March 2019 - 1919-Conference - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Riley Grant events
by James Naylor 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

Hi all, This came up briefly at the last meeting, but we never got back to it. The Riley grant from the U of Winnipeg, which has to be spent on events open to the public, is going to be directed to three events in the conference: the Wednesday evening panel on commemoration, the Thursday evening event at the Ukrainian Labour Temple with the keynote, and the Saturday afternoon bus tours. We need to figure out how to advertise these events, and what it means for our planning. A prime audience for the wednesday evening are the folks who are attending the series at the Library. Can we produce a leaflet (Krishna) for them? Where else can we advertise it. This is a potentially useful thing, because we may attract people who decide to register and stay for the conference. The Wednesday event could be quite popular, which raises another issue. I am keeping an eye on registrations and was going to report immediately after early bird registration ends April 1. But this event may attract a significant number of other people which suggests that we may already know that Convocation Hall isn’t large enough. Janis: you may want to report this to the event planning people. I will get back to you when registration itself hits 200, but we should let them know that we are planning and event that isn’t limited to registrants. For Thursday evening, our main audiences will be accessed through the MFL and Labour Council. Sharon and Jeff can talk to the MFL about this? Perhaps we could quickly make an announcement to put in the next 1919 newsletter? And there may be some affiliates who are particularly interested in McAlevey. Who organized her last visit to the labour council? Finally, we need to be careful about the bus tours. If we throw it open, we could be swamped and our delegates wouldn’t be able to get on the bus. I’m going to suggest that we have a signup sheet, or print tickets. If our delegates want to go, they can sign up. And we can announce at the conference that they can bring friends and family, but they have to sign them up. And we can allow people who attended the Wednesday and/or Thursday evening events (from the “public”) to sign up as well. This way it’s open, but not out of control And we’ll have a list and can adjust the number of busses. Does this work for people? Ideas welcome! Jim James Naylor Professor Department of History Brandon University 270 18th Street Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 Canada Office: 204 727 9664 Cell: 204 720 2117 Naylor(a)BrandonU.ca<mailto:Naylor@BrandonU.ca> people.brandonu.ca/naylorj/ [cid:image001.png@01D3620B.5A4D3D10]

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Instructions to Session Chairs
by James Naylor 31 Mar '19

31 Mar '19

Hi everyone, Now that the program committee has found chairs for the conference sessions, I would like to send out instructions to them as soon as possible. I'm attaching a draft email that will go out to the chairs. It is based, in part, on Paul's email to the roundtable chairs. Please read it over as soon as you can and let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks, Jim James Naylor Professor Department of History Brandon University 270 18th Street Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 Canada Office: 204 727 9664 Cell: 204 720 2117 Naylor(a)BrandonU.ca<mailto:Naylor@BrandonU.ca> people.brandonu.ca/naylorj/<https://people.brandonu.ca/naylorj/> [cid:image001.png@01D1CCA7.E31D2D80]

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presenter interested in playing music during a conference lunch
by David Camfield 30 Mar '19

30 Mar '19

Hi all, I got this from Dave Bleakney. Rhonda suggested he might be able to play during one of the lunches. Dave likes that idea, so I'm sending this along. Cheers, David David Camfield Coordinator, Labour Studies Program Associate Professor of Labour Studies & Sociology 116 Isbister Building 183 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 2N2 phone: 204-474-6160 fax: 204-474-7869 From: Dave Bleakney [mailto:dbleakney@cupw-sttp.org] Sent: March-27-19 2:26 PM To: David Camfield Subject: question Hi comrade, hope you are well. I will be out your way in 6 weeks or so for the conference. I am wondering if you know of any musical events or open stages that are related I could plug into? My musical career has been re-invigorated, am in recording studio nearly every weekend I can and have some summer festival dates coming up. Further, some of my songs are now being recorded and performed by a Mexican artist and I have been in the SOCAN studio in Toronto. Wondering if there is anyone I can speak with about plugging into a set or even a few original songs on working class struggle? If you know of anything/anyone I should be connecting with please advise. Thanks, d Dave Bleakney 2nd National Vice-President Canadian Union of Postal Workers 377 Bank Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2P 1Y3 613-236-9339 (office) 613-299-3397 (cell) 613-563-7861 (fax) dbleakney(a)cupw-sttp.org<mailto:dbleakney@cupw-sttp.org> www.cupw-sttp.org<http://www.cupw-sttp.org/> Please support the parliamentary petition seeking a public inquiry into Canada's Extradition Act & the way it failed Hassan Diab: To sign the petition, please visit: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Sign/e-1674

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1919 room confirmation
by Janis Thiessen 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

Confirmation of room bookings for the conference is attached. Janis

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WGSCC Meetings
by James Naylor 24 Mar '19

