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Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library (A to Z)

2011-11-10T02:35:17Z

Clara.hendricks:

Want INFORMATION to inform your ACTIVISM? Want to learn more about histories of RESISTANCE, investigating CORPORATIONS, or ANTI-RACISM FOR ACTIVISTS? [[File:Library1.jpg|left|250x187px|Library1.jpg]] RADICAL REFERENCE  and the '''Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library''' can help!

Ask a librarian! We can help you find resources & answers to questions. Look for us inLibrary tent.

If there are no librarians on duty:
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>Go to: [http://www.radicalreference.info Radical Reference]</li>
<li>Click on the [http://radicalreference.info/askaquestion Submit a Reference Question] link at the top of the page</li>
<li>Fill out the form. Your email address will be shared with Radical Reference librarians, but will not be made public.</li>
<li>We’ll email you an answer, or with any follow-up questions we might have.</li>
<li>We’ll also post the Q & A (with any identifying information removed) on the Radical Reference site. If you don’t want us to publish your question on the site, just tell us.</li>
</ul>

Radical Reference is a collective of volunteer library workers who believe in social justice and equality. We support activist communities, progressive organizations, and independent journalists by providing professional research support, education and access to information

'''Resources'''

*'''[http://tinyurl.com/6en9lbr Map] of the A-Z Library''' space to help find what you're looking for!
*[[Press on the libraries of the Movement.]]
*[http://occupyboston.com/2011/10/16/library-established-at-occupy-boston/ Library's Press Release]
*[http://timdevin.com/securitycameras.pdf Guide to Dewey Square's Surveillance Cameras] by Tim Devin
*[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Education Education] page for Occupy Boston
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-3w-9o_xIHiSeYfgLLNml6SjpEqpu0TNxxwYx1zqpg/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1 Occupy Boston Crowdsourced Reading List]
*[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0ByM96Lq6MnSjNjk5ZGRkNGItMzhlZS00OTNkLTgzY2QtYWFjZTIzYTk2ZTFl&hl=en_US Social and Protest Movement Books] for Kids and Teens as compiled by the A-Z Library at Occupy Boston
*[http://occupyarchive.org/ Occupy Archive] - "Archiving the Occupy Movements from 2011"
*Post pictures, videos, poetry, etc on [http://www.occupybostonlibrary.org/ this space].  
*[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Favorite_resources_of_visitors_to_the_library_tent Favorite Resources] suggested by visitors to the Occupy Boston Library - From the poster in the tent.
*'''[http://www.bpl.org/branches/ Local Libraries]'''

 '''Contact Us!'''  By email at [mailto:library@lists.occupyboston.org library_at_lists_dot_occupyboston_dot_org]

'''Programs for Families & Children - '''Sunday November 13th and Sunday November 20th we will be having storytimes for children and families at 12:00pm. They will be held either on the plaza, or in a tent next to the library tent, depending on the weather. All are welcome!

'''Minutes'''

*10/26/11 Minutes: [[File:20111026 minutes.txt|RTENOTITLE]]
*11/02/11 Minutes: [[File:A-Z Library Meeting Notes 11.02.11.pdf|RTENOTITLE]]

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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Library Library at wikispaces]''

WG/Working Groups

2011-11-10T02:33:50Z

Clara.hendricks: /* Arts/ - Media and Communications */

Working Groups are the organs supporting the body of the Occupation. Within these groups you will find resources, discussions, and courses of action in every field.

Working Groups are open; please contribute!

=== Action and Information Working Groups ===

[[WG/Working_Groups]]

*[[WG/Facilitation|Facilitation]]
*[[WG/Philosophy|Philosophy]]
*[[WG/OBIT|Tech (OBIT)]]
*[[WG/Strategies|Strategies]] (merger of Ideas and SPP)
**[[WG/Strategies/Ideas|Ideas]]
**[[WG/Strategies/Direct Action|Direct Action]]
**[[WG/Strategies/Anti-Oppression|Anti-Oppression]]
***[[WG/Strategies/Anti-Oppression/Survivor Advocacy|Survivor Advocacy]]
**[[WG/Strategies/Nonviolence and Civil Disobedience|Nonviolence and Civil Disobedience]]
**[[WG/Strategies/Citizens United to End Political Bribery|Citizens United to End Political Bribery]]
*[[WG/Womens Caucus|Women's Caucus]]
*[[WG/Transparency|Transparency]]
*[[WG/Legal|Legal]]
**[[WG/Legal/Jail Support|Jail Support]]
*[[WG/Financial Accountability|Financial Accountability]]

