Post by kim on Oct 23, 2011 11:25:33 GMT -7
General Assembly at the Library
Agenda (passed by consensus)
I. Other: Outline Process/Announcements
II. Draft of 6th declaration.
III. Direct Action
V. County Commissioner Meeting
VI. Other Options/Camp End Date
VII. Future General Assemblies
VIII. Incident Report
Minutes
I. Declaration Draft 6. The declaration draft was read to the assembly. The next declaration working group meeting scheduled for 10am at the Break Espresso on Sunday 10/23. A proposal to accept the document was tabled. Concerns/suggestions can be emailed via……………….OCCUPYMISSOULA@GMAIL.COM. Also, for those who cannot make the meetings the online forum can be used to facilitate discussion: occupymissoula.proboards.com/
II. Direct Action
a. Water Independence/Protest of Carlyle sale of Mountain Water. For more info and to express your solidarity with the group opposing the Carlyle take-over of our water, talk to Tahj. Planned Actions:
i. First Friday at the Free Speech Corner
ii. Anti-Carlyle Group float in the works for the Day of the Dead Parade
iii. Blue Gold movie will screen at the Top Hat-the date and details will be announced as arrangements finalized.
iv. Petition is also in process.
b. Helena March
i. There will be a GA in the rotunda at the Capital next weekend, October 29th and 30th. Details on the website OccupyMissoula.org or on the Forum posts under Direct Actions (http://occupymissoula.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=daw).
ii. THIS ACTION IS BEING ORGANIZED STATEWIDE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE ADBUSTER/ANON?MOUS OCT 29 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
c. Community Involvement: An occupier suggested we all encourage EVERYONE we know to place a candle in their window at home to signify support and solidarity with the Occupy movement. How easy is THAT??!
d. Bank Statement: There is an Occupier who would like to organize an action around removing money/closing accounts from the Big Banksters. More info & get involved by going to the forum: occupymissoula.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=25
III. Working Group Reports
a. Logistics: Security issues still being addressed. A really big tent is being donated.
i. 9:30 am Everyday Encampment mtgs
ii. 10:30 am Everyday Logistics mtgs
iii. A system for registry and check-in is being developed to ensure those in the camp are working with the movement.
b. Study Groups: First free school class beginning Thursdays 5:30 to 6:30 at the UC first floor, prior to Peace &Justice film series. First topic Transition Towns. Project OccupyUM? Hint: Lots of empty classrooms in the evenings….
c. Communications: Use forum to suggest outreach! occupymissoula.proboards.com/index.cgi
IV. County Commissioner Meeting
Lots of discussion ensued regarding a meeting requested by the county commissioner in the Courthouse Annex room 201. This is the largest room available in the courthouse, suggesting the commissioner is expecting many people to attend, however it is unclear if this is a public meeting (press invited) or a private meeting to determine the camp’s intentions to stay. The commissioner has suggested “5 people [from the movement] attend.” Many people are uncomfortable with this meeting as those 5 will be misunderstood by the media if they are in attendance as “representing Occupy.” This meeting is closely linked to the next subject, Options and Setting an End Date for the camp, and al three were discussed together at length.
V. Other Options/Camp End Date.
Many suggestions were made for how and for how long to continue the camp, and how to continue the movement without necessarily continuing to camp on the courthouse lawn. A straw poll was conducted on the following options: 1. Set an encampment end date, 2. Continue camp with no end date, 3. Just let the campers decide; there was no overwhelming response for or against of any of these options. There was much discussion before the subjects were tabled for further discussion following the meeting.
VI. Future GAs
Accessibilty of the GA meetings and facilitator meetings was a concern. There are forums and internet streaming of the meetings. Watch the website and forums or go tot eh information booth at the courthouse lawn for more info.
It was agreed that the GA meetings are vital. They will continue to be held 3 days a week: Tuesdays and Thursday at 6pm at the courthouse camp
One meeting each weekend to be determined, but likely a the library as their schedule permits.
VII. Incident Report
Curtis prepared and read an incident report regarding the underage alcohol incident that occurred last week, which outlines the details of the incident including the camp’s zero-tolerence policy for drinking and that those involved were not involved int eh Occupy movement. Occupiers reported the incident and took steps to resolve it. His report was adopted as the official report for OM, with one word change to incorporate “allegedly.” That report will likely be available on………………drumroll please……….occupymissoula.org and or the OM forums.
VIII. AOB
The meeting ended and discussion continued regarding the county commissioner meeting and future of the camp. No one but the GA can speak for the Occupation. The only decision to come from the discussion is that we must find out if the county commissioners’ meeting is open or closed. If it is open, everyone should go. If closed, get feedback from the county commissioner to bring to the GA. If the commissioner is only interested in the courthouse lawn, the only statement to give them is that the GA is exploring that issue (e.g. the endurance of the camp) and has no answer currently. The commissioner is welcome to bring concerns to the GA.
