Occupy Columbus

Derrian announced a call to action to coordinate with other Occupies in a campaign against police brutality.

Steven announced Obama’s first day day in court to be questioned about SS#’s in use is to be Tuesday, January 25, 2012.

John announced an HCCO meeting on Saturday Feb 11, 2012 that needs a couple Occupy speakers for a 30-45 minute presentation on Occupy. This will take place at the Grandview library at 1685 W 1st between 1PM and 3PM. Speakers are asked to be there one hour early. Averi, John, and Jaime offered to speak.

Robert informed us that Ohio requirements for foreclosure help have changed. Homeowners no longer have to empty bank account and enter poverty before help will be provided.

John reminded us of the State of the Union address tonight at 9PM.

Haydn updated us on his and Derrian’s trip to Cleveland. It seems they are suffering some hardships because of snow and a lack of space, and temp checked a call for assistance.

Jaime got us some really awesome business cards which have been left at the site. A discussion ensued about use in marketing the Occupy movement and message.

Dave talked to Dan Doogan, who’s assisting with rOccupy. A date of Feb 10 2012 was announced, the venue being Kobo. Start time was discussed and tentatively is set at 9pm, doors 1 hour before. Donations were discussed and figures of suggested contributions of $5-$10 were offered.

A finance report was given by John, and we still are fairly solvent with roughtly $1200 available. Expenses have decreased significantly as of late due to a change in heating in the tent.

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GA Notes Jan. 21, 2012

Facilitators: Andrew, Averi

Stack: Kate

Notes: Amber

Tabled Items for Agenda:

Tent/Site Discussion Update on Pledge Drive & Scheduling

3×3 Structure Proposal

Modem/Hot Spot

Announcements:

Occupy the Courts Rally and Protest Friday 1.20.12 was a great success, many supporters were present, good speakers. Some people disagreed with decision to Mic Check Mary Jo Kilroy, felt a discussion at open mic portion would have been better. Some people felt her decision to accept Pac money and then denounce Corporate Personhood was hypocritical.

Occupy the Corporation Rally Earlier today, less supporters but good vibe at site. March cancelled.

“V for Vendetta” being shown at Carriage House tonight 5:30, FREE & will have food! Discussion about how the movie relates to our movement.

Studio 35 will host monthly movie/video night this Spring. Carson will email me details to update the notes

Rockupy is one band away from capacity. Carson will email me details to update the notes.

NEEDS: Plastic jars with lids, like mayo or peanut butter size, to make our “Tip Jar” donation collection devices. We will properly decorate and place in local area businesses and hopefully reap much change.

Tabled:

Tent/Site Discussion: Tabled to Tuesday’s GA. Schedule for people to sign up for shifts wasn’t put online which may have hampered the ability of people to see where our coverage needs were. Pledge Drive is almost halfway to $500 goal set for next Saturday. If you sign up for a shift, please show up, or at least give notice that you aren’t coming, some people signed up, but didn’t show up and it caused some confusion and inconvenience. Some regulars are taking a much needed break from 24hr shifts so extra hands are urgently required to keep it occupied. Current Permit is good till end of month. GA’s onsite have added positive energy to tent. Will again try to get schedule online and encourage folks to sign up and come down.

3×3 Structure: Tabled to Tuesday’s GA. Infrastructure is important, will repost info to website/FB for additional comments and discussion.

Proposals:

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