Event:2015/01/24 Commons WG Meeting

Commons WG 1/24

=Attendees=
 * Niki (LC/BAPS/SUdo), Isaura, Joe (FNB), DK (BAPS/Sudo/BHCL), Don (Backspace), Rachel, Rayc (Sudo), Johnny

=Agenda=

https://omnicommons.org/occupy/events/isauras-brazilian-workshop-of-dance-rhythm-chant-with-live-percussion-2/?preview=true&preview_id=360&preview_nonce=6f14e0494b s** Discussion re: $ - compare to congolese - Isaura makes ~$450/class, what should omni get?
 * Isaura's proposed event: Isaura’s Brazilian Workshop of Dance, Rhythm, Chant with Live Percussion
 * wants to do 1st saturday 3pm-500pm of the month, starting in march 7th. Would like 6 months
 * from brazil, works with brazilian dance & has live music with drums
 * class is live music
 * Charge $15/per person per class
 * Does everyone have description
 * Holds classes currently at the 'Malonga Center'
 * Attendance - at least 30 people, last time was 77 people
 * Joe: Curious to discuss how its advertised; if we can advertise for events like this
 * Isaura: Would not work without advertising - but mainly FB and email
 * FaceBook Isaura Oliveira, Oakland CA
 * Only interested in ballroom - need more space
 * wants to start in march, would be willing to start in april
 * ok with trial period
 * Fee (TBD later)
 * email: isaurabrasil@homtail.com
 * Kwe to follow up re: fee and contract and responsibilities
 * General consensus maybe $100 - other places like Malonga Center are smaller - they charge $30-$50hr


 * Concern that loud events definitly block talking/meetings in basement, old TIL room, wellness treatments
 * Too many loud events can impact use of hte rest of the building


 * Start scheduling people who come to commons with events (5min appts)


 * Backspace proposal - Don
 * Clinic day April 11th 12th or 18th - starting 10am - going into evening (probably)
 * Not just private sessions, but people tabling, Occupy the Farm, wellness/community stuff
 * Ticket booth room, treatment room, ballroom, den
 * submit it writing
 * Need to address / agree on rules for the treatment room (no incense, candles, keep clean, etc)


 * Kommunity FK - offline it Don & DK
 * Folks with concern about unequal distro of power - comes from people not stepping up to do work but asking others to intervene, take car of community issues - were all in the community we should all take care of space, then power is distributed equally Q.E.D.
 * Joe: Dont say David's name more than twice a day

=Events=
 * Band Practice for Puyakan
 * No rehersal space yet; ask to join OMP
 * Refer to OMP, ask if they would like ot help make the basement rooms soundproofed, etc
 * DK will reach out to them
 * Name : michael veremans / mveremans@gmail.com


 * Rehearsal for amplified performance - Niki will follow up w/Kevin


 * Nutrition Basics Class - Margaretha


 * Re-Evaluation Counseling Yes - folllow up re: times/rooms & stuff - Rachel


 * Action-oriented anti-policing - Ian and Rachel


 * RISE Photo Shoot - Sarah P.


 * EBOC member planning retreat - Jenny


 * From Huchiun to Wounded Knee - Joe to follow up with Elliot


 * DAC Teach-In - David K.


 * Recovery Birthday - Stephen N.


 * Beginning Tarot Series - Laura T.


 * Core Retreat - Laura T. / Ian?


 * Internal Organization Discussion - Jewish Voices for Peace - Niki will ask Stephen if he's willing to follow up?
 * Well funded possibly(?) lets ask for money. Is private / closed, etc


 * Advocacy Training - Niki to follow up


 * Magnolias All at Once: A Talk with Norman Fischer - Niki will follow up with DZB and Alana


 * Love Church - DK / $300 possible


 * 2nd Annual Pi/e Festival - Sarah


 * Sacred Harp Singing - Jenny


 * Hip Hip Green Dinner - Niki


 * SF Sex Workers Film Fest - Judy / Robert


 * Capoiera Graduation - Cere


 * Musica Por Puppets CD release circus party! - Rachel


 * Adam & Tom's reception - DK


 * American Library Association Unconference - Robert


 * 2 π r - dance and music production - Niki

=Proposals=

=Action Items=
 * Develop system for how many hours of events w/amplified sound / week we host.
 * Develop system for how many hours of yoga classes
 * From last week:
 * Maximum # of hours for yoga: 1 yoga class each weekday max during primetime (6-9pm), to be reassessed in 6 months
 * Weekend hours - 4 max