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Omni Delegates' Meeting - 20 July 2017 7pm-9pm Agenda 

Introductions, Meeting Roles, and Delegates Count [10 minutes]
Announcements [5 minutes]
Bans [5 minutes]
Working Group Report-Backs [15 minutes]
Member Collective Updates (10 minutes)
Proposal X: [15 minutes]
Proposal Y: [15 minutes]
Discussion Z: [10 minutes]

Introductions Introduce yourself: Name; Preferred Pronoun; Affiliation

  • Matt - Sudo he/him,
  • Aitan - visitor , interested in helping with building management
  • RObb - sudo he/him
  • Laure she/her works on Finance WG
  • Helen -fnbo
  • Matthew Stuat - visitor, Sudo member who has been out of town for a while
  • Ken - CCL he/him
  • Lynsie - abdc, she/her wants to talk about issue that happened 3 months ago that impacts her participation
  • Joe - FNB, he/him
  • Phil - FNB he/him
  • Vinay - berkeley student
  • Thomas berkeley student on behalf of Running Wolf involving his status w/FNB & Omni Commons
  • Marcus - Welcoming WG, he/him
  • Cathy - Phat Beats
  • Almaz - Commons WG & Fundraising WG
  • Alicia - Chaipas

Meeting Roles

  • Facilitator/s: Matt
Explanation of hand signals: "deaf applause", "raised hand", "point of process", "direct response"(wildcard), etc.
Stacktaker: Robb
Timekeeper: Helen  
Notetaker/s:Laura, Matt, Marcus, Robb 
URL of this pad: https://pad.riseup.net/p/omninom
Vibe Reader: Marcus
Next meeting's facilitator(s):

Delegates 

ABDC: Lindsey
BAPS:  
CCL: Ken
CSC: Alicia
FNB: Helen
GWS: 
LL: 
Sudo: Robb
TIL: Inactive

GCEA: Almaz Phat Beets?: Cathy 

Quorum: yes

Announcements

Bans 

Add to list of people asked to leave

Working Group Report-Backs

Building & permits

Meetings: Mondays (still deciding on time) 

This group needs help; https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/building

Commons

Meetings: Second and Fourth Thursdays at 6pm 

This group needs help: 
https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/commons
https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/booking
  • Almaz - events will be picking up soon

Communications

Meetings: First and Third Sundays at 5pm

Finance

Meetings: Mondays at 6pm No updates, kinda squeeking by.

Fundraising

  • No updates

Welcoming

  • Have received approval for cost of paint
  • Will need volunteers to fix walls, paint and will fill

Meetings: Alternating Mondays at 2:00pm, check calendar

Member Collective Updates

What is going on with your collective? What are you working on? What have you accomplished? Any events coming up? Any difficulties you are encountering that you need help with? ABDC 

* Merging with SF site that has closed, but unclear how many people will start coming over here from SF
* Continue making rad art

BAPS

CCL

  • Doing well,Fermentation Station cleaning up and revamping floor space
  • BAAM teaching classes

CSC

FNB

  • had a fundraiser for homeless encampment porta-potty

GCEA

  • Been very busy with lot of events. Take BAck Our STreets violence prevention events here at Omni and at Youth Uprising.
  • HAve applied for grants without luck so far.
  • Had one fundraising event. Next one is August 5, We Love Africa - for everybody.
  • password for computers downstairs = gceaomni

GWS

LL

Phat Beets

  • We are doing fundraisiers with chefs
  • Still has Farmers MArket at children's hospital on Tuesday and do home deliveries

