The last California RSOL meeting of the summer will take place in Berkeley on August 29, 2015. Please join us for networking, support and an update about CA RSOL’s effort to restore the Civil Rights for those required to register pursuant to PC 290.
We welcome registrants, friends, family, supporters and pertinent service providers. Media and law enforcement are not invited in an effort to secure everyone’s privacy.
The meeting will start at 10 am and is free of charge. The address is
Berkeley Finnish Hall
1970 Chestnut Street
510-845-5352
Show up, Stand up, Speak up!
in my backyard, will be there
My neck of the woods. I’ll be there.
AM in SF. I’ll definitely be there. And will circulate this among my networks and bring some friends. Hopefully more will act to do the same. Education, education, education. Mark
As is looks for now, my wife and I can be there. My wife, whom is from the Philippines, been wanting visit San Jose. We can use this opportunity to visit San Jose, Berkeley and CA RSOL.
I’ll be there with a guest maybe 2. Looking forward to it!
Will this hall hold everyone in the same room?
Good Location, not far from BART, don’t park in the hispanic cafe’ p/lot towing ensues.
Maybe you should invite some political figures so that they can hear and see that we are people and not just some statistic to be used for their political gain. Not that any of them would care. But you never know.
Do I have to reserve a spot or just show up. I would like to bring friends that support me and want to learn more and how they can help.
I am planning on being in attendance also.
More reason for a NorCal trip. Hoping I can get that weekend off. Will we be able to speak to you as well about a family member’s situation/ case?
So, are people on probation allowed to attend? I thought there was some law about felons (on probation) not being allowed to hangout together with other felons …or something like that?
ANK, I asked my probation officer, and she gave me permission. I am in the South Bay, so need it to travel out of county. I hope to meet some of you from Santa Clara county. I really feel isolated and want to be able to connect.
Thank you
My wife and I have booked our rooms, that weekend, to visit the San Jose area. I think we can be at the meeting, we will be traveling in from Redding, that day.
Can’t make it, im in San Bernardino County. Wish i could make it though. Does anyone know when the next meeting in Los Angeles will be.
When will be the next meeting in the LA area (ballpark date)?
Thanks every one !!!
Ron
I’ll plan to be there. Look forward to more good news!
I am a family member of a loved one who unfairly has registered for 24 yrs. We moved from CA to Utah 16 yrs ago. So,unfortunately I am not able to attend. But, I am there in heart and on paper or, whatever other ways I can. The Supreme Court’s casual approach to the facts of “sex offender” re-offense rates is far more frightening than the rates themselves. It’s high time for corrections to be made ASAP. There needs to be better understanding and education with the legal system. Each individual circumstance should be treated accordingly. The pain and suffering inflicted on families from this ignored law has been ignored too long. The law in CA has trickled to other states. Especially when the person has rehabilitated and complied to ALL and more requirements ~ everyone deserves second chances! It has horrible affects on families!!! How does this help them?
How long do these meetings usually run? I plan to attend but want to let my family know when I will be back.
Thanks.
Hey there……struggling with the work search right now! But definitely intend to attend! Will be good to see others I’ve met from journeys/appearances in Sac at committee hearings! Thank you, Janice!!!! Best, Mark
My wife and I will be there.
Thanks everyone who showed up, nice to meet you Frank, Janice et al!
Thank you Janice and Frank for a very informative meeting. It was nice to see a face to the name as well faces of those who post here. It was very nice meeting you all. I don’t know if “Patience” attended, but I was thinking of you as I was speaking about keeping positive, that there is a supportive community, and to never give up on yourself. You are an important person. God Bless.
I was there in spirit. My friend from navy died of cancer and my loyalty was with him. My girlfriend told me to love your enemies as you love yourself,I pray for them and hope for love to show the way
Thank you Janice and Frank for coming up from your SoCal area to Bay Area for this! Thank you to Ira, Jux, and Jerome for additional valuable information and insights! Thank you to members of the CA RSOL Board who attended! And maybe most importantly – thank you to everyone show Showed Up, Stood Up, and Spoke Up!
Our individual stories at turns can be heartbreaking, courageous, and inspirational. If we do nothing, nothing will change. It will in fact worsen. As Janice does and writes so often, the pendulum of punishment can be affected, can be slowed, can be changed. Easy? Of course not. What’s socially impactful that’s easy against tyranny by the government or mob, injustice, and hatred? This is a civil/constitutional/human rights movement, plain and simple……and as always, it’s individuals who form and carry that peaceful fight.
Our turnout of 60 was great. But please help spread the word about CA RSOL to your circle. Help get the word out. Help motivate and energize those who are feeling hopeless or alone. Help someone else and help yourself at the same time. Become part of the Persistent Tide. You may actually Have Fun being a wrench in the cogs of this godawful machinery. And whether you are spiritually inclined or not – know faith, trust, strength, and experience through this effort.
I volunteer time and effort to this work by CA RSOL, and have no financial skin in the game. Spread the word far and wide in this state. By very definition, our Senators and Assemblypersons are State Senators and State Assemblypersons. They’re not District Senators or District Assemblypersons. They are to work for all of us. Attend hearings in Sacrmento or locally. You may find, like I and others, that there was no intention to get up and have my voice heard. But, you know what? I got up and either spoke my truth, or simply said my name and opposed immoral and illegal potential legislation. The resultant impact not only on the government representatives – but others fighting for their own causes – is palpable. Attendees on other matters make eye contact with you and nod in admiration for the Courage to Show Up, Stand Up, and Speak Up. It is an esteem-able act that generates self-esteem, especially when voiced in harmony with others to help individuals and families in common cause.
One last note. The difference between a lobbyist and a citizen advocate. When you speak from the heart and tell your truth, that power is great.
Get the word out about CA RSOL!