Proposals (Passed, Tabled or otherwise)

[Solus Hospes]

This thread was mostly created for my (Mandy's) benefit; to organize my thoughts and help me assist the facilitators of each work group take action on the ideas that The People have offered. It occurred to me that others might benefit from this sort of thing too. Feel free to check this list to prevent repeat proposals or to help you decide what sort of things should be answered as you make one of your own or just to see what's going on.

I plan to use this thread to keep track of what's been done so I can make sure no proposal goes unworked on and no idea unexplored. That said, Mods, feel free to add updates under any proposal by modifying this post and everyone else please be patient if this page isn't updated very fast. We're all working in our spare time...

Update 12/06/2011
I split the proposals into three groups, New:Not worked on, WIP: Works in Progress, and DONE:No work needed.
I also updated all sections to include new proposals from the GA last night.
I wont have time to work on these today but maybe later this week.

[Mireille]

great thread, I think it is helpful for those who want to catch up and really delve into what 's going on.

[Solus Hospes]

NEW: NOT YET WORKED ON
These proposals/ideas have not yet been addressed:
Updated: 12/06/11 13:22 EST-M.E.

PASSED Proposals

(November 21st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “We organize a showing of the movie “Thrive” as a way to get more information out to the people as to why we’re protesting.”
Consensus: PASSED- Appropriate work groups will get details and offer them at the next GA or Black Friday

(As of 11/28) suggestion of showing location given to DA with restrictions and other info.

(November 28th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Educate people to know why Foreclosures are unlawful by adding a page to the website for foreclosure resource links.”
Consensus: PASSED- Web team will work on this and legal for lawful clarifications.

(December 5th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “I propose Occupy Melbourne and maybe with other occupy groups, have a booth and presence at the Healthy Living expo that is on Saturday Feb 25th to offer more opportunities to recruit new people.”
Details: submit.mynaturalawakenings.com/BREV/Expo/
Consensus: PASSED-Occupy Melbourne Fl will have a presence at the Healthy Living Expo in February and the Direct Action team will help get the details and planning.

TABLED Proposals

(November 28th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Provide financial assistance to have a volunteer go to an alternate energy class offered by BCC so they can teach the rest of us how to go off grid. ”
Consensus: TABLED- no clear majority, will discuss at recess with those who disagree.
After recess Amendments: The start up cost of doing it (going off grid) to someone’s house is like 40K and the individual who wrote the proposal withdrew until he gets more information about the plausibility and practicality of setting up a house for alternative energy.
Consensus: Not needed, proposal withdrawn pending more research.

(As of 12/05) Still on table pending more information.



NOT PASSED Proposals

(October 31st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “A march from Down Town Melbourne’s Front Street Park on the Water to City Hall”
Concerns:Needs good advertisement to show strength. ( Maybe start a work group for the marches before planning on where or when.) Suggestion for an Action Group to be discussed during a later proposal.
Consensus: WITHDRAWN until work groups are established. (Direct Action and transportation groups can/will work on this)

Idea's offered without a proposal
Or proposals deemed to be more of ideas/announcements people can take their own action on

(November 14th 2011 GA)

“Educate about DCF”-We’re posting it to the DA to discuss the rules and information to get a proposal together.
“When you register your first child (birth certificate) you’re giving them (government) the rights to your child.”-we’d like resources
“17 year old who’s abused, DCF said it’s not up to them to defend teens. They believe they can defend themselves.”-We’d like to get more information on DCF regulations.
“DCF came and took a supporter’s kids over false reports and gave them to the father who hasn’t been there at all. No investigation no real research was done. It puts the mother and the kids in a bad situation. Children should be allowed to stay with those who actually take care of them. DCF should do more research and investigations before making decisions.”- We’d like to get more information on similar cases to gauge the magnitude of this issue in our community. Seek solutions.

(November 21st 2011 GA)

Covered Bond Act of 2011 (http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h112-940) is being presented to congress this month. The Bill essentially shifts responsibility from the people to the FDIC. (No more bank bailouts paid for by tax payers)

(November 28th 2011 GA)

[Solus Hospes]

WIP: WORKS IN PROGRESS
These proposals/ideas are currently being worked on:
Updated: 12/06/11 13:25 EST -M.E.

