[occupyaustin-it] Meetup Today & Tonight @ AllCity

[Nolan Darilek]

I'll be there closer to 5 than 4. Sorry, change of plans today.


On 11/16/2011 02:42 PM, Gregory Foster wrote:
> Hello everyone,
> This is a quick message confirming that we are on for our regular 
> Wednesday night weekly meetup at AllCity Technology 
> <http://www.allcitytech.com/> [ map 
> <http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=206440798958045355858.0004b10cec759958ca307&msa=0> 
> ].  Charles (FreedomNetwork, Power) and Nolan (Apps) are working at 
> the space this afternoon, so feel free to head over whenever.  The 
> formal meetup is scheduled to begin at 6pm; last week we socialized 
> until 7pm waiting for additional folks to show; I'm going to push us 
> towards a 6:30pm start tonight, so aim to make it by then.
>
> I suggest we pony up for pizza from The Parlor 
> <http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-parlor-austin-2> this time, which will be 
> more expensive and perhaps less threatening to our GI tracts unless 
> y'all are up for the death BBQ sauce again ;)  So bring some cash to 
> help out with food if you want to eat, and consider bringing drinks 
> and other snackage to share.
>
> Suggested Non-Agenda follows, we'll play it by ear of course; chime in 
> on this thread with additions and corrections:
>
>   * James Casey will give us an update on the status of the local
>     occupation and progress towards addressing perceived challenges.
>   * Convo re: IT representation at GAs and scheduling to share the
>     responsibility.  I feel we've gotten a little disconnected from
>     the happenings on the ground at CH.  We need to exert greater
>     presence to continue building IT momentum while better guiding our
>     prioritization and decision making.
>   * Given Morlog's departure this week I'd like to open an opportunity
>     to discuss.  John T, will you be able to attend tonight?  I'd like
>     to hear how the livestream team is regrouping and how we can
>     help.  The livestream is absolutely vital and must be supported.
>   * I will give an update on my status & availability.  In short, the
>     greater portion of my attention & energy must shift back towards
>     professional work.  I'll outline the project I am heading up to
>     explain how it will directly support the movement.  This is how I
>     can make my strongest and most lasting contribution, with
>     development GO as of today.
>   * Printers.  We need to follow through on our commitment to supply
>     the welcome desk w/ a working printer.
>   * Task Management System: where are we at?
>   * Big Picture Convo.  What have we learned from the raids &
>     evictions around the country in the past week?  What do we need to
>     do to be better prepared here in Austin?
>
> Finally, a word for this mailing list's lurkers.  I encourage all 
> people on this list (there are 50 members at the moment) to either 
> show up tonight or introduce yourself to the list with details about 
> your interest and areas of expertise.  There are manifold reasons for 
> lurking on lists, but this team and list are focused on DOING THINGS 
> to support the local occupation.  I want people here who are 
> interested in contributing and *transparent* about how they are doing 
> so.  If you are looking for a way to plug in, state what you bring to 
> the table so we can help you become an effective, vital part of the 
> team.  If you are confined to remote participation, there are just as 
> many roles to fill as there are AFK.  In other words, it's time to put 
> up or unsub <http://foojutsu.org/mailman/listinfo/occupyaustin-it>.  
> Make no mistake: we need and want your help.  Step up and engage.
>
> See y'all in a few hours,
> gf
> -- 
> Gregory Foster ||gfoster at entersection.org
> @gregoryfoster<>  http://entersection.com/
>
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