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Re: Occupy Denver - Proposal to Amend GA Times & Location For The Winter.

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On Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:54:16 -0700, chatnoir <wolfbat359a@mindspring.com>  
wrote:

> http://occupydenver.org/proposal-to-amend-ga-times-locations-for-the-winter/
>
> Proposal to Amend GA Times & Location For The Winter.
>
>
> This Wednesday we will be voting on a proposal to amend the times and
> locations of our General Assembly meetings. As this is such a critical
> change to how we will manage our organization, we urge everyone to
> have their voice heard on this subject.
>
> We have been offered a space upstairs from City O City (2 Blocks from
> Civic Center Park) as a place to hold GA’s and Teach-Ins during the
> winter. This proposal grants Occupy Denver members a warm place to
> organize and hold General Assemblies throughout the upcoming winter
> months. The addition of Saturday voting GA’s on this new schedule is
> designed to empower folks who only come out on weekends with the
> opportunity to have a meaningful voice in this movement.

The weekend Bolsheviks?

> When Spring
> comes we will resume holding all of our General Assemblies in Civic
> Center Park. The proposal is as follows:
>
> What: General Assembly schedule and location change beginning January
> 16th. The new location will be the “Deerpile” space upstairs from City
> O City at 206 East 13th Avenue.

Well it seems to be named for content anyway.

> Why: To work more efficiently through the winter and grow our numbers
> in a convenient location. To make our General Assemblies a more
> inclusive environment for the elderly and people who cannot stand in
> freezing weather for 2 hours at night.

But aren't the "elderly" a lot of the 1%?

> How: To change the schedule of voting GA’s to be on Thursday @ 7PM
> upstairs from City O City and Saturday in Civic Center Park @ 3PM.
> Tuesday will be reserved for Inter-Committee meetings, or
> spokescouncil meetings (pending approval). Meetings will continue in
> this space, until spring weather is upon us.
>
> When possible, teach-ins will be held in this space before GA’s from
> 5:30-6:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

No love-ins?

> Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday would be utilized for Committee
> meetings in Civic Center Park.
>
> The new location is 2 blocks away from Civic Center Park. This was the
> only location that was willing to donate this space to us and these
> were the only times available to hold such a regular event.

Whole lot of only's there, for such an open 99% "movement".

Be sure to wipe.

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