Event:2016/01/28 Commons

Omni Commons Commons Working Group Meeting - Thursday 28 January 2016

= Attendees = Dragon, Julio, Laura, Sang, Robb, remote-jenny

=Dragon - Music Collective Fundraiser=
 * Reggae night as ongoing event
 * PP: Dragon
 * Saturday night (9pm-midnight?)
 * Target at least $100-200 for basement
 * $5-25 sliding scale
 * didn't happen, but as a result of that, was thinking of having a Reggae night (ongoing event)
 * two djs that already do it at Au lounge, are willing to do it.

= Omni Vapor Lounge =
 * Robb, Dragon interested in utilizing Omni space to take advantage of Oakland Measure Z, where you can have a vape space, but it cannot be a dispensary
 * Robb: Need to check with the city on regulations before starting
 * Also, could be a whole scene that does not need alcohol regulation
 * Definitely would need security

= Other idea =
 * Robb: dancing in the ballroom, only if pioneered by GWS
 * after investigating Vape Lounge

= The Mess Disco Room Project =
 * TODO
 * Make sure the room is stable; wood tiles, or rug,
 * Put some mirrors up
 * Figure out what to do with the shelves
 * Corner: see about equipment works and decide what to do (possibly Matt S. setup)
 * Rehearsal schedule:
 * earliest need for DR rehearsal space: Saturday Feb 13 (one day only >>> BOOKED on Calendar)
 * Need to at least fix floor first
 * Need it Feb 28- March 26: 5 days per week (Sang to work with Laura to book)
 * Conflicts: 29 Feb- Kamiyo Dojo
 * Technical Rehearsal (must have ballroom) Sun March 27 - Sat April 2 in 7-10pm (Sang to work with Laura to book)
 * actual performance: April 1 and 2 (ballroom)
 * reassess after this first performance
 * The Mess can help by contacting other organizations to fill the Disco Room and

= Liberation Ministries Status =
 * Laura/Julio/Sadie: Check in on Liberation Ministries contract renewal
 * delayed due to Cheryl's health condition
 * Julio/Laura/Sadie to set up time to meet to close out through February

= Techno group wanting to use basement =
 * Julio: Met with Russel who wants to do some underground techno parties in the basement. He is really supportive of the Omni's mission, and is willing to pay $200 for the space rental.  Encouraged him to fill out a request now even though he's not planning for anything until March/April.
 * Julio: will follow-up with Russel after next month.

= Contracts plugin =
 * Jenny: Contracts plugin is working, though could stand to be 'prettified' TODO: Document how to use it on the wiki and copy to commons mailing list.
 * Julio: Ask Jenny for a tutorial when she gets back

= New Events Request Review = http://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=event

= February Events Status Update =


 * Jan 19-31: Egyptian Belly Dance – Belly Passion - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2465&action=edit
 * Point Person:
 * Status: Sadie messaged and didn't follow-up. DELETED from Occupy
 * Offering: $20/class
 * Alignment:


 * Feb 10 Wed 6:30-9p - Disco Room - International Jewish Anti Zionist Network (IJAN) Open Meeting - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2502&action=edit
 * Point Person: Robb
 * Offering: $50 will collect day of
 * Attendance: 20-30
 * Alignment: Yes (GWS vouches for them)
 * Status: Eliana will come look at the space
 * Julio will draft contract
 * Feb 13 Sat - Ballroom - Omni Commons Love Party and Open Mic - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2293&action=edit
 * Point Person: Arthur (FNB). Laura I am not the pp for this. It is an FNB event and so doesn't require a CWG pp, although we do need to keep track of what is going on with it.
 * Offering: $0 + 100% proceeds - costs (suggested donation: $15 for tickets; $10 for food); projected > $1000
 * Attendance: 100-300
 * Status: Flier approved by Commons WG
 * Alignment: Yes (FNB)


 * Feb 14 Sun - Ballroom - Utopia Now! Commons Fest - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2481&action=edit
 * Laura will communicate but prob wont be pp
 * Point Person:
 * Offering: $0
 * Attendance: 100-200
 * Status: They need a sound person. They don't have money.
 * Alignment: TBD
 * 1/21: They have moved event to 5/1 and are having it at HUmanist Hall >> DELETED


 * Feb 19 Fri - Disco Room - 1-4pm Seth Peterson https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2543&action=edit
 * PP: Julio
 * Status: 1/28/16 Julio will follow-up


