News Flash ... Reports From The "NYC Friends Of Kucinch" Volunteer Base
On a more somber note, this past week, five of our devoted volunteers were arrested and held overnight by the NYC Police Department [Imperialist Pigs] while "wheatpasting Kucinich posters". Perhaps most disturbing, while in custody, the volunteers were taunted as "Iraq Lovers" by officers on duty at New York's 9th precinct. [Bloody Pigs - Down With Bloomberg & Pataki] A hearing on charges will be held in mid-March. Bud Plautz, Electoral Law Coordinator for NYC Friends of Kucinich, has graciously offered his legal assistance. Thank you Bud!
Personal News - Part III
And the saga continues with much fanfare. . . . . . . .alright. . . . . . .alittle bit of fanfare.
A week ago Sunday, February 22nd, on a sunny tho cool day I headed to Manhattan's upper westside for some Kucinich volunteer duties. Of which, I might add, I happily signed up for during the "NYC Friends of Kucinch" General Meeting back on 18th. Our group was giving a campaign fundraiser up at Synod House, which is part of the St John the Divine cathedral on West 110th Street. [Fundraiser was organized by Hugh Gosman & event netted roughly $6,000 for campaign!] The cathedral is huge and from what I've heard ... its still being worked on a 100+ years after it first commenced. Let me tell you ... walking up 110th Street from the subway [exit at northwestern corner of Central Park West] and gazing at the cathedral, well, I was very impressed. The cathedral and surrounding area are quite nice and has a charm all its own.
I arrived shortly after 12 noon and connected with Jane to find out what my duties were to be. There were several other volunteers already there ... such as Robert, Larry, Lawrence, Paul, Chris and a few others who's names I sadly cannot recall. Naughty me. At first I was helping Larry with sound cable setup, then taken off that job to set up chairs and coat racks. Then over to the front entrance of Synod House to setup the tables for guests upon arrival. In the middle of all this some folk brought in pizza's and we all took a break to nosh. Yummy pizza! From 3pm on to 8pm or so my remaining duties were to help out with the food tables. [Setting up, distributing to paying guests & finally cleanup.] This was on the lower level of the Synod House at far end near kitchens. The middle to front section of area housed the artwork on display, so that people could make silent bids. Basically the Kucinich fundraiser featured this artwork and an assorted musical cabaret, plus speakers. Lots of fascinating displays of artwork by many different artisans and the procedures go to the Kucinich campaign.
At one point I did get a short break, so that I could go upstairs to see some of the cabaret. It was pretty cool. As for visitors, well it was an eclectic selection of 250+. On the food and beverage tables we served up beer, wine, soda, water, potato chips, lentil pate, assorted veggies and a delicious array of fresh mexican dishes. Marvelous! Got to take some of the lentil pate home with me and its fantastic. During the course of the day I had funky conversations with guests and other volunteers. Especially memorable were some lively, stimulating conversations with Thom, Harry, Larry, Patrick, Mary and Chris. [Ahem ... Thom, you the man ... smiling.] After a brisk cleanup I left for the subway with two other volunteers between 9pm and 9:30pm. Got home at 10:30pm and all I have to say is "wow" great day.
More personal news updates coming soon ... stay tuned.
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