Agenda (passed by consensus)
I. Other: Outline Process/Announcements
II. Draft of 6th declaration.
III. Direct Action
V. County Commissioner Meeting
VI. Other Options/Camp End Date
VII. Future General Assemblies
VIII. Incident Report
Minutes
I. Declaration Draft 6. The declaration draft was read to the assembly. The next declaration working group meeting scheduled for 10am at the Break Espresso on Sunday 10/23. A proposal to accept the document was tabled. Concerns/suggestions can be emailed via……………….OCCUPYMISSOULA@GMAIL.COM. Also, for those who cannot make the meetings the online forum can be used to facilitate discussion: occupymissoula.proboards.com/
II. Direct Action
a. Water Independence/Protest of Carlyle sale of Mountain Water. For more info and to express your solidarity with the group opposing the Carlyle take-over of our water, talk to Tahj. Planned Actions:
i. First Friday at the Free Speech Corner
ii. Anti-Carlyle Group float in the works for the Day of the Dead Parade
iii. Blue Gold movie will screen at the Top Hat-the date and details will be announced as arrangements finalized.
iv. Petition is also in process.
b. Helena March
i. There will be a GA in the rotunda at the Capital next weekend, October 29th and 30th. Details on the website OccupyMissoula.org or on the Forum posts under Direct Actions (http://occupymissoula.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=daw).
ii. THIS ACTION IS BEING ORGANIZED STATEWIDE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE ADBUSTER/ANON?MOUS OCT 29 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
c. Community Involvement: An occupier suggested we all encourage EVERYONE we know to place a candle in their window at home to signify support and solidarity with the Occupy movement. How easy is THAT??!
d. Bank Statement: There is an Occupier who would like to organize an action around removing money/closing accounts from the Big Banksters. More info & get involved by going to the forum: occupymissoula.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=25
III. Working Group Reports
a. Logistics: Security issues still being addressed. A really big tent is being donated.
i. 9:30 am Everyday Encampment mtgs
ii. 10:30 am Everyday Logistics mtgs
iii. A system for registry and check-in is being developed to ensure those in the camp are working with the movement.
b. Study Groups: First free school class beginning Thursdays 5:30 to 6:30 at the UC first floor, prior to Peace &Justice film series. First topic Transition Towns. Project OccupyUM? Hint: Lots of empty classrooms in the evenings….
c. Communications: Use forum to suggest outreach! occupymissoula.proboards.com/index.cgi
IV. County Commissioner Meeting
Lots of discussion ensued regarding a meeting requested by the county commissioner in the Courthouse Annex room 201. This is the largest room available in the courthouse, suggesting the commissioner is expecting many people to attend, however it is unclear if this is a public meeting (press invited) or a private meeting to determine the camp’s intentions to stay. The commissioner has suggested “5 people [from the movement] attend.” Many people are uncomfortable with this meeting as those 5 will be misunderstood by the media if they are in attendance as “representing Occupy.” This meeting is closely linked to the next subject, Options and Setting an End Date for the camp, and al three were discussed together at length.
V. Other Options/Camp End Date.
Many suggestions were made for how and for how long to continue the camp, and how to continue the movement without necessarily continuing to camp on the courthouse lawn. A straw poll was conducted on the following options: 1. Set an encampment end date, 2. Continue camp with no end date, 3. Just let the campers decide; there was no overwhelming response for or against of any of these options. There was much discussion before the subjects were tabled for further discussion following the meeting.
VI. Future GAs
Accessibilty of the GA meetings and facilitator meetings was a concern. There are forums and internet streaming of the meetings. Watch the website and forums or go tot eh information booth at the courthouse lawn for more info.
It was agreed that the GA meetings are vital. They will continue to be held 3 days a week: Tuesdays and Thursday at 6pm at the courthouse camp
One meeting each weekend to be determined, but likely a the library as their schedule permits.
VII. Incident Report
Curtis prepared and read an incident report regarding the underage alcohol incident that occurred last week, which outlines the details of the incident including the camp’s zero-tolerence policy for drinking and that those involved were not involved int eh Occupy movement. Occupiers reported the incident and took steps to resolve it. His report was adopted as the official report for OM, with one word change to incorporate “allegedly.” That report will likely be available on………………drumroll please……….occupymissoula.org and or the OM forums.
VIII. AOB
The meeting ended and discussion continued regarding the county commissioner meeting and future of the camp. No one but the GA can speak for the Occupation. The only decision to come from the discussion is that we must find out if the county commissioners’ meeting is open or closed. If it is open, everyone should go. If closed, get feedback from the county commissioner to bring to the GA. If the commissioner is only interested in the courthouse lawn, the only statement to give them is that the GA is exploring that issue (e.g. the endurance of the camp) and has no answer currently. The commissioner is welcome to bring concerns to the GA.
