Son of Vegan Potluck Picnic at Historic Fort Wayne
Dear Historic Fort Wayne Coalition Membership,
I would like to thank each and every one of you for your efforts in helping to voice your opinions to the Detroit City Council about the recently proposed budget cuts. I am aware that there was difficulty for some of you to get through the complaint link on the City of Detroit website. Many were able to get their messages through to support the Fort we love so much and our partners in the City of Detroit Parks and Recreation Department. Thank you again for all of your time and efforts doing this.
Unfortunately, Tom was not able to speak directly to the City Council as hoped. Tom did run into several friends and supporters along the way which helped get him as close to the Council chambers as possible.There were very few people allowed into the Council chambers before the voting had taken place. Rest assured Tom did his very best to represent your voices and Fort Wayne.
Equally unfortunate, the Detroit City Council had the majority votes needed to override Mayor Bing's veto of the proposed FY2010/2011 City Budget. This included the additional $1 million reduction in funding to the Parks and Recreation Department. Without much choice left to be had, cuts will be made and Fort Wayne Detroit will most likely be closed to the public as of July 1, 2010.
Now this is certainly saddening news for all of us. We will be seeking further guidance and clarification of our role on site at Fort Wayne. Maintaining a positive relationship with our partners in the City of Detroit, we do not anticipate to be asked to vacate the site due to this imminent closure. However, we intend to continue to offer our services on site in helping the City maintain Fort Wayne.
We must keep our chins up and stay the course. It is important now, more than ever, to not give up hope. I will continue to keep you updated with further news and information as I receive it.
Regards,
Thomas Steele
Secretary
Historic Fort Wayne Coalition
Come to the second
VEGAN POTLUCK
picnic luncheon
at
Historic Fort Wayne
(That's in Southwest Detroit, it's not in Indiana)
Saturday, June 19, 2010, 11:30AM
Fort Wayne is open until 4PM and allows picnicing. Admission is free, but parking is $5. Parking can also be free-ish if people carpool (I can fit five in my car) or park on Jefferson. Everybody should bring something vegan to eat and contribute some means for eating it outside and on the ground. Omnivores are plenty welcome. This event should be scalable if everyone brings something, whether there are two or twenty-two-thousand in attendance.
In the case of rain, we can all get wet. In case of goose poop, There Will Be Tarps.