Sudo

  • Doing well, got new fridge
  • Getting more organized in space

TIL


Proposals

Follow up to last week's Proposal to Ban Zachary Running Wolf =

  • Matt - discussion did not reach consensus. FNB clarified he is not a member of FNB
  • Campaign Manager - Running Wolf has violated several building policies and must be with a member while in the space
  • Joe informed Running Wolf he could not be at Omni late at night due to reports of sleeping & beligerant behavior when confronted w/sleeping
  • Steve proposed working with RW on a healing circle rather than ban and RW flatly rejected the proposal. RW was originally allowed in building as friend of Matt Dodt
  • RW spoke with a member of Sudo room warning him that if his representaive wasn't heard that there would be trouble and to avoid the upstairs windows this coming friday 7/21
  • Thomas - I don't know what RW has said. According to the Conflict Mediation policy, it should have been instituted. Omni's Statement of Solidarity is in harmony with RW's views
  • Laura - wants collectives that had not discusseed w/members this issue w/group to reportback
  • Ken - he's been kicked out of other organization for violent speech, he's not capable of a objective mediation, doesn't feel he's actually a native american person.
Cathy - used be hear alot last year, violently attacked w/words for using "his" computer, wouldn't wash dishes, very rude, could not reason w/him, acts irrational, not a safe person. If he comes at me again, i might hit him, he's terrifying
  • Helen - don't want to say bad things about him, he has done good thing, other people have done good things but that doesn't make them members here. Mediation only works if the person has asked for it she wanted to know if RW has asked?
  • Thomas - Running Wolf is asking for an apology and he wants a key to have access to a computer. He doesnt have access to any other computer to do his work.
  • Phil - I am concerned about his intimidating behavior. On Tuesday he showed up at the park where I was serving for FNB talking and complaining about Joe and FNB to everyone iin an intimidating manner.
  • Matt - I have done what you are trying to do right now, trying to represent someone. Its difficult. You want the best for them and considering what is going on witn RUnning Wolf. We talked about this in Sudo room and I was surprised by the level of empathy for him. I have been impressed by what people have done so far to try to communicate with him. I proud of everyone for doing what they have done. In Sudo we agreed that if he was banned that one more effort of communication be made. I think Steve already tried to speak with him and he said he would't.
  • Thomas - yes he did specifically state he wants the mediation process
  • Laura - Clarifies with Joe that STeve did speak to RW, offered him a process, and he rejected the offer. he is saying one thing to you and saying something totally different to us with regard to mediation.
  • Vinnay - If some kind of conflict resolution process does take place I volunteer to serve as mediator. vinay.pai@berkeley.edu
  • Cathy - it's a safety concern, I don't think its fair that one person should hold us hostage by fear. In the end it all comes down to a safety issue. There's something more going on that may necessitate medical help. I want to work in an environment where I don't feel safe.
  • Ken - I am personally as a delegate, I am infavor with exausting every possible outlet to resolve this, but it isn't true that he doesnthave options. Every single library has computer terminals available. He needs to put in this request in writing.
  • Laura - we couldn't decide on ban. He is not allowed in space w/o being w/a member.
  • Almaz - I agreen with Cathy, there is some mental issues that need to be solved before he can be allowed back in Omni. Omni isn't against him, he's against himself.
  • Cathy - It comes down to a matter of safety, even if he was a member of a collective, I would still have a problem with him being here.

Delegates straw poll to ban RW from Omni Commons for violations of our safe space Yes: 1 or 3? No: 0 Abstain: 3

jenny: safe space policy is that if 1 collective bans, omni adopts reciprocal ban (pending outcome

  • Cathy - Who pays for the liability if RW does something, is there insurance, who pays. Also if you all aren't taking that aspect into consideration I would recommend that Phat Beets does not become a member here.
  • Laura - What will your reaction be if ZRW vandalizes the Omni tomorrow night?
  • Thomas: I dont know
  • Laura: Will you, Thomas, take personal responsibilty for discouraging him from attacking this place or anyone here?
  • Thomas: Yes

Revised proposal: To affirm that ZRW is not a member of an Omni collective and so is subject to rules regarding when non-members are allowed in the building; to allow the opportunity for RW to initiate mediation with a mutually acceptable mediator in writing; to agree that any vandalism done to the Omni or the belongings/housing of any Omni member or other attack by ZRW will result in an automatic ban from the Omni Yes: 3 No: 0 Abstain: 3 Proposal passes