=== Arts/ - Media and Communications ===

*[[Arts/Media|Media]]
**[[Arts/Media/Occupy Boston Globe|Occupy Boston Globe]]
**[http://www.occupyboston.org/ OccupyBoston.org]
*[[Arts/Arts and Culture|Arts and Culture]]
*[[Arts/Music and Events|Music and Events]]
*[[Arts/Signs|Signs]]
*[[Arts/Street Theater|Street Theater]]
*[[Arts/Outreach|Outreach]]
**[[Arts/Outreach/InterOccupation Communications|InterOccupation Communications]]
**[[Arts/Outreach/Volunteer Coordination|Volunteer Coordination]]
**[[Arts/Outreach/Occupy Everywhere|Occupy Everywhere]]
**[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Labor_Outreach Labor Outreach]

===Tent City/ - On-Site Support===
*[[Tent City/Info Tent|Info Tent]]
*[[Tent City/Library|A-Z Library]]
*[[Tent City/Faith and Spirituality|Faith and Spirituality]]
*[[Tent City/Safety|Safety]]
**[[Tent City/Safety/Community Wellness|Community Wellness]]
**[[Tent City/Safety/Medical|Medical]]
**[[Tent City/Safety/Animals|Animals]]
*[[Tent City/Logistics|Logistics/Tactical]] (Site Building and Maintenance)
**[[Tent City/Winterization|Winterization]]
*[[Tent City/Food|Food]]

===Solidarity/ - Friends of Occupy Boston===
[[Solidarity]]
*[[Solidarity/FSU|Free School University]]
*[[Solidarity/Students Occupy|Students Occupy]]

===Help/ - Guidelines and Tips===
[[Help]]
*[[Help/Navigation Tree]]

Arts/Outreach/Labor

2011-11-05T12:03:23Z

Clara.hendricks:

The '''Labor Outreach Committee''' meets Mondays at 4:30pm at SEIU 615 to accommodate the labor organization members who wish to actively participate in our group process.

'''Meeting Notes:'''

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b0IwlOzcsl-Xdz6GfCKAcKzt3sdZ-gwjjLbO_w3TdoM/edit October 31, 2011]

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W5J4-mZzaPhgtuUvdPaxJORF0KrY7dgQbfho9I15MeM/edit October 24, 2011]

Arts/Outreach/Labor

2011-11-05T12:02:41Z

Clara.hendricks:

The '''Labor Outreach Committee''' meets Mondays at 4:30pm at SEIU 615 to accommodate the labor organization members who wish to actively participate in our group process.

'''Meeting Notes:'''

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b0IwlOzcsl-Xdz6GfCKAcKzt3sdZ-gwjjLbO_w3TdoM/editOcotber October 31, 2011]

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W5J4-mZzaPhgtuUvdPaxJORF0KrY7dgQbfho9I15MeM/edit October 24, 2011]

Arts/Outreach/Labor

2011-11-05T12:02:15Z

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The '''Labor Outreach Committee''' meets Mondays at 4:30pm at SEIU 615 to accommodate the labor organization members who wish to actively participate in our group process.

'''Meeting Notes:'''

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b0IwlOzcsl-Xdz6GfCKAcKzt3sdZ-gwjjLbO_w3TdoM/editOcotber 31, 2011] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W5J4-mZzaPhgtuUvdPaxJORF0KrY7dgQbfho9I15MeM/edit October 24, 2011]

Outreach

2011-11-05T11:53:03Z

Clara.hendricks: /* Outreach Sub-Pages */

== General Information ==

Outreach Statement of Purpose, Organization, Initiatives: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xUGnFsEkGfH3BeCjicj1lHyMOBXwiMg9f6hJGzbKTOs/edit Outreach - SOP, Organization, Initiatives]

Outreach Committee '''meets every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Gandhi statue.

