Daily Digest – Wed., Nov. 9 – Drums & Poetry

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SB-5 Overturned and Election Results  * Call to Recycle * Word from Egypt: Defend the Revolution * Call for Supplies * Fresh Facilitators Wanted * Today’s (Wednesday’s) Events * Meetings / WAGs * Upcoming Events of Note * Noon Teach-in Schedule * Current Haves and Needs * More Reading / Links * Call for Information

Weekday Schedule: Please note today’s special events here; 12 Noon Teach-in (Cancelled); 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

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Monday’s GA Notes

SB-5 Overturned and Election Results

61 percent of yesterday’s voters cast a “NO” vote on Issue 2, overturning SB-5, the anti-collective bargaining legislation that had been passed by Governor Kasich’s administration earlier this year. This is seen as a major victory for unions in this state.

Issue 2–a proposal to raise the judicial retirement age–lost. Issue 3 passed. Issue 3 bars legislation requiring Ohioans to buy health insurance, however, it has been said that Federal law will trumph State law on this matter.

Early results for the Cleveland Municipal Court elections show Angela Stokes and Pinky Carr as winning office of Judge and Earle Turner as Clerk. Candidates Joseph Zone, Ronald Adrine, Michael John Ryan and Michelle Denise Early were elected without opposition (no one ran against them). Carr is particularly well known for having been the prosecutor on Anthony Sowell’s case, who was convicted of serial killing.

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variations of

my forces relax
you too release
against the odds

that we will.
that we may..,
of course it will be

you see
you and me
upon the back of this cosmic flea

our most beautiful circus
our most interior variations
waving as an effortless mane

we ride
we fly
within the speed limits
and the cradle
of a still light

toward a day of stupendously lit
forms massively blessing one another
into this edible body of existencelessness

the overpowering peace
corrupting from the roots
all manifest wars

all forms of indignation
realigning themselves around
an axis of agreement

that we might just
simply be
simply see

that we are not so different
tho complex, so beyond
the mere chattering
thought of it all

- abdul ben camel

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Call to Recycle

Please make sure to be conscientious about recycling in the Occupy area. There’s a recycling bin under one of the tables in the tent.

http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2011/11/07-10

Word from Egypt: Defend the Revolution Nov. 12

Letter from Cairo to Occupy/Decolonize movements and other solidarity movements around the world:

“After three decades of living under a dictatorship, Egyptians started a revolution demanding bread, freedom and social justice. After a nearly utopian occupation of Tahrir Square lasting eighteen days, we rid ourselves of Mubarak and began the second, harder, task of removing his apparatuses of power. Mubarak is gone, but the military regime lives on….

“Since the military junta took power, at least 12,000 of us have been tried by military courts, unable to call witnesses and with limited access to lawyers. Minors are serving in adult prisons, death sentences have been handed down, torture runs rampant. Women demonstrators have been subjected to sexual assault in the form of “virginity tests” by the Army.”

“On October 9th, the Army massacred 28 of us at Maspero; they ran us over with tanks and shot us down in the street while manipulating state media to try and incite sectarian violence. The story has been censored.”

“We are suggesting an International Day to Defend the Egyptian Revolution on Nov 12th under the slogan “Defend the Egyptian Revolution – End Military Trials for Civilians”

http://en.nomiltrials.com/2011/11/call-out-for-solidarity-with-egypt_02.html

Call for Supplies

We’re working on a project. Please donate some art supplies (poster board/cardboard, different color sharpies, thick black sharpies, poster paint, duct tape, clear packing tape).

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 (Wednesday’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…

NO Noon Teach-in Today
No noon teach-in has been scheduled today, however, Occupiers are maintaining a presence in Public Square 24/7, so please feel free to visit, ask questions, and join the movement if you’d like!

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.

6 PM GA (General Assembly)

7 PM Community Chat

Wednesday, Nov. 9 @ 8 PM – 10 PM and recurring every Wednesday
Community Drum Circle
Bring your drum to the NW Quadrant (“Tom Johnson Quadrant”) of Public Square Wednesdays at 8.

Community Outreach WAG * Next Mtg. Wednesday, Nov. 9 @ 8:30 PM
This outreach meeting is at the Tom Johnson quadrant at 8:30 PM.

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!

Tues., Nov. 8 @ 10 PM – 2 AM and Wed., Nov. 9 @ 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 * Mtg. Wednesday, Nov. 9 @ 8:30 PM
This outreach meeting is at the Tom Johnson quadrant at 8:30 PM.

Community Outreach WAG
Mtg. Sun. Nov. 13 @ 1 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). 11/5 meeting notes. Outreach email: occupyclevelandoutreach (_at symbol_) gmail.com.

Occupation WAG * 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

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.

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

Fri., November 11 @ 8 – 11 PM
We Aren’t the Number Ones Fest!!!!!

Benefit show for Occupy Cleveland at Bela Dubby, 13321 Madison Ave., Lakewood. Features bands Kill the Hippies, Dead Peasant Insurance, Attention Deficit Glee Club and Excremente. Donations of money, tents, sleeping bags and/or just coming to the event and having a good time appreciated. Facebook Page

Sat., November 12 Guest Speaker Time Date TBA
Larry Bresler from the Poor People’s Movement

Sat., November 12 – CONSENSUS ACTIVITY
Free Speech Structures

Fri., November 18 @ 6 PM
Occupy the Hood “Foreclosure Focus!” Workshop
11239 Superior Ave.

Fri., November 25
Benefit concert for #OccupyCleveland at Phantasy Nightclub in Lakewood

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

Noon Teach-in Schedule

Noon teach-in schedule pending. Suggestion: 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.

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.

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

Current haves and needs

Equality, empathy, self-critique, idealism, courage, listening, dialogue, mentoring, persistence, participation, health, calmness, respect, compassion for one another, outreach, ethical banks, small business loans from banks, energy, focus, civic support, solidarity, 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, 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 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

What Does “Freedom of Assembly” Mean for Occupy Wall Street?

Letter of Support from Dennis Kucinich (10/28)

OCCUPY CLEVELAND T-shirts

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 Information

Dear Readers/Occupiers:

I cannot post very accurate information in this Digest unless I can actually obtain the information. My family depends on my being able to work so I cannot do both the Digest and attend the GAs to find out what happens–it’s either/or. Please post GA notes daily in the forum “General Assembly” here: http://unju.st/forum/. Notekeepers have not been posting notes after every GA, but it is vital to post these notes for the larger Occupy community so that we know what items are being consented to and what events are consensus events.

People who are planning events and work groups–please email these events to occupyclevelandstories (_at symbol_) gmail.com so I can post them rather than having dig and dig every morning through the forums and multiple facebook pages to find these items.

Peace,

The Temporary Editor

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.

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.

Thank you to all people who are making information available!

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