[fvc-wat-disc] Notes from FVWR discussion meeting of 31 July 2019

Sun Aug 18 20:41:32 EDT 2019

Wow, you guys rock!

Just because I stuck my neck out on this one, I'd like to point out that
PR4PR is an unaffiliated PR supporting group from that of Fair Vote
Canada.  Of course you can
email for the information, but just so you know you might be giving your
consent to be on their mailing list.    I suggest if you email them that
you indicate your desire
whether to be, or not to be, on their mailing list, just for clarity.

Thanks,
Jenn
Bookkeeping Services
519-501-2736
No other Western democratic country concentrates as much political power in
the hands of one person as Canada does with her Prime Minister.

On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 7:57 PM Cathy Scott <cathy.scottfree at gmail.com>
wrote:

>
> Hi, All,
> Here are the n*otes from FV Waterloo Chapter meeting on July 31, 2019.*
> *Please note the details of our next regular meeting on Aug. 28.  Some
> people have responded.  Please continue to RSVP.*
> *Also, a reminder of  the additional 'strategy meeting' on Mon. Aug. 28th,
> at my house at 7:00 pm.  *
> *Cathy*
>
> *Updates:*
> 1.  The group was advised of an article by Geoffrey Stevens, about Dave
> Meslin's recent book, 'Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up',  which
> presents lots of good ideas about making our democracy better.  For those
> of you who don't know Dave Meslin, he has been active with groups promoting
> PR, and with the 'Yes' campaign for the city of Cambridge, to win the
> referendum to adopt rank ballots for future municipal elections in
> Cambridge.
>
> 2.  This meeting was held in the new meeting space available through the
> establishment of the 'Civic Hub', which is at St. John's the Evangelist
> Church in downtown Kitchener.  Meeting space is provided for community
> groups.  There is a rental fee, which may be paid in dollars, or by
> providing service 'in kind'.
>
> 3.  This wasn't reported at the meeting, but I think you will all be
> interested to know that our effort at manning information tables a 4
> festivals, during June and July, has gained us about *250 signatures on
> our new petition to the federal government*, asking for electoral reform
> and the establishment of a Citizens' Assembly to determine the best
> electoral system for Canada
> We are grateful to Terry Henderson, who  has volunteered to enter the 80
> new email addresses we received at the festivals, into the FV database.
> These new emails will mean that 80 more people will receive information
> updates from FV Canada and will help to spread awareness of the PR issue.
>
> Sharon had composed an agenda for the meeting.  Items and discussion are
> as follows:
>
> 1.   *All Candidates Meetings  *
>
>    - The Social  Development Centre is probably not going to sponsor such
>    a meeting for this election.
>    - It was decided that we would contact some partner groups to see
>    whether they are interested in working with us to organize/sponsor a
>    meeting:  Sharon will contact GREN, the Alliance Against Poverty, the
>    Healthcare Coalition.  Cathy will contact Basic Income WR, Animal Save and
>    Climate Save
>
> 2.    *Visiting  Liberal MPs about supporting Citizens'  Assembly*
>
>    - Terry Henderson, Sharon Sommerville and Anita have offered  will
>    meet with Bardish to present the info brochure on CAs that FV Canada has
>    provided.  Bardish has expressed support for this idea in the past.
>    - Cathy Scott, Jim Sannes offered to meet with Raj Saini.  It would be
>    helpful to have others from our group, who live in Ktchener Centre, to
>    also attend this meeting.  *Please let Cathy Scott know if you are
>    able to attend a meeting with Raj.*
>    - there is an excellent   webinar about Citizens' Assemblies posted on
>    the FV website.  It describes CAs and their success in finding
>    solutions/policies for issues in other jurisdictions, such as in Ireland.
>
> 3.     *Meeting with  Michael Belegas of the NDP*
>
>    - meeting at Queen's Park on Thursday Aug. 8 to discuss NDP support
>    for PR.  Various representatives from FV chapters will attend, including
>    Jonathan Cassels from WR.
>
> 4.     *Request from FV Guelph to collaborate*
>
>    - Susan Watson of FV Guelph has asked about meeting with us regarding
>    a joint effort to organize public meetings in Guelph and KW, on some aspect
>    of electoral reform
>    - the purpose of the event would be to offer information promote
>    electoral reform in the community
>    - a panel experts would be invited to talk about the topic, which is
>    to be determined.
>    - it was suggested that such an event might be part of the FV AGM and
>    that we should ask that next year's AGM be held in the Guelph/KW area.
>
> 5.   *Video Project*
>
>    - Michael Masurkevich wants to produce videos about,  "What motivates
>    you to take political action"  ..... and is seeking input/ support from  FV
>    .  He may contact FV about this.
>
> 6.   *Door-to-Door Campainging*
>
>    - we discussed doing door-to-door in the coming year, rather than
>    attending tables at festivals.
>    - those who watched the webinar on messaging for the PR campaign, felt
>    that there were very good ideas;   to focus on the moral and emotional
>    aspects of electoral reform, rather than the 'rational' argument.  This
>    webinar is available at PR4PR at yahoo.com, for anyone who wants to watch
>    it.
>
> 7.    *Next Meeting*
>
>    - next meeting will be on Wed. Aug. 28th
>    - the meeting will be a potluck barbeque at the home of Cathy and John
>    Scott.
>    - address:  213 Sheldon Ave., North, Kitchener (near Weber and Ottawa
>    Streets).  The house is at the corner of Fairmount Rd. and Sheldon Ave. and
>    the front door faces Fairmount.
>    - phone:  519 576-5676
>    - We will barbeque hot dogs and hamburgers
>    - Please bring other stuff:  salads, desserts, appetizers, etc.
>    - Please RSVP, so we know how many people to plan for.
>
>
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