The Labor Outreach Committee '''meets Mondays at 4:30pm at SEIU 615''' to accommodate the labor organization members who wish to actively participate in our group process.

The Community Organizations Outreach Committee '''meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at SEIU 615 (with a large community group meeting which follows).

*Note: Outreach is currently sharing a tent with the Community Organizations working group. It is located on the east side of camp near the plaza

Read the [[Outreach Minutes|Minutes and Agendas of Past Meetings]].

== Announcements ==

[http://occupybostonglobe.com/outreach/ Occupy Boston Globe - Outreach Events]

 October 31, 2011

'''Info Tent Volunteer Training''' Info needs your help! We are short on volunteers at the moment and need to trainneeds your help! people asap to help staff the tent. Training will be at 7 p.m. at the info tent (costumes encouraged)

 October 29, 2011

'''Outreach needs canvassers!''' Help us spread the word! Canvassing kits are available at the info table -- please take them to your school, your neighborhood, your favorite coffee shop, and help us get the word out about what's happening in Dewey Square.

 October 26, 2011

From 3pm-5pm, join UNITE HERE for an organizing training on telling your story.  At 5pm, march in solidarity with Verizon workers!

 October 16, 2011

'''Check out this beautiful poster from South End Textiles!''' Outreach kits are on their way. In the meantime, this came in through the wires today -- print out copies and put them up everywhere! [http://southendtextiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/occupy_poster.pdf http://southendtextiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/occupy_poster.pdf]

 October 15,2011

'''Labor Organization Unite Here local #26 Joins The Fight''' On Wed. 10/19/2011 members of Unite Here will be conducting classes on '''Boycotts''' as an effective tool in our diversity of tactics. Unite Here conducted a successful boycott against employers in the range of $20,000,000. Class will be held '''1-3pm @ Dewey Square'''

'''We are seeking 100 supporters to join eviction blockade with City LIfe / Vida Urbana this Monday.''' On Monday at noon, there will be an eviction blockade and rally at a home that is being foreclosed on in Malden. If you are interested in participating in this action, please coordinate with Katie ([mailto:katie.gradowski@gmail.com katie.gradowski@gmail.com]) or check in with Nicole at the direct action tent to see how you can help.

[[Outreach Archives]] and [[Minutes CP Teach-in|Minutes from the Outreach Teach-in With Cynthia Peters]]

== Get Involved! ==

There are lots of ways to participate. Every conversation you have about Occupy ''is'' Outreach! Here are some suggestions; please add your own.

*Pick up some fliers at the Outreach tent or the info desk, and paper the world: train cars, community bulletin boards, friendly businesses, etc. (The Neighborhoods working group can help!)
*Make your 99% status visible: carry a sign, make yourself a tee shirt or pin.
*Look for opportunities to bring up Occupy. Don't be afraid to tell people what you really did over the weekend!

When someone asks you about Occupy, here are some phrases that we've had success with in conversations:

*I can't speak for the movement as a whole, but here's why '''''I '''''am involved...
*If you've ever worried about money or politics, you're one of us.
*Come by and visit us. We're a lot of fun! (Mention something that's gotten you excited, like a marching band or the library tent or a recent General Assembly or...)
*It's true that we don't have a set list of goals. We do know that the system is broken, and we want as many voices as we can to contribute so we can fix it together. What do ''you'' think will help?

==== On-Site Volunteering ====

The best way to help with on-site volunteering is to just SHOW UP. People AT the camp ARE the occupation. Look for people who are working and ask how to help. Ask a camper if you can help with anything. Camping is the hardest part of this occupation. For campers to stay, they need to be comfortable. Check in at the WELCOME CENTER. There is a list of volunteer needs. Remember to dress for the weather. Being outside generally requires warm clothes and comfortable shoes, because of the gravel path.

1. Media Reception Desk Staff

We need people to sit at the media group's RECEPTION DESK and answer basic questions from the public as well as help internal staff and the media. We need at least one person at all hours. So please sign up, if you can come onsite for a couple hours at a time. [there's a link on the media group's page, which I can't find] Or write to[mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com]

2. Poster Your Town

Print out 50 flyers from the website. Find them at: [http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/ http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/]

Hand them out downtown, at the grocery store, at the big discount store. Post them at coffee shops, bus stations, anywhere that seems appropriate. Be considerate of local cultural preferences relative to posting on telephone poles. While there are laws allowing and preventing, there’s often a local preference that may be worth respecting.

