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Tysonhawk at 22:56, 21 December 2011

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	#(11/23/11) Consider endorsing UC Davis 10/28 Student Strike Proposal		#(11/23/11) Consider endorsing UC Davis 10/28 Student Strike Proposal
	#(12/21/11) Require all proposals to be circulated in advance. Text of draft proposal [http://docs.google.com/document/d/1zyO8V58Bb-8FLzsh43q4b2r1Da6rS-7EomdfMFTJlgM/edit?hl=en_US here].		#(12/21/11) Require all proposals to be circulated in advance. Text of draft proposal [http://docs.google.com/document/d/1zyO8V58Bb-8FLzsh43q4b2r1Da6rS-7EomdfMFTJlgM/edit?hl=en_US here].
			#(12/21/11) Determine quorum based on average attendance at previous GAs. Text of draft proposal [http://docs.google.com/document/d/1BZFrpnCc2A3Ag2x1CRZuXLZkyo_V2O6JMSXufZGNZPo/edit?hl=en_US here].

Tysonhawk at 22:37, 21 December 2011

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	#(11/23/11) Consider endorsing Occupy Oakland 12/12 West Coast Port Closing Proposal		#(11/23/11) Consider endorsing Occupy Oakland 12/12 West Coast Port Closing Proposal
	#(11/23/11) Consider endorsing UC Davis 10/28 Student Strike Proposal		#(11/23/11) Consider endorsing UC Davis 10/28 Student Strike Proposal
			#(12/21/11) Require all proposals to be circulated in advance. Text of draft proposal [http://docs.google.com/document/d/1zyO8V58Bb-8FLzsh43q4b2r1Da6rS-7EomdfMFTJlgM/edit?hl=en_US here].

Jayron at 07:25, 23 November 2011

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	#(10/18/11) The GA on Monday, 10/24 be devoted entirely to Message, including the "no message Message" option, no decisions, no other topics. City Life/Vita Urbana will be asked to attend to address the issue of inclusivity. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-17 Details]]''(Let me know if I need to ask them. [<--who are you, and how do we contact you?])''		#(10/18/11) The GA on Monday, 10/24 be devoted entirely to Message, including the "no message Message" option, no decisions, no other topics. City Life/Vita Urbana will be asked to attend to address the issue of inclusivity. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-17 Details]]''(Let me know if I need to ask them. [<--who are you, and how do we contact you?])''
	#(10/19/11) Establish a new process for creating a statement of demands. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-18 Details]](This dovetails with the spirit of proposals #15 & #17 above.)		#(10/19/11) Establish a new process for creating a statement of demands. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-18 Details]](This dovetails with the spirit of proposals #15 & #17 above.)
			#(11/23/11) Consider endorsing Occupy Oakland 12/12 West Coast Port Closing Proposal
			#(11/23/11) Consider endorsing UC Davis 10/28 Student Strike Proposal

OneKarma: moved GA Process Proposals to GA/Proposals

2011-11-09T21:32:23Z

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OneKarma: /* Suggestions */

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Suggestions

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	#(10/10/11) Create a "Town Crier" system for communicating at the camp.		#(10/10/11) Create a "Town Crier" system for communicating at the camp.
	#(10/10/11) Devote the morning GA to maintenance/housekeeping issues and reserve the PM GA for messages, actions, allies, and the like.		#(10/10/11) Devote the morning GA to maintenance/housekeeping issues and reserve the PM GA for messages, actions, allies, and the like.
	#(10/12/10) The nature of the Movement indicates that we are aiming for Revolution producing a Global Society. We should therefore '''[[~~GAPP 10~~\|Create a Global Forum]]'''addressing the implications of Global Society. This will lead to the establishment of Global Working Groups. The parent of those groups - the Global Government itself - must establish a Foundational Agreement of Sovereignty and Solidarity to which Sovereign Entities may Ally.		#(10/12/10) The nature of the Movement indicates that we are aiming for Revolution producing a Global Society. We should therefore '''[[Prop - Forum Hierarchy\|Create a Global Forum]]'''addressing the implications of Global Society. This will lead to the establishment of Global Working Groups. The parent of those groups - the Global Government itself - must establish a Foundational Agreement of Sovereignty and Solidarity to which Sovereign Entities may Ally.
	#(10/13/10) Upgrade our [[Video Streaming Proposal\|Video Streaming]] capabilities.		#(10/13/10) Upgrade our [[Video Streaming Proposal\|Video Streaming]] capabilities.
	#(10/13/11) Start gathering submissions for the official [[Statement of purpose\|statement of purposeof]] Occupy Boston and get them on the wiki.		#(10/13/11) Start gathering submissions for the official [[Statement of purpose\|statement of purposeof]] Occupy Boston and get them on the wiki.

