Hosting a Card Signing Event

To host an event in your city, town or on your campus:

• It is highly recommended that you work with an organization, institution(s) or community grouping that will anchor (promote, develop, mobilize for) the card signing event.

• You should aim to get at least 200 people to attend the event.

• Events should focus on drawing media attention and include a press-conference around the main event (press kit to be provided).

• You should try to have at least one highly recognizable public figure (politician or artist) at the event in order to draw press attention and broaden the appeal.

• Events should include some form of educational component for students, teachers, and/or the public about Assata’s case, Cuba, and local community issues (outline will be provided).

• Hosts should participate in fundraising to support the campaign event in their city.

• Each event should incorporate ways to keep participants engaged in the campaign, and participate in follow-up initiatives focused on the connected goal of securing a pardon from New Jersey.

• Participate in the finale in New Jersey/New York in July, 2007 and follow up events.

• Coordinate and communicate regularly with national staff on any updates related to the event.

Contacting HOA to host an event:
hoacampaign@yahoo.com
866-244-4708