3. Set Up and/or Staff a Table in Your Town

Get a card table and set it up downtown somewhere. Or at a busy bus or train station. Wherever there’s a lot of foot traffic. Print out a bunch of flyers from [http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/ http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/] And just go sit at the table and answer questions. The first time will be hard because you’ll be learning at the same time you’re answering questions. But it’ll get easier. Print out the FAQ from the website and bring them with you. Make sure to check the FAQ sometimes, because there are updates as we figure out other stuff people want to know.

==== Remote Volunteering ====

1. Work on Policy Development

If you're a constitutional lawyer, citizen activist, fiscal policy analyst, or an interested citizen, and you want to join in the "online discussion" about our demands as "the 99%", please go [[Strategies, Proposals, Positions|here]]! There are many interesting things going on. The Strategies, Policies, and Proposals group is focusing on "fiscal" and "social policies", as well as "demands" that we want from our government. The [[Facilitators|Facilitation]] working group is focusing on practices to make a better democracy. If you'd like "virtual training" for how to post and join in the discussion, please let us know. Write to [mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com]

2. Blogging

Search for blogs and newspaper/media that have articles. Or go to the[http://www.occupyboston.org main website] and [http://www.facebook.com/OccupyBoston OB facebook] page and look for posts of media. Go to those sites, read the article and the comments. Post replies “in support”. Use the “messages” at the main website to help you write things in support of the movement. Here’s a good place to find those messages:[http://occupyboston.com/faq/general-faq/ http://occupyboston.com/faq/general-faq/]

3. Tweeting

Follow the Occupy Boston Twitter (@Occupy_Boston) stream and the news about Occupy Boston. Then tell the world about it! The more people who know about us the better.

== Outreach Sub-Pages ==

*[[Social Informatics|Social Informatics]]
*[[Indigenous Solidarity and Outreach|Indigenous Solidarity and Outreach]]
*[[Labor Outreach|Labor Outreach]]

== Contact Us ==

[mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com]

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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Outreach Outreach at wikispaces]''

Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library (A to Z)

2011-10-30T13:24:24Z

Clara.hendricks:

Want INFORMATION to inform your ACTIVISM? Want to learn more about histories of RESISTANCE, investigating CORPORATIONS, or ANTI-RACISM FOR ACTIVISTS? [[File:Library1.jpg|left|250x187px|Library1.jpg]] RADICAL REFERENCE  and the '''Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library''' can help!

Ask a librarian! We can help you find resources & answers to questions. Look for us inLibrary tent.

If there are no librarians on duty:
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>Go to: [http://www.radicalreference.info Radical Reference]</li>
<li>Click on the [http://radicalreference.info/askaquestion Submit a Reference Question] link at the top of the page</li>
<li>Fill out the form. Your email address will be shared with Radical Reference librarians, but will not be made public.</li>
<li>We’ll email you an answer, or with any follow-up questions we might have.</li>
<li>We’ll also post the Q & A (with any identifying information removed) on the Radical Reference site. If you don’t want us to publish your question on the site, just tell us.</li>
</ul>

Radical Reference is a collective of volunteer library workers who believe in social justice and equality. We support activist communities, progressive organizations, and independent journalists by providing professional research support, education and access to information

'''Resources'''

*'''[http://tinyurl.com/6en9lbr Map] of the A-Z Library''' space to help find what you're looking for!
*[[Press on the libraries of the Movement.]]
*[http://occupyboston.com/2011/10/16/library-established-at-occupy-boston/ Library's Press Release]
*[http://timdevin.com/securitycameras.pdf Guide to Dewey Square's Surveillance Cameras] by Tim Devin
*Post pictures, videos, poetry, etc on [http://www.occupybostonlibrary.org/ this space].  
*'''[http://www.bpl.org/branches/ Local Libraries]'''

'''Programs for Families & Children - '''The Sunday 10/30 program has been cancelled due to the weather. Please check back soon for our 11/6 program.

