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Some Thoughts on the First Official YAG meeting…
There were 34 covers with up to a dozen others dropping in and out. In all, maybe 45 people. The meal was charged at £2 a head. A total of £87.45p was collected. A cheque for this amount goes towards YAG funds (Warren). With typical Anarchist efficiency the meeting started dead-on 12 noon and finished at 2pm precisely. Apologies were recieved from Ian Bone (illness) and Warren Draper (late work commitment). A roving mic was made avaialble. Diners invited to speak for ten miniutes on any relevant subject. Speakers were thanked with a toast and (sometimes) a cheer. A fair proportion of the speeches was taken up fascism and the plight of our Belgrade comrades. Outcome? YAG is primarily a support group keeping members in touch and able to call on Yorkshire-wide support. Transparency is an absolute must (there was still criticism of holding the infamous Doncaster meeting during “workers” time). This doesn’t mean that individuals cannot meet but actions in YAG’s name should be put up for discussion. The meeting agreed to support the Anarchist Book Fair in the 1in12 on 10th April and to keep an eye on 1in12’s plans for May Day. Members to invited to l0g-on and make comment on the YAG blog advertised on the beer mat. After the meeting closed many gathered in small groups where the discussions continued. One proposal I liked was that we should host the dinner as an annual event. This was one of the best Anarchist meetings I personally have attended. Infinitely better to meet people face-on-face than in the cold type of cyberspace. “Get Yourself Into Good Company” is the best advice that can be given to an Anarchist today. On your own you’re a dead duck. The final toast was read from the beer mat: |
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Am I the only one who
Am I the only one who thought this said "VAG?"
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yes; but there's a rad gang of crazy, anarchist, witchy grannies down in houston...
So am I correct in assuming
So am I correct in assuming 43.725 people attended?
"The meal was charged at £2 a head. A total of £87.45p was collected."