Discussion

Lindsey's experience

  • Pleased to know there is a conflict resolution process and glad to hear more about the purpose of the space
  • I want to have meidation with a delegate with whom I had an incident that has kept me out of the space since then
  • I was here working late doing some are with some people and some young kids got in the building. They were running around iin the space I was in. I was informed that they weren't supposed to be in the space and I agreed to keep an eye on them. I wasn't comfortable with the way the kids were treated by the person.
  • I was told in a way that felt condescending to me that I could babysit them. I didn't do a good job.
  • Im not sure if they left the space or not, I didn't keep track, but later that night a fire extinguisher was set off. There was an assumption that they did it.
  • That person came back to the space visably angry and told them to "Get Out". I was yelled out that I could clean up. I felt the yelling was disrepectful to dealing with children and in particular black children.
  • Cathy - when did this happen
  • Lindsey - Late March
  • Robb - I admit I am that person. We keep those doors locked to try to keep them out. I've seen them cause many troublesome activities here that make this an unsafe space for them. We're not capable of watching them. You were very confrontational with me during that event. I'm burnt on this issue.
  • Cathy - Whoever left that door open, they should've been the one to clean up the space.
  • Almaz - Thank you to Lindsey and I'm glad she brought this situation up.

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Omni Delegates' Meeting - 6 July 2017 7pm-9pm

Agenda

  • Introductions, Meeting Roles, and Delegates Count [10 minutes]
  • Announcements [5 minutes]
  • Bans [5 minutes]
  • Working Group Report-Backs [15 minutes]
  • Proposal: Banning Running Wolf [45 minutes]
  • Proposal: Change Meetings to Once a Month [15 minutes]

Introductions

Introduce yourself: Name; Preferred Pronoun; Affiliation

  • Laura - Fundraising/Finance - she/her
  • Steve - BAPS - he/him
  • Phil - FNB / Building - he/him
  • Cheryl - CCL - they/them
  • Alyssa, Phat Beets, she/her
  • Jenny - Sudo / Finance / Fundraising / Communications - she/her
  • Jason = CCL, he/him
  • Joe - FNB / Building, he/him
  • Helen - FNB, she/her
  • Robb - Sudo / Building / Commons - he/him
  • Almaz - GCEA / Commons / Fundraising
  • Spinach - LL - they/them

Delegates

ABDC: none BAPS: Steve CCL: Dante (though not formally a CCL delegate, will retroactively consult re proposal votes) CSC: none, inactive FNB: Joe GWS: remote-Rachel LL: Spinach Sudo: Robb TIL: none, inactive GCEA: Almaz Quorum: Yes (6.5/8 active)

Announcements

  • Joe: Would like to discuss why ABDC revoked their proposal & declares Running WOlf is not a member of Food Not Bombs
  • Phil: Replacing 2 compost bins with holes that were drawing fruit flies - one upstairs, one downstairs
  • Joe/Helen: FNB is declaring officially that RW is not a member
  • Almaz: GCEA received several new computers, which have just been set up downstairs! You can use them instead of the upstairs terminals if you want. Had 5-6 youth coming in and using them last week. They have wifi. Ask me for the login info.

Bans

  • Add to list of people asked to leave

Working Group Report-Backs

Building & permits

Meetings: Mondays (still deciding on time)

Commons

Meetings: Second and Fourth Thursdays at 6pm

Communications

Meetings: First and Third Sundays at 5pm

  • Send info to the newsletter to comms@omnicommons.org

Finance

Meetings: Mondays at 6pm

  • $10,000 in bank, but due to loan repaymednts we are broke. In July it goes down to managable. PG&E went up to $1500
    • Probably the uptick in refrigeration on both FNB & CCL's parts
    • Discussion of getting rid of the freezer behind the bar (Phat Beets maybe wants it? Use as a resource for events?)
  • We are broke! Pay unpaid invoices! Join the Fundraising WG!