'''Minutes'''

*10/26/11 Minutes: [[File:20111026 minutes.txt|RTENOTITLE]]

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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Library Library at wikispaces]''

WG/Working Groups

2011-10-30T13:23:33Z

Clara.hendricks:

Working Groups are the organs which make up the body of the Occupation. You will find resources, discussions, and courses of action in every field.

''Working Groups are OPEN; Please contribute!''

=== Action and Information Working Groups ===

''Performs external action''

*[[Anti-Oppression|Anti-Oppression]]
*[[Arts and Culture|Arts and Culture]]
*[[Direct Action|Direct Action]]
*[[Press|Press]]
*[[Media|Media]]
*[[Occupy Everywhere|Occupy Everywhere]]
*[[Outreach|Outreach]]
*[[WG/OBIT]] Occupy Boston IT
*[[External Technology Support]] (to work on this wiki and other sites, not necessarily at Dewey Square)
*[[Ideas]] (formerly known as Statement of Purpose) (this group is where broader, mission statement type things are discussed.
*[[Strategies, Proposals, Positions|Strategies, Proposals, Positions]] (Please leave the name of SPP as it is until we have a final decision on the role of this Working Group.) This is where specific mechanics and reforms are discussed.
*[[InterOccupation Communications/Connections]]
*[[Nonviolence and Civil Disobedience|Nonviolence and Civil Disobedience]]
*[[Volunteer Coordination|Volunteer Coordination]]

=== Infrastructure and Onsite Support Working Groups ===

''Performs internal action''

*[[Conflict Resolution|Community Wellness]]
*[[Facilitators|Facilitators]]
*[[Faith and Spirituality|Faith and Spirituality]]
*[[Food|Food]]
*[[Finance Working Group|Finance]]
*[[Legal|Legal]]
*[[Logistics|Logistics / Tactical]]
*[[Medical|Medical]]
*[[Safety|Safety]]
*[[Signs|Signs]]
*[[Tech|Tech]]
*[[Transparency|Transparency]]
*[[Winterization|Winterization]]

=== Friends of Occupy Boston ===

''Provides safe space and/or facilitates special events''

*[[Library|A-Z Library]]
*[[FSU|Free School University]]
*[[Students Occupy|Students Occupy]]
*[[Occupy Boston Globe|Occupy Boston Globe]]
*Also see groups listed in [[Solidarity|Solidarity]].

Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library (A to Z)

2011-10-28T11:39:12Z

Clara.hendricks:

Want INFORMATION to inform your ACTIVISM? Want to learn more about histories of RESISTANCE, investigating CORPORATIONS, or ANTI-RACISM FOR ACTIVISTS? [[File:Library1.jpg|left|315x236px|Library1.jpg]] RADICAL REFERENCE  and the '''Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library''' can help!

Ask a librarian! We can help you find resources & answers to questions. Look for us inLibrary tent.

If there are no librarians on duty:
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>Go to: [http://www.radicalreference.info Radical Reference]</li>
<li>Click on the [http://radicalreference.info/askaquestion Submit a Reference Question] link at the top of the page</li>
<li>Fill out the form. Your email address will be shared with Radical Reference librarians, but will not be made public.</li>
<li>We’ll email you an answer, or with any follow-up questions we might have.</li>
<li>We’ll also post the Q & A (with any identifying information removed) on the Radical Reference site. If you don’t want us to publish your question on the site, just tell us.</li>
</ul>

Radical Reference is a collective of volunteer library workers who believe in social justice and equality. We support activist communities, progressive organizations, and independent journalists by providing professional research support, education and access to information

'''Resources'''

*[http://timdevin.com/securitycameras.pdf Guide to Dewey Square's Surveillance Cameras] by Tim Devin
*'''[http://tinyurl.com/6en9lbr Map] of the A-Z Library''' space to help find what you're looking for!
*'''[http://www.bpl.org/branches/ Local Libraries]'''
*[http://occupyboston.com/2011/10/16/library-established-at-occupy-boston/ Library's Press Release]
*Post pictures, videos, poetry, etc on [http://www.occupybostonlibrary.org/ this space].  

'''Programs for Families & Children - '''Sunday October 30, 12pm Family Storytime and craft! All families and children are welcome.

