When: Saturday, May 16, 1-5pm
Where: Encuentro 5
33 Harrison Avenue, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02111

OPENING PROGRAM – 1:00-2:30 pm

"Iran: The key to understanding U.S. policy in the Middle East."

Presenter, Phil Wilayto, editor of The Virginia Defender and author of In
Defense of Iran: Notes from a U.S. Peace Delegation's Journey Through the
Islamic Republic will offer an eyewitness account of his travel to Iran and
an analysis of the critical role Iran plays in US foreign policy.

NEU MEETING – 2:30-5:00 pm

Join with activists from the New England states to plan next fall’s second regional conference, discuss plans for the National Assembly’s July 10-12 conference of the antiwar movement, learn about the Majority Agenda’s projects, and hear reports about the growing boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) campaigns to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

Refreshments will be provided.

Proposed Agenda:

Phil Wilayto, speaker on Iran
Report on National Assembly
Report on Majority Agenda
Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Campaigns to End the Israeli Occupation
NEU Fall Conference
Treasurer's Report
Report from States on local activities
New Business
Next Meeting

The Boston event started with a rally at Boston Common, with speakers and cultural performers, followed by a march from 2:30 thru 3:30 around Copley Square and back to the Common. The event was endorsed by over 200 organizations.