Daily Digest – Sat., Nov. 5 – Bank Transfer Day

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National Bank Transfer Day Today * Long Term Occupation Plan Meeting Time Changed * Fresh Facilitators Wanted * Today’s (Saturday’s) Events * Meetings / WAGs * Upcoming Events of Note * Noon Teach-in Schedule * Current Haves and Needs * More Reading / Links

Typical Weekend Schedule: 3PM GA (General Assembly) Today’s Saturday GA is most likely canceled at we are having a major meeting at Trinity from 2-4; 8-10 PM Entertainment; 10 PM-2 AM Night Shift #1; 2-6 AM Night Shift #2; Today’s Particular Events; Upcoming Events; Stuff happens continuously in the NW Quadrant of Public Square 24/7.

Friday’s GA Notes Notekeepers–please continue to post in this forum (http://unju.st/forum/viewforum.php?f=3). Thank you for doing Friday’s notes!

CORRECTION: In yesterday’s Digest regarding the Occupier who was released Thursday, I’d written “The occupier has been released and all charges have been dropped.” Charges were never filed, so charges did not exist to be dropped. Apologies for this error–it is sometimes difficult to obtain accurate information and this is a volunteer effort.

National Bank Transfer Day Today

In solidarity with National Bank Transfer Day, today is an excellent day to close your bank account and join a Credit Union or ethical local bank.

Alternet Article: Why Bank Transfer Day (Today) Is Only the Beginning of Something Huge (http://bit.ly/rDVwxQ)

“It doesn’t stop on Nov. 5. The movement to go local, go independent, and make sure that our money serves our own values rather than the bottom line of huge banks will only gain energy as word spreads, and small victories accumulate.”

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Wall Street

Pushing through the night
Eastward to the moon
Not yet risen,
False dusk of reason dons
Its mantis mating respectability
Sans honor, self or soul.

Money talks of dawn, damns
The discarded husk of culture
And enlightens genes for green,
Without the warranty.

- Steven B. Smith, 1985

Please send poetry to occupyclevelandpoetry (_at symbol_) gmail.com.

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Long Term Occupation Plan Meeting Time Changed

The time for the long term occupation plan meeting has changed from 1 PM to roughly 4 PM  today so that it falls after the meeting at Trinity Cathedral.

Fresh Facilitators Wanted

The facilitation group has asked for fresh people to do the facilitation process. Here’s a training video put out by Occupy Wall Street: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfTf2db6YfI. Interested parties can get in touch with the Facilitation workgroup as well.

Today’s (Saturday’s) Events

In addition to our regularly scheduled weekday events, here are some special events that are happening today! Lots to do! Unless otherwise noted, events are in NW Quadrant (Tom Johnson/Free Speech Quadrant) of Public Square or nearby in the white tent area. More upcoming events after today are here…

Community Outreach WAG * Sat. Nov. 5 @ 12 PM * WAG Alternates Saturdays and Sundays
Coordination with groups to help grow the movement. Meeting at Cafe Ah-Roma coffeehouse across street from Trinity Cathedral (2230 Euclid). Outreach email: occupyclevelandoutreach (_at symbol_) gmail.com.

IMPORTANT Working/Affinity Planning Meeting at Trinity * Saturday Nov. 5 @ 2-4 PM * NOTE Date Change from Sun. to Sat.!
General meeting for working group inter-coordination. LOCATION: Trinity Cathedral * 2230 Euclid Avenue.

IMPORTANT Permanent Occupation Base WAG * Sat Nov. 5 @ 4 PM * NOTE Time Change to 4 PM!
As part of the through-the-winter contingency plan we are definitely looking for some indoor housing, having set the parameters as a location between East 30th and West 30th as close as possible to Public Square. We’d like to stay in marching distance of the banks, Federal Reserve and Public Square. If you have any ideas about possible spaces please bring/share them at the meeting. It is unclear whether the meeting is taking place nearby Trinity or in the Northwest Quadrant of Public Square. Meeting notes from Saturday, Oct. 29 (unju.st/forum)

Sat., Nov 5 @ 5
Bank Picketing
Dress up as a particularly egregious corporation or CEO or politician and participate in bank picketing this Saturday!

Sat., Nov. 5 @ 6 – 9 PM
Door-to-door canvassing against Issue 2 
With ISO of Cleveland. AFL-CIO Office at 3250 Euclid Avenue. Carpool to office from Public Square at 5:30 PM. Facebook event page.

Saturday, Nov 5 @ 10 PM – 2 AM and Sunday, Nov. 6 2 AM – 6 AM Evening Shifts
Please sign up at the white tent for an evening shift so that we can maintain effective occupancy overnight and relieve people who are overburdened. Dress extremely warmly with lots of layers and bring appropriate gear to keep yourself warm. As of now we are unclear on the tent situation but this is a possibility soon.