'''Minutes'''
*10/26/11 Minutes: [[File:20111026_minutes.txt]]

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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Library Library at wikispaces]''

Outreach

2011-10-25T11:33:03Z

Clara.hendricks:

== General Information ==

Outreach Statement of Purpose, Organization, Initiatives: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xUGnFsEkGfH3BeCjicj1lHyMOBXwiMg9f6hJGzbKTOs/edit Outreach - SOP, Organization, Initiatives]

Outreach Committee '''meetings are 6pm weekdays''' before General Assembly. Meetings take place at the Outreach tent.

The Labor Outreach Committee '''meets Mondays at 4:30pm at SEIU 615''' to accommodate the labor organization members who wish to actively participate in our group process.

*Note: the Outreach tent has moved to the main entrance of the encampment. We are now located next to the Info Desk*

Read the [[Outreach Minutes|Minutes and Agendas of Past Meetings]].

== Announcements ==

[http://occupybostonglobe.com/outreach/ Occupy Boston Globe - Outreach Events]

Labor events Wednesday 10/26''':'''

From 3pm-5pm, join UNITE HERE for an organizing training on telling your story.  At 5pm, march in solidarity with Verizon workers!

 October 16, 2011

'''Check out this beautiful poster from South End Textiles!''' Outreach kits are on their way. In the meantime, this came in through the wires today -- print out copies and put them up everywhere! [http://southendtextiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/occupy_poster.pdf http://southendtextiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/occupy_poster.pdf]

 October 15,2011

'''Labor Organization Unite Here local #26 Joins The Fight''' On Wed. 10/19/2011 members of Unite Here will be conducting classes on '''Boycotts''' as an effective tool in our diversity of tactics. Unite Here conducted a successful boycott against employers in the range of $20,000,000. Class will be held '''1-3pm @ Dewey Square'''

'''We are seeking 100 supporters to join eviction blockade with City LIfe / Vida Urbana this Monday.''' On Monday at noon, there will be an eviction blockade and rally at a home that is being foreclosed on in Malden. If you are interested in participating in this action, please coordinate with Katie ([mailto:katie.gradowski@gmail.com katie.gradowski@gmail.com]) or check in with Nicole at the direct action tent to see how you can help.

[[Outreach Archives]] and [[Minutes CP Teach-in|Minutes from the Outreach Teach-in With Cynthia Peters]]

== Get Involved! ==

There are lots of ways to participate. Every conversation you have about Occupy ''is'' Outreach! Here are some suggestions; please add your own.

*Pick up some fliers at the Outreach tent or the info desk, and paper the world: train cars, community bulletin boards, friendly businesses, etc. (The Neighborhoods working group can help!)
*Make your 99% status visible: carry a sign, make yourself a tee shirt or pin.
*Look for opportunities to bring up Occupy. Don't be afraid to tell people what you really did over the weekend!

When someone asks you about Occupy, here are some phrases that we've had success with in conversations:

*I can't speak for the movement as a whole, but here's why '''''I '''''am involved...
*If you've ever worried about money or politics, you're one of us.
*Come by and visit us. We're a lot of fun! (Mention something that's gotten you excited, like a marching band or the library tent or a recent General Assembly or...)
*It's true that we don't have a set list of goals. We do know that the system is broken, and we want as many voices as we can to contribute so we can fix it together. What do ''you'' think will help?

==== On-Site Volunteering ====

The best way to help with on-site volunteering is to just SHOW UP. People AT the camp ARE the occupation. Look for people who are working and ask how to help. Ask a camper if you can help with anything. Camping is the hardest part of this occupation. For campers to stay, they need to be comfortable. Check in at the WELCOME CENTER. There is a list of volunteer needs. Remember to dress for the weather. Being outside generally requires warm clothes and comfortable shoes, because of the gravel path.

1. Media Reception Desk Staff

We need people to sit at the media group's RECEPTION DESK and answer basic questions from the public as well as help internal staff and the media. We need at least one person at all hours. So please sign up, if you can come onsite for a couple hours at a time. [there's a link on the media group's page, which I can't find] Or write to[mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com]

2. Poster Your Town

Print out 50 flyers from the website. Find them at: [http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/ http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/]

Hand them out downtown, at the grocery store, at the big discount store. Post them at coffee shops, bus stations, anywhere that seems appropriate. Be considerate of local cultural preferences relative to posting on telephone poles. While there are laws allowing and preventing, there’s often a local preference that may be worth respecting.

