From: information <info@gallyfssa.org>
To: info@gallyfssa.org
Subject: Update
Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 04:01:58 -0400

Beloved Members of our Community,
Unity for Gallaudet!

Yep, it's been a couple days since we last sent you an update - - hope
you can forgive us - - however, this doesn't mean nothing has happened
the last two days!  We have been working hard in getting our website set
up and we are now proud to announce that you can visit www.gallyfssa.org
to receive frequent updates.  Our website includes information such as
our letters, video clips, talking points, press releases, and many
more!

We saw many, many, many (we could go on forever on the many's, but we'll
stop here) alumni come in from everywhere, close and far, so we would
like to THANK YOU ALL for coming in to provide us with your support!  Of particular note, thanks to the San Francisco Bay Area for sending Bridgetta Bourne-Firl and David Eberwein.  Bridgetta gave a profound speech at our Friday rally and David Eberwein provided us with an
unforgettable presentation on Deafhood in Tent City last night!
We are continuing to seek community contacts, so each local community
can have someone to keep them in touch about what they can do to support
our cause.

Ideas include writing an open letter to the Board of Trustees, hosting a
forum or mini-rally, or creating a v-log (video blog).We have about 10
communities so far, but if you are interested and know your community
does not have a contact representative, contact us at
UniteGally@aol.com!

We also had a dynamic and thunderous rally yesterday with Anthony
Mowl telling the crowd how important it was for us to be persistent,
continually chipping at the system that got us into this mess. 
Additionally, Greg Hlibok made an appearance and encouraged us to keep
on and not give up!  You can view clips of each rally on the following
link: http://bisontv.com/forum1.html

Donations continue to pour in and the signatures on our petition
continue to grow.  Events will be hosted throughout the week, including
forums, and entertainment, so check out www.gallyfssa.org for
schedules/meals, and join us at our special Tent City when you can! Keep
on spreading the word - - we need all the support you can provide!

For an unified Deaf community,
Tawny Holmes ('04)
Matthew Lockhart ('94)