Lower Mainland Action Update, July 24, 2008

Lower Mainland Action Update, July 24, 2008

In this Update:

1. YCL BC Summer Camp
2. Moncada Day
3. Upcoming Events

1. YCL BC Summer Camp 2008

The 2008 YCL BC Summer Camp is August 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th and YOU are invited. The theme of this year’s camp is “Reform and Revolution”. It will include a theoretical class and debate as well as a workshop on the application of the Marxist-Leninist theory of reform and revolution to the current struggles of young workers and students. It will also include a workshop in revolutionary music.

Registration for the 2008 Summer Camp is now closed. Late registrants should e-mail ycl_bc@ycl-ljc.ca to see if rides are available from their area. Late registrants are still required to pay the $20 registration fee. Fees may be paid upon arrival at the camp and do not need to be mailed in ahead of time.

WHAT: YCL BC SUMMER CAMP
WHEN: August 2^nd-4^th
WHERE: Missezula Lake, near Merritt
WHO: ALL YCL members. Guests are welcome but please notify us ahead of time.
WHAT TO BRING:

- Tent

- Sleeping bag/pillow

- Any personal amenities you may need

- Swim suit/towel

- A notepad and pen

- Bug repellant

- Sun screen

- Musical instrument if you play one

- Any games, or anything you wish to bring along for use in the evenings/free time

- A pair of good shoes as we will be in good hiking territory

- Any extra snacks or drinks you wish to bring in addition to the meals provided. No alcoholic beverages will be provided

- If your club has its own banner, bring it along, we will hang it in our camp site!

2. Moncada Day

Please forward widely....

The Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association invites you to its annual

MONCADA DAY CELEBRATION

2:00 pm, Sunday, July 27

at the Chilean Co-op, 3390 School Avenue, Vancouver
(near Kingsway and Tyne)

Special Guests: Son Rebelde, Tom Hawken

Dinner $10 (children under 14 - $5)

Rain or Shine! Bring your own lawn chair.

3.Upcoming Events

If you know of an event missing from this list, e-mail us and we can add it for next time.

July 25 (Friday), 7 pm, Left Film Night “683 Ways to Kill Castro”@ Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Drive
July 25 (Friday), 7pm, Cafe Rebelde "Building the Political Platform of the FMLN" @ Rhizome Cafe, 317 E. Broadway
July 27 (Sunday), 2pm, Moncada Day event @ Chilean Co-Op, 3390 School Ave. for info call CCFA-Vancouver, 604-254-1350
July 30 (Wednesday), 5pm, Rally to Bring Omar Kadhr Back to Canada! @ Vancouver Art Gallery
August 2-4 (Saturday-Monday), YCL BC Summer Camp 2008 @ Missezula Lake
August 3 (Sunday), Vancouver Pride Parade, distribution of CPC/YCL statement, for details call Jane, 604-876-4123
August 6 (Wednesday), Hiroshima Day Lantern Ceremony, TBA
August 7 (Thursday), VDLC Young Workers Committee "Organizing for the Unorganized" Forum @ Location TBA
August 10 (Sunday), Noon, Under the Volcano Festival @ Cates Park, North Vancouver. Volunteers needed for CPC/People's Voice/YCL table (Noon-6 pm)
September 16 (Thursday), 6pm, VDLC Pizza Educational @ Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St.
September 16, 7:30pm, VDLC Monthly Meeting @ Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St.
October 4 (Saturday), Rock for a Living Wage - VDLC Young Workers @ TBA Featuring: The Rebel Spell, Resist the Right, Legally Blind, one more band TBA\
October 4-5 (Saturday-Sunday), "More Power to you" Conference on public power. Details: www.citizensforpublicpower.ca

Lower Mainland Action Update, June 27, 2008

Lower Mainland Action Update, June 27, 2008

In this Update:

1. Red Star Club Meeting
2. YCL BC Summer Camp
3. Upcoming Events

1. Red Star Club Meeting

The next Red Star Club meeting will be Monday, July 7th. Topics of discussion will be the 2008 YCL BC Summer Camp, Club elections and the beginning of a review of our Club work for the past year and the shortcomings and successes of our current Plan of Work. All YCL members are encouraged to attend as well as all those interested in joining and getting involved.

Pizza and drinks will be provided by donation to Rebel Youth Magazine.

WHAT: Red Star Club Meeting
WHEN: Monday, July 7th @ 7pm
WHERE: Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.

2. YCL BC Summer Camp 2008

The 2008 YCL BC Summer Camp is August 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th and YOU are invited. The theme of this year’s camp is “Reform and Revolution”. It will include a theoretical class and debate as well as a workshop on the application of the Marxist-Leninist theory of reform and revolution to the current struggles of young workers and students. It will also include a workshop in revolutionary music.

WHAT: YCL BC SUMMER CAMP

WHEN: August 2^nd-4^th

WHERE: Missezula Lake, near Merritt

WHO: ALL YCL members. Guests are welcome but please notify us ahead of time.

COST: $20 non-refundable fee is required. Includes meals and transportation to and from the camp. Those unable to pay will not be turned away.

PLUS… all registered participants will receive a FREE one-year subscription to The People’s Voice, Canada’s Communists newspaper and will be entered into a draw to win a Sony Playstation 2 (1^st Prize) or a runner up prize Communist gift bag.

WHAT TO BRING:

- Tent

- Sleeping bag/pillow

- Any personal amenities you may need

- Swim suit/towel

- A notepad and pen

- Bug repellant

- Sun screen

- Musical instrument if you play one

- Any games, or anything you wish to bring along for use in the evenings/free time

- A pair of good shoes as we will be in good hiking territory

- Any extra snacks or drinks you wish to bring in addition to the meals provided. No alcoholic beverages will be provided

- If your club has its own banner, bring it along, we will hang it in our camp site!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 15

Registration for YCL Summer Camp 2008

Name: ______________________ Address: ________________________

YCL Club: ___________________ Phone Number: __________________

E-mail: _______________________________________________________

I will bring a tent ­­­____ Yes ____ No

If yes, how many (if any) people can share your tent _____

I have enclosed the $20 registration fee ___ Yes ___ No
Special dietary requirements or preferences _________________________

Those unable to pay the $20 fee will not be turned away.

Please mail to: 706 Clark Dr. Vancouver, B.C. V5L 3J1

OR respond via Payment Info: Registration Fee's can be paid via cheque, money order or cash made out to "Young Communist League" and mailing to the above address or given to your local Club organizer who will turn them in at the start of the camp. Registration is only complete when the registration info above is received and the registration fee is either received or verified to have been received by your Club organizer. Late registrants will not be entered into the draw.e-mail with all the above information included in the e-mail body.

3. Upcoming Events

If you know of an event missing from this list, e-mail us and we can add it for next time.

June 27-29 (Friday-Sunday), Miners Memorial @ Cumberland, BC
June 28 (Saturday), 9am, Kalayaan Centre 2nd Annual 10km Walkathon Fundraiser @ Kalayaan Centre (451 Powell St.)
July 7 (Monday), 7pm, Red Star Club YCL Meeting @ Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Dr.
July 15 (Tuesday), 7pm, VDLC General Meeting @ Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St.
August 2-4 (Saturday-Monday), YCL BC Summer Camp 2008 @ Missezula Lake
August 7 (Thursday), VDLC Young Workers Committee "Organizing for the Unorganized" Forum @ Location TBA
October 4 (Saturday), Rock for a Living Wage - VDLC Young Workers @ TBA Featuring: The Rebel Spell, Resist the Right, Legally Blind, one more band TBA