From: "Wesenberg, Nancy Christine" <WESENBNC@uwec.edu> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:57:01 -0500 Subject: RE: Thinking about Sisters; FEINGOLD RECOMMENDATION: call US legislators Message-ID: <E3F0E607B3CF71418CE725F002B5F604415C7A09AB@CHERRYPEPSI.uwec.edu>
Thanks Karl. I can understand why the city might be wondering if they had
the time and resources to do both, but either way, sister city or sister un
iversity, I think there is much we could do. Thank for the update.
Nancy Wesenberg
Communication Specialist
News Bureau
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
715-836-4423
wesenbnc@uwec.edu
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From: Markgraf, Karl F.
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At our most recent Eau Claire Sister Cities meeting I did share with the co
mmittee the interest this group has in developing a partnership in Iraq.
The committee recognized that there is a real and strong interest on our pa
rt to develop such a relationship, and would look to this group to provide
some guidance.
I don't think it would be accurate to say that the committee is ready to ju
mp on such an opportunity, however, for the simple reason that it is devoti
ng so much effort to getting the new relationship (with Miramar, Costa Rica
) on to a solid footing.
That is the clear priority at the moment.
I think a partnership with a university in Iraq makes sense for our group,
and am willing to work toward that.
Karl
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Actually, I think Dan Drumm mentioned it first, I was just in support! E
specially if for any reason the sister city doesn't work out. Nancy
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Importance: High
Dear SFPJ & other colleagues:
Kate's message about the Iraq University situation really reinforces that w
e can't be silent about what is happening. Perhaps while discussing a sist
er city arrangement with Iraq ON MAY 8TH 4:30 (PLEASE MARK CALENDARS!) , w
e can also consider a sister University arrangement (this is Nancy W's idea
!)
Here are two more thoughts PLEASE READ:
1. I watched the CTV coverage of Senator Feingold's town hall meeting in C
HIPPEWA FALLS. I *heard him say* that his office gets VERY few calls on an
y particular issue!! He particularly mentioned the IRAQ WAR.
I find this hard to believe with all the PETITIONS we have been signing and
sending, but his remarks made me think they really disregard those group o
nline efforts in favor of particular and individual citizens taking the ti
me to CALL THE OFFICE in Washington and make a statement on a particular is
sue, bill etc. The mayor of CF asked Feingold what citizens could do to he
lp him do his job better and he said encourage citizens to be more active i
n calling. SO I SAY WE ABSOLUTELY FLOOD OUR WI REPS OFFICES WITH CALLS AND
DIRECT MAIL.
He said that town hall meetings help, of course, to hear directly from his
constituents, but he needs documented evidence of citizen's views on issues
in order to be most effective and to argue persuasively.
I say we help him do his job.
2. Since the Senate is holding hearings this week featuring WAR FUNDING wh
y not tell our Senators that the BEST ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE WE COULD RE
CEIVE IS ENDING FUNDING FOR THE OCCUPATION AND KILLING IN IRAQ.
PLEASE FORWARD THE SENATOR'S COMMENTS WIDELY.
karen
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