2007 November Organizing Packet

The November Organizing Packet is a great resource for you and your community as you spread the word about the SOA/ WHINSEC and as you make plans to attend the November 16-18 Vigil to Close the SOA at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Below, you'll find information about what to expect at Ft. Benning, logistical information to assist your trip planning, media, legislative, fundraising and outreach tips and resources, and flyers you can reproduce and use in your community.

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I. Information about the vigil weekend

* Cover(pictured above)
* Table of Contents
* What to Expect at Fort Benning this November
* Immigrant Checklist
* Nonviolence Guidelines
* Organizing Timeline
* Call for direct action
* Call for Vigil Volunteers
* Places to Stay in and around Columbus, Georgia
* Map of Columbus area

II. Resources and Organizing Tips

* A Brief History of the SOA Watch Movement
* Contact information for your SOA Watch Council Rep
* Media Tips
* Sample Press Release
* Sample Letter to the Editor
* Legislative Information
* How to make contact with your Members of Congress
* FUN-draising Tips

III. Materials for your Outreach

* Resource List and Order Form
* November Flyer (Bilingual)
* Poster for Video Showing: Movie Poster