[mobglob-discuss] Olympics Resistance Network Wish List

[edoherty at portal.ca]

Call-out for supplies and support


The Olympics Resistance Network (http://olympicresistance.net/) is  
seeking support and supplies!

In addition to building ongoing educational and resistance efforts,  
the Olympics Resistance Network is hosting and coordinating logistics  
for an anti-2010 convergence, between Feb 10th-15th 2010.

You can help by providing:

1.  Housing for out-of-town activists:  If you have a couch or extra  
floor space, please help us out by providing sleep space for out of  
town activists.    Fill out the housing form at:   
http://olympicresistance.net/content/2010-convergence-billeting-form

2.  Food and cooking supplies:

coffee		cream					fresh veggies and fruit
tea		bread					cups
sugar		non-perishable food (beans, rice, etc.)	cutlery
pots and pans	water bottles				dish soap
towels/clothes	yoghurt containers			crock pots
garbage bags	cooking utensils

3.  Communications equipment:

walkie-talkies
working cell phones
megaphones
generators
speakers/sound system

4.  Other Supplies:

tarps		awnings/tents		pens/paper	childcare supplies
duct tape	banner-making materials	blankets		rain jackets/sweaters
bungee cords	ropes			bikes		flipcharts/markers/tape
chairs		cots			desks

5.  Medic Supplies:

*Wound Care*

Non-Sterile 4x4s, Non-Sterile 2x2s, Sterile 4x4s, Sterile 2x2s
Sterile Roller Gauze, Non-Sterile Roller Gauze, Non-latex Bandages  
(all sizes and kinds), Non-adherent dressings, Coban, Kerlix,  
Non-latex bandage tape, Medical tape (all kinds), Chemical Ice Packs,  
Hand Warmer Packs, Sterile Irrigation Water
Irrigation Syringes, Alcohol Swabs, Iodine Swabs, SAM Splints, Finger  
Splints, Traction Splints, Backboard, C-Collar, ABD Pads, Ace Bandages
Steri Strips, Tincture of Benzoin, Multi Trauma Dressing

Topical Anasthetic (non-antibiotic if possible)

Scrub Sponges, Povidone iodine, Isopropyl alcohol, Chlorhexidine

*Tools*

Stethoscope, BP cuff, Pen lights, Trauma shears, Bandage shears
Duct Tape, Flashlights, Glucometer, Digital Thermometers (with sheaths)

*Other Clinic Supplies*

BVMs, Laceration Trays, Multi-use Vials - 2% lidocaine, Assorted  
sutures and needles, Inhalers, Nebulizers, 02 Tank, Cannulas &  
Non-Rebreathers, Glucometer

Electrolyte solution

*PPE*

Non-Latex Gloves in S, M, L, XL, Masks, Safety glasses
Hearling protection (LRAD is deployed in Vancouver now)

*Herbal Supplies:
homeopathic remedies, essential oils, Bach flower remedies, herbs,  
herbal tinctures, salves, and infused oils.  Tincture bottles, salve  
jars, kettle, and tea pots.

5.  Transportation:

Contact us if you have a car or bike trailer and are willing to  
transport supplies during the anti-olympics convergence.

6.  Please donate! Hosting this convergence requires significant funds,
including legal defence funds. You can donate securely through PayPal  
on our website: http://olympicresistance.net/content/send-us-money or  
cheques can be made out to Olympic Resistance Network and mailed to  
ORN, 6 - 1857 Kitchener St, Vancouver, BC, V5L 2W5. Email  
ornfundraise at riseup.net to arrange direct deposits or other queries.

Drop-off points:

If you would like to drop off donations, you can do so at:

1.  Baaad Anna's: - 2667 East Hastings St., Vancouver.  Monday -  
Sunday (11 am to 6 pm).  604-255-2577

2.  Downtown Eastside Women's Centre:  302 Columbia St., Vancouver  
(Monday - Saturday (10 am to 5 pm).  Contact 778-885-0040 before  
drop-off.

Or contact us at:  604-723-1206