OneKarma at 20:14, 7 November 2011

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	#(10/18/11) The GA on Monday, 10/24 be devoted entirely to Message, including the "no message Message" option, no decisions, no other topics. City Life/Vita Urbana will be asked to attend to address the issue of inclusivity. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-17 Details]]''(Let me know if I need to ask them. [<--who are you, and how do we contact you?])''		#(10/18/11) The GA on Monday, 10/24 be devoted entirely to Message, including the "no message Message" option, no decisions, no other topics. City Life/Vita Urbana will be asked to attend to address the issue of inclusivity. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-17 Details]]''(Let me know if I need to ask them. [<--who are you, and how do we contact you?])''
	#(10/19/11) Establish a new process for creating a statement of demands. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-18 Details]](This dovetails with the spirit of proposals #15 & #17 above.)		#(10/19/11) Establish a new process for creating a statement of demands. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-18 Details]](This dovetails with the spirit of proposals #15 & #17 above.)

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	~~<br/>[[Category:GA Proposal\|GA_Proposal]] <br/> <br/>~~

Gsmurphy at 04:48, 1 November 2011

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	[Note to contributors: Both the issues addressed and the solutions proposed must possess utmost clarity, because a proposal may be presented to the GA by a common representative, and not by the author of the proposal. Determining the existence and definitions of an issue is a very difficult first step, so please take your time in writing your proposal(s).]		[Note to contributors: Both the issues addressed and the solutions proposed must possess utmost clarity, because a proposal may be presented to the GA by a common representative, and not by the author of the proposal. Determining the existence and definitions of an issue is a very difficult first step, so please take your time in writing your proposal(s).]

	You may be alternatively seeking the [[Strategies, Proposals, Positions]] working group, who is dedicated to the reform of global societal functions.<br>		You may be alternatively seeking the [[Strategies, Proposals, Positions]] working group, who is dedicated to the reform of global societal functions.<br/>For more broad perspectives, check out [[Optimistic visions\|Optimistic Visions]]
	For more broad perspectives, check out [[~~optimistic~~ visions\|Optimistic Visions]]
			== Instructions ==

	~~==Instructions==~~
	In order to keep a functional log of suggestions, we must follow a basic structure.		In order to keep a functional log of suggestions, we must follow a basic structure.
	~~# Please keep all notes dated (mm/dd/yy) for posterity. Place the date tag at the beginning of each note to denote its head.~~
	~~# '''Use 'Edit' to add a proposal at the <span style="color: #cccc00;">bottom</span> of the list.'''~~
	~~# Each proposal should have a '''concise''' description on this page, '''plus''' a link to an external page where details are presented and discussed.~~
	~~#* Detail pages should be entitled '''Prop # - Title''' for ease of reference.~~
	~~# When a proposal has been discussed,~~
	~~## In the event of <span style="color: #cc0000;">'''Denial:'''</span><br>~~
	~~##* change the font color of the proposal to <span style="color: #cc0000;">'''red''' (color code #cc0000)</span>, and<br>~~
	~~##* add notes, in <span style="color: #808080;">'''dark grey''' (color code #808080),</span> summarizing the <span style="color: #808080;">'''reason(s) for denial.'''</span><br>~~
	~~## In the event of <span style="color: #00cc00;">'''Implementation:**</span><br>~~
	~~##* change the font color of the proposal to <span style="color: #00cc00;">'''green''' (color code #00cc00)</span>, and<br>~~
	~~##* add notes, in <span style="color: #0000ff;">'''blue''' (color code #000ff)</span>, summarizing <span style="color: #0000ff;">'''how the proposal is being implemented'''</span>~~

