Monday, June 27, 2005
SWOP homepageUSSF Site Selection Update
(Albuquerque, Atlanta and San Francisco all have submitted proposals)
from an email:
USSF Site Selection Update
On June 20th, the Site and Outreach Committee held a conference call to decide on a host city for the USSF. All of the Planning Committee members were invited in order to participate in the discussion. 16 people from the Planning Committee participated in a very long discussion that was based on the important factors to consider when selecting a site to host the USSF. This call involved a detailed discussion with representatives from the host cities to better understand where they were at in the process and what would be the strengths and weaknesses around hosting the USSF.
3 very in depth proposals were received that were all analyzed by the committee. Each exemplified the amount of work, research and thought that was given to hosting such a huge event as well as they clearly shared their vision for having the USSF in their cities. All the cities have strong political support from their local elected officials.
No decision has been made at this time, but given the importance of the decision there was a consensus that everyone needed more time to reflect on all the information that was presented and analyzed in the proposals and on the call.
Another important factor that will be taken into consideration is the involvement of Indigenous communities. This piece was not included in the initial criteria and there was consensus that we needed to recognize the importance of those communities involvement as well as the welcoming of the USSF to the land. Tom Goldtooth will check in with communities and organizations in and around all 3 cities and will provide the Planning Committee with the response he receives.
Those that participated on the call will continue to be in communication via e-mail and will try to reach a decision prior to the next Planning Committee call on June 30th. We want to thank each representative for being on the conference call as well being committed to envisioning a successful USSF. We all recognize this is a very difficult decision and everyone is committed to considering all the factors presented by each city.
In Solidarity,
The USSF Outreach & Site Committee
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I am now using a new e-mail address, please respond to:
joann@ggjalliance.org
Thanks!
from an email:
USSF Site Selection Update
On June 20th, the Site and Outreach Committee held a conference call to decide on a host city for the USSF. All of the Planning Committee members were invited in order to participate in the discussion. 16 people from the Planning Committee participated in a very long discussion that was based on the important factors to consider when selecting a site to host the USSF. This call involved a detailed discussion with representatives from the host cities to better understand where they were at in the process and what would be the strengths and weaknesses around hosting the USSF.
3 very in depth proposals were received that were all analyzed by the committee. Each exemplified the amount of work, research and thought that was given to hosting such a huge event as well as they clearly shared their vision for having the USSF in their cities. All the cities have strong political support from their local elected officials.
No decision has been made at this time, but given the importance of the decision there was a consensus that everyone needed more time to reflect on all the information that was presented and analyzed in the proposals and on the call.
Another important factor that will be taken into consideration is the involvement of Indigenous communities. This piece was not included in the initial criteria and there was consensus that we needed to recognize the importance of those communities involvement as well as the welcoming of the USSF to the land. Tom Goldtooth will check in with communities and organizations in and around all 3 cities and will provide the Planning Committee with the response he receives.
Those that participated on the call will continue to be in communication via e-mail and will try to reach a decision prior to the next Planning Committee call on June 30th. We want to thank each representative for being on the conference call as well being committed to envisioning a successful USSF. We all recognize this is a very difficult decision and everyone is committed to considering all the factors presented by each city.
In Solidarity,
The USSF Outreach & Site Committee
*****************************************
I am now using a new e-mail address, please respond to:
joann@ggjalliance.org
Thanks!
