AIUSA Group 48

2018 Write for Rights and Holiday Potluck

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Write for Rights Holiday Party! Join Amnesty International Portland (Group 48) for our annual Write for Rights holiday event. We’ll write letters to stand in solidarity with and free human rights defenders across the world and shine a light on human rights abuses. Stop in and stay as long as you can. Write letters. Talk to other activists. Fortify yourself with the free refreshments. This year’s letter-writing cases feature individuals from Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, South Africa, Ukraine, Venezuela.

Date: Thursday December 13, 2018

Time: 7:00-9:00pm (set up starts at 6:30pm)

Location: Eliot Center Buchan Building (Room A108) at First Unitarian Church (church map)
1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

What to bring:

  • Food (an appetizer, main dish or dessert)
  • Drinks
  • Utensils, plates, cups, napkins
  • Greeting cards (non-denominational and non-Amnesty cards)
  • Paper for letter writing
  • Envelopes
  • $1.15 stamps (international postage)
  • 50-cent stamps (domestic postage)
  • Copies of the AIUSA Write for Rights cases (case sheets and/or sample letters)

Please RSVP by adding a comment to this post and include some details if you plan to bring food, supplies and/or guests.

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Comments

9 responses to “2018 Write for Rights and Holiday Potluck”

  1. Jane Kristof

    I will bring deviled eggs and some greeting cards. Jane

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  2. Valerie Ilustre

    I’m a longtime AI member but a transplant to Portland. My husband and I would love to attend and meet you all. I can bring a vegan casserole and dessert.

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    1. Ronald Noble, Group Coordinator

      Awesome Valerie! As a vegan, I volunteer to eat as much of your casserole as you like! I and the other members all look forward to meeting you as well!

      Reply
  3. Tena Hoke

    I’ll bring Martinelli’s cider, bottle opener, and return address labels so I don’t have to spend time writing my return address on envelopes Looking forward to meeting you, Valerie!

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  4. Marty

    Mary Jo and I plan to bring roasted vegetables and a grain, some cards and various supplies.

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    1. Valerie

      Thank you all for welcoming me to your group. Being in AI for 30 years has been one of the most rewarding parts of my life and I very much look forward to working with you. The letter writing was super-organized and let’s face it, the food was the best in AI ever!
      Valerie

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  5. Nikola D

    I’m new to Portland and looking forward to meeting you all. I use public transport so I can’t bring too much but I’ll bring dessert, greeting cards, stamps, and envelopes.

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    1. Ronald Noble, Group Coordinator

      Don’t worry, Nikola, the most important thing to bring is yourself! Look forward to meeting you tonight. Welcome to our group, and welcome to Portland!

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      1. Nikola D

        Thank you Ronald

        Reply

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