	==~~Proposals~~==		#Please keep all notes dated (mm/dd/yy) for posterity. Place the date tag at the beginning of each note to denote its head.
	# (pre 10/10/11) Develop a Comfort Committee (a la our NYC comrades - one of the first committees; allowed for the rapid expansion of members.) (October 06, 2011) - Responsibilities include receiving, inventorying and distributing bedding, clothing, etc. on an as needed basis. (vital to winter success)		#'''Use 'Edit' to add a proposal at the <span style="color: #cccc00">bottom</span> of the list.'''
	# (pre 10/10/11) Form a fundraising committee.		#Each proposal should have a '''concise''' description on this page, '''plus''' a link to an external page where details are presented and discussed.
	# (pre 10/10/11) Reach out to mayors in neighboring cities for letters of support (re: Menino's statement)		#*Detail pages should be entitled '''Prop # - Title''' for ease of reference.
	# (pre 10/10/11) Set up a public workstation in Tent City for Occupiers to update the wiki.		#When a proposal has been discussed,
	# <span style="color: #cc0000;">(pre 10/10/11) The 100%: in positions, plans, strategies, always address ''the behavior'' of the 1%, ''not the personal character''. We want the 1% to wake up and realize the horror they are causing, and then join the 99% so humanity can become Whole. </span><span style="color: #808080;">(10/11/11) This proposal is vague; it appears to be a statement, not a suggestion. Please revise.</span>		##In the event of <span style="color: #cc0000">'''Denial:'''</span>
	# (pre 10/10/11) Find someone to make an iPhone/iPod APP for Occupy Boston.		##*change the font color of the proposal to <span style="color: #cc0000">'''red''' (color code #cc0000)</span>, and
	# <span style="color: #00cc00;">(pre 10/10/11) Move the Wiki link to a more prominent location on [http://occupyboston.com/ occupyboston.com](October 06, 2011) Rapidly increase connections to people in the working groups in tent city. We need to get minutes of meetings, tell people they can update announcements, etc. (October 6, 2011)</span> <span style="color: #0000ff;">(pre 10/10/11) Implemented</span>		##*add notes, in <span style="color: #808080">'''dark grey''' (color code #808080),</span> summarizing the <span style="color: #808080">'''reason(s) for denial.'''</span>
	# (10/10/11) Create a "Town Crier" system for communicating at the camp.		##In the event of <span style="color: #00cc00">'''Implementation:**'''</span>
	# (10/10/11) Devote the morning GA to maintenance/housekeeping issues and reserve the PM GA for messages, actions, allies, and the like.		##*change the font color of the proposal to <span style="color: #00cc00">'''green''' (color code #00cc00)</span>, and
	# (10/12/10) The nature of the Movement indicates that we are aiming for Revolution producing a Global Society. We should therefore '''[[GAPP 10\|Create a Global Forum]]'''addressing the implications of Global Society. This will lead to the establishment of Global Working Groups. The parent of those groups - the Global Government itself - must establish a Foundational Agreement of Sovereignty and Solidarity to which Sovereign Entities may Ally.		##*add notes, in <span style="color: #0000ff">'''blue''' (color code #000ff)</span>, summarizing <span style="color: #0000ff">'''how the proposal is being implemented'''</span>
	# (10/13/10) Upgrade our [[Video Streaming Proposal\|Video Streaming]] capabilities.
	# (10/13/11) Start gathering submissions for the official [[~~statement~~ of purpose\|statement of ~~purpose~~]]of Occupy Boston and get them on the wiki.		== Suggestions<br/> ==
	# (10/14/11) Define [[Health Care\|Health Care]] as a right.
	# (10/14/11) Define [[Clean Water as a Right\|Clean Water]] as a right.		#(pre 10/10/11) Develop a Comfort Committee (a la our NYC comrades - one of the first committees; allowed for the rapid expansion of members.) (October 06, 2011) - Responsibilities include receiving, inventorying and distributing bedding, clothing, etc. on an as needed basis. (vital to winter success)
	# (10/??/11) Have a public debate regarding issues and demands at a GA on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Publicize the event. Gather individuals from different points of view to argue the pro's and con's of issues and establish a facilitation process that would enable participants to speak freely and efficiently. List topics to be discussed ahead of time.		#(pre 10/10/11) Form a fundraising committee.
	# (10/17/11) OWS, OccupyBoston and ALL Movements around the country should have the same STATEMENT OF PURPOSE; I propose that OWS and OB Lead this effort; "The 99% demand an end to business as usual in our working lives and politics as usual in our civic live. We want REAL change. If each movement has its own 'Declaration' it dilutes the message and gives one more reason to the Media to poke fun at this movement.		#(pre 10/10/11) Reach out to mayors in neighboring cities for letters of support (re: Menino's statement)
	# (10/18/11) The GA on Monday, 10/24 be devoted entirely to Message, including the "no message Message" option, no decisions, no other topics. City Life/Vita Urbana will be asked to attend to address the issue of inclusivity. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-17 Details]]''(Let me know if I need to ask them. [<--who are you, and how do we contact you?])''		#(pre 10/10/11) Set up a public workstation in Tent City for Occupiers to update the wiki.
	# (10/19/11) Establish a new process for creating a statement of demands. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-18 Details]](This dovetails with the spirit of proposals #15 & #17 above.)		#<span style="color: #cc0000">(pre 10/10/11) The 100%: in positions, plans, strategies, always address ''the behavior'' of the 1%, ''not the personal character''. We want the 1% to wake up and realize the horror they are causing, and then join the 99% so humanity can become Whole. </span><span style="color: #808080">(10/11/11) This proposal is vague; it appears to be a statement, not a suggestion. Please revise.</span>
			#(pre 10/10/11) Find someone to make an iPhone/iPod APP for Occupy Boston.
			#<span style="color: #00cc00">(pre 10/10/11) Move the Wiki link to a more prominent location on [http://occupyboston.com/ occupyboston.com](October 06, 2011) Rapidly increase connections to people in the working groups in tent city. We need to get minutes of meetings, tell people they can update announcements, etc. (October 6, 2011)</span> <span style="color: #0000ff">(pre 10/10/11) Implemented</span>
			#(10/10/11) Create a "Town Crier" system for communicating at the camp.
			#(10/10/11) Devote the morning GA to maintenance/housekeeping issues and reserve the PM GA for messages, actions, allies, and the like.
			#(10/12/10) The nature of the Movement indicates that we are aiming for Revolution producing a Global Society. We should therefore '''[[GAPP 10\|Create a Global Forum]]'''addressing the implications of Global Society. This will lead to the establishment of Global Working Groups. The parent of those groups - the Global Government itself - must establish a Foundational Agreement of Sovereignty and Solidarity to which Sovereign Entities may Ally.
			#(10/13/10) Upgrade our [[Video Streaming Proposal\|Video Streaming]] capabilities.
			#(10/13/11) Start gathering submissions for the official [[Statement of purpose\|statement of purposeof]] Occupy Boston and get them on the wiki.
			#(10/14/11) Define [[Health Care\|Health Care]] as a right.
			#(10/14/11) Define [[Clean Water as a Right\|Clean Water]] as a right.
			#(10/??/11) Have a public debate regarding issues and demands at a GA on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Publicize the event. Gather individuals from different points of view to argue the pro's and con's of issues and establish a facilitation process that would enable participants to speak freely and efficiently. List topics to be discussed ahead of time.
			#(10/17/11) OWS, OccupyBoston and ALL Movements around the country should have the same STATEMENT OF PURPOSE; I propose that OWS and OB Lead this effort; "The 99% demand an end to business as usual in our working lives and politics as usual in our civic live. We want REAL change. If each movement has its own 'Declaration' it dilutes the message and gives one more reason to the Media to poke fun at this movement.
			#(10/18/11) The GA on Monday, 10/24 be devoted entirely to Message, including the "no message Message" option, no decisions, no other topics. City Life/Vita Urbana will be asked to attend to address the issue of inclusivity. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-17 Details]]''(Let me know if I need to ask them. [<--who are you, and how do we contact you?])''
			#(10/19/11) Establish a new process for creating a statement of demands. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-18 Details]](This dovetails with the spirit of proposals #15 & #17 above.)