PASSED Proposals

(October 17th 2011 GA)

Discussion about 24/7 occupation was brought up. Three interested attendees.
Consensus was, those three attendees would scope out locations, check legalities, and present findings at the next GA.

(As of 11/4) a. thread was opened to discuss site options and planning: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=directaction&action=display&thread=32

Discussion about setting up a twitter feed. One attendee, Paul, offered to do so.
Consensus was, we would set up a twitter feed, "occupymelbfl"

(As of 10/17) twitter.com/occupymelbfl
(As of 11/5) No updates on twitter feed, need new rep to manage!

Discussion about press releases and the best media to use. A few thought the news paper was too old fashioned, but several attendees suggested that we use all forms of media available. Randall Parkinson agreed to issue press releases to all forms of media available.
Consensus was, we would issue press releases to all forms of media.

(As of 11/16) Press release sent out: (making pdf to upload)
(As of 11/23) Press release sent out: (making pdf to upload)

(October 24th 2011 GA)

Proposal: A Web site is needed for OMF -- PASSED
To provide more OMF information, latest info, resources
Web team needed:
Vince, Gary Linton (offered graphic design), Mirielle, James

(As of 10/31)a.The message board is up and running: www.occupymelbournefl.proboards.com
(As of 11/07) b. the website is up and running: www.occupymelbournefl.wordpress.com
(As of 11/28) c. working on "table of contents" page to host all ways to gain our information so people not only know where to look for what, but have one location to bookmark to gain access to all of it. www.occupymelbournefl.org
(As of 12/05) Website is up and running and web team is working on better functionality through wordpress and maybe future consolidation. See this thread for more: www.occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=web&thread=101&page=1

Proposal: Create an e-mail list of contacts -- PASSED
Sign-in lists will be used to create and add to list

(As of 11/14) Mandy has a list of people who want to receive e-mail updates from Occupy Melbourne. If anyone has any other lists, please let Mandy know! To sign up, send an e-mail to [e-mail] and request to be added.
(As of 12/05) We are working on an auto-sign-up option we can feature on the web and that will allow us to mass e-mail interested parties with updates.

Proposal! Make OMF-specific list of grievances for clarity and direction -- PASSED
for consensus approval by OMF GA in order to become stated OMF
grievances

(As of 11/14) Occupy Orlando is holding a Peoples Convention of Florida for all Florida Occupations to come together and address this together.
(As of 11/30) A forum thread was created to discuss this in more detail: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=directaction&thread=133&page=1

(October 31st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Have a person or group to FB Politicians” on current issues
Consensus: PASSED the creation of an “Issues Working Group” to coordinate and facilitate specific topics addressed to our politicians. Further outlined below in the “Working Group Proposal”

(As of 11/21) New Issues Work Group Facilitator to help work on this once situated and set up.
(As of 11/28) New proposal offered to ask for volunteers and suggest/offer Domick as a facilitator/coordinator of the action. Consensus: PASSED- Chris from the ACLU offered a brochure of our reps to anyone interested in getting involved in this and a sign-up sheet was passed around. (six volunteers, please expect to be contacted in the near future regarding this and thank you so much for volunteering!)
(As of 12/07) We've started doing it and now we have a forum thread to post our experiences and responses in: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=issues&thread=147&page=1

(November 7th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Mic Check at the County Commissioners meeting on November 15th at 11am as noted in the announcements to protect our right to assemble.”
Consensus: PASSED- Issues and Direct Action work group will get facts and details on the event to share with The People.