24 Mar '19

The meetings of the Winnipeg General Strike Conference Committee will be Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 28. Please mark your calendars. Thanks, Jim James Naylor Professor Department of History Brandon University 270 18th Street Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 Canada Office: 204 727 9664 Cell: 204 720 2117 Naylor(a)BrandonU.ca<mailto:Naylor@BrandonU.ca> people.brandonu.ca/naylorj/<https://people.brandonu.ca/naylorj/> [cid:image001.png@01D1CCA7.E31D2D80]

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Agenda for tomorrow's meeting
by James Naylor 23 Mar '19

23 Mar '19

Sorry to get this to you at the last moment: WGS Conference Committee Agenda March 23, 2019 MFL Committee Report - Sharon and Jeff - Including other projects Chair's Report - Jim N. Finance Committee Report on Budget - Jim M. Friday Evening Printed Program, Delegates' bags, etc. - Krishna Logistics - Janis - Rooms - Food Roundtable Committee - Paul - Instructions to Moderators, etc. Buses - Thursday and Saturday - Amber Brandon - Rhonda Student Assistants - Jeff Next Meeting See you tomorrow, Jim James Naylor Professor Department of History Brandon University 270 18th Street Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 Canada Office: 204 727 9664 Cell: 204 720 2117 Naylor(a)BrandonU.ca<mailto:Naylor@BrandonU.ca> people.brandonu.ca/naylorj/<https://people.brandonu.ca/naylorj/> [cid:image001.png@01D1CCA7.E31D2D80]

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WGSCC meeting this Saturday, March 23
by James Naylor 21 Mar '19

21 Mar '19

Hi everybody, The next meeting of the Winnipeg General Strike Conference Committee is this Saturday at 1:30 in our regular place (2B23 Bryce Hall, University of Winnipeg). I'll send out an agenda before the meeting, but let me know if you have anything to put on it. Thanks, Jim James Naylor Professor Department of History Brandon University 270 18th Street Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 Canada Office: 204 727 9664 Cell: 204 720 2117 Naylor(a)BrandonU.ca<mailto:Naylor@BrandonU.ca> people.brandonu.ca/naylorj/<https://people.brandonu.ca/naylorj/> [cid:image001.png@01D1CCA7.E31D2D80]

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Fight for 15 Friday Night event
by Scott Price 18 Mar '19

18 Mar '19

Hi everyone, I just wanted to make a formal proposal to the committee about a Friday night event. Fight for 15 Manitoba (FF15MB) will be organizing a social at X-cues (551 Sargent ave) on the night of May 10th. It will be a casual event meant for socializing and a networking opportunity for FF15MB. We'll have a 50\50 to raise money for FF15MB. We might organize a pool tournament depending if people are interested. In terms of advertising and arrangements for event FF15MB will be handling that. The only requests are if the event could be placed in the conference schedule and if the committee could cover the cost of the space booking ($200). Thank you for the consideration. Scott Price

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Fw: 1919-2019 conference ROOM CHOICES
by Janis Thiessen 17 Mar '19

17 Mar '19

Decisions need to be made regarding room choices (see below). Please add this to the agenda for our next meeting. Thank you. Janis ________________________________ From: Marina Britten Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 2:14 PM To: Janis Thiessen Subject: RE: 1919-2019 conference Good Afternoon Janis, The classrooms have been released and I was able to book your additional breakout spaces. For the duration of the conference you already have Manitoba Theatres 4M31 and 4M47 booked. In addition to those I have the following options for you: Thursday, May 9 (Booked 8:00- 3:45 p.m.) : 3C01 (120 capacity) 3M59 (39 capacity) 3M64 (36 capacity) 3M67 (35 capacity) Friday, May 10 (Booked 8:00- 3:45 p.m.): 3C01 (120 capacity) 3M59 (39 capacity) 3M64 (36 capacity) 3M67 (35 capacity) 2M67 (36 capacity) 2M74 (35 capacity) Saturday, May 11 (Booked 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) : 3C01 (120 capacity) 3M59 (39 capacity) 3M64 (36 capacity) 3M67 (35 capacity) 2M67 (36 capacity) 2M74 (35 capacity) 2M72 (81 capacity) For childcare I have 1 room available at 8:00 a.m. Thursday until 1:00 p.m. Saturday on the second floor of Manitoba I think might be best, it is 2M73. It does seat 77 so if you would prefer to use it for the conference and a smaller room on the 3rd floor let me know, I just thought it was more central to Convocation Hall and the book fair and has the washrooms close by. Please let me know your preferences and if you have any questions! Best, Marina Britten Event Coordinator Conference and Events Services P 204.988.7525

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Make Poverty History Concert - WECC - March 14, 2019
by Sharon Reilly 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Hello all, FYI. Krishna, if we have some handouts for the conference we could distribute them at this event. Also at the Millennium Library sessions - beginning March 20th. Please let me know. Best, Sharon .......................................................................................... Sharon Reilly 48 Glen Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2M 1V5 tel: 204-255-4446 cell: 204-590-7051 reillysharonmarie(a)gmail.com

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