C O A L I T I O N

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [DRAFT- FOR DISCUSSION]
White Rose Coalition
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tobi @ 213-304-5206

Local and national impeachment activists will stage non-violent protests and demonstrations throughout the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day, with support from Cindy Sheehan and the Camp Casey Peace Institute. The convergence is called the White Rose Coalition, in honor of the resistance movement in Munich in 1942.  It includes members of the Los Angeles National Impeachment Center (LANIC), CODEPINK, World Can't Wait, ANSWER, Progressive Democrats of America, the Green Party, Veterans for Peace, United for Peace and Justice, and others. The groups are calling for impeaching George W. Bush and Dick Cheney for high crimes and misdemeanors, and to end  U.S. occupation of Iraq. "This administration has shredded Constitutional protections and is now apparently planning another illegal military strike, this time to bomb Iran," says Cynthia Mather, a spokesperson for LANIC. "The consequences of such an assault on global well-being and security would be catastrophic," she said. "Congress is obligated to act before it is too late.  But the Democrats are not making any move to stop it, so impeachment is our only recourse."

Numbers of protestors and demonstrators from the various groups could be in the hundreds or in the thousands, said Peter Thottam, Executive Director of LANIC. "We expect this to be a national day of impeachment visibility, with folks joining from all parts of the country. It is hard to gauge how many will show up, but according to the latest MSNBC poll, of 584,000 people asked if they thought Bush had committed impeachable offenses, 89 per cent said yes! There is a tremendous level of anger and frustration out there. I doubt if our Beltway politicians have any idea just how much." 

HELP IMPEACH CHENEY AND BUSH

 BEFORE THEY BOMB IRAN.  UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION AND END THE COSTLY MILITARY

OCCUPATIONS THAT ARE FOSTERING ANTI-AMERICAN ATTACKS.

WWW.BCImpeach.com – See Tab #10.

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DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY! Millions of eyes around the world are watching and waiting for US citizens to make this “democratic” government account for its actions.  Nixon and Clinton were impeached in only a few months for far less crimes.  Join the national people’s movement to put this president and vice president on trial for:

    ¬ Condoning Torture/Constricting Constitutional Rights

    ¬ Lying About WMDs and Al Qaeda-Iraq Connection

    ¬ Secret Wiretapping/Spying on American Citizens

    ¬ Killing over 1.1 million Iraqi Civilians/4,000 US Troops

    ¬ Over $1 TRILLION Military Debt post 9/11 (and counting)

WHITE ROSE COALITION

MEETING NOTES FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2007

White Rose Coalition

      Giant “Uphold the Constitution”, Stanchion & 5 chain gang figure heads w/ uniforms are now in.

      Large Banners and t-shirts ordered.                   

      Funding needed for 664 plastic rollup banners (minimum order size – after progressive group discount – is $1900)

      a non-violent/ peaceful convergence of citizens

      purpose: stop the war and impeachment

      actions for visibility of purpose and outreach to other actions-oriented groups & individuals

groups represented at meeting: IVAW, Valley Impeach, Coe Pink, World Can’t Wait, LANIC,

     ANSWER-LA

Noted individuals who are interested: Brie Walker, Cindy Sheehan

Possible noted individuals: Fernando Suarez

Possible organizations: Gold Star Families, Green Party

Security

     monitors very well

     Pasadena Police Dept

     CHP

     LA County Sheriff Dept

     others in white suits are security

     plan on thousands of security personnel present

     our actions need to help reduce any possible over-reaction by security

     plan on any action aimed for TV coverage to have short if any broadcast exposure

Tasks

     Robin Gilbert will research details of security, parking and street closures (PPD, CHP)

         “         “        “        “             “ of public transportation

     Tobi Dagert and Linda Milazzo will research float(s) to target

     Eva James  planning bleacher actions

     Ed Cowan researching helium balloons

     all need to report to Peter Thottam how many people will definitely help

     Kyle will contact Fernando Suarez and Gold Star Families

Endorsing organizations

     Camp Casey Peace Institute

     IVAW wants more details

limited access to parade route

     Dec 31, noon can access Colorado Blvd parade route to save places (more to come on this)

News Media

     press release is planned for first week of December

     reach out in other ways

     morning of parade to have meeting with press

Visuals

     go to: bcimpeach.com and click on the “donate” button

     giant Preamble of Constitution – ordered, possible use at end of parade

     Chain Gang: Bush/Rice/ Rove/Cheney/Rumsfeld large heads & costumes in striped prison        

          uniforms – ordered

     3-4 ft X 8 ft banners ordered

      need $1900 to purchase 500 plastic, easy-to-carry banners to say:

