[act-ma] 25th gathering of war tax resisters in Boston, Nov. 5-7--Come and spread the word

Wed Sep 8 11:34:33 PDT 2010

I hope you can attend, and please spread the word for this exciting  
weekend by ending to your groups, friends, and other lists.

25th Annual New England Regional Gathering of War Tax Resisters and  
Supporters

"Building an Organized War (Tax) Resistance Movement"

Friday-Sunday, November 5-7, 2010

  Cambridge Friends Meeting  (5th-6th), 9 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, MA

and Encuentro 5 (7th), 33 Harrison St., Boston

WHY WE COME TOGETHER AND THEME OF THE 25th ANNUAL GATHERING

The New England Regional Gathering of War Tax Resisters provides an  
opportunity to gain the information and make the connections  
necessary in successfully doing war tax resistance/refusal/ 
redirection (WTR). The gathering is for both new and experienced war  
tax resisters, as well as for those just testing the waters. Together  
we will share and expand our community of resistance to rampant US  
militarism and endless war.

We need a vibrant war tax resistance/refusal/redirection (WTR)  
movement for a strong anti-war movement; we need an active anti-war  
movement for a healthy WTR movement. And we need strong movements for  
social and economic justice, democratic institutions, reduced  
resource consumption and local economies, etc. that connect all the  
dots for the well-being of humans and the environment. We need “an  
Organized War (Tax) Resistance Movement.” This gathering helps to  
build that movement in New England and beyond.

This gathering will offer reasons why WTR is an effective strategy  
and the how-to’s and nuts and bolts details of how to begin refusing/ 
resisting/redirecting federal income and phone taxes.

We will combine our gathering with the semi-annual meeting of the  
National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee (NWTRCC). NWTRCC  
provides information, referral, and support to WTRs, produces  
resources, publicizes those who are doing WTR, sponsors or supports  
initiatives and campaigns, and participates in international WTR  
networks. Some of those most active nationally in the WTR movement  
will join us to tell their stories and update us on national and  
international WTR campaigns.

SCHEDULE

Friday Evening (Cambridge Friends Meetinghouse)

5-6:45 PM: Registration and Dinner

6:45-7:15 PM: Welcome and logistics

7:15-9 PM: Panel discussion: topics include: where our tax dollars  
really go, what is war tax resistance/refusal (WTR), history of WTR,  
one resister’s story, followed by discussion and Q&A.

9-9:45 PM: Networking, informal discussions

Saturday (Cambridge Friends)

7:30-8:45 AM: Breakfast

9-9:30 AM Welcome and introductions

9:30-10:15 AM: Anti-“War Stories” of war tax resistance

10:30-11:30: Two large group discussions: (1) How to do WTR for those  
making a taxable income and (2) Practicing WTR on a low income.

11:30-noon: Summary of highlights from the two groups

noon-1 PM: Lunch

1:15-2:30 PM: Small group discussions: Reaching out to new WTRs— 
youth, people of color, anarchists and political radicals, women,  
environmentalists, conservatives, etc.

2:45-3-45 PM: Small group discussions: Strategies for promoting WTR  
in your community (meet geographically)

4-5 PM: Q & A for new and potential WTRs , separate group to plan  
next year's gathering, other small group discussions (make a proposal)

5-6 PM: Free time

6-7:30 PM: Dinner

7:30 PM: Talent Show: Bring your instruments and voices--songs,  
poetry, comedy, skits, etc.

Sunday (Encuentro 5)

8-9 AM: Breakfast

9:15-11 AM:, Strategizing a stronger WTR movement, especially in  
Eastern MA

9:15-11:45 AM: NWTRCC meeting

11-11:45 AM: justice and peace singing (if space available)

noon-1 PM: Lunch and cleanup

1-5 PM: NWTRCC Counselor Training (preparing WTRs to counsel others)

LOCATION/FACILITIES

Friday and Saturday programs will be held at Cambridge Friends  
Meetinghouse, 9 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, just off Brattle Street  
(about 6-8  blocks west on Brattle Street from Harvard Square and  
MBTA Red Line subway stop). The building is wheelchair accessible,  
has a large meeting room, kitchen, and smaller rooms.

Sunday meetings take place at Encuentro 5, on the fifth floor of the  
UNITE/HERE building, 33 Harrison St. in downtown Boston on the edge  
of Chinatown (Orange Line “Chinatown” stop is the closest subway).  
Encuentro 5 houses a number of labor and social action groups. The  
space, unfortunately, is not wheelchair accessible, although there is  
an elevator. Detailed directions to the sites will be sent to you  
upon receipt of registration.

MEALS—HOUSING--CHILDCARE

Six vegetarian meals will be provided from Friday supper through  
Sunday lunch. Participants will be asked to help with meal  
preparation and cleanup. Please indicate on the registration form any  
special dietary needs or restrictions. Joanne Sheehan and Rick Gaumer  
of Pacifeast Catering will be cooking.

Housing will be “on your own,” but we will have bed and couch spaces  
available for anyone who needs a place to stay overnight. Please note  
that on the registration form, and we will contact you to make those  
arrangements, either before the weekend or when you arrive at  
Cambridge Friends Meeting.

Childcare is available at no cost for Friday evening and Saturday  
activities at Cambridge Friends Meeting. You must register by October  
25 indicating your need for childcare to be guaranteed that it will  
be available.

REGISTRATION

Cost for the weekend is $10-50 per adult (sliding scale and less for  
those attending only part of the weekend); children (12 and under)  
are free. Pay less if necessary, more if possible, but all are  
welcome, whatever amount you pay.

Mail registration form by October 30th with a deposit (you decide how  
much), payable to NEWTR, to Becky Pierce/NEWTR, 41A Brent St.,  
Dorchester, MA 02124. You may email your registration (without  
deposit) to Larry Dansinger at rosc at psouth.net. Questions? Contact  
Larry at (207) 525-7776.

You can also REGISTER ON-LINE at:  www.nwtrcc.org/Boston_Nov2010.php

Walk-in registration is also possible, but we encourage you to  
register in advance, which will help with planning, meals, and  
logistics. We can only guarantee childcare for those who pre-register  
by October 25.

REGISTRATION FORM--New England WTR gathering weekend (OK to fill this  
in with your information and email back to rosc at psouth.net)

Name(s):______________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________

Phone:________________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________

Enclosed is my deposit of $_____  payable to NEWTR. Cost for the  
entire weekend is $10-50 per adult.

Housing

___ I need housing ____Friday Night  ____Saturday Night. Contact me.

___ I will NOT need housing or will provide my own.

Childcare

___I need childcare (please list age/s, register by October 25th):

Ride Share:

___I need a ride from ___________

___I can offer a ride from ___________

Please indicate any other special needs pertaining to diet, mobility,  
health concerns, or anything else we should know to make your  
participation more comfortable:

Return this form, preferably by October 30th, to:

Becky Pierce/NEWTR, 41A Brent St., Dorchester, MA 02124  617-282-3783

You can also REGISTER ON-LINE AT: www.nwtrcc.org/Boston_Nov2010.php

For last minute questions or email registration: Larry Dansinger,  
rosc at psouth.net or (207) 525-7776.

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