Radical Convergence

[benbrucato]

A definition of "convergence" is the "independent development of similar characters (as of bodily structure of unrelated organisms or cultural traits) often associated with similarity of habits or environment."

Mark mentioned on the General Board here - occupyalbany.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=876 - that there will be a convergence of many occupations from around the state -- including Buffalo, Rochester, Poughkeepsie, Syracuse and Binghamton -- in Albany on Nov. 17. Some of these have had a very radical mainstream, especially in comparison to Occupy Albany.

I had mentioned at the RC meetings I've been at the need to conduct outreach and create connections with other regional occupations. I think we should invite radicals from these occupations to participate in our RC meeting while they are here on Nov. 17 to share ideas and strategies.

Thoughts?

[benbrucato]

Last night we agreed to take part in scheduling and organizing a "Radical Convergence" on site at 7pm-10pm on Nov. 17.

For now, please make any contacts you have with radicals at other upstate occupations and encourage their attendance. If they want to come, ask them what they would like to have on the agenda.

We'll be planning more tomorrow (Thursday) night at the RC meeting, and can finalize everything next Tuesday.

[benbrucato]

We ran out of time last night to get any substantive work done on setting the agenda and other items. We decided we would organize online to get this set up by Friday. Daniel asked that we call him with reports and such, since he's on site and does not have internet access. He said he would report back to any other caucus members on site.

I have created a Facebook event and added most of you as admins. You can PM me or msg through FB to add you if I haven't.

I have posted links to this even on many of the other NY Occupy pages. But most don't read Page wall posts by other members. If you have any contacts at other upstate NY occupies, lets extend the invitation to them.

Hezzie said she has a contact list and asked that I email them. If anyone else wants to, that's cool.

[anonanon]

i put it out to friends in syracuse. can't think of anyone I know elsewhere upstate.