3. Set Up and/or Staff a Table in Your Town

Get a card table and set it up downtown somewhere. Or at a busy bus or train station. Wherever there’s a lot of foot traffic. Print out a bunch of flyers from [http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/ http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/] And just go sit at the table and answer questions. The first time will be hard because you’ll be learning at the same time you’re answering questions. But it’ll get easier. Print out the FAQ from the website and bring them with you. Make sure to check the FAQ sometimes, because there are updates as we figure out other stuff people want to know.

==== Remote Volunteering ====

1. Work on Policy Development

If you're a constitutional lawyer, citizen activist, fiscal policy analyst, or an interested citizen, and you want to join in the "online discussion" about our demands as "the 99%", please go [[Strategies, Proposals, Positions|here]]! There are many interesting things going on. The Strategies, Policies, and Proposals group is focusing on "fiscal" and "social policies", as well as "demands" that we want from our government. The [[Facilitators|Facilitation]] working group is focusing on practices to make a better democracy. If you'd like "virtual training" for how to post and join in the discussion, please let us know. Write to [mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com]

2. Blogging

Search for blogs and newspaper/media that have articles. Or go to the[http://www.occupyboston.org main website] and [http://www.facebook.com/OccupyBoston OB facebook] page and look for posts of media. Go to those sites, read the article and the comments. Post replies “in support”. Use the “messages” at the main website to help you write things in support of the movement. Here’s a good place to find those messages:[http://occupyboston.com/faq/general-faq/ http://occupyboston.com/faq/general-faq/]

3. Tweeting

Follow the Occupy Boston Twitter (@Occupy_Boston) stream and the news about Occupy Boston. Then tell the world about it! The more people who know about us the better.

== Outreach Sub-Pages ==

*[[Social Informatics|Social Informatics]]
*[[Indigenous Solidarity and Outreach|Indigenous Solidarity and Outreach]]

== Contact Us ==

[mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com]

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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Outreach Outreach at wikispaces]''

Outreach

2011-10-25T11:32:42Z

Clara.hendricks:

== General Information ==

Outreach Statement of Purpose, Organization, Initiatives: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xUGnFsEkGfH3BeCjicj1lHyMOBXwiMg9f6hJGzbKTOs/edit Outreach - SOP, Organization, Initiatives]

Outreach Committee '''meetings are 6pm weekdays''' before General Assembly. Meetings take place at the Outreach tent.

The Labor Outreach Committee '''meets Mondays at 4:30pm at SEIU 615''' to accommodate the labor organization members who wish to actively participate in our group process.

*Note: the Outreach tent has moved to the main entrance of the encampment. We are now located next to the Info Desk*

Read the [[Outreach Minutes|Minutes and Agendas of Past Meetings]].

== Announcements ==

[http://occupybostonglobe.com/outreach/ Occupy Boston Globe - Outreach Events]

Labor events Wednesday 10/26''':'''

 From 3pm-5pm, join UNITE HERE for an organizing training on telling your story.  At 5pm, march in solidarity with Verizon workers!

October 16, 2011

'''Check out this beautiful poster from South End Textiles!''' Outreach kits are on their way. In the meantime, this came in through the wires today -- print out copies and put them up everywhere! [http://southendtextiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/occupy_poster.pdf http://southendtextiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/occupy_poster.pdf]

 October 15,2011

'''Labor Organization Unite Here local #26 Joins The Fight''' On Wed. 10/19/2011 members of Unite Here will be conducting classes on '''Boycotts''' as an effective tool in our diversity of tactics. Unite Here conducted a successful boycott against employers in the range of $20,000,000. Class will be held '''1-3pm @ Dewey Square'''

'''We are seeking 100 supporters to join eviction blockade with City LIfe / Vida Urbana this Monday.''' On Monday at noon, there will be an eviction blockade and rally at a home that is being foreclosed on in Malden. If you are interested in participating in this action, please coordinate with Katie ([mailto:katie.gradowski@gmail.com katie.gradowski@gmail.com]) or check in with Nicole at the direct action tent to see how you can help.