Fundraising

Meetings: Alternating Mondays at 2:00pm, check calendar

  • We were rejected for recent grants
  • Add BTC wallet address to Omni donation page
  • RObb - suggests having monthly or quarterly fundraising events featuring the collectives
    • Phil: My experience with FNB fundraisers is the $$$ made isn't worth the labor
    • Laura: WOuld be great to have regular events with all involved, namely for community morale
    • Laura: Scheduling next Funraising meeting for the `7th @ 2pm


Proposals

Proposal to Ban Running Wolf from the Omni Commons

     Submitted by Laura, 6/14/17
  • Discussed last week
  • Notes redacted for security & privacy purposes - ask Jenny if you want to read them
  • Confirming tonight that he is decidedly not a member and should not be let in unless babysat by the letter-in for the entirety of his stay
  • 4 abstentions, only 3 consensos, no blocks
  • for now, he's not a member and must be let in and leave with whoever lets him in
  • final decision about the ban will be made at the next meeting on July 20th

Proposal to Hold Delegates Meetings on the 1st Thursday of the Month only

  • This was discussed last week
  • Jenny thinks it's a bad idea (tho regrettably will likely miss the next meeting...)
  • Others agree, especially given current circumstances wrt building safety issues

Post - Meeting

  • Gerald arrives and shares his perspective
  • More folks install Signal, and thus join the secure omni phone tree!

Last Meeting Notes

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Omni Delegates' Meeting - 15 June 2017 7pm-9pm

Agenda

  • Introductions, Meeting Roles, and Delegates Count [10 minutes]
  • Announcements [5 minutes]
  • Bans [5 minutes]
  • Working Group Report-Backs [15 minutes]
  • Member Collective Updates (10 minutes)
  • Proposal:

Introductions

Introduce yourself: Name; Preferred Pronoun; Affiliation

  • Ken
  • Joe
  • Marcus
  • Laura
  • Julian
  • Gerald
  • Q.Z.
  • Daniel
  • Almaz
  • Abe

Meeting Roles

  • Facilitator/s: Laura
  • Explanation of hand signals: "deaf applause", "raised hand", "point of process", "direct response"(wildcard), etc.
  • Stacktaker:
  • Timekeeper:
  • Notetaker/s:
  • Vibe Reader:
  • Next meeting's facilitator(s):

Delegates

  • ABDC: Marcus
  • BAPS: Julian
  • CCL: Ken
  • CSC: Inactive
  • FNB:Joe
  • GWS: none
  • LL: none
  • Sudo: none
  • TIL: inactive
  • GCEA: Almaz
  • Quorum:No 6/8 needed, only 5 present


Announcements

  • Gerald - working with a group of trade union people to go to Cuba. collaborating with the Cuban gov't to elimate Gitmo & the trade embargo. Cuban govt sending a trade unionist (hotel & restarant workers) from Cuban parliament to US. do we want him here? IN Oakland the 28th of June.
  • Almaz - Oakland Juneteenth 24th of June, W. Oak Youth Center 10-6
  • Ken - F0llow up from Temescal STreet Fair - various collectives & Omni qua Omni had presence; went well, folks were happy with talking to the public. do we want to participate again next year? [it was at little cost to us thanks to BID+ dispensatins)
    • Joe - FNB probably wouldn't again next year
  • Gerald - SF Mime Troupe's first "Stop and Think About This" - its called The Wall (a play) - could do here? tho nice in the park... perhaps here in a year or two if we talk.

Bans

Working Group Report Backs

Building & Permits

  • Daniel - new wireless access points all around the building - "Omni Commons"
    • trying to think about electricity use


Commons

Meetings: Second and Fourth Thursdays at 6pm


Communications

Meetings: First and Third Sundays at 5pm


Finance

Meetings: Monday at 6pm

  • Laura - our electricity bill's gone up.
    • Steve - have they been raising the rates?
    • what's been pushing it up? anyone want to work on that?
      • a motion switch?
    • Add to maintencan and upgrade plan


Fundraising

Meetings: Monday at 1pm


Welcoming

Meetings: Monday at 5pm

  • Marcus - currently planning for painting the entrance hall (& basement?), to be done in the next 3 weeks.