                        IMPEACH

                      BUSH & CHENEY

     encourage all to wear orange, “Impeach” T-shirts available from afterdowningstreet.org

      telescoping umbrellas  with “impeach” written on the top

     possible: banners at off ramps and near flow of car or walking traffic

     most actions in front of TV cameras behind bleachers at corner of Orange Grove and

          Colorado

     best TV exposure in front of Norton Simon Museum

Float(s)

     possibly target float(s) sponsored by a corporation profiting from war

After-Rose Parade actions

     signs/posters/banners/message T-shirts at park where floats are displayed for three days

          after the parade

Teams

     we need teams of 3, 5, 7 people

      Dec 1, meeting start forming teams

Spread the word

     Craig’s List

     other groups

     WRC developing an activist press release/message to go out to other groups

Possible additional public events for actions

     Doo Dah Parade, Jan 20, same day as the State of the Union Address – possible tie-in?

The Tournament of Roses Parade was established, and first held, on January 1, 1890, in Pasadena, California, eight miles (13 km) northeast of Downtown Los Angeles.

Rooted in tradition, this parade is broadcast on multiple television networks, watched by upwards of one million spectators on the parade route, and seen by millions more on television. Starting January 1, 1923, it is traditionally followed by the Tournament's other event, the Rose Bowl college football game.  As much as 50 to 80 million U.S. viewers are estimated to watch some portion of the parade on television.  Another 300 to 500 million are estimated to view it around the world.

In 2002 and 2006, when the Rose Bowl Game was also the BCS National Championship Game, the "Granddaddy of 'em all" was not held the same day as the parade; the 2006 game was played on January 4. Not all fans were pleased with the change; some thought the atmosphere and tradition of the Rose Bowl were lost. However, since the BCS title game is now separate from the host bowl, it will no longer affect the date of the Rose Bowl Game, even when the title game returns to Pasadena in 2010.

The parade is televised on ABC (as the official network of the tournament and the Rose Bowl game itself), but coverage is also available on NBC, Univision (in Spanish), HGTV, and KTLA (the latter two tout commercial-free coverage, although KTLA repeats the parade throughout the day with commercials). Until 2007, the parade was also broadcast on CBS.

 

Tournament of Roses Official Tour 2008 / TICKETS

Rose Parade Seating

Grandstand seating for the Rose Parade is available through Sharp Seating Company, the official Grandstand Seating Provider, (626) 795-4171, from February 1 through December 31. Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to sit in the grandstands. However, if a child is two years of age or younger he/she may sit on an adult’s lap. If not seated on an adult’s lap, each child must have a ticket.

Curbside viewing is also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Pasadena city ordinance allows the occupancy of curbside space along the Parade route beginning at noon on the day before the parade. For hints and rules about curbside viewing, visit the Pasadena Police Department website or write to Pasadena Police Department, Special Event Planning, 207 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101.

http://www.sharpseating.com/roseparadeStands.htm

(click above to get seats!)

Grandstand Seating Locations
This diagram shows the overall Rose Parade route. Each of the four sections are shown in greater detail below, along with the specific address of each grandstand and its price next to it.

   11 S. Orange Grove $75.00
15 S. Orange Grove $75.00
150 S. Orange Grove $75.00
155 S. Orange Grove $75.00
161 S. Orange Grove $75.00
164 S. Orange Grove $75.00
400 W. Colorado $85.00 (best)
414 W. Colorado $85.00  (best)
430 W. Colorado $85.00 (best)
450 W. Colorado $85.00 (best)
316 W. Colorado $75.00
318 W. Colorado $75.00
320 W. Colorado $75.00
240 W. Colorado $75.00
235 W. Colorado $75.00

All of the above listed stands are within walking distance of the Rose Bowl - approximately 1.5 miles

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WHITE ROSE LOGISTICS

TUESDAY, JAN 1, 2008 / 7:30 a.m.

Below is from the Tournament of Roses website tournamentofroses.com

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 What time does the parade start?     7:30/8 a.m. (try to be there by 7 am though.  Traffic will be crowded and roads will be blocked… Give yourself plenty of time!  Come to our Saturday organizing meetings for logistics info and for materials/banners.  Details at www.BCImpeach.com  - Tab #10. )

Where does the parade start?

 Ellis Street & Orange Grove. It then continues North on Orange Grove then East on Colorado Blvd. to Sierra Madre Blvd., then north on Sierra Madre Blvd. to Paloma Street – a total of 5 1/2 miles. 

