30 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL 1/32

March 2, 1989

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
STUDENT UNION

Sponsored by:

Representative-at-Large ·

Vicky Powell

Authored by:

Campus Men's
Caucus Members

Kerwin Brook
Dave Edrich
Meyer Weitzman
A BILL

BILL HISTORY
Since the early 70's, the women's movement and a complimentary men's movement
have raised issues regarding gender and power relations in society. For the past
two years the Rocky Mountain Men's Conference has been a catalyst for addressing
men's issues. Some areas which have been explored include "Men and Feminism",
"Sex and Intimacy", and "Fatherhood".

While the issue of "Men and Violence" has been touched upon in the Conference, we
have decided to create a singularly focused event upon the topic. Therefore, we
are organizing what we hope will be an annual event which will compliment the
Men's Conference: a men's march against violence.
On Friday, April 28th, we will sponsor a panel discussion which will 'include such
topics as racial violence, gay bashing, domestic violence and violence in the media.
Then on Saturday morning, we will have two discussion sessions each involving 6
different topics; this will enable participants to ,engage more fully and focus more
directly on areas of personal interest.
Finally, on Saturday afternoon, men are welcome to join the march which will
begin by the football stadium· and ROTC offices and end on the Boulder Courthouse
Lawn. During this time, women will be encoura-ged to participate in a seperate
discussion occuring on the Courthouse Lawn. The end of the march will culminate
in a gender unification which will hopefully provide a sense of solidarity for all
participants.

Our intent in sponsoring these events is to raise community awareness and allow
participants the unique opportunity address such issues as sexual abuse of boys,
fraternity hazing, military violence, violence in sports as well as feminist concerns
of wife-abuse and rape. In the sense that our focus is on both men as peretra tors
as well as victims of violence, we feel this event compliments the women's Take
Back the Night march. The title of our event is "Breaking the Silence; Men
Confronting Violence". We hope to gain your support in making this a success.
BILL SUMMARY
This bill is to fund 407.65 + GAR from Central Reserve for advertising for the
Campus Men's Caucus sponsored events "Breaking the Silence; Men Confronting
Violence".
BE IT-ENACTED by the Legislative Council of-the University
Union, THAT:

of Co1orado Student

30 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL 032- Page 2
SECTION 1:

An amount not to exceed $407.65 + GAR shall be allocated
from Central Reserve for advertising for the Campus Men's
Caucus sponsored events "Breaking the Silence; Men
Confronting Violence".

SECTION 2:

A written report will be submitted pursuant to 24 ECB /14.

SECTION 3:

This bill will take effect upon passage.

3/09/89 -PASSES- LEGISLATIVE-COUNCIL- 1st Reading- 13-1-0
3/16/89- PASSES- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL- 2nd Reading- 14-0-3
BUDGET
2 - Y4 pg. ads in the Colorado Daily
(4/24, 4/28) '
1 - Y4 pg. ads in Campus Press
(4/27)

$

89.00

100 posters from UMC Copy Center

$

6.37

1250 flyers from UMC Copy Center

$

66.98

$195.30

50.00

Design and typesetting costs
Total

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David Hummels
President Pro-Tempore
UCSU Legislative Council

Chris Drummond

Susie Fairchild
UCSU Executive

Tim Kauffman

UCSU Executive

UCSU Executive

407.65