Member Collective Updates

What is going on with your collective? What are you working on? What have you accomplished? Any events coming up? Any difficulties you are encountering that you need help with?


ABDC

  • Members of ABDC have all voted to move down into the basement; the formal proposal will be sent out for next meeting.
    • there will be no physical wall, though spatially defined through objects/barriers
    • when ABDC originally moved in Omninoms were more enthusiastic about ABDC using the basement; but it turns


BAPS

  • PTSD group - they've been meeting regularly
  • Practical Research class - been on pause because Julian out of town, & Steve up to other stuff
    • given that some have been hesitant to participate because of some of the risks, we're considering how to get folks to participate more regularly / whether its necessary to reshape the class

CCL

  • some kind of event coming up tho its in conjunction with
  • a number of classes going - plant tissue class new

CSC

FNB

  • doing a fundraiser with First They Came for the Homeless on the 9th of July

GWS

GCEA

  • Doing "take back our streets" at Youth Uprising June 3rd, June 14th,
  • Immigrant Know Your Rights Workshop June 25th
  • a grant of 10-12 computers was given to GCEA & they will be installed in the basement library hall room.

LL

  • LL just screened an excellent film, next up The Fascists - 2 Sundays from now. about fascists/antifas in Sweden & Greece. [be aware of possible repressive response]
  • the GCEA/LL collab film has been going extremely well
  • forensic video investigation - learn how to decypher if a video is fake news or not; could be a future skill share, could generate some income in the building

Sudo

Proposal to Hold Delegates Meetings on the 1st Thursday of the Month only

  • From Ken: Proposes to hold 1 delegates meeting per month on a trial basis through September. We will reevaluate if this schedule should continue on the first meeting in September.
  • Julian - this would slow down our decision making to 2 months for any decision
    • Ken - there are ways to remedy that: by introducing proposals in writing in advance and, when necessary, scheduling additional meetings
  • In favor: CCL, FNB, GCEA, BAPS,
  • Abstain: ABDC, probably would agree but haven't discussed
  • No quorum though people are generally in favor
  • Will ask delegates to decide remotely by unanimous consent

Proposal 2

Proposal to Ban Running Wolf from the Omni Commons 

     Submitted by Laura, 6/14/17

PROPOSAL: Running Wolf has continually disregarded posted Omni Commons rules despite being warned both verbally and in writing. These violations include using the Omni for personal storage and sleeping. His behavior is volatile and at times constitutes harassment. He should be permanently banned from entering the Omni. If we pass this proposal, we will need to make a plan to prevent Running Wolf from vandalizing the Omni in retribution.

REASONS: In our most recent basement clean out, I found a large duffle bag with items that appeared to belong to Running Wolf hidden in a pile of other stuff. I placed it in the pile of items to be hauled, but it disappeared before the hauler came. There is currently a dresser in the den that contains clothes and other personal affects that I believe are his. There have been multiple occasions in the past when I have placed warning notes on piles of personal belongings in the den/computer area that appeared to belong to him. These notes have included the reminder that personal storage is not allowed at the Omni.

Daniel has seen Running Wolf sleeping in the den area twice in the past 2 weeks. He wrote up what happened in an email, referring to Running Wolf as "a person":

"Today I arrived to OC about 7AM and when checking the areas where I may wanted to work, I came across a person sleeping by the computers. This is the same person I have found about 12 days earlier late night wrapped up in what I said it was a blanket (can be a sleeping bag).

Anyhow, because I felt unsafe to wake the person up by myself, and since I have seen (anonymous) downstairs in CCL, I went to check with (anonymous) about what should we do. We ended up going upstairs and wake this person up, and remind him that Omni its not a place to sleep. 