(As of 11/08) a. thread created to plan/discuss event: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=directaction&action=display&thread=45
(As of 11/10) b. tracked down copies of the policies being amended in the said consent agenda and uploaded them to share: www.lookpastit.com/OccupyMelbourneFL/111511%20III%20B%205.pdf and www.lookpastit.com/OccupyMelbourneFL/111511%20III%20B%206.pdf
(As of 11/14) c. Agreed in GA via amended proposal to each fill out comment cards and ask the commissioners to be more specific, to define who will "enforce" these policies, to make their motives for no protest zones and the zones themselves more clear.
(As of 11/15) d. Five attended and spoke including representatives of Occupy Melbourne FL, Occupy Space Coast, and Occupy Brevard and the Commissioners agreed to table the proposed changes to Policy BCC-54 and BCC-55 until such time as they can offer maps with clearly marked no protest zones for reasons of safety on maps for the other four major buildings and clarify the language of the policy to make it more clear.
(As of 11/21) e. No updates from the commissioners, Legal team is tracking their agenda along with friends from Occupy Space Coast.
(As of 11/28) f. No updates from the commissioners, still tracking, next Commissioner meeting is 11/29 at 9am if anyone would like to attend just to learn about the system. For more go here: www.brevardcounty.us/commission/
(As of 12/05) same as above

Proposal: “Meeting of multiple Occupy groups for a community GA to help organize a greater occupy community and collaborate and coordinate work groups in each occupy group to plan events together.”
Consensus: PASSED- Direct Action work group can see about the details or propose a new work group specific to collaborating with other Occupy groups.

(As of 11/08) a. forum thread started to open discussion and details: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=outreach&action=display&thread=57

(November 14th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Develop a working circle of representatives from the 3 Occupy groups in the Brevard County Community.”
Consensus: PASSED- Once we get volunteers for our “Outreach” group those individuals will work with the contacts of Occupy Space Coast and Occupy Brevard to help coordinate our efforts and make a bigger impact in our community as well as coordinate the monthly GA proposed and Passed in a prior GA

(As of 11/08) a. forum thread started to open discussion and details: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=outreach&action=display&thread=57

(November 21st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Get people involved by utilizing contact sheets which will streamline our volunteer’s information and willingness to help with what.”
Consensus: PASSED –Individuals fill out the sheet and offer to facilitators or moderators for collection.

(As of 11/21) These sheets are brought to each event and GA usually by Mandy or Evanne and can be filled out at any time.
(As of ) Electronic copy to post on website/facebook/forum?

(November 28th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “to call out Newt Gingrich for his statement about occupy protesters needing ‘a job right after they take a shower’”
Consensus: PASSED- Interested individuals may post their letters or read other individuals letters here: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=politics&thread=128

(As of 11/29) A forum thread was created to post letters and examples: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=politics&action=display&thread=128

(December 5th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “We need introductory literature for Occupy Melbourne to offer at Peace Corner, GA’s and other events.”
Concerns: Media team already put one together: www.occupymelbournefl.org/OMF_Brochure.pdf
Consensus: PASSED- Media team will make suggested corrections and update thread. Adjustments will end after Wednesday night. After which the brochure will be considered finalized with all changes and offered up for first print to be taken to Peace Corner and then the Peoples Convention of Florida.

(As of 12/5) Comments on the brochure can be e-mailed to the media team [e-mail] or by commenting on the thread where it's posted: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mediateam&action=display&thread=63

Proposal: “To have a discussion about the issues concerning the Peoples Convention of Florida”
Consensus: PASSED- We will address other proposals first, then recess and open discussion on these concerns.

(As of 11/16) We have been updating our thread with news and discussion on this topic, please see that thread for more information: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=directaction&action=display&thread=133






TABLED Proposals

(October 31st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Ban for threats of violence or acts of violence only to support free speech in general”
Consensus: TABLED- Web Team will find a list of guidelines used by other sites and offer it at the next GA for consensus and implementation for all to follow on FB and the MB.

(As of 11/07) a. Guidelines for dealing with harassers, but not the other guidelines yet. Web team will look into this.

Proposal: “Let the courts know that we are aware of the conflict of interest of the judges presiding over foreclosure cases as they have a financial interest in the case’s outcome as it will affect their retirements which are funded by the same banks in these cases.”
Consensus: TABLED- To the newly created Issues Working Group to team with Education and legal to research this and offer a more informed proposal with template contact for approval at the next GA.

(As of 11/07) a. Still working on getting the facts to confirm if this is the case here and what we can legally do about it via the legal team and then it will be passed to the Direct Actions work group to make a plan of action.

