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Tunabananas at 22:49, 27 March 2017

2017-03-27T22:49:51Z

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	* The [[Fundraising Working Group]] works on writing grants for necessary high-cost projects, such as renovating the commercial kitchen.		* The [[Fundraising Working Group]] works on writing grants for necessary high-cost projects, such as renovating the commercial kitchen.
	* [https://omnicommons.org/donate Donations] are tax-deductible and always appreciated!		* [https://omnicommons.org/donate Donations] are tax-deductible and always appreciated!
			* See the [[Finances]] page for a breakdown of our monthly income and expenses.

	==Communications==		==Communications==
	===Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?===		===Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?===
	For general announcements (low traffic), join [https://omnicommmons.org/lists/listinfo/announce announce]		* For general announcements (low traffic), join [https://omnicommmons.org/lists/listinfo/announce announce]
			* For discussion around logistics (high traffic), join [https://omnicommmons.org/lists/listinfo/discuss discuss]
	For discussion around logistics (high traffic), join [https://omnicommmons.org/lists/listinfo/discuss discuss]		* There are many other lists, see the [https://omnicommons.org/lists lists] page for a list of lists!

Tunabananas: /* Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC? */

2017-03-27T21:25:13Z

Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?

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	==Communications==		==Communications==
	===Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?===		===Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?===
	For general announcements (low traffic), join [https://omnicommmons.org/lists/listinfo/announce ~~omni-~~announce]		For general announcements (low traffic), join [https://omnicommmons.org/lists/listinfo/announce announce]

	For discussion around logistics (high traffic), join [omnicommmons.org/lists/listinfo/discuss ~~omnilogistics~~]		For discussion around logistics (high traffic), join [https://omnicommmons.org/lists/listinfo/discuss discuss]

Tunabananas: /* How does the Omni Commons sustain itself financially? */

2017-03-27T21:24:38Z

How does the Omni Commons sustain itself financially?

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	* Each member collective contributes an agreed-upon amount monthly toward facilities and shared expenses, such as utilities, insurance, and taxes.		* Each member collective contributes an agreed-upon amount monthly toward facilities and shared expenses, such as utilities, insurance, and taxes.
	* Common spaces in the building (eg; the ballroom, disco room, basement, entrance hall, and small meeting rooms) are rented out on a sliding-scale basis to aligned groups, projects, and nonprofit organizations.		* Common spaces in the building (eg; the ballroom, disco room, basement, entrance hall, and small meeting rooms) are rented out on a sliding-scale basis to aligned groups, projects, and nonprofit organizations.
			* The [[Fundraising Working Group]] works on writing grants for necessary high-cost projects, such as renovating the commercial kitchen.
			* [https://omnicommons.org/donate Donations] are tax-deductible and always appreciated!

	==Communications==		==Communications==

Tunabananas: /* How does the OOC sustain itself financially? */

2017-03-27T21:11:56Z

How does the OOC sustain itself financially?

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	The Omni Commons is composed of representative delegates from each of the [[Collectives\|member groups]]. Decisions are made through consensus among the delegates present at a regular [[Meetings\|delegates meeting]]. A delegate may, if they deem it necessary, postpone a decision until the next meeting to give more time for deliberation within their member group.		The Omni Commons is composed of representative delegates from each of the [[Collectives\|member groups]]. Decisions are made through consensus among the delegates present at a regular [[Meetings\|delegates meeting]]. A delegate may, if they deem it necessary, postpone a decision until the next meeting to give more time for deliberation within their member group.

	===How does the ~~OOC~~ sustain itself financially?===		===How does the Omni Commons sustain itself financially?===
	~~See our [[Funding Model]] for information on~~ the ~~responsibilities of members~~ and ~~member~~ groups, ~~as well as income~~ and ~~expenditure flows~~.		* Each member collective contributes an agreed-upon amount monthly toward facilities and shared expenses, such as utilities, insurance, and taxes.
			* Common spaces in the building (eg; the ballroom, disco room, basement, entrance hall, and small meeting rooms) are rented out on a sliding-scale basis to aligned groups, projects, and nonprofit organizations.

	==Communications==		==Communications==

Tunabananas: /* How does the OOC sustain itself financially? */

2017-03-27T21:06:23Z

How does the OOC sustain itself financially?

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	===How does the OOC sustain itself financially?===		===How does the OOC sustain itself financially?===
	See our [[Funding Model]] for information on the responsibilities of members and member groups, as well as income and expenditure flows~~. See also our [[Loan Terms]] document~~.		See our [[Funding Model]] for information on the responsibilities of members and member groups, as well as income and expenditure flows.

	==Communications==		==Communications==

Tunabananas at 21:05, 27 March 2017

2017-03-27T21:05:25Z

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	==About the OOC==		==About the OOC==
	===How can I join the ~~OOC~~?===		===How can my collective join the Omni Commons?===
	Currently, you may attend a [[Meetings\|Meeting]] on the 1st~~, 2nd~~ and ~~4th~~ Thursday of the Month to learn more about the project and propose your group for participation in the project. To Propose a project, please read this document and fill out the questionnaire. Thanks. [[Questions for New Collectives]]		Currently, you may attend a [[Meetings\|Delegates Meeting]] on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month to learn more about the project and propose your group for participation in the project. To Propose a project, please read this document and fill out the questionnaire. Thanks. [[Questions for New Collectives]]
	===How does the ~~OOC~~ make decisions?===		===How does the Omni Commons make decisions?===
	The Omni Commons is composed of representative delegates from each of the [[Collectives\|member groups]]. Decisions are made through consensus among the delegates present at a regular [[Meetings\|meeting]]. A delegate may, if they deem it necessary, postpone a decision until the next meeting to give more time for deliberation within their member group.		The Omni Commons is composed of representative delegates from each of the [[Collectives\|member groups]]. Decisions are made through consensus among the delegates present at a regular [[Meetings\|delegates meeting]]. A delegate may, if they deem it necessary, postpone a decision until the next meeting to give more time for deliberation within their member group.

