AST Convention - petition to change the location

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by Rod D

I'm sure those states are happy that Californian govt workers won't visit.

What a perfectly crappy thing to say. Didn't your mother teach you any manners at all? Adding a smilie emoticon doesn't negate the lack of manners.

[Rod D]

Non political organizations (those that have members of all views) shouldn't make convention location decisions based on political issues. Find the best spot and enjoy the convention.

[Sen's Revenge]

Alpha Phi Alpha moved its convention from Phoenix to Las Vegas in protest of Arizona immigration laws in 2010: https://woldcnews.com/123041/alpha-p...ut-of-arizona/

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by Sen's Revenge

Alpha Phi Alpha moved its convention from Phoenix to Las Vegas in protest of Arizona immigration laws in 2010: https://woldcnews.com/123041/alpha-p...ut-of-arizona/

How far in advance of your convention was this decision made?

[Sen's Revenge]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

How far in advance of your convention was this decision made?

I apologize, but I honestly cannot remember. I do believe money was lost, but at the time, we had it.

[Tom Earp]

As a male, I hope you do not mind my posting!

I admire the thought though, but the reality is AST is to late to boycott. Contract's signed, money spent in advance.

But, let your Sororities disdain be heard with letters. Remember, you are big enough to hold some power to sway people not only in Alabama but The Greek World!

I back your thoughts as I am Pro Choice! This is simply for the fact that it is "NOT THE GOVERNMENTS CHOICE" what a women does with her body!

I despise this Political Clap Trap that Govt. Clowns are trying to enact.

So, how do you hurt these States and Governments is through money!! Let your voice be heard!!

[Rod D]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

As a male, I hope you do not mind my posting!

I admire the thought though, but the reality is AST is to late to boycott. Contract's signed, money spent in advance.

But, let your Sororities disdain be heard with letters. Remember, you are big enough to hold some power to sway people not only in Alabama but The Greek World!

I back your thoughts as I am Pro Choice! This is simply for the fact that it is "NOT THE GOVERNMENTS CHOICE" what a women does with her body!

I despise this Political Clap Trap that Govt. Clowns are trying to enact.

So, how do you hurt these States and Governments is through money!! Let your voice be heard!!

Just remember the people you will hurt the most are the everyday Joes and Joannes who work the convention center, hotels, restaurants, etc. They'll miss a paycheck long before any politician notices.

[*winter*]

Originally Posted by Rod D

Just remember the people you will hurt the most are the everyday Joes and Joannes who work the convention center, hotels, restaurants, etc. They'll miss a paycheck long before any politician notices.

This is the problem I have with this sort of thing (outside of changing it at such notice would make for a logistical nightmare). Politicians making the laws don't even notice things like this. Atlanta will always be a huge draw for conferences and such. They hosted the Olympics, for God's sakes!

[navane]

Originally Posted by Sen's Revenge

Alpha Phi Alpha moved its convention from Phoenix to Las Vegas in protest of Arizona immigration laws in 2010: https://woldcnews.com/123041/alpha-p...ut-of-arizona/

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

How far in advance of your convention was this decision made?

Originally Posted by Sen's Revenge

I apologize, but I honestly cannot remember. I do believe money was lost, but at the time, we had it.

I just Googled it up -- the Alpha Phi Alpha Convention was scheduled for July 21-25, 2010. It appears the organization announced the decision to change locations around the first week of May 2010. So, about 10 weeks in advance.

The article I found stated that Alpha Phi Alpha had been anticipating $300,000 in penalties from the breaking of the various contracts with vendors. The article further stated, "That doesn't include over 3,000 Alphas who will have to change their flight and hotel reservations as soon as possible."

Article: https://www.theroot.com/taking-a-cos...ona-1790879430

[Tom Earp]

That kind money means a lot to any organization.

Cannot leave money on the table and sully the reputation of group!

So, full fill Contract and place thoughts on social media like G C for example and any others!

[Sen's Revenge]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

That kind money means a lot to any organization.

Cannot leave money on the table and sully the reputation of group!

Protecting our Latino Brothers from state-sanctioned racial profiling was more important to us.

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by Sen's Revenge

Protecting our Latino Brothers from state-sanctioned racial profiling was more important to us.

In Alpha's case there was a direct correlation between the Arizona immigration law and your organization's mission. The odds that any Alpha supported that legislation were slim to none. And slim just left town (and Arizona, I guess).

[Sen's Revenge]

Related: https://www.watchtheyard.com/deltas/...ama-statement/

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by Sen's Revenge

Related: https://www.watchtheyard.com/deltas/...ama-statement/

What I find most interesting:

“Over 40 years ago, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated adopted a resolution in support of reproductive rights. Today, we continue to support the idea that American women should have agency over their own bodies,” the public statement stated. “We will continue to, in the words of member and civil rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer, “Support whatever is right, and to bring in justice where we’ve had so much injustice.”

It sounds like this has long stood as an issue the sorority supports. I'm curious to know what the initial fallout - if any - was 40 years ago.

At the same time, this is simply a statement and call to action for members. There is no major change being made (e.g. moving Convention) that will hurt Delta Sigma Theta financially. However, perhaps they'd be willing to make such a change if they found themselves in such a position.

[Benzgirl]

It looks like Disney may pull the rug out from under Georgia for their strict ban.


https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/30/b...-abortion.html