Proposal: “OMF should establish a routine procedure for sending weekly updates to other groups via e-mail.”
Consensus: TABLED- Media team will work on templates for proposals, concerns, and updates to be implemented if approved later.

(As of 12/5) We are working on a distro and weekly updates after each GA

Proposal: “Defund the banks by everyone filing for loan modifications on the same day; then open an escrow account in a local credit union. Send a letter to your bank that your mortgage payments will be made to the escrow account until the modification is approved. Instead of sending a check, send them a copy of the deposit slip.”
Consensus: TABLED- consult legal/education team for research of this idea and draft template to propose at the next GA.

(As of 11/07) a. Legal team is still researching the legality of this though again it may solely depend on your loan. If someone has an example loan contract they’d be willing to provide the legal team (feel free to black out any personal information) we could have a better idea of where to start asking some questions and what questions to ask.

(November 7th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Move the GA from a business to a public space like a park or just outside”
Consensus: TABLED- 50/50 get more info on location, date suggestion and time suggestion and resubmit.

(As of 11/07) a. additional proposal suggested Apple Bees meeting room as a location, proposal was deemed as suggestion and directed to direct action. See it in the idea's section below.
(As of 11/08) b. thread created to work on solutions to disagreements: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=omflgeneral&action=display&thread=53
(As of 11/14) c. Proposal resubmitted to suggest Saturday 11-19 as a date and from noon to dark as the time to test the Palm Bay Rd-Minton location. Consensus: NOT PASSED- because of comments made during consideration of the proposal the facilitator called for an additional question for consensus: Additional Consensus PASSED-to keep this topic tabled until we have at least 200 people showing up to the peace corner events

(November 14th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Do we want to do a Mic Check at a Wells Fargo”Just a proposal, do we want to or don’t we. After we decide then DA will work out the details.
Consensus: TABLED – pending facts (DA team will work on it)

(As of 11/21) a. Too few people volunteering to get information and since we already have the Black Friday March on the books, this has been put on the back burner until we get the needed research for the other event or more volunteers...(added)Facts and sources offered by Joe(?) to the DA facilitator to give a head start! (Thank you!!!)

(November 21st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “We need more training in consent based decision making. This proposal is an opportunity to take a course from socionet.us facilitators in Dynamic Government and how we use it in the Occupy Movement.”
Consensus: TABLE- (Withdrawn) for a week to let people research the website and handouts offered at the GA and discuss this again next week.

(As of 11/28) a. Consensus was to allow people time to research the hand out and idea behind sociocracy, dynamic government and occupy. (What say the people now?) The gentleman who first proposed this was not in attendance to filter questions so it was kept on the table. Again, here is the flyer offered by the writer of the proposal: Occupy Teleconference Flyer handout (http://www.occupymelbournefl.org/OccupyTeleconferenceFlyer2.pdf)

(December 5th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Part Two- We need a plan for funds to have a budget for things like this (the above proposal and previously passed proposal of showing ‘THRIVE’, ads in the paper, etc.”
Consensus: TABLED: See additional information here: submit.mynaturalawakenings.com/BREV/Expo/ and feel free to discuss it here: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/i....mats&thread=141

(As of 12/06) A thread was opened for funding ideas: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mats&action=display&thread=141


NOT PASSED Proposals

none at this time




Idea's offered without a proposal
Or proposals deemed to be more of ideas/announcements people can take their own action on

none at this time

[Solus Hospes]

DONE: NO FURTHER WORK NEEDED
These proposals/ideas have been fully accomplished:
Updated:12/06/11 13:30EST -M.E.

PASSED Proposals

(October 10th 2011 GA)

Discussion about the tenets of the OWS GA, that it was horizontal, with no leader.
Consensus was we would also conduct our movement in the same way.

(As of 10/31) we have process hand outs: occupymelbournefl.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/proposalform1.jpg
(As of 11/7) hand outs are on the website
(As of 11/14) hand outs include proposal form

Discussion as to why we were organizing, i.e. mission statement. That we were organizing in solidarity with Occupy Orlando(OO) and OWS.
Consensus was that we were organizing in solidarity with OO and OWS.

No further action needed save to stay on point and stay focused on these goals.

