IMPORTANT: Review Ground Rules for Interfaith Witnesses (below)!
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Dear Interfaith Witnesses,
We once again will witness at the annual CAIR banquet on Saturday,
November 17 at the Anaheim Hilton, 777 W. Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
92802. The program starts at 6:00 p.m., so we should be outside from 4:30
p.m. to 6: 00 p.m. After that, those who have bought tickets to sit
at the Interfaith Witnesses table can go inside for the program (if you'd like
to buy a ticket, do so here and specify the Interfaith Witnesses table).
If you'll be attending the event, park in the structure and bring your
ticket inside to be validated. If you are coming only for the witness,
you can park in the open lot next to the hotel. Please carpool in
consideration of our environment and to save the cost of parking.
Every time we witness at this hotel, we see how important it
is that we have the largest number of witnesses possible, and that we arrive
before any harassers. Please plan to arrive at 4:30 and come
directly to the long curved sidewalk in the front of the hotel (photo attached)
and take up as much space as possible as quickly as possible. Remember
that the space where we stand is public property so it is first-come,
first-served as to who is allowed to stand there.
We have had good success with the idea of wearing white
as a way of creating a unified witness line, so please do so if possible.
And for anyone who'd like a reminder of our purpose, please see "What We
Do" and "Ground Rules" which are attached.
Those who have IW banners or signs, please be sure to
bring them. If you'd like to simply print out our logo on a sheet of
paper and hold that, please do--it's attached. I have also attached the
artwork for a banner, just in case anyone would like to have one made. We
definitely could use more banners to help create a visual barrier from any
harassers.
This is love in action. We are responding to hate with
love. I hope to see you on November 17!
Grace and peace,
Vicki
(714) 362-7676
GROUND RULES FOR INTERFAITH WITNESSES
Please remember that we are Interfaith Witnesses; that means that we are present to bear witness and to be of assistance. If we let our own anger or emotions show, we will defeat the purpose and make matters worse.
1) We will greet and escort attendees to an event or time of worship by remaining near the attendees, not going near any harassers.
2) We will not engage, confront, or respond to any harassers under any circumstances. If anyone does, he/ she needs to leave.
3) If you receive an email or phone call asking you to be present as an Interfaith Witness at a certain time and place, please confirm whether you will be there. Sometimes we will need to know whom to expect at certain locations. Both individuals and congregations can sign up as Interfaith Witnesses.
For those who volunteer on behalf of their house of worship, we ask that they take responsibility for conveying the Ground Rules and other information to their congregation.
If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Tamoush at (714) 362-7676 or VTamoush@gmail.com.
Interfaith Witnesses 13217 Jamboree Road, Suite 213 Tustin, CA 92782
www.interfaithwitnesses.org www.facebook.com/groups/InterfaithWitnesses
