Event:2016/03/10 Commons

Omni Commons Commons Working Group Meeting - Thursday 10 March 2016

3/1 updates from Laura:

 * I emailed Celebration Party to tell them we cant host their event and deleted. It came in late and was another big hiphop party. These events seem to have a real problem finding venues.
 * I will pp the late request Simbi Party in the disco room 3/16

Liberation Ministries
Want to restart SUnday morning services only. Still owe $250 from previous contract. Don't want Friday nights. We agree $50 per service, with them being open to move to another space with 1 month notice once in a while.

Security Needs for Events post Shooting

 * talk to other event spaces such as gilman, humanist hall, eastside
 * Yar and David talked to Officer D Allison at station. He sadi places can be shut down if the city decides it attracts a crowd that is likely to carry guns. Advises us to either choose event carefully, or hire major security. If we or event holder hire OPD, they take the blame if there is an issue. Ask neighborhood services, felicia, for advice about security. David may halready have done that. Yar will check.


 * more security, more people, more coverage, indoors & outdoors
 * who's the least evil security company?
 * "it's a lot easier to get volunteers when you pay them"
 * gilman & long haul just use their own people for events
 * anarchist bookfair at crucible had thousands of people with just 3 security guards
 * Robb: get some of our folks to do the security training. Suggests Sean F.
 * Lori: lets do this research and then make some decisions next month.
 * action item: collaborate with cops jkjkjk

other suggestions
 * current halt on ballroom assembly
 * night-of point person reachable by phone
 * google voice? landline?
 * contract includes clause about not blocking neighbors' driveway

= March 2016 recap = https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2661&action=edit
 * Sat March 19 (Morning-Afternoon) - Ballroom - Leah 1st Birthday
 * Alignment:
 * Offering: $200
 * Attendance: 50
 * A/V: ?
 * Point Person: Robb
 * Status:
 * 3/10: Robb


 * Sat Mar 19 (6pm-11:30pm) - Ballroom - Benefit Show for Land Action https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2590&action=edit
 * Alignment: Yes: related to Occupy the Farm?
 * Offering: $0 up front: open to work trade and % of proceeds (negotiable)
 * Addmission: $15-20
 * Attendance: 200-300
 * Point Person: Joe
 * A/V: ?
 * Status: There is a TIL event in the ballroom that evening. Joe will you speak with them about another date?
 * 3/10: Yar will follow-up to let them know about


 * Tue-Wed Mar 29-30 - California Wilderness Coalition strategic meeting
 * Ticket Booth room, $200 (100 per day)
 * yar will talk to them

= April 2016 Event Review = http://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=event

https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2617&action=edit
 * Fri Apr 1 (7-9pm) - Ballroom - Documentary El Cambalache
 * Alignment: Probably yes. Chiapas Sponsored?
 * Offering: $0 or very little
 * Attendance: ?
 * A/V: ?
 * Point Person: Mary Ann
 * Status:
 * 2/18: Jenny forwarded this to Mary Ann from the Chiapas Support Committee, and Sang from the Mess as they're tentatively debuting that weekend.
 * 3/10: Mary Ann PP

https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2624&action=edit
 * Sat Apr 2 (9am-5.30pm) - Basement Hall - Anti-racism for Collective Liberation
 * Alignment: Yes!
 * Offering: $? negotiable
 * Admission: depends on cost
 * Attendance: 40ish
 * A/V: ?
 * Point Person: Julio (Yar checking schedule)
 * Status:
 * 3/10: Dane is willing to help setup/clean.

https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2662&action=edit
 * Mon Apr 4 (6.30pm-9pm) - Upstairs Den - Art Making
 * Wants to do 10 classes on Monday nights (through June 6). Willing to front $250
 * Yar will work on a contract

https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2646&action=edit
 * Thu Apr 7 (7-8.30pm) - Disco Room - Dance Class
 * Alignment: Yes!
 * Offering: TBD
 * Admission: TBD
 * Attendance: <50
 * A/V: ?
 * Point Person: Yar?
 * Status:
 * 3/5: note from yar: I gave a long tour to Roke from a group called "Conscious Queer Commons". They are very interested in doing stuff at Omni, but want to start out by trying to host a danceclass "mixing Indian dance movements". They would want a 10 week commitment for Thursday nights (say, April 7 - June 9) but I'll start out by just requesting the first slot. Does this work? Do we anticipate any conflicts? They are willing to pay a reasonable rate - don't have a number yet but I want to confirm the dates first.
 * 3/10: Yar will do a contract. Run it by the Mess before confirming.

https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2656&action=edit
 * Sat Apr 9 (2-5pm) - Ballroom - Citizen's Debate
 * Alignment: ?
 * Offering: Waiting on an Awesome Foundation grant ($500 or $1000)
 * Admission: free
 * Attendance: 300
 * A/V: ?
 * Point Person: Yar?
 * Status:
 * 3/10: If we do this event, then we would also have to host any other political candidates... Yar could be here for the event if in town.


