Event:2014/06/25 Challenging Dominant Culture Meeting

Agenda:

1) talked about tokenism in regards to race, how white the group is, how to be honest about our intentions, not coming from a “white saviour” place or thinking that we have some amazing thing that we are graciously giving to anyone in a patronizing manner, but rather beginning conversations with “what do you need? what can i do (if anything) to support in your struggle?

2) Wrote a draft for community potluck invite, see below. Once the delegates have approved the flyer language, we will schedule time to go door to door in the neighborhood to meet folks and invite them to a potluck to see the space, meet others in our groups, and tell us what they would be interested in seeing happen at the OMNI.

3) Talked about potential dates for group communication/facilitation training, and the necessity of using positive/not fear-based language. Niki has been coordinating with AORTA to schedule a facilitation training in August.

4) concern about some of the online communication, consensed that both things are true: 1) all decisions that are made IRL must be recorded online in order to be valid 2) online communication can’t be privileged in that final decisions/inclusive conversations are not possible because of a large majority of people not being willing/able for a number of reasons to read every post necessary to fully track a conversation/topic.

3) We will propose that the standing meeting for CDC be every other Wednesday at 7 pm. This is subject to change, depending on Sudo’s availability at that time.

4.) Action items: --check out sudo’s conflict resolution on their site as a potential template for Omni conflict resolution.

Draft Flyer Language:

A group of collectives is coming together to share space in the Omni. Together we represent diverse interests, missions, and activities. The Omni is a building which houses a number of groups who saw an opportunity to amplify one another’s efforts and build community by sharing space and resources.

Things that could happen in the Omni include:

Free farm stands

A free school

A hackerspace

Free civic space

A bookstore/cafe

A printing press/publishing resources

Health and wellness resources

Dance classes

Free community events and workshops

Film Screenings

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We want the Omni to become a vibrant community resource - always changing to meet the needs and interests of those who participate in the space. We need your input!

We invite you to a potluck to see the space, meet our members, and talk about how this space can better our community.