Also- FYI, below is an email from SF ACW Commissioner Philip Gerrie about a group he's creating to work towards the ban. After consulting with Michelle and Philip, I'll be joining and sharing info from the group with y'all, just FYI.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Philip Gerrie <glassgerrie@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Subject: working group?
To: Elizabeth Young <adoptkings@gmail.com>
Cc: Pam Hemphill <pam.hemphill@gmail.com>, Kim Flaherty <kflaherty@pacbell.net>, Rose Harris <harris.rose@att.net>

Hi Elizabeth et al, ( In lists of persons, et al. (an abbreviation of et alii, meaning "and others"))

I think it would be good to identify who wants to be active in making this ban happen. Once identified, meet to strategize, etc before the next ACWC meeting. I can only represent myself and not speak for the Commission. We could do much of it via e-mail. I plan to be going to City Hall monday to visit all the Supervisors about this as they have been bombarded by those against the ban. It looks like PIJAC is a driving force. A David & Goliath scenario? The minutes from the last meeting will be helpful. They will only be available, though, when posted on the ACWC website. Pam, please let me know if you think I am overstepping in any way doing this.

Thank you, Philip