Regular Meetings / WAGs*

WAGS are located in the northwest quadrant of Public Square by the Tom Johnson statue or in the white tent adjacent to the quadrant unless otherwise noted, and all are welcome to come and participate! Please send your meeting/WAG info to occupyclevelandstories (_at symbol_) gmail.com so that it can be listed here.

Community Outreach WAG * Next Mtg. Sat. Nov. 5 @ 12 PM * Alternating Saturdays and Sundays
Coordination with groups to help grow the movement. Meeting at Cafe Ah-Roma coffeehouse across street from Trinity Cathedral (2230 Euclid). Outreach email: occupyclevelandoutreach (_at symbol_) gmail.com.

Occupation WAG * Saturday @ 4ish PM and Tuesdays and Thursdays after 6 PM GA
Coordination and research of physical occupation

Direct Action WAG * Every Weekday @ at 2 PM; Main Meeting on Sundays
Coordination of Direct Action communication and initiatives. Wed., Nov. 2 Mtg Notes.

Communication WAG * 1-3 PM Daily Check-ins
Facilitates communication with reps from each group–check in with John between 1-3 PM in Public Square–phone coming.

Foreclosure and Bank Action WAG – Video/Phone Conf * 8 PM Mondays
Concerns ways to brainstorm to change the situation with banks such that banks are held accountable for foreclosure impact on community

Social Media–Tech/Outreach WAG * Monday., Nov 7 @ 1 PM
This tech WAG has been called quickly together–a social media expert is coming around noon to meet regarding social media strategy.
occupyclevelanded (_at symbol) gmail.com

Wednesday, Nov. 9 @ 10 PM – 2 AM and recurring every Wednesday
Poetry All Night
Come help us fortify the overnight area all night with poetry! Bring your poems and writings and/or the poems of other people’s work that you’d like to share. Music also welcome–help accompany the poets! Dress very warmly!

Education WAG * Next Mtg. TBA
Coordination of Education / Teach-ins / Scheduling. occupyclevelanded (_at symbol) gmail.com. Meeting Notes from 10/30 on Ed Forum (unju.st/forum)

Theater Subgroup of Arts and Culture WAG * Next Mtg. TBA
Collaborative Theater Meeting
This particular meeting pertains to theater event(s) and other creative actions. We are planning a major creative event in November and we invite poets, artists, singers, musicians, dancers, theater people and anyone interested in participating to come to this planning event Wednesday, which will also be a group collaborative event that will be fun. More details below. occupyclevelandtheater (_at symbol) gmail.com

First Aid/Housekeeping/Sanitation WAG * Next Mtg. TBA

* WAG: Working/Affinity Group

Check the forums for more info on working groups. There are probably working group meetings that are happening that are not on the above list. Here are some known working groups: Outreach * Phone & Q&A * Arts & Culture * Spirituality * Food * Mission/Vision * Legal * Peacekeeping * Entertainment * First Aid * Sanitation * Nightwatch * Direct Action * Facilitators * Finance * Tech * Logistics * Transportation * Permanent Occupation Base

Upcoming Events

Events are in the NW Quadrant (Tom Johnson Quadrant) of Public Square unless otherwise noted.

Sun., Nov. 6 @ 2 – 10 PM
#OccupyCleveland One Month Anniversary Events!
We are celebrating our one month anniversary with an opportunity to be social, forge bonds, make friends and find common ground for action. Meeting at the Free Stamp at 2 PM. At 5 PM, marching to Public Square and remaining there for festivities until 10 PM. Facebook event page.

Mon., Nov. 7 @ 11 AM  - 7 PM
MONDAY Rally
Please bring signs and a happy, non-violent, peaceful attitude (i.e., no F#CK the Police signs, please..) Facebook Event Page (http://on.fb.me/uHNZTD)

Mon., November 7
Working America Phonebanking 
Working America is phonebanking all day to stop Issue 2. Voting takes place November 8! Call 216-781-3032 for information on how you can participate. Solidarity! Background: voting no on Issue 2 will overturn SB-5, which was the legislation that had been passed that harmed collective bargaining rights for police officers, firefighters, teachers and others. Because of unions, we enjoy more limitations on what employers can request of us. The concept of having time off during the weekend was largely enforced due to activism on the part of unions, so unions have benefited all of us. Please visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s web page about the election for information on issues and candidates to learn more about what is being voted on in this election.

Thurs., November 10 - CONSENSUS ACTIVITY
Rally at 3250 Euclid Avenue in solidarity with AFL-CIO, Occupy Cleveland and other groups.