	===How does the OOC sustain itself financially?===		===How does the OOC sustain itself financially?===
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	==Communications==		==Communications==
	===Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?===		===Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?===
	For general announcements (low traffic), join [https://~~lists~~.~~riseup.net~~/~~www~~/~~info~~/~~omni-~~announce omni-announce]		For general announcements (low traffic), join [https://omnicommmons.org/lists/listinfo/announce omni-announce]

	For discussion around logistics (high traffic), join [~~https:/~~/lists~~.riseup.net/www~~/~~info~~/~~omnilogistics~~ omnilogistics]		For discussion around logistics (high traffic), join [omnicommmons.org/lists/listinfo/discuss omnilogistics]

Stephennovotny: /* How does the OOC make decisions? */

2014-09-29T18:00:58Z

How does the OOC make decisions?

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	Currently, you may attend a [[Meetings\|Meeting]] on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month to learn more about the project and propose your group for participation in the project. To Propose a project, please read this document and fill out the questionnaire. Thanks. [[Questions for New Collectives]]		Currently, you may attend a [[Meetings\|Meeting]] on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month to learn more about the project and propose your group for participation in the project. To Propose a project, please read this document and fill out the questionnaire. Thanks. [[Questions for New Collectives]]
	===How does the OOC make decisions?===		===How does the OOC make decisions?===
	The Omni ~~Collective~~ is composed of representative delegates from each of the [[Collectives\|member groups]]. Decisions are made through consensus among the delegates present at a regular [[Meetings\|meeting]]. A delegate may, if they deem it necessary, postpone a decision until the next meeting to give more time for deliberation within their member group.		The Omni Commons is composed of representative delegates from each of the [[Collectives\|member groups]]. Decisions are made through consensus among the delegates present at a regular [[Meetings\|meeting]]. A delegate may, if they deem it necessary, postpone a decision until the next meeting to give more time for deliberation within their member group.

	===How does the OOC sustain itself financially?===		===How does the OOC sustain itself financially?===
	See our [[Funding Model]] for information on the responsibilities of members and member groups, as well as income and expenditure flows. See also our [[Loan Terms]] document.		See our [[Funding Model]] for information on the responsibilities of members and member groups, as well as income and expenditure flows. See also our [[Loan Terms]] document.

Stephennovotny: /* How does the OOC sustain itself financially? */

2014-09-16T19:29:30Z

How does the OOC sustain itself financially?

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	The Omni Collective is composed of representative delegates from each of the [[Collectives\|member groups]]. Decisions are made through consensus among the delegates present at a regular [[Meetings\|meeting]]. A delegate may, if they deem it necessary, postpone a decision until the next meeting to give more time for deliberation within their member group.		The Omni Collective is composed of representative delegates from each of the [[Collectives\|member groups]]. Decisions are made through consensus among the delegates present at a regular [[Meetings\|meeting]]. A delegate may, if they deem it necessary, postpone a decision until the next meeting to give more time for deliberation within their member group.
	===How does the OOC sustain itself financially?===		===How does the OOC sustain itself financially?===
	See our [[~~Business~~ Model]] for information on the responsibilities of members and member groups, as well as income and expenditure flows. See also our [[Loan Terms]] document.		See our [[Funding Model]] for information on the responsibilities of members and member groups, as well as income and expenditure flows. See also our [[Loan Terms]] document.

	==Communications==		==Communications==
	===Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?===		===Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?===

Tunabananas: /* Communications */ answered mailing list question

2014-05-18T09:12:26Z

Communications: answered mailing list question

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	==Communications==		==Communications==
	===Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?===		===Is there a listserv I can join to get up-to-date news on the OOC?===
	[[~~User~~:~~Eekiv\|Vicky~~/~~Eekiv]~~] ~~is trying to figure this out. :P~~		For general announcements (low traffic), join [https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/omni-announce omni-announce]

			For discussion around logistics (high traffic), join [https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/omnilogistics omnilogistics]

Eekiv: added q about listservs, reorganized list order, created parent categories for putting future questions in order.

2014-05-15T00:18:56Z

added q about listservs, reorganized list order, created parent categories for putting future questions in order.

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-=How does the OOC make decisions?=
+==About the OOC==
 The Omni Collective is composed of representative delegates from each of the [[Collectives|member groups]]. Decisions are made through consensus among the delegates present at a regular [[Meetings|meeting]]. A delegate may, if they deem it necessary, postpone a decision until the next meeting to give more time for deliberation within their member group.
+===How does the OOC sustain itself financially?===
 See our [[Business Model]] for information on the responsibilities of members and member groups, as well as income and expenditure flows. See also our [[Loan Terms]] document.