Representatives of war tax resistance (WTR) groups from around the country will attend and join local war resisters and activists as presenters and facilitators for panels, group discussions, and workshops. Program planning is in progress.

Friday Evening, May 7

5 pm: Arrival, Registration (Pima Friends Meeting)

6:00 pm: Dinner

7:00 pm:

Death and Taxes film showing. Open to the public.
30-minute film followed by short personal stories by war tax resisters and discussion.

Saturday, May 8 (Pima Friends Meeting)

8 am: Breakfast

9 am: Welcome, Introductions, and Logistics

9:15 am: Discussion

Action reports from Tax Day, NWTRCC activities, & state of  the War Tax Resistance (WTR) Movement/Network - Reports from activists around the country from April 15 and tax season. Program update on War Tax Boycott, reports from showings of Death and Taxes and film promo ideas, and other NWTCC activities. Open discussion of ideas for development of our efforts and/or changes needed (strategies continue at at 4:30).

10:15 - Break

10:30 am -

Disarm Now – Reports from the Nonproliferation Treaty actions in NYC April 29-May 3. Status of nuclear disarmament movement. Upcoming actions in July. Felice and Jack Cohen-Joppa, presenting/facilitating

Noon: Lunch

1:15 pm –

Organizing in Tucson, Border issues and actions.

2:45 - Break

3:00 - Concurrent Workshops:

• WTR 101: Basic introduction and getting started. Led by long-time war tax resisters.
• WTR Questions and Answers for experienced resisters and counselors, with Ruth Benn, NWTRCC Coordinator

4:15 - Break

4:30 - Discussion

Organizing in the Age of Obama (small groups or large group) War tax resisters and the tea bag "movement". How do we distinguish ourselves from these activists? Do we interact or keep our distance? This session is open to other issues about organizing during a presidency with the promised hope of change.

Concurrent (optional): Time for NWTRCC committees and special interest groups to meet - War Tax Boycott, Fundraising, Peace Tax Fund follow-up, WTR Penalty Fund/assistance programs

6:00 - Closing

Dinner - plans are being made for a group dinner or restaurant options will be available. We must be out of the Friends Meeting by 6:30 pm. Ideas for evening activities will be suggested also.

Sunday, May 9 • 9:00 am - noon • NWTRCC Business Meeting - Borderlinks

Agenda items (click on linked titles for details):

Proposal: CMTC fund and NWTRCC
Nominees for Administrative Committee
Finance Report
Fundraising
Consultant Report & review objectives
Death and Taxes report/promo
Regional Gatherings - SE report & future ideas
Literature updates and new resource ideas
Next Meeting Location  - Boston, November 5, 6, 7
WTR listserve

1:30 - 5:30 (approx) - War Tax Resistance Counselors' Training - All experienced war tax resisters welcome. Please RSVP to Ruth Benn at  800-269-7464. Session will not be held if fewer than 6 people sign up.

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