Ride Of Silence 2006 - Page 3

Spot On. Just do what the Guvmnt do - press release lateish Wednesday arvo, embargoed until after midnight so Thursdays media is full of it and the Saturday feature writers still have plenty of time to do their thing and give the issue a second wind.
Of course if you dont want anyone to know just release it on Grand Final eve or Melbourne Cup Day.

Be careful what you read.

Hugh

Going OT here, but in tonights Four Corners, a whole steaming pile of documents were released on Melb Cup ...


http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/conte...6/s1574346.htm
RACE COMMENTATOR: Racing in the Cup...

TICKY FULLERTON: The government chose the hype of Melbourne Cup Day to release a truckload of documents.

ROGER DE ROBILLARD: They released 30,000 documents which they had previously said was confidential, but which Sir Laurence Street had ruled were not confidential, and ought to be released in public interest.

You now have civil lawyers...

I'm already onside, so I don't need anyone to buy me a beer! I tend to
lurk here from time to time, so I'll help out where I can: I'll out it
in my diary and keep an eye out for annoucements and see whether I can
organise some coverage as the event draws near.

I might be asking the obvious here but has anyone mentioned/asked the Amy Gillett-Safe Foundation regarding their possible support/involvement for the ROS?

That's been discussed (off-list), we should refine our approach on Fri & then proceed with contacting AGSF.

Further details for WoJ meetings etc,

First Goat for 2006!!!
http://s13.invisionfree.com/AusWheel...?showtopic=211

Well, not really for those of us who go fortnightly anyway!

Now onto matters at hand. In Melbourne, this Friday 24 Feb, we're having a informal meeting down at Goat in Burnley. Probably make it later as I'm helping with a fund raiser for yet another project, the Melbourne Aeolian Ride.

For those who came in late, it's on again ... 6.30pm+ Warehouse 1, 18 River Street Richmond. (entrance is on North Street just by the corner of Clarke St) Goat Management allows your trusty bike to be parked inside the premises & the doorbloke is very nice. As so are the wonderful staff.

Rough agenda of sorts:

- Ride of Silence + media strategy/event timeline,
- discussion of quieter venue for formal meetings every 4-6 weeks,
- Legal advice for WoJ, contacts etc
- Contacting/Involvement for the Amy Gillett-Safe Foundation,
- Possible Alexis or Warren 'cheersquad' for the Comms Games. A bit silly, but why not huh?

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RoS is also being organised for Brisbane, so how's the enthusiasm levels or amount of interest in other states? The sheer energy behind the Adelaide WoJ ride last May really did inspire three other capital cities to organise their own rides, so lets utilise similiar energy and motivation. With more focus, research, planning, awareness and media savvy - we can do it!

see you there!

reminder...not that its needed, meeting one and all who like to Goatarje and discuss matters bikes, cycling safety and bike bling...important we seriously discuss ROS and dig for items cfsmtb mentions above...

be there with hot chips, peanuts and extra snacks or be boringly sober some where else !

Can I be boringly sober at Goat instead? Bloody on call.