\input zine.sty \def\lbar{\vskip12pt\hrule \vskip12pt\hrule \par} \def\leaderfill{ \leaders\hrule\hfill\ } {\entry A SURVEY SOLICITING IDEAS AND OPINIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL¨ ANARCHIST 1989 FESTIVAL/CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO} {\hangindent=1.5in\hangafter=-12 Since 1986 in Chicago, a¨ growing, loose-knit network of mostly U. S. and Canadian¨ anarchists have met together annually in cities of both countries¨ (1987 in Minneapolis, 1988 in Toronto and a variety of regional¨ meetings in between). The purpose of these meetings has been to¨ share ideas (about labor, war\dots) skills (squatting,¨ publishing\dots) festivity (poetry, music, theater\dots) and meet¨ up with like-minded folk, and, despite some differences, the¨ growing interest indicates some measure of success. (Though¨ unconnected by all but a kindred spirit, similar gatherings have¨ taken place through the years in both Europe and South America.)¨ People decided at the Toronto gathering that San Francisco¨ anarchs would sponsor the next meeting in 1989.\par} We in San Francisco are interested in expanding the international¨ scope of these gatherings, building on the effective aspects of¨ other gatherings, and averting, or at least mediating, the¨ failures in order to make this one fulfilling for all¨ participants. To do this, we are circulating this survey as one¨ tool to maximize input from all those who have an interest in¨ attending {\bf Without Borders --- Anarchist Conference \&¨ Festival '89}. Don't feel constrained by the space we've allowed. If you have¨ more to say, fill up blank sheets of paper. Also, if you publish¨ a zine, journal, newspaper or other such media it would be nice¨ if you could include the survey in your next issue so we can give¨ this the widest circulation possible. This survey is not the only way you can have input on what¨ happens in '89. Another way will be at a meeting in Philadelphia¨ probably on January 7, '89 (contact the organizing group c/o¨ Wooden Shoe Books, 112 South 20th St, Philadelphia PA 19103 USA,¨ tel. (215)-569-2477). They may also be circulating a survey so¨ that you have as many opportunities to make your views known. \bar 1. Do you think you will be coming? Why or why not? \lbar 1A. If getting here would be difficult for you, perhaps because¨ you live in Chile, South Korea or some other far-from-here place,¨ let us know of ways we might help you get here. \lbar 2. What have you liked about other anarchist gatherings that¨ you've been to? \lbar 3. What have you disliked about other gatherings/conferences that¨ you've been to? If you avoid anarchist gatherings like the¨ plague, let us know why and what would change your mind. \lbar 4. What would you like to see happen at this festival/conference? \lbar 5. Is there a workshop/circle/presentation (call it what you¨ will) that you would like to do or see happen? \lbar 6. What would you line to see be the theme or focus of this¨ gathering? \lbar 7. Do you have practical skills that will be helpful in the¨ general preparation and a smooth (co-)operation of this¨ conference/festival? (ie. food preparation, child care, language¨ translations, literature display, medical\dots) \lbar 8. If you want to be on our mailing list send us your address: {\baselineskip=12pt \line{Name: \leaderfill} \line{Addr: \leaderfill} \line{City/State/ZIP: \leaderfill} \line{Country: \leaderfill} } 9. Finally, if you know of ways we can get money to help put this¨ conference/festival together or have money you can donote, please¨ do. \bar Mail your completed survey \& other groovy shit to: \smallskip {\obeylines\parskip=0pt\leftskip=.5in{\bf Without Borders c/o Bound Together Bookstore 1369 Haight St. San Francisco CA 94117} tel. (415)-431-8355 } \vskip2.8in \centerline{\large XEROX AND MAIL IN!} \centerline{(from {\logo HOMOCORE} zine / Box 77731 / San¨ Francisco CA 94107 / USA)} \bye