       (Anonymous) had to clap his hands hard about 4-5 fives to get him to wake up. This person quickly claimed he was not sleeping, even though he was rolled up with blanket (or sleeping bag). -This person increased his tone of voice and tried to change the subject. He continue talking loud, even after we have left him alone." (Daniel agreed to have his email included in this proposal)

Running Wolf has also violated our Statement of Solidarity. He recently was observed shouting "Fuck immigrants! This is my land" within earshot of several people, at least 2 of whom were immigrants. This constitutes harassment, and is one example of how he creates a hostile environment. In addition, when he is asked to reconsider his behavior or is reminded of the rules, he often yells at the person in a threatening and derogatory manner, expressing a sense of entitlement to exemption from the agreements of the community.

His presence in the den/shared computer area discourages other people from using the area because he leaves the area he uses dirty. He speaks loudly and aggressively, disturbing people working in the area around him, and sometimes arguing with them. He continues to need reminding to speak in a normal tone even after being asked multiple times.

Unlike most members of the Omni community, Running Wolf contributes almost nothing, often not picking up after himself or helping others who are working on Omni related tasks around him.

Running Wolf's attitude toward the Omni is that the rules don't apply to him and that he doesn't need to contribute anything to our community. Requests to change his behavior are met with hostility.

I propose that he be permanently banned.

  • Gerald: I don't have a problem with the guy personally but he has caused our group lots of trouble and has used the word "Nigger" in front of our group. When we banned him he did vandalize our equipment. We have to come with a plan to enforce keeping him out.
  • Almaz - Running Wolf loudly expressed some anti-immigrant sentiments in the entrance hall
  • Joe - he tends to allienated everyone; has been thrown out of every FNB kitchen. he has done harm to various community energies and relations
  • Almaz - how do we protect the Omni?
  • Ken - he was found sleeping here & unresponsive to rational suggestions. He leaves the doors ajar so he can get back in if he has to go somewhere. Agrees we need to make aplan to keept the OMni safe. Everyone needs to know if this passes. Maybe put his picture around.
  • Steve - he's known Running Wolf a long time. we can't ban him. as he's gotten kicked out of everything - he does what he's chastized for as rebellion againt the rule used against him. an entire left are in him confronted with something we can't handle. to him, all we can offer are rules and restrictions.
  • Joe - he's a bad dude.
  • Laura - he uses the Omni without giving in return & doesn't feel he has to follow the rules here
    • we don't have the capacity or the skill
  • Daniel - Sudo room, a safer space, etc. being around and conversing with him makes this space unsafe. I personally don't feel safe.
  • Almaz - we don't want to kick folks out, this is a community center. perhaps the ban can be a temporary basis.
  • Joe - we need to protect our equipment here
  • Gerald - I've been on mediation committees here. there is a minimal accountability that we have to stick by. the potential here is great; if anyone decides they can't be corrected in our struggle then we cannot accept those people
  • Q.Z. - even serial killers have friends.
  • Daniel - When I sent the emails reproting on RW sleepig. I didn't include his name becasue I didn't want to put him in any addtional jeopoardy by his name appearing on a public list. I camebecasue I feel this is important.
  • Laura - Between now and the next meeting in July, let's talk with our collectives including about what to
  • Joe - FNB folks will look out.
  • we can't have the doors propped as they have been lately.
    • someone needs to be at the door with a picture
  • our policy is - if you don't have a key or a place you're going specifically you need to be a guest of a member present with you
  • QZ
  • straw poll -
    • for - 8
    • against - 0
    • abstain - 2
  • Julian: There's a signal Omni Emergency contact list.

