From: VOTEYES57@aol.com Date: Sun, 31 Aug 1997 14:00:04 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Initiative 57 (RxMarijuana) Activities Signature gathering moves into high gear Volunteers needed to counter the big $$$ efforts of Steve Forbes, Empower America and Drug Czar Barry McCaffery Less than one hundred of us working less than two hours a day have the power to stand up to those who wish to fight this nation's "drug war" on the backs of people with AIDS and their physicians. Call and volunteer to gather signatures today 202-547-9404 Signature gatherers especially needed at the following events--- Stand up! for Democracy in Washington D.C. Assemble at 11 a.m. at 3rd & Pennsylvania Ave NW Rally at west steps of the Capitol Building at 12 noon (Democracy and Home Rule Rally) Help Needed Today ************************ Get Rx Marijuana Initiative Qualified +++++++++++++++ Call ACT UP at 202-547-9404 In order to qualify Initiative 57 for the September, 1998 election ballot we need 16,700 valid signatures. As a result of our recent work on issues of importance around Home Rule and the Liberation ( the loss of control over our AIDS care, treatment and prevention programs to the likes of Lauch Faircloth are frightening) of our coummunity we have fallen behind schedule. Any help you can give us during the month of September would be welcome. Volunteers especially needed--- September 3rd Hands Around The Capitol Action ********************************* Adams Morgan Days September 7th *********** POZ Life Expo ACT UP Washington Booth Omni Shoreham Hotel Woodley Park Metro Stop (Red Line) 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM September 6th and 7th ********************************* We will be gathering signatures at key locations around the District this Week-end--Labor Day -- please help. Call to work a metro stop for an hour in the morning or the evening. Gather signatures from your co-workers during lunch break Call us to sugges other events--- Don't forget Monday September 8th Steve Michael (sponsor of Initiative 57) will participate in a debate sponsored by the Capitol Area Log Cabin Club (Gay Republicans) at the Raddison Barcelo Hotel at 2121 P Street NW (7:00PM) in the DuPont Circle area of Washington, DC after the debate Log Cabin members will hold an endorsement vote on the initiative that protects DC medical patients and providors from criminal prosecution fundraising appeal Thus far We have raised and spent less than two thousand dollars to promote Initiative 57. We need your help to counter the big money coming from Steve Forbes, Bill Bennett's Empower America and Gary Bauer's Family Research Council. Any amount can and will help us in our efforts to qualify Initiative 57 for the September 1998 ballot. Individuals and groups are also urged to set up small fundraising partys in their homes or offices. Send contributions to--- YES on 57 409 H Street NE Washington, DC 20002-4335.