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Democratic Process Working Group: January 28, 2012

January 28th, 2012 · Posted by

The Democratic Process Working Group met and discussed the following items related to running our General Assemblies. Proposals will continue to be developed to bring to the GA. See the calendar for the next meeting. They are open to everyone.

Notes: Tom B.

Discussion items:

  • Ways to welcome newcomers (TABLED)
  • Review of recent actions (why does it keep getting tabled at GAs?) (TABLED)
  • Idea for proposals – coordinating committee
  • Improving the reflection process (TABLED)
  • Addressing oppressive behavior and things that create feelings of discomfort (TABLED)
  • Dealing with “guest speakers”
  • Building agendas in advance (TABLED)
  • Redefining how we go over ground rules (TABLED)

For guests to the GA, we discussed creating space that allows for meaningful exchanges, rather than just simply everyone being forced to listen, and then moving on.

We decided a coordinating committee that gave advice about how to get proposals ready for presentation to the GA would be a good thing. This committee is designed to address the question “Is the proposal mature enough for the GA to hear and make a decision?” It would hold open meetings every Wednesday or Tuesday night, where any group working on a proposal could go to for help and guidelines about what steps to take next.

Regardless of the opinion of the Coordinating Committee, individuals and groups would be free to take their proposal to the GA if they feel the need to do so. Also, we discussed trying out the coordinating committee on a six-week trial basis to see.

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Civil Liberties Working Group – January 26, 2012

January 26th, 2012 · Posted by

Five people attended the regular meeting at 5:30 pm. and discussed the following:

  • Report on tasers used by Winston-Salem police in local schools. Recommended actions: Join a pro-active discipline group which volunteers in the schools; circulate a petition or write individual letters condemning such use.
  • National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Agreement on desirability of communicating disapproval of their votes to all NC Congress members on a sustained basis.
  • Fracking: Suggestion made that clean water is important civil liberty; Occupy Scranton has a member active in this area.
  • Foreclosure: Suggestion made that improprieties around foreclosures are violations of civil liberty.
  • Group agreed to make a list of civil liberties and current infringements; distinction to be made between civil liberties and civil rights, e.g., voting, privacy, marriage, etc.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.

Next meeting: Thursday, 2/2, 5:30 pm @ Glenwood Coffee. All welcome

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Healthcare Working Group: January 24, 2012

January 25th, 2012 · Posted by

Teach-ins on:

  • Eating healthy: nutrition, cooking, community gardens
  • Systems: Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans benefits
  • Medication access within the community
  • Access to health clinics within the community
  • Mental health

Community Heath Fest Three Days March 8,9,10:

  • March is Women’s health, Nutrition, developmental disabilities, foot health, poison prevention, and Red Cross month
  • Network with the YWCA and expand on health screenings
  • Begin with a Walk on Thursday
  • Festival Park: Entertainment: Music, hoopers, fire spinners, bouncy houses, face painting
  • Perform a health simulation – (art/media group)

Organizations to work with:
United way, VA, Epilepsy Foundation, Triad Health Project, NAMI, NASW, Senior Resources, YWCA, Moses Cone, Novant, Alzheimer’s association, Red Cross, Positive Wellness Alliance, Hospice, Dental (public health), Mental Health Association of Greensboro, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Peace Haven, Youth Haven, Wesley Long, National Association for Women, Anarchists, UNCG Gerontology club, Easter Seals, ARC, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency.

Long term goal: Co-op
Network of services:

  • Children’s
  • Adult
  • CNA/Nursing
  • Mental Health
  • Substance Abuse
  • Handicapped Accessibility
  • Nutrition
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General Assembly: January 24, 2012

January 25th, 2012 · Posted by

Facilitator: Christian
Stack: Lynn
Notes: Dave

Announcements

  • Christine made CD’s with plans for building solar window heaters. They are in the front room.
  • Bookshop Events: Connor is staging a play in the back room as part of the Fringe Festival. The GA on January 29th and 31st needs to be in the front room while they work on technical details. The show will be playing Thursday, February 2nd to Saturday, February 4th and on February 10th and 11th.
  • Occupy UNCG is planning to take part in a march against tuition hikes being organized by Occupy Chapel Hill. This is on February 10th. See Juan for more information.
  • Andrew is bottom-lining another discussion group around the 99% vs. 1% topic Sunday, January 29th, 2:30-4pm.
  • Jobs With Justice and Occupy Atlanta are organizing a march in Atlanta around foreclosures on February 14th.
  • The Foreclosure Working Group will meet Thursday, January 26th, 8:30am at the Fund for Democratic Communities office for a pre-screening of the short film they are producing. See Todd for information.
  • The Media/Art Working Group will meet on Thursday, January 26th, 6:30pm at the bookstore.
  • The Postal Service Campaign is working on a creative theater event at a postal branch. Anyone interested contact Sandra K.
  • The Push Back organization out of Durham is planning some mobilization efforts around foreclosure. Contact Sandra K. for more information.