[[Outreach Archives]] and [[Minutes CP Teach-in|Minutes from the Outreach Teach-in With Cynthia Peters]]

== Get Involved! ==

There are lots of ways to participate. Every conversation you have about Occupy ''is'' Outreach! Here are some suggestions; please add your own.

*Pick up some fliers at the Outreach tent or the info desk, and paper the world: train cars, community bulletin boards, friendly businesses, etc. (The Neighborhoods working group can help!)
*Make your 99% status visible: carry a sign, make yourself a tee shirt or pin.
*Look for opportunities to bring up Occupy. Don't be afraid to tell people what you really did over the weekend!

When someone asks you about Occupy, here are some phrases that we've had success with in conversations:

*I can't speak for the movement as a whole, but here's why '''''I '''''am involved...
*If you've ever worried about money or politics, you're one of us.
*Come by and visit us. We're a lot of fun! (Mention something that's gotten you excited, like a marching band or the library tent or a recent General Assembly or...)
*It's true that we don't have a set list of goals. We do know that the system is broken, and we want as many voices as we can to contribute so we can fix it together. What do ''you'' think will help?

==== On-Site Volunteering ====

The best way to help with on-site volunteering is to just SHOW UP. People AT the camp ARE the occupation. Look for people who are working and ask how to help. Ask a camper if you can help with anything. Camping is the hardest part of this occupation. For campers to stay, they need to be comfortable. Check in at the WELCOME CENTER. There is a list of volunteer needs. Remember to dress for the weather. Being outside generally requires warm clothes and comfortable shoes, because of the gravel path.

1. Media Reception Desk Staff

We need people to sit at the media group's RECEPTION DESK and answer basic questions from the public as well as help internal staff and the media. We need at least one person at all hours. So please sign up, if you can come onsite for a couple hours at a time. [there's a link on the media group's page, which I can't find] Or write to[mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com]

2. Poster Your Town

Print out 50 flyers from the website. Find them at: [http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/ http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/]

Hand them out downtown, at the grocery store, at the big discount store. Post them at coffee shops, bus stations, anywhere that seems appropriate. Be considerate of local cultural preferences relative to posting on telephone poles. While there are laws allowing and preventing, there’s often a local preference that may be worth respecting.

3. Set Up and/or Staff a Table in Your Town

Get a card table and set it up downtown somewhere. Or at a busy bus or train station. Wherever there’s a lot of foot traffic. Print out a bunch of flyers from [http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/ http://occupyboston.com/flyers-print-and-post/] And just go sit at the table and answer questions. The first time will be hard because you’ll be learning at the same time you’re answering questions. But it’ll get easier. Print out the FAQ from the website and bring them with you. Make sure to check the FAQ sometimes, because there are updates as we figure out other stuff people want to know.

==== Remote Volunteering ====

1. Work on Policy Development

If you're a constitutional lawyer, citizen activist, fiscal policy analyst, or an interested citizen, and you want to join in the "online discussion" about our demands as "the 99%", please go [[Strategies, Proposals, Positions|here]]! There are many interesting things going on. The Strategies, Policies, and Proposals group is focusing on "fiscal" and "social policies", as well as "demands" that we want from our government. The [[Facilitators|Facilitation]] working group is focusing on practices to make a better democracy. If you'd like "virtual training" for how to post and join in the discussion, please let us know. Write to [mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com]

2. Blogging

Search for blogs and newspaper/media that have articles. Or go to the[http://www.occupyboston.org main website] and [http://www.facebook.com/OccupyBoston OB facebook] page and look for posts of media. Go to those sites, read the article and the comments. Post replies “in support”. Use the “messages” at the main website to help you write things in support of the movement. Here’s a good place to find those messages:[http://occupyboston.com/faq/general-faq/ http://occupyboston.com/faq/general-faq/]

3. Tweeting

Follow the Occupy Boston Twitter (@Occupy_Boston) stream and the news about Occupy Boston. Then tell the world about it! The more people who know about us the better.

== Outreach Sub-Pages ==

*[[Social Informatics|Social Informatics]]
*[[Indigenous Solidarity and Outreach|Indigenous Solidarity and Outreach]]

== Contact Us ==

[mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com]

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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Outreach Outreach at wikispaces]''