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	[[Category:GA Proposal]]		<br/>[[Category:GA Proposal\|GA_Proposal]] <br/> <br/>

OneKarma: /* Proposals */

2011-10-28T07:54:06Z

Proposals

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	# (10/??/11) Have a public debate regarding issues and demands at a GA on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Publicize the event. Gather individuals from different points of view to argue the pro's and con's of issues and establish a facilitation process that would enable participants to speak freely and efficiently. List topics to be discussed ahead of time.		# (10/??/11) Have a public debate regarding issues and demands at a GA on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Publicize the event. Gather individuals from different points of view to argue the pro's and con's of issues and establish a facilitation process that would enable participants to speak freely and efficiently. List topics to be discussed ahead of time.
	# (10/17/11) OWS, OccupyBoston and ALL Movements around the country should have the same STATEMENT OF PURPOSE; I propose that OWS and OB Lead this effort; "The 99% demand an end to business as usual in our working lives and politics as usual in our civic live. We want REAL change. If each movement has its own 'Declaration' it dilutes the message and gives one more reason to the Media to poke fun at this movement.		# (10/17/11) OWS, OccupyBoston and ALL Movements around the country should have the same STATEMENT OF PURPOSE; I propose that OWS and OB Lead this effort; "The 99% demand an end to business as usual in our working lives and politics as usual in our civic live. We want REAL change. If each movement has its own 'Declaration' it dilutes the message and gives one more reason to the Media to poke fun at this movement.
	# (10/18/11) The GA on Monday, 10/24 be devoted entirely to Message, including the "no message Message" option, no decisions, no other topics. City Life/Vita Urbana will be asked to attend to address the issue of inclusivity. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-17\|Details]]''(Let me know if I need to ask them. [<--who are you, and how do we contact you?])''		# (10/18/11) The GA on Monday, 10/24 be devoted entirely to Message, including the "no message Message" option, no decisions, no other topics. City Life/Vita Urbana will be asked to attend to address the issue of inclusivity. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-17 Details]]''(Let me know if I need to ask them. [<--who are you, and how do we contact you?])''
	# (10/19/11) Establish a new process for creating a statement of demands. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-18\|Details]](This dovetails with the spirit of proposals #15 & #17 above.)		# (10/19/11) Establish a new process for creating a statement of demands. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-18 Details]](This dovetails with the spirit of proposals #15 & #17 above.)