Discussion

  • The Progress NC presentation at the last GA.
  • Occupy May Day actions around the country.
  • Finances related to the bookshop.
  • Charlotte solidarity related to the DNC.
  • Ways to track other Occupy efforts around the country and bring that information to more OGSO participants.

Reflection

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General Assembly: January 22, 2012

January 23rd, 2012 · Posted by

Facilitator: Mo
Stack: Tiffany
Whiteboard: Andrew
Notes taken by Jo I.

Approximately 45 participants.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORT BACKS

  • Left Forum Group: Working on writing proposals. Email Cindy for more information.
  • Civil Liberties Group: Thurs. 5:30 PM at Glenwood. Know your rights seminars. They have put on hold the legal defense fund work for right now.
  • Foreclosure Group: Thurs. 8:30 AM, 620 S. Elm Street. Movie release is coming up possibly at Carousel or Carolina Theater. Hoping for a large group discussion after movie possibly with Jeff Thigpen, Register of Deeds, joining in possibly March 1. Kick Starter Campaign.
  • Nonviolent Direct Action Group: Tues. 5:30 PM at Glenwood before GA. Planning nonviolent workshop on how nonviolence is being used in Occupy.
  • Energy Group: Wed. 7:00 PM at Glenwood. Debriefing on canvassing. Canvassing 2:00-3:00 PM Sunday.
  • Unemployment Group: Sat. 9:00 AM at Glenwood. Teach-in upcoming with E&E. Working on “Service Action” to work on a project that will utilize people (such as Food Not Bombs or Meals on Wheels).
  • Education & Enrichment Group: Wed. 5:30 PM at Glenwood. Survey in development. 15 minute survey of the skills we have or would like to learn.
  • CAAO Group: Friday 5:30-7:00 PM. Foreclosure & E&E collaboration discussions of actions in preparation for Amendment One.
  • 99% vs. 1% Discussion Group: Sun. 2:30-4:00 PM Glenwood. Open Discussion to continue next Sunday at same time.
  • Media Group: Thurs. 6:30 PM at Glenwood. Open invitation to all to come and discuss future of website and updating calendar and information on Facebook.
  • Transition Greensboro: Kathe Latham gave out an open invitation to join this group which is working on “Transitioning to a More Resilient Community” in the age of peak oil, climate change and economic devastation.
  • John K. is working on a play titled “Second Class” about the anti-marriage Amendment One legislation. All LGBTQ are asked to submit any Amendment One stories they may have. Privacy and anonymity will be protected. Contact John K. for more information.
  • ISO: Film screening at UNCG, Wed. January 25, 7:30 PM, Graham 307, DEFAULT: the student loan documentary. Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization.
  • Financial Working Group: Money report, $1024.24 in the bank. Also anyone who gave an extra donation for the bus trip could get a refund as there may be extra money, see Terl or Jim. Terl also passed around the rapid response list.
  • Progress North Carolina: They are here at the GA as a visitor would like to show a presentation during the GA. They were given fifteen minutes for their presentation.

DISCUSSION

  • Progress NC Action
  • Website function and functionality and Calendar
  • Latino Community Outreach
  • Service Action

It was decided that Progress NC could have fifteen minutes for their presentation.

It was decided that the other three items on the discussion board would be broken down into small break-out discussion groups with a report back to the whole group.

DISCUSSION REPORTS
LATINO OUTREACH GROUP: Discussion about what is best way to reach Latino communities. Possible panel of Latino’s from other organizations to join with OGSO for this discussion. Discussion of organizing a working group within OGSO. Questions of how to build authentic relations, get a coalition and solidarity for this group.

SERVICE ACTION GROUP: Due to limited resources the need to keep it small. Considering using the word solidarity rather than service. Work to build community. Possibly work with the UNCG students who have an action group already.

MEDIA: Plan as of today. Events, please email all events to the webmaster@occupygreensboro.org and to glenwoodcoffeeandbooks@gmail.com. Dave and Julia will update calendar and website, Valerie will message the Facebook site. Discussion about the need to change to a Google calendar and make changes to the website so that people can get better information about events and working group times. Please come to the Media Group meeting, Thurs, 6:30 PM at Glenwood where an in-depth discussion about all this will be had.

PROGRESS NC ACTION: A slide show presentation was made by Derek discussing their progressive agenda. They did explain that they were not lobbyist and did not do legislative agendas, but did work on: 1. Moving public opinion. 2. Keeping issues in the news. 3. Driving news coverage. 4. Building stronger ties with progressive groups (like Occupy). 5. Town hall demonstrations. Unfortunately the time ran out and they were not able to finish presentation and there was not time for discussion. They were invited back for further discussion.

REFLECTIONS

Meeting ended at 6:15 approximately.

General Assembly: Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 PM.
Facilitator: Christian
Stack: John
Notes: Dave

General Assembly, Sunday, January 29 at 4:00 PM
Facilitator: Mack
Stack: Maria
Notes: Lori

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