Minutes 12/04/11 Present: Joseph, Cherie, Chris, Martin, Janie, Crystal, Rikker, Rusty, Tim Facilitator: Rusty; Minutes: Tim Rusty presented the board with the proposed mission statement. Crystal suggested the mission statement specifically address local government. Martin suggested change to “push local politicians and federal representatives” and change “politicians” to “candidates” in the phrase “outlaw corporate contributions [...]

Minutes 12/03/11 GA began at 6:30 p.m. after a Teach-In by Rikker about Occupy Wall Street (OWS) General Assembly (GA) process.  Rusty facilitated the meeting. Janie reported that she and Martin had left OA pamphlets at the Great Harvest Bread store and Natural Grocers and will leave some with Unitarian Universalists tomorrow and the Alternative [...]

Minutes 11/26/11, Tim discussed how to get more people to attend GAs.  Recommends a proxy vote for people that attend at least once weekly.  Marty asks how to track that.  Rikker recommends a live feed proxy vote.  Motion to allow proxy votes is passed.  Marty recommends having an open mic night.  Joseph suggests that the [...]

Minutes 11/24/11, Rusty discussed the 5-year-plan on homes for the homeless that he brought back from Dallas.  Not everyone had read it yet.  There was a recommendation to speak with local homeless groups/advocates before presenting the plan to city officials.  Janie was selected to find out more about local homeless alliances by Saturday”s meeting.  It [...]

Minutes 11/21/11, Discussed Food not Bombs action for the group.  A motion to contact FnB for the guideline book was passed. The homeless under the Pierce Street bridge were discussed: Have been told no tents Have had recent issues with lots of drug addicts Suggestion of picketing the police department Suggested to check with Jeff [...]

Minutes, 11/14/11, This GA remained informal as we still had a small group attending, but it was the first GA held at the occupation camp! 1. Donation by the Peace Farm of portable restroom for a limited time approved by the group – pending cost and approval by Peace Farm and permission from the property [...]

Minutes, 11/7/11, Camping was discussed and agreed upon. It will begin Friday, November 11, 6pm at the corner of 7th and Harrison in the old Ave. 10 Parking lot.  This will begin our permanent Occupation. However, the Occupation at this particular location is not permanent, as it is only a campsite until Cy, the owner [...]