 * Thu April 14 - 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:
 * 2/11: Julio will follow-up with Stephen and Niki


 * Sat 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

Lori will check if she is working
 * Sat April 16 (6-11pm) - Ballroom - Book Release Party for American Mary by A. Naughton and I've Been on Tumblr by J. Prado - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2588&action=edit
 * Alignment: Be About It Press (related to TIL?)
 * Offering: $70
 * Attendance: 125
 * Admission: Free
 * Point Person: Yar will commnicate with them about using a smaller space. $70 isn't enoughf or ballroom on Saturday
 * A/V: ?
 * Status:
 * 2/11: someone should follow-up with them
 * they said the entrance hall works for them. Yar is emailing to say the event is tentatively approved while we are looking ofr a point person and asking them if they can pay more
 * Laura emailed to tell them they can't have alcohol, do they still want to have the event here?

https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2665&action=edit
 * Sat April 16 Sat - Ballroom - Baili's " Sweet 16" Birthday Party
 * Alignment: ?
 * Point Person: Jenny will email to set up meeting@ Omni to get more info
 * Offering: $450
 * Attendance: ? Private
 * Status: See above

Thu April 21 - Ballroom - Film(s) and panel about squatting https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2663&action=edit
 * Alignment: Yes
 * Point Person: Jenny
 * Offering: Split
 * Attendance: ?
 * Status: Will work with HNJ


 * Th-Sun April 21-24 - Ballroom - The Earth Day Film Festival https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2597&action=edit
 * Referred to Lib Lens to se if they will take on
 * Alignment: Yes
 * Point Person: Jenny will talk to Matt S and try to organize a small crew
 * Offering: Split
 * Attendance:
 * Status: There was one conversation between Bisi and Shawn but no follow up. Laura texted Liz to see if LL discussed it.

Sun April 24 (9 AM-6PM) - Entrance Room, Disco Room, and Basement (Three separate panels during 9-6 with 13 total presenations/talks) -
 * BASTARD Conference (Berkeley Anarchist Study Group Annual Conference (usually held for free on UC-Berkeley campus, 15 year running event)
 * http://sfbay-anarchists.org/conference/bastard-2015/
 * https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2638&action=edit
 * Offering 0 with any donations raised (Study Group is figuring out ways to raise money for event for Omni)
 * Attendance: 150-200
 * Admission: Free, donations to go to Omni
 * Point Person: Dane, Jenny
 * A:V: None


 * Fri April 29 (All day) - Ballroom - The Omni Commons Fair in Associatio w Open Engagement- https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2532&action=edit
 * Alignment: Member Collective
 * Offering: $0, Birdhouse and Building Bloc (Yar)
 * Attendance: 150-200
 * Admission: $0, but will have donations
 * Point Person: Maggie
 * A/V: ?
 * Status: We think that this event would be better on a Saturday, but is related ot pen engagement and we dont understand what is going on. They sent an email to the collectives to particpate but dont seem to have generated much momentum. Plus SUDO omeetings haen't been well attended.
 * 2/12: Julio published


 * Sat April 30 (2pm-midnight) - Ballroom - Kitka presents: Voice of Roma's 19th Annual Herdeljezi Festival featuring Esma Redzepova - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2600&action=edit
 * Alignment: ? (Friend of Laura Turiano)
 * Offering: $800-$1000
 * Attendance: 200+
 * Admission: $20
 * Point Person: Laura?
 * A/V: ?
 * Status: Esma's people thought Omni isn't fancy enough for her
 * 2/12: Laura initiated dialogue with Shira

= post-April =


 * Fri May 27 - Mon May 30 - Capoeira Mandinga Batizado and Women’s Event
 * Fri June 3 - Sun June 5 - Hackathon
 * Sat June 4 & Sun June 5 - Symone’s 18th Bday Bash/ Graduation Party
 * We need more detailed information.
 * Jenny will email
 * Thu Jun 9 - Sun Jun 12 - Bonfire Makers WE GO BOOM
 * Sat Jun 18 - Priceless Queens Summer Tour
 * Sun Jun 19 - piano recital
 * Sat July 9, Sun July 10 - Commitment Ceremony
 * Aug 25-28 Somatics & Trauma Advanced Training Course

= contracts tutorial =
 * occupy > contracts > add new
 * contract type: longcontract or shortcontract
 * shortcode for payment amount: rentalfee
 * payment item name: clientname/orgname
 * rep: oocname
 * shortcode for client email: clientemail

Omni Commons Commons Working Group Meeting - Thursday 25 February 2016 = Attendees =

= Announcements =
 * The Fraternity fundraiser that was requested by Larry has been cancelled after he was very slow in signing the contract and paying, and handed out flyers that didn't look anything like the event he proposed at the hip hop show on Saturday.
 * Northern California Resilience Network meeting cancelled as they found a private home with no alcohol restrictions where to have the event. They are eager to collaborate in the future though.

