Post by nhiggins on Nov 7, 2011 0:59:04 GMT -5
Minutes for GA of November 5, 2011
REPORT BACKS
Caucuses: none
Outreach: Dylan
Request: event need to be brought up a week ahead of time. If you are late delay your event. Can help with fliers. You can also post at activistresources.org
PR: Hezzi
Starting people to write to the editor. Interested in public access TV. At 2 pm Sunday group for newbies to get introduced
Political and Electoral Working Group is now Group Strategy: 1 pm next Saturday.
Legal: Kathy. Meeting at 5 pm after GA on Sunday to discuss options in response to the city’s memorandum. Proposal of the city at the legal table.
“Building stuff group”: Phil: building shelves for the supplies; then solar heater set-up. Talk to Josh, Dyllan,… Process of building a warm tent. Propane heater for indoors will be ready for use soon.
Teach-in/Education Committee: events out in the community (e.g. Theater of the Oppressed) On-site education programs: spread sheet of proposals and schedules will go up soon. Two categories: how to and public policy issues broadly conceived (e. g. teach in on Robin Hood tax leading up to direct action events). Proposals for education under header Academy Park/Free Academy, or send a message to Albaneus. As it gets colder: New Yorkers for fiscal fairness and others suggested that in week working hours we can use the Capitol rooms (e.g.: the War Room).
Food Working Group: David. Asking to use reusable plates and utensils. Limited numbers of such available at OA.
PROPOSALS
People Safety: Justin.
What to do about weapons or pepper spray. Weapons are not allowed in the park. Don’t ask, don’t tell, no show for fire arms. Our first response: call the police to see if they have a permit, rather than approaching people who have weapons. If someone familiar has a weapon notify people safety. Do the same if someone handling knife in unsafe ways. Pepper spray is legal but don’t show it to anybody. The tent of the PS is in front with the info/coordination tent or go to Justin’s tent or look for individuals wearing yellow reflective armband.
Education Working Group: Marc.
General discussion starting with a go-around “Why are we here?” First one Sunday November 6, 2 pm.
Appeal for an education on safety.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ira Kelly: documentary “The throw aways” showing videos of the occupations throughout US starting 5-6 pm tonight.
Ruben: informal meditation around the fountain at 10:30 am to learn mindfulness techniques.
SPEAK OUT
Justin: having a week-end getaway for the Adirondacks for increasing team building. Arrange for next week to go to Camp Dippykill. Colin will organize some of it.
REPORT BACKS
Caucuses: none
Outreach: Dylan
Request: event need to be brought up a week ahead of time. If you are late delay your event. Can help with fliers. You can also post at activistresources.org
PR: Hezzi
Starting people to write to the editor. Interested in public access TV. At 2 pm Sunday group for newbies to get introduced
Political and Electoral Working Group is now Group Strategy: 1 pm next Saturday.
Legal: Kathy. Meeting at 5 pm after GA on Sunday to discuss options in response to the city’s memorandum. Proposal of the city at the legal table.
“Building stuff group”: Phil: building shelves for the supplies; then solar heater set-up. Talk to Josh, Dyllan,… Process of building a warm tent. Propane heater for indoors will be ready for use soon.
Teach-in/Education Committee: events out in the community (e.g. Theater of the Oppressed) On-site education programs: spread sheet of proposals and schedules will go up soon. Two categories: how to and public policy issues broadly conceived (e. g. teach in on Robin Hood tax leading up to direct action events). Proposals for education under header Academy Park/Free Academy, or send a message to Albaneus. As it gets colder: New Yorkers for fiscal fairness and others suggested that in week working hours we can use the Capitol rooms (e.g.: the War Room).
Food Working Group: David. Asking to use reusable plates and utensils. Limited numbers of such available at OA.
PROPOSALS
People Safety: Justin.
What to do about weapons or pepper spray. Weapons are not allowed in the park. Don’t ask, don’t tell, no show for fire arms. Our first response: call the police to see if they have a permit, rather than approaching people who have weapons. If someone familiar has a weapon notify people safety. Do the same if someone handling knife in unsafe ways. Pepper spray is legal but don’t show it to anybody. The tent of the PS is in front with the info/coordination tent or go to Justin’s tent or look for individuals wearing yellow reflective armband.
Education Working Group: Marc.
General discussion starting with a go-around “Why are we here?” First one Sunday November 6, 2 pm.
Appeal for an education on safety.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ira Kelly: documentary “The throw aways” showing videos of the occupations throughout US starting 5-6 pm tonight.
Ruben: informal meditation around the fountain at 10:30 am to learn mindfulness techniques.
SPEAK OUT
Justin: having a week-end getaway for the Adirondacks for increasing team building. Arrange for next week to go to Camp Dippykill. Colin will organize some of it.
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