GA Minutes, Oct 22, 2011

Post date: Oct 24, 2011 1:24:5 PM

Occupy Fredonia General Assembly meeting held at 6pm, October 22, 2011, in the Green Tea Room, 12 Park Place, Fredonia, NY. Minutes posted by Sarah Sorci.

Occupation Discussion and Agreements:

*Group will send 4 representatives to the 6:30 “workshop” portion of Village Board meeting on Monday, October 24. These members (Aaron, Ben, Susan, Judi) will ensure the group is on the agenda for 7:30, and will be available for potentially more open discussion and questions before the televised 7:30 board meeting.

*All Occupy Fredonia supporters are encouraged to attend 7:30 Village Board meeting on Monday, October 24. Spokespeople approved to read the proposal and field questions: Wendy, Judi, Ben, Aaron.

*If we are not speaking to something passed in GA collectively, we should make known that we are speaking for ourselves.

*The creation of a list of more specific policies and practices for the Occupation will be left for a working group.

*Was proposed to seek legal council for the group in the event of arrest. Jonathan volunteered to follow up with NYCLU and others connected with Occupy Buffalo.

Working Group Discussion:

*Natalie was approved as press coordinator for Monday’s meeting. She will have press release ready and direct press to spokespeople. Beyond Monday, others will share the work of this responsibility with her, including Carly and Allie.

*Outreach working group was created. Carly volunteered to be facilitator.

*Named a liaison to keep our group in touch with the national and global Occupy movement, including larger events in case we wish to participate. Judi volunteered.

Other Decisions and Discussion:

*Group was reminded to post on the Google group in addition to Facebook.

*Email address: OccupyFredonia@gmail.com

*Group decided to sign in at each future GA, as well as the Board meeting on Monday

*Wendy, Jan and Priscilla will locate a space for next week’s GA—Saturday 10/29, 6pm

Possible issues and events to consider from Judi Lutz-Woods:

*Sat, 10/29: International March supporting Adbusters Robin Hood Proposal:

http://occupychi.org/forum/potential-proposals/adbusters-robin-hood-proposal/

*House Party in November encouraging overturning Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission decision reinforcing corporate personhood.