= March Event Review = http://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=event


 * Fri Mar 4 (all day) - Ballroom - Spatializing Sovereignty https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2564&action=edit
 * Alignment: Probably yes.
 * Offering: $400 + donations at event
 * Attendance: 100
 * A/V: ?
 * Point Person: Laura
 * Status:Spoke with Savannah, she said she would get back to me this week to let me know if they wanted the space but she ahsn't. I sent a f/u email. 2/26 - they are going with another space, deleted


 * Sat Mar 5 (7pm-10pm) - Ballroom - Oil and Candle Book Release https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2512&action=edit
 * Alignment: Member Collective
 * Offering: $0 (TIL event)
 * Attendance: 50
 * Point Person: Emji
 * A/V: "We will need to set up a small sound system for this reading, and have been trained to do so, but will need access to the av closet!" Robb will let them in
 * Status:


 * Sun Mar 6 (10:30am-2pm) - Ballroom - Intergenerational Brunch https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2596&action=edit
 * Alignment: ?
 * Offering: $200 (negotiable)
 * Attendance: 40-50
 * Point Person: Yar and Larry
 * A/V:
 * Status:


 * Mon-Sat Mar 7-12 (7pm-11pm) - Disco Room - Normal Is Over https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2587&action=edit
 * Alignment: ?
 * Offering: $0 Donations collected
 * Attendance: 10-30
 * Point Person: Sang, Lori will clarify dates and communicate with Sang
 * A/V: N/A
 * Status: 2/11: Conflicts with Mess Rehearsals, so would need to happen at different times or dates.


 * Mon-Fri Mar 7-11 (7pm-10pm) - Disco Room - Mess Comedy Weeknight Rehearsals https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=2579
 * Alignment: Member Collective
 * Offering: $0 (The Mess event)
 * Attendance: 20
 * Point Person: Sang
 * A/V: N/A
 * Status: Mess is postponing until rat situation is clarified


 * Sat Mar 12 (12pm-6pm) - Ballroom - Volunteer Fair https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2525&action=edit
 * Alignment: Member Collective
 * Offering: Love... $0 (Building Bloc event)
 * Attendance: 20
 * Point Person: Yar/Shirin?
 * A/V: ?
 * Status:
 * 2/11: need to check in to see that this event is actually going to happen. Bulding bloc isn't sure yet


 * Thur-Sun Mar 24-27 (6pm-11pm) - Ballroom - La décadanse https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2553&action=edit Space didin't work for them. Request deleted


 * Sat Mar 26 (5pm-9pm) - Ballroom - Sick Fest https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2556&action=edit
 * Alignment: Member Collective
 * Offering: (TIL) will use the $ we make at the door to cover costs, whatever profit we make after that we will donate to Omni
 * Attendance: 100-200
 * Point Person: Emji
 * A/V: ?
 * Status:
 * 2/11: Confirmed with Emji that no alcohol will be served.

https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2571&action=edit
 * Thur-Sun Mar 26-27 (9pm-3pm) - Ballroom - Eggs Camp Fundraiser (BM Group)
 * Alignment: ? Burning Man group
 * Offering: >>We are somewhat flexible. It depends on capacity and how much we can charge. We need to raise money for build supplies but have some money to front too.<<
 * Attendance: 100+
 * Admission: >>Around $20. It depends on attendance.<<
 * Point Person:
 * A/V: Bringing their own DJs, but need to use our sound system.
 * Status: RObb will talk to them about using the basement, or choosing another night becasue conflicts with Sick Fest
 * 2/8 (from request): >>We are looking to invite our friends and community for what should be a fun dance party fundraiser. We would supply alcohol (likely garnered via camp member donations) and we would bring DJs and use your sound system. I hope this can serve as a start to a dialogue because we would love to make this work.<<

= Future=
 * 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
 * Alignment: ?
 * Offering: $50 per hour ($2250/month)
 * Attendance: 10-15 people'
 * Admission: $85/month
 * PP: Julio
 * Status:
 * 2/11: Julio meeting group on Saturday 2/13. Contact Julio if you want to be there.