Discussion about setting up a FaceBook (FB) page to impart information about our organization.
Consensus was we would set up a page for the purpose of informing those of like mind as to our events, current and future.
Consensus included that we would target October 21st as our first activity. Location selected was the corner of 192 and Evans-Hollywood in Melbourne.

(As of 10/11) Facebook Community started: www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Melbourne-Fl/295425360470897
(As of 11/7) New group page on facebook made to make sharing easier: www.facebook.com/groups/occupymelbournefl

Discussion on next GA meeting location.
Consensus was that we would hold our Second GA on October 17th at the Sun Shoppe and Cafe' in downtown Melbourne at 7pm.

(As of 10/17) All GA's are held at this location until a new proposal passes to change that.

(October 17th 2011 GA)

Suggested start time changed from 5:30 to 5:00
Consensus was, start time would be changed.

***I don't know what start time this was changing except perhaps Peace Corner at which case:
(As of 11/7) Peace Corner changed with Daylight Savings to start at 4pm until dark.

Discussion focused on Oct 21st action. Sign committee was set up. A list of appropriate slogans was presented, no dissenting comments. Several people offered to make signs, each selected one slogan from the list provided, and agreed to make 5 each.
Consensus was, signage was important to convey our message and should stay on topic and in solidarity with OWS, although we recognized people who would show up, would most likely bring with them their own messages.

No further action necessary though we may repeat this method.

(October 24th 2011 GA)

Proposal: Cross-post other Brevard Occupy groups’ events on OMF FB page -- PASSED
Only Mods will post these items

(As of 10/24) Mods/Admins on the FB group and fan page have been cross-posting both in the facebook pages and sometimes in the forum.

Proposal: OMF should have another demonstration -- PASSED
to show continued support for OccupyOrlando and OWS

(We need to keep this up every week at Peace Corner and at least one other event per month I think...maybe a new proposal to establish that process-M.E.)

Proposal: Demonstrate every Friday from 5PM to 6:30PM at the Peace Corner -- PASSED
(NE corner of Evans Road and US192) to show consistent support
for OccupyOrlando and OWS
Further demo dates and/or continuing demos to be decided at other GAs

(As of 11/7) Peace Corner changed with Daylight Savings to start at 4pm until dark.

Proposal: Have a large sign with OMF contact info for demonstrations -- PASSED
Michelle has sign business, will produce sign
Patty has a dry erase board 3’ x 4’ if it can be used/carried

(As of 12/2) A white on black sign about 36"x36" (3feet by 3 feet) that says "www.occupymelbournefl.org" and includes a facebook icon to indicate they can find us on facebook through there also.

Proposal: Find legal representative and/or advisor for legal safety’s sake -- PASSED
OMF liaison is needed. Atty Mark Tietig – board member of local
ACLU – has offered his assistance in an advisory capacity

(As of 10/24) Mark Tietig and the National Lawyers Guild have volunteered their services.
(As of 10/31) New Legal Work Group Facilitator to act as liaison for both and OMF. Questions or comments can be posted here: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=legal&action=display&thread=23

(October 31st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Event Action group to better coordinate actions and events through volunteers.”
Consensus: PASSED- Direct Action Working Group

(As of 11/1) A forum group has been established for all Direct Action work in progress/ideas/etc: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=directaction

Proposal: “Create a press/media team since the last press release generated excellent results.”
Consensus: PASSED- Media Working group established per volunteers, see “Working Group proposal” below for more details.

(As of 11/1) a forum group was created to host works in progress/ideas/etc: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mediateam

Proposal: “Each member submit proposals via ‘suggestion’ type box upon entering the meeting since mods miss parts of the conversations, hard for them to hear the proposal, very time consuming.”
Consensus: PASSED- Suggestion Box for proposals will be created and all proposals will be removed from the box prior to the start of the proposal portion of the GA. Anyone can submit a proposal to the box, moderators, or a working group for review before or during the GA to ensure it makes it to the Facilitator of the GA.

(As of 11/7) Terry brought a box to be used from now on which includes a lock and keys if needed.-Thank you!

