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Street Team

2011-12-07T17:43:28Z

Daniel.coexistence:

New Working Group

We are dedicated to spreading the message on the streets and in the local community about Occupy Boston. Our first planned event was a UNITY Rally and day of action on December 3, 2011. We brought together hundreds of people within and outside of the Occupy Movement for a day of action in different areas of the city and a convergence at Copley Square.

We look forward to building off of the day's positivity and creating more opportunities for mass mobilization.

Page will be constructed as soon as possible.

Street Team

2011-12-07T17:42:40Z

Daniel.coexistence:

Working Groups

2011-12-07T17:41:01Z

Daniel.coexistence:

'''''ATTN Working Groups: Please update your pages with mailing list and other contact info.'''''

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'''Working groups''' are teams of people within the Occupation, each focused on a particular area or task. These groups are the organs supporting the body of the Occupation. Within them you will find resources, discussions, and courses of action in every field.

Working groups are '''open''', which means anyone can help out, including you! Like the Occupation as a whole, working groups are run as horizontal democracies, using consensus decision-making and holding publically accessible meetings. To join or volunteer with a working group, see its wiki page for contact information and meeting times.

To join the email list for any of these groups, to get announcements and/or participate in discussion, please go to the [[http://groups.occupyboston.org/ workgroup signup page]].

[[Instructions for Starting a Work Group]]

:''An alphabetized list of working groups:''

*[[Allies Against Racism]] (AAR)
*[[Animal Safety]]
*[[WG/Anti-Oppression|Anti-Oppression]]
*[[Arts and Culture|Arts and Culture]]
*[[Boston Occupier]]
*[[Camper Caucus|Camper Caucus]]
*[[Citizens United to End Political Bribery|Citizens United to End Political Bribery]] For ending corporate money in politics
*[[Commons]] Defining what is "Common Property"
*[[Community Organizations / Movement Building]]
*[[Community Reinvestment|Community Reinvestment]]
*[[Tent City/Safety/Community Wellness|Community Wellness]]
*[[Decolonize Boston - People of Color]]
*[[Direct Action|Direct Action]]
*[[Energy|Energy]]
*[[External Technology Support]] (to work on this wiki and other sites, not necessarily at Dewey Square)
*[[WG/Facilitation|Facilitation]]
*[[Faith and Spirituality|Faith and Spirituality]]
*[[Food|Food]]
*[[Finance Working Group|Financial Accountability]]
*[[Free School University (FSU)]]
*[[Health Justice|Health Justice]]
*[[Houseless And Allies Community Working Group]]
*[[Ideas]]
*[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Indigenous_Solidarity_and_Outreach Indigenous Solidarity and Outreach (Decolonize Boston)]
*[[Individual Action]] What each of us can do on our own
*[[Info Tent]]
*[[InterOccupation Communications/Connections]]
*[[Immigration Working Group|Immigration]]
*[[Jail Support]]
*[[Legal|Legal]]
*[[Tent City/Library|Library, A-Z Library]]
*[[Logistics|Logistics]]
*[[Media|Media]]
*[[Media Strategy|Media Strategy]]
*[[Medical|Medical]]
*[[Music and Events]]
*[[Nonviolence and Civil Disobedience (Working Group)|Nonviolence and Civil Disobedience]]
*[[WG/OBIT|OBIT]] Occupy Boston Information Technology
*[[Occupy Boston Globe]]
*[[Occupy Everywhere|Occupy Everywhere]]
*[[Outreach|Outreach]]
*[[WG/Peace Action|Peace Action]]
*[[Pedal Power|Pedal Power (Documentation)]]
*[[Queer and Trans Caucus|Queer and Trans Caucus]]
*[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/OBradio Radio]
*[[Random Acts of Kindness|Random Acts of Kindness]]
*[[Safety|Safety]]
*[[Signs|Signs]]
*[[Solidarity]]
*[[Strategies, Proposals, Positions|Strategies, Proposals, Positions]]
*[[Street Team]]
*[[Street Theater]]
*[[Students Occupy]]
*[[Survivor Advocacy]]
*[[Transparency|Transparency]]
*[[Unitarian Universalists]]
*[[Volunteer Coordination|Volunteer Coordination]]
*[[Winterization and Fire Safety]]
*[[Womens Caucus]]
*[[Arts/Media/Writers' Caucus|Writers' Caucus]]

Street Team

2011-12-07T17:39:48Z

Daniel.coexistence: Created page with "New Working Group We are dedicated to spreading the message on the streets and in the local community about Occupy Boston. Our first action was on December 3, 2011 and was a UNI..."

New Working Group

We are dedicated to spreading the message on the streets and in the local community about Occupy Boston. Our first action was on December 3, 2011 and was a UNITY March that brought together hundreds of people within and outside of the Occupy Movement.

Page will be constructed as soon as possible.

Outreach

2011-11-24T14:41:20Z

Daniel.coexistence:

== General Information ==

Outreach engages with individuals and organizations across the greater Boston area to communicate the message of our movement in a way that helps to build relationships and attract them to our cause. At the moment we're actively organizing with local community organizations, labor unions, faith leaders, immigration groups and health justice workers to address broader needs in the Boston area. If you work with an organization or group and are trying to figure out how OB might fit in -- or if you're new to Occupy Boston and want help connecting with the right working group -- we're probably a good place to start!

 '''SIGN UP ON OUR MAILING LIST'''

Sign up on mayfirst: [https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/occupybostonoutreach https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/occupybostonoutreach]

Or email oboutreach@occupyboston.org

'''MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS'''

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'''

*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. If you are coming through camp for a night or two and need a place to stay, call 410-967-5207.

 '''DOCUMENTATION (WHAT WE DO)'''

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

Read our Statement of Purpose, Organization, Initiatives: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xUGnFsEkGfH3BeCjicj1lHyMOBXwiMg9f6hJGzbKTOs/edit Outreach - SOP, Organization, Initiatives] (it's a little out of date, but gets to the gist of some of what we've been working on)

== Announcements ==

 November 12

'''Foreclosure canvassing in Malden with City Life / Vida Urbana''' Meet at the info tent at 9:30 to get on the orange line to meet CLVU at Malden Center

 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]]

== Pending Proposals ==

[[Boston City Council Resolution|Boston City Council Resolution]]

== 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. Help staff the info tent

We need people to sit at INFO TENT and answer questions, help direct people, and provide a friendly face to new visitors. 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. [to sign up, email infotent@occupyboston.org)

==== Volunteer Near Home ====

1. Spread a friendly word

Learn about Occupy through this wiki and [http://www.occupy.org www.occupy.org].  Basic information that might be helpful in understanding and explaining Occupy Boston is available at [[Occupy 101]].

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]]

See also the [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Street_Theater Street Theater]] Direct Action Working Groups for lists of ideas for group action.

Protest Chaplains: [http://protestchaplains.blogspot.com/p/about-us.html http://protestchaplains.blogspot.com/p/about-us.html]

== Contact Us ==

[mailto:oboutreach@occupyboston.org oboutreach@occupyboston.org]

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