2008 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 21 - 23 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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Information about the vigil weekend

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• What to Expect at Ft. Benning this November
• Organizing Timeline
• Call for Direct Action
• Call for Vigil Volunteers
• SOA Watch Nonviolence Guidelines

Resources and Organizing Tips

• How to Build a Local Group
• 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 Member of Congress
• HR 1707 Petition

Materials for your Outreach

• Resource List and Order Form
• Poster for Video Showing
• November Flyer (English)
• November Flyer (Spanish)

Take Action

• A Call for Volunteers

Come to Georgia

• Traveling to Columbus, Georgia

Logistics

• Event locations in Columbus, Georgia
• Where to Stay In & Around Columbus
• Spanish to English Interpretation and Accessibility