Proposal: “Propose that we support the efforts to support the closing of bank accounts with the major banks due to their participation in our current financial crisis.”
Consensus: PASSED- Letter which was read was accepted as an excellent template to the banks and suggested it be posted for availability to The People on the MB and FB.

In continued support for Switching from Big Banks to local Credit Unions we offer: www.lovemycreditunion.org and www.ncua.gov/DataApps/ResearchCU/Pages/default.aspx to help you find a credit union that meets your needs near you.

Proposal: Work Groups as follows:

• Peace Keeper-Watch for and try to amend dangerous protester activity and or conduct. Keep a list of people engaging in suspicious activities. Calm aggressive behavior and encourage peace and non-reaction.
  
• Legal- Provide legal information. Keep track of arrested community members. Monitor community for any and all illegal activity.
  
• Transportation-Contribute to community carpool .Organize Fuel Fund. Help map out parking for events.
  
• Materials/Medical-Keep track of equipment and supplies (including medical).Monitor community to keep areas clean. Organize list of materials needed for occupation.Dispose of waste and recyclables appropriately.Maintain First Aid Kit/Response dealing with the effects of pepper spray, exhaustion, dehydration, stings, cuts, etc
  
• Media-Be prepared to speak to the media. Graphic Design. Photography / Videography . Prepare print outs of fact lists. Prepare references and backup information for the community. Share updated info via social media and websites .
  
• Education-Gather information and create fact sheets for current events, legislations, economics 101, congress 101, etc. Organize teach-ins on various topics including finding volunteer teachers. Research questions pertaining to the movement as needed and provide this information with sources to the public .
  
• Issues-Maintain a list of current politicians. Maintain a list of current bills, petitions, events, etc related to the movement and the politicians supporting/opposing them. Utilize both lists to propose a topic/issue to the GA with a template proposing who to address our concerns to in addition to our general position on said issue. Then/Also coordinate efforts to contact said politicians in regards to said issue.
  
• Outreach-Maintain a list of and build relationships with current Unions, Churches, Clubs, etc. Maintain a list of current events which effect said groups. Utilize both lists to ouch reach and coordinate efforts to support said groups. Keep said groups up to date with our activities should they wish to help out too.
  
• Direct Action- Draft proposals for events to include: Location, Date, Time, and duration of the event, Free and paid parking options, Are permits needed? Should the Police be notified? Coordinate said event if consensus is reached including working with media to get it out there and advertised to the public.
  
• Web-Create and Maintain a website, Utilize feedback from the people on what is wanted on the web site. Create and Maintain a forum/Message Board (MB). (Tandem with the Media Team)

Consensus: PASSED- each work group which has volunteers after the recess shall be made.

(As of 11/1) Work groups and what we're working on can be found here: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wrkgrps

(November 7th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “The Facebook Fan Page is too hard to find and keep track of, can we make a group page on facebook?”
Consensus: PASSED- Web team will open a Facebook Group with the same name “Occupy Melbourne Fl.” And post the link on the current page so we can all join and start posting!

(As of 11/07) a. new group page up: www.facebook.com/groups/occupymelbournefl

Proposal: “There is not enough productivity in the work groups, can we have volunteers/elect working group facilitators?”
Consensus: PASSED- Those willing to volunteer their time as a facilitator please sign-up on the message board under that group and make note of your willingness to facilitate.

(As of 11/07) facilitators are being filled by volunteers, a thread was opened to list them and open to volunteers here: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wrkgrps&action=display&thread=55

Proposal: “The Super Committee is making budget cut decisions to reduce our deficit; MoveOn is helping to coordinate OWS and other Occupy sites nation wide as well as support groups through the US for a “We are the 99%” Day on November 17th. Would we like to do an event in solidarity?”
Consensus: PASSED- Direct Action will coordinate with Education, Issues, and Media to get fact sheets on the economy, appropriate signs, a location and time. Transportation will help with making sure everyone gets there and knows where to park.

