1. 2010 Objectives and Activities Network Council Meeting
October 26, 2009
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2. #1 Priority Objective for 2010
Securing a commitment from the US government to lead a new international agreement deal on expanded debt cancellation.
Obama administration will bring a proposal for expanded debt cancellation to the UN General Assembly meeting in New York as part of his plan to achieve the MDGs in September 2010.
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3. #2 Priority Objective for 2010
Making Significant Progress Towards A Framework for Responsible Lending and Borrowing.
Congress will make progress towards passage of legislation to restrict profiteering by Vulture Funds that prey on the poorest countries. In 2010, legislation to address this problem will pass in the Judiciary committee in the House and garner at least 5 co-sponsors in the Senate.
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4. Secondary Objectives for 2010
Goal 1: Odious/Unsustainable Debt
An official audit of odious/illegitimate debt. Jubilee Act legislation, passed in the House and Senate, will include a call for the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) to undertake an audit of odious debt.
Full US funding for its debt cancellation commitments. The President’s request for FY’10 and FY’11 for funding for existing debt relief commitments will be fulfilled by Congress.
Increased access to information on uses of funds released by debt cancellation. Jubilee USA will produce an updated primer on the impacts of debt relief.
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5. Secondary Objectives for 2010
Goal 2: Towards Responsible Finance
An End to Harmful IFI Conditionality. Congress will include language requiring the US to advocate key reforms in IMF and World Bank conditionality policies in appropriations bills.
Increased Grants to Pay Back our Climate Debt to the South. The US will provide a significant contribution to finance adaptation commitments through a new Climate Fund via grants rather than new loans.
A Stronger Understanding of the Links Between Debt and Trade. Jubilee USA will produce a primer for consideration by its members highlighting the links between debt and trade.
Program Exploration: Other Resource Flows from South-North. Jubilee USA will join two coalitions focused on limiting capital flight from developing countries.
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6. Jubilee 2010 Campaigns
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7. Major Upcoming Activities
20,000 messages in support of the Jubilee Act to Congress by end of 2009
Dec 2009: Movie nights/local organizing meetings
Feb 2010: Change Not Chains Week of Mobilization – local public vigils/in-district meetings/Call-in Day
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8. Major Upcoming Activities
March 2010: Ecumenical Advocacy Days
April 2010: Jubilee Speaker Tour to key States
Collect paper chains made by activists around the country
Summer 2010: National Grassroots Conference and Creative Public Action
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9. Ways for Network Council to Support Change, Not Chains
Commit to send and return postcards on Jubilee Act
Send strategic e-blasts to membership
Include a link to the Campaign on website
Help identify and engage active members in our target states of MA, PA, IN, OK, and TN for chapter development, district meetings, and speaking tour events
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10. Ways for Network Council to Support Change, Not Chains
Designate grasstops leaders to attend district meetings in key states
Promote the Change, Not Chains Week of Action with grassroots membership
Promote and mobilize membership to attend Ecumenical Advocacy Days
Promote and mobilize membership for the summer training conference/creative action
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11. Ways for Network Council to Support Stop the Vulture Culture
Join the Vulture Funds Working Group: Next meeting is: Wed, Nov 4 at 10 am in Methodist Building
Send strategic e-blasts to membership
Help garner co-sponsors for the Stop Vulture Funds Act
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12. Strengthening our Movement
Build new Jubilee Chapters and Strengthen Existing Chapters so that they are:
Leadership Heavy
Sustainable for Change Not Chains and future campaigns
Engage New Jubilee Activists and Congregations
Provide a structure for Emerging Chapters
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13. Roles for Jubilee Chapters
Jubilee Chapter Coordinator
Jubilee Congregations Outreach Coordinator
Jubilee Events Coordinator
Jubilee Political Liaison
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14. Goals for Jubilee Chapters
Chapter Coordinator(s) communicate regularly with Jubilee staff to carry out campaigns and events.
The leadership roles of Chapter Coordinator, Congregations Coordinator, Political Liaison, and Events Coordinator are fulfilled
Chapter members are designated to participates in monthly policy, grassroots, and congregations calls
Groups strive to meet monthly to engage members in the ongoing campaign for debt relief
Looks to extend their ties in the faith community by starting new Jubilee Congregations
Participates in education and advocacy meetings with their members of Congress
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15. How Do We Get There
Movie nights/organizing house parties to identify potential leaders
Organize “doable” activities that engage each leader in their new roles
Jubilee staff will provide training in the areas of recruitment and engagement with community and political leaders
Chapter Pairing Programs
Regular feedback and support between national staff and local Jubilee Chapters
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