November 13th, 2013 Meeting Minutes

Minutes

Meeting November 13^th, 2013

Hannah’s Bretzel 555 W. Monroe St.

Began at 6:20pm

Note: Jan Donatelli, Ambassador for Sisters on the Planet, attended

Old Business

·         Event Recap for World Food Day potluck and Frontiers of Food Justice

·         Hot Chocolate 5K team raised $240 for Syrian Refugee Crisis Fund

·         Syria Fundraiser will be hosted in conjunction with RefugeeOne. Event details TBD

Behind the Brands Campaign Update

·         Coca-Cola agreed to ensure their upstream supply chain practices do not produce or encourage land grabs. The company confirmed their commitment by creating a timeline with Oxfam.

·         The focus shifts to increasing pressure towards PepsiCo to follow the lead of Coca-Cola. In a race to the top, PepsiCo can continue making strides to come closer to the Coca-Cola in ranking. If you are interested in taking action beyond signing the petition, please contact us for an opportunity from November 18^th-22^nd.

Upcoming Events

·         February- Oxjam Music Festival and Fundraiser

Chicago has been chosen as a pilot city for this unique event. Currently looking for planning committee members for Production, Promotion and Fundraising subcommittees. Large discussion about venues including Bottom Lounge, Old Town School of Music as well as potential media through music reviewers for Sun-Times and WBEZ. This music festival may be a fundraiser strictly for Typhoon Haiyan Relief for the Philippines. Ways to increase fundraising avenues include ticket sales, concessions, and raffle.

If you would like to join please contact us at chicago.oxfamactioncorps@gmail.com

·         March-International Women’s Day Event March 8^th

Currently looking for planning committee members

All volunteers are invited to the initial planning meeting on November 19^th, 6pm, Corner Bakery on 56 W Randolph St.

If you would like to join us, please contact chicago.oxfamactioncorps@gmail.com

·         April- Potential Food and Hunger Film Festival

Do you love films? Join us in planning a first film festival! Whether it is choosing a film, setting up concessions, or doing promotion, we would love to have you involved with our team! 

If you would like to join us, please contact chicago.oxfamactioncorps@gmail.com

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