Since extra people joined us last week, we have ramped up our visibility.
Look at us now in our viz vests. We're hard to miss.
Jason brought his big colourful "boiling point" placard.
I also came up with this Box Poster to add visibility to our messages.
I got four A2 posters printed to look like News Posters. They have factual messages from recent news items. I wanted to put them in the wire holders that newsagents use, but I couldn't figure out how to get some. I think they are provided by the newspaper companies. Then, when I was in Bunnings, I saw this cardboard packing chest and it looked just the right size.
It works perfectly. The four posters go on the four sides. It stands independently, and folds flat in a flash, so it's easy to carry.
Best of all, it attracted a lot of readers. People slowed down to read the headline.
Now I have a new theory about communicating with pedestrians who are on their way somewhere. Most of them aren't in a mood to engage with Activists, so they studiously avoid a person holding a sign. But they're quite ready to read messages that look neutral and newsy.
I'm going to experiment with NOT holding a sign. I'll hold a clipboard and some flyers to hand out. Every week, people see me with the clipboard and come to sign the petition. Many people who don't want to sign are willing to take a flyer. Our flyers call for Zero Emissions by 2050 and give contact details for people to phone or email our local MP, Paul Fletcher.
Oh, and by the way, Paul Fletcher came past us on his way to his office. I said "Good Morning" and he studiously ignored us while he waited for the lights at the crossing.
Look at us now in our viz vests. We're hard to miss.
Jason brought his big colourful "boiling point" placard.
I also came up with this Box Poster to add visibility to our messages.
I got four A2 posters printed to look like News Posters. They have factual messages from recent news items. I wanted to put them in the wire holders that newsagents use, but I couldn't figure out how to get some. I think they are provided by the newspaper companies. Then, when I was in Bunnings, I saw this cardboard packing chest and it looked just the right size.
It works perfectly. The four posters go on the four sides. It stands independently, and folds flat in a flash, so it's easy to carry.
Best of all, it attracted a lot of readers. People slowed down to read the headline.
Now I have a new theory about communicating with pedestrians who are on their way somewhere. Most of them aren't in a mood to engage with Activists, so they studiously avoid a person holding a sign. But they're quite ready to read messages that look neutral and newsy.
I'm going to experiment with NOT holding a sign. I'll hold a clipboard and some flyers to hand out. Every week, people see me with the clipboard and come to sign the petition. Many people who don't want to sign are willing to take a flyer. Our flyers call for Zero Emissions by 2050 and give contact details for people to phone or email our local MP, Paul Fletcher.
Oh, and by the way, Paul Fletcher came past us on his way to his office. I said "Good Morning" and he studiously ignored us while he waited for the lights at the crossing.
