RE: MNDM proposal

[David Trowbridge <David.Trowbridge@saultc.on.ca>]

Hello, While I support the intention of this program I think it is pushing
our mandate beyond its limit. I would think that Women in Crisis or some
other agency would be a better fit. Given the viewpoints out there in the
world, this could be used against us by some of those who may view us as
liberal tree hugging do-gooders. That's my 2 cents worth.
David 

-----Original Message-----
From: Kathie Brosemer [mailto:kathie@cleannorth.org]
Sent: October 14, 2004 10:32 PM
To: officers@lists.cleannorth.org
Subject: MNDM proposal


I had a call from Bonnie Baranski tonight.  She and Gisele Beausoleil are 
working on a proposal to MNDM, for $3k, to take 12 women who've been abused 
out to Hiawatha for a healing day.

Complete with bonfire, art therapy, survival skills, transportation 
to/from, food, etc.  This will be on Earth Day 2005, if funded.

She wants CN to front the proposal and control the funds, she'll do the 
planning, carrying out, reporting afterwards.

We've worked with Gisele before (the youth painting murals project was 
hers).  It's a small amount.  Nothing for us directly, just a chance to 
partner on an interesting EDay event.

What do you think?  Deadline is Friday at 4 pm, so I'll go with whatever 
people say by noon...

thanks
Kathie

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When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into
the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will
happen.  There will be something solid for us to stand on, or we will be
taught to fly.

    -- Patrick Overton