The key intersection is at Orange Grove & Colorado.  The map logistics & route are on the BCImpeach.com website ( http://www.bcimpeach.com/10_operation_white_rose_tues_10108 ) Be there by 7:30 am at the latest.  Give yourself at least one hour lead time.  Parade starts promptly at 8 am.  No exceptions.   Bring Impeach & Antiwar literature, t-shirts, portable displays, etc.   Be creative and remember the media presence at the stands.  We will discuss at our weekly Saturday meetings and form teams.

How soon can I arrive?  Curbside camping on the parade route is allowed beginning at noon the day before the parade.

What are the rules and regulations along the Parade route?

  For information about rules and regulations along the Rose Parade route call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4598 or visit their website. Following are some of the rules all spectators should know:

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There is a curfew law for those under 18 in effect from 10 pm to 5am. There must be a parent of guardian present.     No public, curbside parade viewing on Orange Grove Blvd. from Del Rosa to Colorado Blvd. and on Colorado from Orange Grove to Terrace. Grandstand ticket holders only.

  Overnight camping is permitted only on the night before the parade. Do not arrive before noon the day before the parade.

  All persons and property such as blankets, chairs, etc., must remain on the curb until 11 p.m. on the night before the parade. At that time spectators may move out to the blue honor line.

Small, professionally manufactured barbeques elevated at least one foot off the ground are allowed on the parade route.

Do not bring tents, sofas, ladders, scaffolding and boxes of any type.

  Unoccupied chairs are not allowed.

Bonfires are strictly prohibited.

No items may be sold along the parade route without a permit.

No public areas (sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets) may be cordoned or roped off.

Throwing any item onto the parade route is prohibited.

Vehicles obstructing emergency lanes will be towed.

Walking in the street is not permitted. 8:00 a.m.

Official route is on www.BCImpeach.com website at Tab #10.  The key intersection is the Orange Grove and Colorado intersection where the parade first runs. 

Those lucky enough to get Grandstand tickets or a spot along the Rose Parade route are treated to a two-hour Parade of magnificent floral floats, talented marching bands, and high-stepping equestrians. The five-and-a-half mile Rose Parade route begins at the corner of Ellis Street and Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena. The Parade travels north on Orange Grove at a leisurely 2.5-mile per hour pace and then turns east onto Colorado Boulevard where the majority of the Parade takes place. At the end of the route, the Parade turns north onto Sierra Madre Boulevard and ends at Sierra Madre and Villa Street.

Post-Parade Area, cost is $7 per ticket.

     Floats will be displayed along Sierra Madre Blvd between Paloma St and Sierra Madre Villa Av and along Washington Blvd bwtween Sierra Madre Blvd and Woodlyn Rd

Jan 1 from 1 to 5 PM

 Jan 2 from  7-9 AM for seniors and physically disabled, others 9 AM to 5 PM

Transportation

MTA

Metro Rail's Gold line makes it easier than ever to get to Pasadena's Annual Tournament of Roses Parade. Exit at the Memorial Park, Lake, Allen or Del Mar stations; all are just a short walk from the parade route. Avoid the traffic and parking hassles. Just hop on board!

Also, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will provide regular bus service to areas near the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl Game and Post Parade areas. Buses will be originating from locations throughout the county.

For additional information on the Metro and Buses, please call the MTA information line at 1-800-COMMUTE (266-6883) or visit www.mta.net. The hearing impaired line is 1-800-252-9040.

Pasadena Transportation

For additional information on transportation please visit the City of Pasadena website.

From San Bernardino, Oceanside and Orange County

OCTA/Metrolink will be providing a round trip train from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union station specifically for people to enjoy the Rose Parade. Please see http://www.metrolinktrains.com/holiday/roseparade.php or http://www.octa.net/special services.asp.

Big Blue Bus

City of Santa Monica Big Blue Bus offers round trip transportation packages from Santa Monica. For information and tickets call 310-451-5444.

Parking

Reserved Parade parking for automobiles, buses and recreational vehicles is available through Sharp Seating Company, official seating company of the Tournament of Roses, (626) 795-4171 and the City of Pasadena, (626) 744-6470. You may also contact Easy Parking Service (626) 286-7576.

Paid parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis at various lots and parking structures near the Parade route.

Overnight parking on Pasadena streets begins at noon the day before the parade, for that evening only. All No Parking areas and red curb zones remain off-limits, and vehicles in violation will be subject to impound and a fine.

