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Step It Up KC Metro

Kansas City, MO

April 14, 2007

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By:Claus Wawrzinek

We had to more the event to an indoor location because of potential snow and rain during the time of the event. About 500 people attended the event at Community Christian Church. The Raindogs played music from 1 pm to about 1:45 pm. We then prepared the crown for a photo at 2 pm. We had several speakers lined up after 2 pm.

We invited Congressman Cleaver (MO-5), Sam Graves (MO-6), Dennis Moore (KS-3), Senator Claire McCaskill (MO), Senator Kit Bond (MO), Senator Sam Brownback (KS), Senator Pat Roberts (KS).

Only Congressman Dennis Moore (KS-3), Congressman Cleaver (MO-5) and Senator Claire McCaskill (MO) sent aides.

We had event attendants signed postcards which we will send to the respective public officials for their districts and states.

We also had Bob Walkinghorse was a musician during the program.

The event was followed by a protest march through Kansas City's Plaza outdoor shopping district.


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Event attendees holding up protest signs (with flash)
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Crowd holding up protest signs (without flash)
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Rally attendants gathering in front of Kansas City's Plaza shopping district


By:Claus Wawrzinek

We had to more the event to an indoor location because of potential snow and rain during the time of the event. About 500 people attended the event at Community Christian Church. The Raindogs played music from 1 pm to about 1:45 pm. We then prepared the crown for a photo at 2 pm. We had several speakers lined up after 2 pm.

We invited Congressman Cleaver (MO-5), Sam Graves (MO-6), Dennis Moore (KS-3), Senator Claire McCaskill (MO), Senator Kit Bond (MO), Senator Sam Brownback (KS), Senator Pat Roberts (KS).

Only Congressman Dennis Moore (KS-3), Congressman Cleaver (MO-5) and Senator Claire McCaskill (MO) sent aides.

We had event attendants signed postcards which we will send to the respective public officials for their districts and states.

We also had Bob Walkinghorse was a musician during the program.

The event was followed by a protest march through Kansas City's Plaza outdoor shopping district.


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Event attendees holding up protest signs (with flash)
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Crowd holding up protest signs (without flash)
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Rally attendants gathering in front of Kansas City's Plaza shopping district
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Protest march through Kansas City's Plaza outdoor shopping district.


By:Claus Wawrzinek

We had to move the event to an indoor location because of potential
snow and rain during the time of the event. About 500 people attended
the event at Community Christian Church. The band Rain Dogs played music
from 1 pm to about 1:45 pm. We then prepared the crown for a photo at
2 pm. We had several speakers lined up after 2 pm.

We invited Congressman Cleaver (MO-5), Sam Graves (MO-6), Dennis Moore
(KS-3), Senator Claire McCaskill (MO), Senator Kit Bond (MO), Senator
Sam Brownback (KS), Senator Pat Roberts (KS).

Only Congressman Dennis Moore (KS-3), Congressman Cleaver (MO-5) and
Senator Claire McCaskill (MO) sent aides.

We had event attendants signed postcards which we will send to the
respective public officials for their districts and states.

Local musician Bob Walkenhorst, formerly of the band the Rainmakers, performed solo with acoustic guitar during the program.

The event was followed by a march through Kansas City's Plaza
outdoor shopping district.


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Event attendees in front of Kansas City's Nichols Fountain and Plaza shopping district.


By:Claus Wawrzinek

We had to move the event to an indoor location because of potential
snow and rain during the time of the event. About 500 people attended
the event at Community Christian Church. The band Rain Dogs played music
from 1 pm to about 1:45 pm. We then prepared the crown for a photo at
2 pm. We had several speakers lined up after 2 pm.

We invited Congressman Cleaver (MO-5), Sam Graves (MO-6), Dennis Moore
(KS-3), Senator Claire McCaskill (MO), Senator Kit Bond (MO), Senator
Sam Brownback (KS), Senator Pat Roberts (KS).

Only Congressman Dennis Moore (KS-3), Congressman Cleaver (MO-5) and
Senator Claire McCaskill (MO) sent aides.

We had event attendants signed postcards which we will send to the
respective public officials for their districts and states.

Local musician Bob Walkenhorst, formerly of the band the Rainmakers, performed solo with acoustic guitar during the program.

The event was followed by a march through Kansas City's Plaza
outdoor shopping district.


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Event attendees in front of Kansas City's Nichols Fountain and Plaza shopping district.