(As of 11/08) a. thread opened to start planning: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=directaction&action=display&thread=47
(As of 11/14) b. Location decided upon: Station 1 Fire House 2144 Palm Bay Road--A poll was created to determine a time frame: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=omflgeneral&thread=98 ) the poll will close at noon on the 15th and the winning vote will be the time of the event.
(As of 11/15) c. Press Release sent out including this event.
(As of 11/16) d. Fire Rescue Union contacted, e. Palm Bay PD contacted and verified no permit necessary, f. facebook event page: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=308844915809675

(November 14th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “March on Nov 25th the Black Friday event” this is to promote local businesses through a march from the Mel Square Mall (stop at banks to get cash) to Downtown Melbourne. End with a People’s Mic to Downtown”
Consensus: PASSED- Details will be worked out on the message board Direct Action work group.

(As of 11/12) a. forum thread to discuss the option before proposing: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=directaction&action=display&thread=89
(As of 11/17) b. An owner of a small business in downtown Melbourne contacted Randal yesterday with a suggestion we coordinate with them; perhaps they can arrange for a 5% discount on cash purchases (owner's idea). Not much time and they were going out of town, so no help from them; c. Calendar Event posted: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=calendarview&thread=5
(As of 11/18) d. Schedule proposed as ?-10am announce in box stores you're going to march to local stores down town. Gather infront of the mall near peace corner at 10am and start marching by 11am. Use cross walks and use intersections as sign-waves for a moment. Get into DownTown by 2pm, shopping, soap-box, teach-ins, peoples mic until 4pm for Peace corner with teach-ins on the corner and then a GA in the park at 7PM in down down.
(As of 11/22) e. Flyers made by Evanne and Mandy distributed via facebook and e-mail: www.lookpastit.com/OccupyMelbourneFL/BlackFirdayFlyer01.jpg, www.lookpastit.com/OccupyMelbourneFL/BlackFirdayFlyer02.jpg, www.lookpastit.com/OccupyMelbourneFL/BlackFirdayFlyer03.jpg, www.lookpastit.com/OccupyMelbourneFL/BlackFirdayFlyer04.jpg; f. Evanne met with Down Town Melbourne Association Leaders and they are in complete support of our action Friday and are excited for us to be supporting them. It was agreed we'd encourage everyone to pay cash.
(As of 11/23) g. Press Release including this event sent out to the media.
(As of 11/24) h. The March was a Success as was Peace Corner where we were joined by the Melbourne Fire Rescue with their donation boots. Great day for awareness. I anticipate a lot of dinner conversations about those people walking down 192 with the flag and "shop local" signs. We even got to speak with some local shop owners who are delighted by our support and trade of communication to talk about future ways we can keep this going. Thank you to everyone who made it out today. Thank you to everyone who supported us from where ever you were. And a special thanks to all those who played an active role in putting it together. It was a learning experience for us all. Peace, Love, and Jazz everyone, have a great weekend!

(November 21st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “People leave at the recess and miss announcements at the end so we’d like to propose that announcements are offered at the beginning so that everyone can get those bits of information before they have to leave.”
Consensus: PASSED- we will start doing this.

No further action needed save for individuals wanting to offer an announcement should have those announcement details ready before the GA.





TABLED Proposals

(October 24th 2011 GA)

Proposal: Demonstrate this Friday from 5PM to 6:30PM at the Peace Corner -- BLOCKED
(NE corner of Evans Road and US192) to show consistent support
for OccupyOrlando and OWS
TABLED: Revisit to amend proposal during 15-minute recess

^Passed after the revisit, see Passed Proposals above.

Proposal: “Should we have a representative communicate with the Police Department (PD)?”
Concerns: The PD has worked with us, knows our rights, and will respect us. We have no need for a mediator; we don’t plan on breaking the law.
Consensus: TABLED- for Legal Team and Direct Action Team (later established)

(As of 11/07) a. We are in communication with the legal team on this and for now, they will be the point of contact for the Police department unless someone else would like to volunteer on an as needed basis.