 * Thu May 19 (7-10pm) - Ballroom - Wild Fermentation! Ferment Change! with Sandor Katz - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2585&action=edit
 * Alignment: Member Collective
 * Offering: Phat Beets
 * Attendance: 75
 * Admission: $0-10
 * Point Person: Max
 * A/V: ?
 * Status:
 * 3/10: Max will manage this as a Phat Beets event


 * Fri-Sat May 20-21 (3-4pm) - Ballroom - Brouhaha Comedy Festival - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2554&action=edit
 * Alignment: Yes
 * Offering: $650
 * Attendance: 500
 * Admission: $12-25
 * Point Person: Yar
 * A/V: needs sound & stage lighting
 * Status:Alcohol permitting for this discussed.
 * 2/11: Alcohol is requested. Someone should check to make sure they don't need to serve alcohol.
 * Yar: their times


 * Thu-Tu June 9-12 (8-10pm) - Ballroom - The Bonfire Makers present WE GO BOOM 2.0 - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2513&action=edit
 * Alignment: Yes, Social Justice Theater.
 * Offering: $0, Negotiable
 * Attendance: 100
 * Admission: $10-15, or Free?
 * Point Person: Laura will discuss their payment.
 * A/V: ?
 * Status:LAura Talked to Sango on 2/25. They are also interested in evening shows on 6/2-5 in addition to the following weekend. Offering 40% of door to Omni. They are working with the Paul Dresher Ensemble and the Oakland Creative neighborhood coalition to develop the show and anticipate 100+ attendance each night, asking $10-15.
 * 2/11:


 * Sat-Sun July 9-10 (8-10pm) - Ballroom - Commitment Ceremony - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2479&action=edit
 * Alignment: Yes, Relation to BAPS
 * Offering: $3000
 * Attendance: 100
 * Admission: $0, Private
 * Point Person: Julio
 * A/V: ?
 * Status:
 * 2/11: Someone should get back to them. They want to serve alcohol, which may be okay since this is a private event.  No selling.


 * We Aug 24 (6-8:30pm) - Entrance Hall - Dis/location (working title) - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2550&action=edit
 * Alignment: Yes, Relation to BAPS
 * Offering: $75/hour
 * Attendance: 35-55
 * Admission: $10
 * Point Person: Laura will talk to them
 * A/V: ?
 * Status: I talked to maude. This seems like a great event becasue of the ongoing relationship with this established art venue. I outlined the alcohol policy and she can deal with it.
 * 2/11: Someone should get back to them. They want to serve alcohol, which may be okay since this is a private event.  No selling.


 * Sat-Sun Sep 3-4 (8am-6pm) - Ballroom - 2016 IWW Delegate Convention - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2572&action=edit
 * Alignment: Yes
 * Offering: $1000
 * Attendance: ~100
 * Admission: $25
 * Point Person: Julio
 * Status:
 * 2/11: Someone should get back to them. They want to serve alcohol, which may be okay since this is a private event.  No selling.


 * Sun June 19 - Ballroom - piano recital - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2338&action=edit
 * Alignment: ?
 * Offering: "negotiable"
 * Attendance: 50
 * Admission: $7
 * Point Person: Julio
 * Status:
 * 1/16: Julio sent message
 * 2/11: Julio sent a follow-up since first message went unanswered

= February Events Status Update =
 * Feb 13 Sat - Ballroom - Omni Commons Love Party and Open Mic - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2293&action=edit
 * Feb 19 Fri - Disco Room - 1-4pm Seth Peterson https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2543&action=edit
 * Feb 20 Sat - Ballroom - Trill Youngins B-Day Bash - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2492&action=edit
 * Feb 21 Sun - Ballroom - Climate Action Report Back - [https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2476&action=edit
 * Feb 23 Tue - Disco Room - Awesome Jabberet (Working Title) - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2414&action=edit
 * Feb 27 Sat - 9:30-1am - Ballroom - Fundraiser for fraternity at UC Berkeley-https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2506&action=edit
 * 2/11: Still draft on occupy

= March Requests after cutoff =
 * Feb 13 - Basement Hall - Know Your Rights Training - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2595&action=edit
 * 2/11: (Julio) Probably postponed to a later date
 * Feb 26 - Entrance Hall - Community Dinner - Shabbat Style - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2555&action=edit
 * Feb 28 - Ballroom - Memorial Service for Bryn Kelly - https://omnicommons.org/occupy/wordpress/wp-admin/post.php?post=2563&action=edit YAr will contact and be PP

= Failure and Opportunities =