Persons With Disabilities

The City of Pasadena and a volunteer group coordinate three street-level viewing areas along the Parade route that are reserved for people with disabilities. At one of the three viewing areas there is also a section with audio description for visually impaired people and another section with sign interpreters. Tickets to the viewing areas are free. No seats are provided, so viewers need to bring their own chairs, cushions, stools, etc.

Available space is generally filled by December 8. For information about the viewing areas, contact Robert Gorski, Accessibility Issues Coordinator, City of Pasadena, after September 1 at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 323, Pasadena, CA 91109-7215 or at rgorski@cityofpasadena.net. Beginning October 1 application forms may be requested by calling a voice mail box at (626) 744-ROSE (744-7673). Tickets for wheelchair accessible seating at other locations are sold through Sharp Seating.

Below is from the Pasadena Police Dept website www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/police/home.asp


The following are rules, regulations and city ordinances that govern the Rose Parade.  All laws will be strictly enforced, including laws governing public behavior and the use of drugs and alcohol.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Viewing the Parade - A permanent position on the sidewalk may be maintained along the parade route beginning at noon on Monday, December 31, 2007. Anyone sitting or loitering on the Parade Route prior to this time will be asked to leave.
 

Overnight Camping - Overnight camping is permitted only on the night of December 31, 2007 (New Year's Eve). 

Moving out to the Blue Line -The “Blue Line” is the honor line.  All persons and property such as blankets, chairs, etc., must remain on the curb and are not permitted in the street until 11:00 p.m. on December 31,  2007.  At that time spectators may move out to the honor line.   

Fires/Barbeques - Fires along the Parade Route will only be permitted at the discretion of the Pasadena Fire Department providing all conditions prove safe. NO fires will be allowed if windy conditions exist. If conditions permit, fires will only be allowed in approved fire safe containers which are off the ground. The Pasadena Fire Department will issue citations to violators. 
 

WHAT YOU CANNOT DO

Fireworks - Fireworks are prohibited in the City of Pasadena except as a part of scheduled official events.  

Vehicles - Vehicles obstructing emergency lanes will be towed. Temporary no parking signs will be posted and strictly enforced.    

Ladders & Scaffolds  - Ladders and scaffolds are not allowed.  

Couches, mattresses and boxes  - Couches, mattresses or boxes of any type that can be used as stools or seats are prohibited.  

Saving Space  -  Saving space by marking or tying off an area is not allowed. All ropes, tape or other markings will be removed by  Pasadena Police Department patrols. Rule of thumb, one person must be present at all times with every five chairs in place.

Unoccupied Chairs/Personal Belongings -  Unoccupied or extra chairs will be confiscated.  Unattended personal property will also be removed from the parade route.

Selling public space - Selling public space other than grandstand seating is illegal and violators will be arrested. 

Tents, Pop Ups, Umbrellas and Tarps  - Tents, Pop Ups, tarps, beach/patio umbrellas or similar structures are not allowed.  

Throwing Objects - Throwing any object at or from a vehicle is unlawful, including seemingly harmless items such as tortillas, water, marshmallows, flowers, "Silly String", etc., is prohibited.  

Horns - It is illegal to buy, sell or give away horns along the parade route.

Selling items - It is illegal to sell any items along the parade route without a permit.  Violators will be arrested and their items confiscated. Walking in the street and/or selling in the street is not permitted.

SECURITY

Enhanced security measures will be in effect on the parade route and very evident.  Because of the large crowds present, Pasadena Police Officers will resolve problems quickly and remove from the scene anyone violating the law or disturbing the peace.

NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS

 CONSIDER THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS

Disorderly Conduct - Disturbing the peace by making unreasonable noise, using offensive language that could cause a violent reaction, fighting or challenging someone to fight in a public place is unlawful. 

Failure to Disperse  - Failure to disperse, leave or breakup a gathering when ordered to do so by a peace officer is unlawful.

Trespassing -  You can be charged with trespassing if you remain on private or public property after being asked to leave by an officer or the property owner.  

RESTRICTED ACCESS TO GRANDSTANDS 
AT ORANGE GROVE AND COLORADO

People with tickets to the grandstands on Colorado from Terrace to Orange Grove and on Orange Grove south to Del Rosa should expect searches of their person and any items they bring into the area.  Ticket holders are asked to not bring backpacks, coolers or large bags to the main grandstands.  There will be no access to  the Orange Grove /Colorado area without a grandstand ticket.  There will be no standing room in the Orange Grove/Colorado area.  Access will be restricted beginning at 4:00 a.m. on January 1st, and anyone in the area at that time without a grandstand ticket will be asked to move outside the area.   
   

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