Post by Fred Nelson on Jun 23, 2005 19:37:15 GMT -5
Ringling Brothers circus will be in Phoenix again June 29 - July 4th. We are planning to hold protests and leafleting events prior to each show.
We need as much support as possible this year against Ringling. As many of you know, last year one of their baby lions, Clyde, was found dead in a boxcar after leaving Phoenix and traveling the Mohave Desert in an unventilated boxcar. He is believed to have died of dehydration and heat exhaustion, due to Ringling's negligence and lack of care. This is significant to Phoenix and we need to make the public aware that Ringling has no place in our city (or anywhere for that matter.)
Location: America West Arena, downtown Phoenix. (Meet on the corner
of Jefferson and 1st Street.)
Parking: On-street metered parking is the least expensive if you can
find space. Otherwise parking lots around the arena are available but the
closer they are to the arena, the more expensive it is to park in them. I
suggest parking a few blocks away to avoid the high price of the lots.
NOTE: Please allow yourself at least an extra 15-20 minutes PRIOR to the
start time of the protests to find ample parking.
Where to stand: We must remain on the sidewalk around the arena. The
sidewalk is public property and we have the right to be there. However, we
can not go onto the open cement area in front of the arena (between sidewalk
and entrance doors) as this is private property.
What to bring: We have pre-made flyers, posters, and leaflets for everyone.
However, if you already have circus flyers or your own signs,feel free to
bring them.
Attire, etc: Please dress conservatively as media may be present. Bring
plenty of cold water/ice and sunscreen.
There is no shade around the arena and it will be HOT.
What to say: Smile, be approachable, friendly, and considerate. Do not
waste time on people who may argue, rather politely move on to the next
person. Keep your intro simple. For example, "Here's what you should know
about Ringling." Or, "Here's why you should make this your last circus."
Main speaking points:
1. "We want people to know that anyone who buys a ticket to Ringling is
paying people to abuse animals."
2. "Children have a natural empathy towards animals - and if they could
see how Ringling routinely beat their animals, they wouldn't want to go to
the circus."
3. "Videos don't lie, so if you want to see the documentation of our
claims, go to: www.circuses.com."
Here is a schedule of dates/times, along with contact names for the "point
person" at each event. When arriving please try to check in with the point
person so they can instruct you on where to stand and what is needed of you.
They should also be the key person to direct media to, should they arrive:
Wednesday, 6/29 (Opening Night)
6:00pm - 7:15pm: Opening night protest (Contact: Julie Nicolazzi -
JulieInAz@peoplepc.com 602-620-3139)
Thursday, 6/30
10:00am - 11:15am Contact: Sandy - fuzze_one@hotmail.com /
602-486-6145
6:00pm - 7:15pm Contact: Shawna Purdy - realpurdy1@aol.com /
480-227-2189
Friday, 7/1
10:00am - 11:15am Contact: Sandy - fuzze_one@hotmail.com /
602-486-6145
6:00pm 7:15pm Contact: Kyle Hall - khall@brophyprep.org /
480-966-1226
Saturday, 7/2
10:00am - 11:15am Demo and leafleting event with "Roots and
Shoots" (www.rootsandshoots.org)
Contact: Julie Nicolazzi -
JulieInAz@peoplepc.com / 602-620-3139
2:00pm - 3:15pm Contacts: Chelsea & Brandon:
chelsearesponsible@gmail.com / 602-920-5056
6:00pm - 7:15pm Contact: Colleen - cphae@cox.net / 602-570-5461
Sunday, 7/3
Noon - 1:15pm Contact: Kyle Hall - khall@brophyprep.org /
480-966-1226
4:00pm - 5:15pm Contacts: Chelsea & Brandon:
chelsearesponsible@gmail.com / 602-920-5056
Monday, 7/4
Noon - 1:15pm Contact: Sandy - fuzze_one@hotmail.com /
602-486-6145
For further information about circuses and Ringling, please go to:
www.circuses.com and www.MoreBeautifulWild.com
Thank you for caring. I hope to see you at one of our events next week!