End of Meeting


Agenda

  • Introductions, Meeting Roles, and Delegates Count [10 minutes]
  • Announcements [5 minutes]
  • Bans [5 minutes]
  • Working Group Report-Backs [15 minutes]
  • Member Collective Updates (10 minutes)
  • Proposal X: [15 minutes]
  • Proposal Y: [15 minutes]
  • Discussion Z: [10 minutes]

Introductions

Introduce yourself: Name; Preferred Pronoun; Affiliation

  • Joe Fnb, Laura Finance and Fundraising, Julie (ERIE);Larry (ERIE); Rachel GWS; Almaz (late)

Meeting Roles

  • Facilitator/s: Laura
  • Explanation of hand signals: "deaf applause", "raised hand", "point of process", "direct response"(wildcard), etc.
  • Stacktaker:
  • Timekeeper:
  • Notetaker/s: Joe, Laura
  • Vibe Reader:
  • Next meeting's facilitator(s):

Delegates

  • ABDC: 2nd meeting without a delegate
  • BAPS:
  • CCL: *Ken
  • CSC: Inactive
  • FNB: * Joe
  • GWS: *Rachel
  • LL:
  • Sudo:
  • TIL: Inactive
  • GCEA: ALmaz
  • Quorum: No

Announcements

  • June 11 is the Temescal Street Fair. CCL, BAAM, and 1 other collective have said they plan to be there. FNB has agreed to be in the Omni Collective booth.

Bans

Working Group Report-Backs

Building & permits

  • Laura is updating the building 5-10 year plan by getting estimates for the largest jobs. For exanmple, Everest Painting & Waterproofing is coming to look at the Omni to give estimates on exterior painting and window replacement.
  • RObb and Mark are working on fixing leak into S wall of basement and replacing siding there.
  • Meetings: Mondays (still deciding on time)
  • This group needs help; https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/building

Commons

Meetings: Second and Fourth Thursdays at 6pm

Communications

Meetings: First and Third Sundays at 5pm

Finance

Meetings: Mondays at 6pm

Fundraising

Meetings: Alternating Mondays at 2:00pm, check calendar

  • Laura: We haven't heard back on any of the grants we have written in the past couple of months. Slowly working on updating and improving the Patreon page so it can be promoted as a way to givce the Omni ongoing support.

Member Collective Updates

What is going on with your collective? What are you working on? What have you accomplished? Any events coming up? Any difficulties you are encountering that you need help with?

ABDC

BAPS

CCL

  • Very busy with classes and events

CSC

FNB

GCEA

GWS

  • Rachel is going to People's Summit next week. Will report back when she returns.

LL

Sudo

TIL

Proposals

Proposal to Hold Delegates Meetings on the 1st Thursday of the Month only

  • From Ken: Proposes to hold 1 delegates meetign per month on a trial basis through September. We will reevaluate if this schedule should continue on the first meeting in September.
  • Joe - wants to have 2x per month because wants to see the Omni with a lot of things going on and with collectives coming together here. Group Omni-ness is low.
  • Ken - I was surprised that more groups werent interested in the Temescal Street Fair

Discussion

ERIE Entheogenic Research Integfration and Education

  • Considering becoming a member collective
  • We hold small workshops and discussion groups on visionary plants. Some are f=for peole who have had experiences with entheogens but dont have another space to talk about it. USe a talking circle model. We don't provide these experiences. HAve other big events related to this topic.
  • We emerged out of CIIS. We regularly get 120 people at our events. Very dynamic events.
  • We stress the community building, since in traditional use of these plants they are very integrated in the community.
  • Interested in engaging with the larger community at the Omni
  • Interested in disco room, rooftop garden. Need versitile space
  • Joe - HOw much space do you need? How oftern would you be using the space? What would yo have to offer in rent?
  • Ken - rent in the range of $900; might steward the disco room and make it available when not using it themselves. RObb willing to help fix up the sound system up there.
  • We're not a membership organization. Have 500 people opening our newsletter and about 30 regular volunteers. COmmunity is really excited dfor us to find a space.
  • Joe: do you want an office?
  • Don't need closed office space at this time
  • Ken: Understand that the disco room would be available when they werent using it.

Last Meeting Notes

https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Event:2017/07/06_Delegates_Meeting

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