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New Event: Rally at the Hotel Pennsylvania's 89th Anniversary
| From: | Sidepocket |
| Sent on: | Friday, January 18, 2008 4:32 PM |
Announcing a new event for Save Hotel Penn!
What: Rally at the Hotel Pennsylvania's 89th Anniversary
When: Sunday, January 20, 9:00 PM
Where: Click the link below to find out!
Who should come: Anyone with spare time, warm clothing and a hunger for donuts!
Why: You will be helping out a non-profit organization with preserving history and commerce in NYC. There will also be free donuts for people who join up.
Event Description: We are going to rally in front of the Hotel Pennsylvania. We will be yelling slogans, talking to people and the press and handing out fliers. Will last from 9am-11am sharp.
Google Map Location: http://www.tinyurl.com/2l9v5v
::Four Tips on Rallying::
1) Dress warmly. I wear 5 layers myself and it is going to be very cold outside. Even if you think it is warm, you can take layers off instead of freezing your but off. If you feel too cold, tell us and we will pick up your slack while you run into the Hotel Lobby to warm up.
2) Do not worry about bringing fliers. We have some at our website. (http://www.savethehotel.org/News/Flyer.html) If you cannot print them or do not have them, relax! We have fliers and signs for you, so there is no excuse for not showing up!
3) Respect the law. This is a rally, not a riot. We do not want a negative image at this event. We will tell you when you get there what property lines to walk on and if so, deal with the authorities in an appropriate manner. Here is a video detailing if they give you trouble, which we do not think they will, but you never know: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMjMPlXzdA
4) Speak loudly! Do not mumble. If you need inspiration, look at videos of other rallies and preachers on how they present their stuff: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzyFLCyXPLc)
::Incentive::
Not only will you be doing a good thing, but we are going to have FREE DONUT HOLES for people who show up! That and we expect media attention, so if you ever wanted to be in the papers or on TV, this is your chance!
::About Us::
The Hotel Pennsylvania was built in 1919 and has a very rich history. It has been home to many a "big band" concert in its early years and was the inspiration for the famous Glenn Miller song "PEnnsylvania 6-5000," a phone number that still rings at the Hotel Pennsylvania switchboard. The building itself is filled with hidden corridors, rooms, and even floors. Being right across the street from Penn Station (New York's main train station), it's extremely easy to get to for those coming to New York for the first time. And because it's not an overly expensive place to stay, it's proven very popular for travelers from all over the world.
In early 2007, the real estate firm Vornado Realty Trust announced plans to demolish the hotel, replacing it with an office tower and a generic box of ads, forever destroying part of our city's cultural history in favor of what critics call "Times Square Junior."
We at the Save Hotel Penn Foundation believe there is already enough Times Square a few blocks uptown, and that our city cannot afford to repeat the mistake of 1964 and Penn Station on any level. We are currently working closely with the New York City Government and the local community to get the Hotel Pennsylvania preserved as a landmark protecting it against demolition.
www.savethehotel.org
Learn more here:
http://movement.meetup.com/33/calendar/7144012/
What: Rally at the Hotel Pennsylvania's 89th Anniversary
When: Sunday, January 20, 9:00 PM
Where: Click the link below to find out!
Who should come: Anyone with spare time, warm clothing and a hunger for donuts!
Why: You will be helping out a non-profit organization with preserving history and commerce in NYC. There will also be free donuts for people who join up.
Event Description: We are going to rally in front of the Hotel Pennsylvania. We will be yelling slogans, talking to people and the press and handing out fliers. Will last from 9am-11am sharp.
Google Map Location: http://www.tinyurl.com/2l9v5v
::Four Tips on Rallying::
1) Dress warmly. I wear 5 layers myself and it is going to be very cold outside. Even if you think it is warm, you can take layers off instead of freezing your but off. If you feel too cold, tell us and we will pick up your slack while you run into the Hotel Lobby to warm up.
2) Do not worry about bringing fliers. We have some at our website. (http://www.savethehotel.org/News/Flyer.html) If you cannot print them or do not have them, relax! We have fliers and signs for you, so there is no excuse for not showing up!
3) Respect the law. This is a rally, not a riot. We do not want a negative image at this event. We will tell you when you get there what property lines to walk on and if so, deal with the authorities in an appropriate manner. Here is a video detailing if they give you trouble, which we do not think they will, but you never know: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMjMPlXzdA
4) Speak loudly! Do not mumble. If you need inspiration, look at videos of other rallies and preachers on how they present their stuff: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzyFLCyXPLc)
::Incentive::
Not only will you be doing a good thing, but we are going to have FREE DONUT HOLES for people who show up! That and we expect media attention, so if you ever wanted to be in the papers or on TV, this is your chance!
::About Us::
The Hotel Pennsylvania was built in 1919 and has a very rich history. It has been home to many a "big band" concert in its early years and was the inspiration for the famous Glenn Miller song "PEnnsylvania 6-5000," a phone number that still rings at the Hotel Pennsylvania switchboard. The building itself is filled with hidden corridors, rooms, and even floors. Being right across the street from Penn Station (New York's main train station), it's extremely easy to get to for those coming to New York for the first time. And because it's not an overly expensive place to stay, it's proven very popular for travelers from all over the world.
In early 2007, the real estate firm Vornado Realty Trust announced plans to demolish the hotel, replacing it with an office tower and a generic box of ads, forever destroying part of our city's cultural history in favor of what critics call "Times Square Junior."
We at the Save Hotel Penn Foundation believe there is already enough Times Square a few blocks uptown, and that our city cannot afford to repeat the mistake of 1964 and Penn Station on any level. We are currently working closely with the New York City Government and the local community to get the Hotel Pennsylvania preserved as a landmark protecting it against demolition.
www.savethehotel.org
Learn more here:
http://movement.meetup.com/33/calendar/7144012/