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	[[Category:GA Proposal]]		[[Category:GA Proposal]]

OneKarma: /* Proposals */

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Proposals

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	# (10/??/11) Have a public debate regarding issues and demands at a GA on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Publicize the event. Gather individuals from different points of view to argue the pro's and con's of issues and establish a facilitation process that would enable participants to speak freely and efficiently. List topics to be discussed ahead of time.		# (10/??/11) Have a public debate regarding issues and demands at a GA on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Publicize the event. Gather individuals from different points of view to argue the pro's and con's of issues and establish a facilitation process that would enable participants to speak freely and efficiently. List topics to be discussed ahead of time.
	# (10/17/11) OWS, OccupyBoston and ALL Movements around the country should have the same STATEMENT OF PURPOSE; I propose that OWS and OB Lead this effort; "The 99% demand an end to business as usual in our working lives and politics as usual in our civic live. We want REAL change. If each movement has its own 'Declaration' it dilutes the message and gives one more reason to the Media to poke fun at this movement.		# (10/17/11) OWS, OccupyBoston and ALL Movements around the country should have the same STATEMENT OF PURPOSE; I propose that OWS and OB Lead this effort; "The 99% demand an end to business as usual in our working lives and politics as usual in our civic live. We want REAL change. If each movement has its own 'Declaration' it dilutes the message and gives one more reason to the Media to poke fun at this movement.
	# (10/18/11) The GA on Monday, 10/24 be devoted entirely to Message, including the "no message Message" option, no decisions, no other topics. City Life/Vita Urbana will be asked to attend to address the issue of inclusivity. ''(Let me know if I need to ask them. [<--who are you, and how do we contact you?])''		# (10/18/11) The GA on Monday, 10/24 be devoted entirely to Message, including the "no message Message" option, no decisions, no other topics. City Life/Vita Urbana will be asked to attend to address the issue of inclusivity. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-17\|Details]]''(Let me know if I need to ask them. [<--who are you, and how do we contact you?])''
	# (10/19/11) Establish a new process for creating a statement of demands. (This dovetails with the spirit of proposals #15 & #17 above.)		# (10/19/11) Establish a new process for creating a statement of demands. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Prop-18\|Details]](This dovetails with the spirit of proposals #15 & #17 above.)

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OneKarma at 20:53, 27 October 2011

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	This page ~~is for making~~ concrete proposals ~~regarding the general function~~ of the ~~[[General Assembly\|GA]], and are rooted in the aims of establishing both equality and efficiency in government~~.		This page hosts concrete proposals made by members of the Occupy Boston movement.

	[Note to contributors: Both the issues addressed and the solutions proposed must possess utmost clarity because a proposal may be presented to the GA by a common representative, and not by the author of the proposal. Determining the existence and definitions of an issue is a very difficult first step, so please take your time writing a proposal.]		[Note to contributors: Both the issues addressed and the solutions proposed must possess utmost clarity, because a proposal may be presented to the GA by a common representative, and not by the author of the proposal. Determining the existence and definitions of an issue is a very difficult first step, so please take your time in writing your proposal(s).]

	You may be seeking the [[Strategies, Proposals, Positions]] working group, who is dedicated to the reform of global societal functions.<br>		You may be alternatively seeking the [[Strategies, Proposals, Positions]] working group, who is dedicated to the reform of global societal functions.<br>
	For more broad perspectives, check out [[optimistic visions\|Optimistic Visions]]		For more broad perspectives, check out [[optimistic visions\|Optimistic Visions]]

	''[Note: As we explore issues and necessary actions, we often observe organizational deficiencies that can be resolved only by breaking up existing institutions and delegating their functions to others. This page is currently undergoing the process of break-and-delegate, so proposals here might not fit into the description noted by the introduction.]''

	==Instructions==		==Instructions==