We need as much support as possible this year against Ringling. As many of you know, last year one of their baby lions, Clyde, was found dead in a boxcar after leaving Phoenix and traveling the Mohave Desert in an unventilated boxcar. He is believed to have died of dehydration and heat exhaustion, due to Ringling's negligence and lack of care. This is significant to Phoenix and we need to make the public aware that Ringling has no place in our city (or anywhere for that matter.)
Location: America West Arena, downtown Phoenix. (Meet on the corner
of Jefferson and 1st Street.)
Parking: On-street metered parking is the least expensive if you can
find space. Otherwise parking lots around the arena are available but the
closer they are to the arena, the more expensive it is to park in them. I
suggest parking a few blocks away to avoid the high price of the lots.
NOTE: Please allow yourself at least an extra 15-20 minutes PRIOR to the
start time of the protests to find ample parking.
Where to stand: We must remain on the sidewalk around the arena. The
sidewalk is public property and we have the right to be there. However, we
can not go onto the open cement area in front of the arena (between sidewalk
and entrance doors) as this is private property.
What to bring: We have pre-made flyers, posters, and leaflets for everyone.
However, if you already have circus flyers or your own signs,feel free to
bring them.
Attire, etc: Please dress conservatively as media may be present. Bring
plenty of cold water/ice and sunscreen.
There is no shade around the arena and it will be HOT.
What to say: Smile, be approachable, friendly, and considerate. Do not
waste time on people who may argue, rather politely move on to the next
person. Keep your intro simple. For example, "Here's what you should know
about Ringling." Or, "Here's why you should make this your last circus."
Main speaking points:
1. "We want people to know that anyone who buys a ticket to Ringling is
paying people to abuse animals."
2. "Children have a natural empathy towards animals - and if they could
see how Ringling routinely beat their animals, they wouldn't want to go to
the circus."
3. "Videos don't lie, so if you want to see the documentation of our
claims, go to: www.circuses.com."
Here is a schedule of dates/times, along with contact names for the "point
person" at each event. When arriving please try to check in with the point
person so they can instruct you on where to stand and what is needed of you.
They should also be the key person to direct media to, should they arrive:
Wednesday, 6/29 (Opening Night)
6:00pm - 7:15pm: Opening night protest (Contact: Julie Nicolazzi -
JulieInAz@peoplepc.com 602-620-3139)
Thursday, 6/30
10:00am - 11:15am Contact: Sandy - fuzze_one@hotmail.com /
602-486-6145
6:00pm - 7:15pm Contact: Shawna Purdy - realpurdy1@aol.com /
480-227-2189
Friday, 7/1
10:00am - 11:15am Contact: Sandy - fuzze_one@hotmail.com /
602-486-6145
6:00pm 7:15pm Contact: Kyle Hall - khall@brophyprep.org /
480-966-1226
Saturday, 7/2
10:00am - 11:15am Demo and leafleting event with "Roots and
Shoots" (www.rootsandshoots.org)
Contact: Julie Nicolazzi -
JulieInAz@peoplepc.com / 602-620-3139
2:00pm - 3:15pm Contacts: Chelsea & Brandon:
chelsearesponsible@gmail.com / 602-920-5056
6:00pm - 7:15pm Contact: Colleen - cphae@cox.net / 602-570-5461
Sunday, 7/3
Noon - 1:15pm Contact: Kyle Hall - khall@brophyprep.org /
480-966-1226
4:00pm - 5:15pm Contacts: Chelsea & Brandon:
chelsearesponsible@gmail.com / 602-920-5056
Monday, 7/4
Noon - 1:15pm Contact: Sandy - fuzze_one@hotmail.com /
602-486-6145
For further information about circuses and Ringling, please go to:
www.circuses.com and www.MoreBeautifulWild.com
Thank you for caring. I hope to see you at one of our events next week!