 * Feb 20 Sat - Ballroom - Trill Youngins B-Day Bash - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2492&action=edit
 * Also: https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2491&action=edit
 * Duplicate requests, with different emails
 * Robb commits to sell water
 * Point Person: Robb tentative
 * Offering: $1000, want to use meyer system
 * Attendance: 500
 * Alignment: No
 * Status: Laura will get some clarity
 * 1/18/16 COntract signed for $1000, paid $500 already


 * Feb 21 Sun - Ballroom - Climate Action Report Back - [https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2476&action=edit
 * Point Person: Jeremy
 * Offering: $0; pass the hat for donations
 * Pitch (Laura): "We are in the process of transitioning from renting to owning and we need financial help"
 * Attendance: 100
 * Alignment: Yes
 * Status: 1/28/16: Need update from Jeremy.  Assume all is well until we hear otherwise.


 * Feb 23 Tue - Disco Room - Awesome Jabberet (Working Title) - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2414&action=edit
 * Point Person: Laura, but has a committment on that day. Robb willing to do day of work (setup, cleanup), but they're very self-sufficient.
 * Offering: $225 ($45 per hour x 5 hours)
 * Attendance: 50
 * Alignment: Yes (Laura: Awesome Foundation has donated to the Omni)
 * Status: Signed contract and paid deposit
 * Feb 27 Sat - 9:30-1am - Ballroom - Fundraiser for fraternity at UC Berkeley
 * Larry Atkins
 * Dance party; have their own security and sound. Lower sound after 11pm
 * No alcohol since University event
 * Need insurance
 * PP: Laura will do the paper work and be there on the event. Jeremy will be there.
 * Offering: $500
 * Attendance: 200
 * Alignment: TBD
 * Status: 1/28/16 will pay tomorrow

= Future Events Review = [pre-emptive]
 * March 18 - SubAqueous – The March ANDC -https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2542&action=edit
 * Point Person: Robb, Dragon
 * Attendance: 600 (private)
 * Offering: $5000-6000
 * Alignment: Somewhat
 * Status: 1/28: Robb will follow-up


 * March 6 - Sewn Seeds Performance Fashion Show - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2337&action=edit
 * Point Person: Jenny
 * Offering: $1000
 * Alignment: Yes (Oakland Women's Center)
 * Status: Discussing alcohol  << deleted? not happening?
 * Status: 1/28: Jenny to follow-up


 * April 14 Thurs - Ballroom - Lyn Hejinian - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=1346&action=edit
 * Point Person: Stephen? <<< out of country, doubt he will do this
 * Offering: $800
 * Alignment: Yes
 * Status: Sadie will follow-up with Stephen and Niki


 * April 16 Sat - Disco Room - Lyn Hejinian - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=1346&action=edit
 * Point Person: Niki? <<< she started this request in June 2015, we should ask her
 * Offering: $300
 * Attendance: 50-75
 * Alignment: Yes
 * Status: See above


 * June 19 - piano recital - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2338&action=edit
 * Point Person: Julio
 * Status:
 * Offering: "negotiable"
 * Alignment:


 * April 1 - Dec 31 - every day - 6:30pm - 8pm - Disco Room - Aikido https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2539&action=edit
 * PP: Julio
 * Offering: $50 per hour ($2250/month)
 * Attendance: 10-15 people
 * Status: Julio will follow-up

= January Events Close out =


 * Jan 22: Solo Performance – Solitary Man: My Visit to Pelican Bay State Prison - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2421&action=edit
 * Point Person: Julio
 * Offering: $200= $100 deposit + first $100 of donations + 20% of donations after $100
 * Alignment: Yes
 * Status: Planned. Robb is helping with Lighting. Lori is willing to be point person for event.
 * Julio to meet with Lori.


 * Jan 27 - Feb 4: Space Open Art Exhibition – Dance Rehearsals - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2394&action=edit
 * Point Person: Laura - I emailed a couple of days ago but haven't heard back
 * Status:
 * Offering: $50/rehearsal
 * Alignment:


 * Jan 24 2016 - Jan 2017: Yoga for those re-entering the community after incarceration. - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2473&action=edit
 * Point Person:
 * Status: Need to follow up
 * Offering:
 * Alignment: Yes


 * Jan 25 - Womens’ Community Clothing Swap & Donation - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2472&action=edit
 * Point Person:
 * Status: Need to follow up
 * Offering:
 * Alignment: Yes

= Previously =
 * https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Event:2016/01/14_Commons
 * https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Event:2015/12/24_Commons
 * https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Event:2015/12/10_Commons
 * https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Event:2015/12/06_Commons