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    Vol.61/No.45           December 22, 1997 
 
 
Support YSFund Drive!  

BY VERÓNICA POSES
CHICAGO - After successful fund-raising events, chapters of the Young Socialists are raising their targets and fighting to go over the national goal of $4,400 by December 19. So far chapter pledges total $5,400.

The New York chapter surpassed its goal of $500 at a December 5 forum and fund-raising event. Ryan Lewis, chairperson of the New York Young Socialists, gave a presentation entitled, "The Weakening of Imperialism and the Prospects for American Revolution." In his talk, Lewis outlined Washington's drive toward war, the austerity measures being carried out by imperialist powers around the world, and the resistance put up by the working class against these moves. The event was also a send-off for YS member Shoghi Fret, who has moved to Chicago to help build the Young Socialists in that city.

Questions at the event included, "What is the importance of U.S. imperialism to have stability in the Middle East?" and "What is the character of U.S. war moves this time compared to the 1990 assault in Iraq?" In response to an appeal for funds, the approximately 30 participants contributed $283, a combination of pledges, payments towards pledges already made, and contributions. The chapter has decided to raise its local goal to $700.

The Chicago Young Socialists raised its goal from $700 to $1,000 after a forum and fund-raiser featuring Mick McDonald, member of the YS in Canada. "The chapter will be holding a fund- raising party December 12 that will help reach the new goal, as well as raise money for the monthly contribution that the chapter makes to the YS National Office," said Sarah Katz, a member of the chapter executive committee. The Chicago chapter is planning to hold a raffle at the event and collect payments for pledges already made by YS members and supporters.

With a week left in the drive, YS members will have to intensify their efforts to reach the local and national goals. Contributions toward the fund drive can be sent to the Young Socialists at 1573 N. Milwaukee, P.O. Box #478, Chicago, IL 60622.  
 
 
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