he had been in contact with the group opposing Home Depot. This item will be before the Planning Commission on Thursday, July 28, at around 6 p.m.] 2. Concourse -- We remain opposed to traffic in the concourse and support the concept of Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi�s original resolution to this effect; however, as a second choice we support Option 2b, with additional signs to discourage vehicular traffic in the Concourse during the times when the bollards at the southern entrance are down. Sample letter to Dufty, Ma and McGoldrick: Dear Supervisor ______: The Transportation Working Group of the San Francisco Green Party promotes social, economic and environmental justice through the expansion of inexpensive and appealing public transportation services, improved pedestrian areas and safer bicycling. We remain opposed to traffic in the Music Concourse and support the concept of Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi�s original legislation which would have banned almost all traffic in the Concourse. However, as a second choice we support Option 2B, with additional signage to discourage vehicular traffic in the Concourse during the times when the bollards at the southern entrance oare down. Sincerely, Sue Vaughan and John-Marc Chandonia, co-chairs of the Transportation Working Group of the San Francisco Green Party 3. Hastings � we have endorsed the GAHG letter. Questions: how did the Y get involved? 4. Events � try to get time slot at the Bazaar for Monday, September 19. Ask Bruce Wolfe about a TV. Ed might be able to get a projector. Invite to Richard Katz to talk about his Potrero Hill Post Carbon Institute branch � how it works and whether it works � to next TWG. 07-27: Bruce � Micheas is helping him to move his 27-inch TV to the GP office today or tomorrow. 5. Find out from June what she wants to the TWG to do for the 20.

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