(October 31st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Have the next sign wave on the corner of Minton and Palm Bay Road.”
Consensus: TABLED- New Direct Action work Group will coordinate details and facts of the intersection

(As of 11/07) a. New Proposal included facts on intersection and proposed the next sign wave be at this corner. It was TABLED-Yes, we like the location, no we’re not sure when to do it and we’d like to see a complete proposal with the exact when that doesn't conflict with the Peace Corner from the direct action work group
(As of 11/14) This topic will remain tabled until we get at least 200 people at our Peace Corner Event

(November 7th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “We prohibit political signs at our events, i.e. endorsing one or more candidates. In addition, we prohibit signs from any other organization that is not keeping with the spirit of the occupy movement.”
Consensus: TABLED- One block against “not passing” with strong convictions this SHOULD pass and our events should be clean of politicians names/slogans, etc. For now, open a thread on the message board to discuss options and possible compromise.

(As of 11/07) a. No compromise during recess...discussion take to the forum
(As of 11/08) b. forum thread opened to poll members and open discussion: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=omflgeneral&action=display&thread=56
(As of 11/12) c. E-mailed OWS to ask their opinion on the situation
(As of 11/14) e. Reproposed; Consensus: NOT PASSED- because of comments made during consideration of the proposal, the facilitator called for an additional question for consensus:
Additional Consensus PASSED-to just ASK all of our members to respect that this is a group of people with varied political beliefs and please keep signs to the messages the Movement is voicing. (There is no one "enforcing" this, it's more like a public notice of the groups desire to keep the messages consistent and not confusing to the average passer-by.)

(November 21st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “We should make professional signs and t-shirts so we are easily recognized and professional manner.”
Consensus: TABLED- Materials will research costs and funding options with media to re-propose later. Anyone can do this on their own if they’d like.

Proposal: “Like to see more facilitated/organized GA by making a GA working group to help train facilitators, gather announcements, teach the GA process to new members, etc”
Consensus: TABLED- Generally not felt to be necessary. We will leave this on the table unless there is real need or concern expressed in the future.

(November 28th 2011 GA)

(December 5th 2011 GA)

NOT PASSED Proposals

(October 31st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Have the GA’s every two weeks- people work, meetings run long, people leave early, burnout will occur.”
Concerns: Two weeks is even longer than one week so that will cause more information needing to be discussed and make the meeting last even longer. Occupiers are doing GA’s daily.
Consensus: NOT PASSED- One Week GA’s, future proposals welcome.

Idea's offered without a proposal
Or proposals deemed to be more of ideas/announcements people can take their own action on

(November 7th 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Petition FL Attorney General Pam Bondi to join a Class Action Lawsuit to sue the banks along with DE, NV, and NY”
Consensus: This is not a proposal but a general announcement that people can choose to do or not do. Most agree we want to participate. Still offering to the Issues Working Group to get fact sheets and detailed information for those who do want to participate.

(As of 11/08) a. forum thread opened to pool resources and information: occupymelbournefl.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=issues&action=display&thread=52
(As of 11/10) b. Copy of petition posted in forum thread including copies of 4 similar cases as examples.

Proposal: “Suggesting Apple Bees meeting room at no charge for the next GA”
Concerns: How is that different from staying here? (Proposal author not in attendance)
Consensus: Prior proposal already tabled for alt locations, Direct Action work group will be working on alternate locations/times so suggestions should be directed there.

(November 14th 2011 GA)

“It’s important for us to grow. Each of us should ask 2 people to join us for our next GA on November 21st at 7pm same place, and ensure at least one shows up."

A man at Occupy Orlando said [to me-Evanne] during the bus boycotts MLK told people to dress nicely because people in suits have power and authority. So this is us encouraging people to start dressing nicely or dress up to give a stronger impact to those looking in on us.

The Brevard County Occupy Groups should think about putting together a Citizens Grand Jury because they have the power to (issue indictments on Public officials who do not hold to their sworn statements of office duties to our Constitution and laws.

(November 21st 2011 GA)

Proposal: “Helping with events: Have designated locations for protesting in large numbers”
Consensus: Not voted, anyone interested in helping with coordinating events, please join the Direct Action work group on the forum or by e-mail [e-mail]

Proposal: “People are grandstanding in the GA, we’re not here to lecture each other so I propose that in OWS that we define Point of Interest as a fact to add and point of clarification as a question for clarification on the proposal –check the form handed out with process hand signals-”
Consensus: No vote as this is already an approved process, talk of GA Process training video or teach-in.