Fri., November 11 – CONSENSUS ACTIVITY

Veterans Day event – info TBA

Sat., November 12 – CONSENSUS ACTIVITY
Free Speech Structures

November Date-time Continuum Slot/Event Name TBD
Theater production(s) RE pertinent topics

Noon Teach-in Schedule

Teach-ins take place on weekdays, noon to 1 PM at the white tent west of the Northwest Quadrant of Public Square or by the statue in the square, depending on space and the number of people participating. Suggestion: bring yoga mat or other comfortable material for sitting and learning, and dress appropriately for the weather. If you have scheduled a teach-in and it conflicts with one of the teach-ins below, please contact occupyclevelanded (_at symbol_) gmail.com so we can fix the situation.

Monday 11/7
Greg Coleridge on Democratizing Money
The US monetary system is controlled not by We the People (as stipulated in the US Constitution) but by the Federal Reserve and commercial banks – which issue and circulate most of the money in our nation as debt. This provides banking corporations not only incredible never-intended economic powers in controlling our nation’s money supply but political power via lobbying and campaign contributions/investments. Information will also be shared about Rep. Dennis Kucinich’s recent legislation, the National Emergency Employment Defense (NEED) Act – HR 2990 – that would both democratize US monetary policy and create over 7 million jobs repairing our nation’s infrastructure without added a dime to our nation’s debt.

Tuesday 11/8
Slow Learners: Adults with Learning Disabilities
Octogenerian Lenore Ireland presents information on what it is like to work with adult children who have these disabilities. Ireland adopted three slow learners. She regularly works with Saturday Night Live, a social group for adults who have experienced slow learning and/or are interested in socializing with slow learners. This applies to concepts of community responsibility, self-actualization and autonomy.

Interested in scheduling your teach-in? Please contact occupyclevelanded (_at symbol_) gmail.com.

Suggestion for teach-ins: if no moderator present, please get comfortable, sit down, form a circle and each speak for a couple minutes around the circle, offering information that will help society, with as many rounds around the circle as wanted. Please be considerate and let each speak for a couple minutes.

Current haves and needs

Ethical banks, small business loans from banks, calmness, health, energy, focus, civic support, solidarity, empathy, kindness, wholeness, tolerance, participation, dialogue, listening, patience, kindness, global tribal ethic, fostering leadership in young adults, restoring reverence to older adults, community, focus, persistence, patience, lots of love, pride, humility, following up, moving forward, reaching out.

Practically speaking: overnight occupiers to work in shifts in our overnight area–sign up at the tent, particularly the 2 AM – 6 AM shift, water (particularly hot water), very large thermos for hot water, more blankets, winter hats, gloves and scarves, hand and body warmers, more computer equipment and luxurious hot food made as ethically as you can conveniently or inconveniently muster–especially in the morning when people are cold–and donations.

Other Reading Items/Links of Note

Letter of Support from Dennis Kucinich (10/28)

OCCUPY CLEVELAND T-shirts

Call for Poetry

Call for Poetry/Creative Writing/Art Submissions – we’re looking for poetry seeds from the larger poetry community, again, a great outreach action. We’re putting together an Occupy Cleveland poetry zine and I’d like to feature some creative items in the Daily Digest as well. Please send submissions to occupyclevelandpoetry (_at symbol_) gmail.com. Wednesday nights we reach out to the larger poetry community to participate in a weekly all night poetry event from 10 PM to 6 AM. Bring your favorite poetry/prose to share! Musicians welcome.

What Would You Like to See?

Please mail letters to the editor, story ideas, meeting times, articles, etc. to occupyclevelandstories (_at symbol_) gmail.com. Also, the Daily Digest is having a working group meeting Sunday, 10/30 at noon in the Tom Johnson (NW) quadrant of Public Square. If not right in the quadrant, please check the white tent west of the square.

Recurring Info

Weekday Schedule: 12 Noon Teach-in; 3 PM March; 6-7 PM GA; 7 PM Community Chat; 8-10 PM Entertainment; 10 PM-2 AM Night Shift #1; 2-6 AM Night Shift #2; Today’s Events; Upcoming Events; Stuff happens continuously in the NW Quadrant of Public Square 24/7

Weekend Schedule: 3PM GA (General Assembly); 8-10 PM Entertainment; 10 PM-2 AM Night Shift #1; 2-6 AM Night Shift #2; Today’s Events; Upcoming Events; Stuff happens continuously in the NW Quadrant of Public Square 24/7.

Info Tent #: (216) 202-4999 | Phone Rules

CALL FOR HELP: Please send info in to occupyclevelandstories (_at symbol_) gmail.com. Have had a difficult time finding event times, notes and consensus items from GAs in the forums to post in this Digest. If you are a notekeeper, please post notes (particularly consensus items) in the GA forum (http://unju.st/forum/viewforum.php?f=3) as this will also help.

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