Strategy Session Notes June 16, 2008

1. Review Fair Trade Resolution and support to date from Alderpersons

Current supporters:

Toni Preckwinkel, 4

Howard Brookins, 21

Billy Ocasio, 26

Ed Smith, 28

Scott Waguespack, 32

Rey Colon, 35

Margaret Laurino, 39

Helen Shiller, 46

Joe Moore, 49

Next on priority list:

Bob Fioretti, 2 (Bonita Gilchrist)

Leslie Hairston, 5 (Cindy Pardo)

Brendon Riley, 42 (Allison Havens)

***Carrie Austin, 34, Chair of Black Caucus***

2. Gain Letters of Endorsement from? (5 targets)

Chambers of Commerce (Bronsville/McCormick)

Matilda, United Kenyans of Chicago

BALLE

GreenDrinks

Buy Green

Committee on International Relationships, City of Chicago

Department of Environment, City of Chicago

KPMG Accounting (UK parent company is key member of London campaign)

Jobs with Justice (SEIU), Chicago Federation of Labor

3. Convene with key aldermen:

Meeting with/presentation to Black caucus (has bi-monthly day time meetings)

4. Timeline:

June: develop talking points for members of campaign to discuss with endorses, resolution and share timeline

July & August: talk to potential endorsers; Black caucus discussion & presentation

September: meetings with City, collect letters of endorsement

October: Introduce resolution in City Council