[sudo-discuss] Proposal to Galvanize

Wed Dec 18 13:05:33 PST 2013

I think it's assuming too much to initiate a conversation about moving 
in with other collectives without getting to know them. I certainly 
support and encourage the idea of moving in with other collectives, 
which is why I am initiating support for the Mass Effect event, but 
building the relationships and learning to collaborate in the larger 
community is more important to me. I want our culture to take precedent 
to our own politics and economics.

I went to Rock Paper Scissors meeting and discussed Mass Effect with 
them. They seemed very supportive of the idea, except the date (First 
Friday). First Friday is resource intensive for them and it raises a lot 
of money for them too. They proposed doing it Second Saturday and I 
think it's a good idea. They have contacts and reach into the art 
community equivalent to Sudo Room does for hackerspaces. Not to mention, 
the Art Murmur coincides with First Friday, which makes it even more 
difficult for the art community to be there.

In other words, is there any reason the event shouldn't be moved to 
Second Saturday?

The basic premise of the event is for all the collectives to come 
together to share their projects and ideas. Then have time to meet each 
other afterwards and build relationships. Certainly this will happen if 
we buy a space together, but this is an important part of making that 
space happen, rather than asking somebody to sign a lease and we get to 
know each other later. Quite a few people want to help with the event 
and I'm interested in discussing it in person, tomorrow (our busiest 
day) at 6-7:30PM. In other words, if you want to go to collectives and 
get them interested, talk to them and meet them, then please come to the 
meeting so we can effectively make it happen.

Take care,
Jeremy

On 2013-12-18 04:34, Andrew wrote:
> Just to put in my 2c about Omni. I went to visit the space today and
> it is amazing! I would love to see it fall in to the hands of
> collectives. My sense from talking to people there is that there is a
> huge amount of interest in the space, but apprehension about getting
> enonugh collectives willing or able to take action in coming months to
> make it a reality.
> 
> As far as 2141 is concerned, personally I don't think 2141 will ever
> by the right home for Sudo Room. The fights with the landlord, the
> "common" space issues and general expense of the building makes it a
> poor long term space for a collective. Again, just my opinion.
> 
> --Andrew
> 
> On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Matthew Senate <mattsenate at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Hey all,
>> 
>> I have a proposal I'd like some feedback on and to discuss at the
>> next meeting at the public school this Thursday (7pm right?)
>> 
>> PROPOSAL: 
>> Out of the attendees of these meetings (including folks on the list
>> below), to find some number of interested collectives, individuals,
>> organizations, small businesses, etc to rent the $900-$950 / mo.
>> office adjacent to the Bay Area Public School (BAPS), sharing the
>> common space with BAPS and the Sudo Room at 2141 Broadway in
>> Oakland. For instance, at ~18 equal parties, this room can be rented
>> for $50 / mo. I am personally interested in coordinating several
>> folks to use part of the space as "sudo coworking" with a few small
>> desks for individual work. The intention of this rental is
>> multiple-fold:
>> 
>> * To no longer delay in solidifying collaboration between various
>> groups--i.e. for other folks to join BAPS and the Sudo Room by
>> sharing space now.
>> * To commit to investing (minimally) financially in a venture that
>> requires communication, collaboration, and sharing.
>> * To engage in a learning experience about our ability to co-operate
>> and grow.
>> * To provide an opportunity to groups that currently do not have a
>> space to galvanize their community.
>> * To be able to fruitfully engage in a comparison between various
>> group rental options including The Omni, 8th and Alice, and even
>> 2141 Broadway.  
>> 
>> https://sudoroom.org/wiki/The_Omni [1]
>> 
>> https://sudoroom.org/wiki/8th_and_Alice [2]
>> https://sudoroom.org/wiki/2141_Broadway [3]
>> https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Spaces [4]
>> 
>> LIST (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER):
>> 
>> * * Timeless infinite light [5]
>> 
>> * * sudo mesh [6]
>> * * Prelinger Library [7]
>> * * Local Flavor [8]
>> * * Planting Justice [9]
>> * * Spokeland [10]
>> * * Fix-It Clinic [11]
>> * * CorpWatch [12]
>> * * Sudo Co-Working [13]
>> 
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> 
> Links:
> ------
> [1] https://sudoroom.org/wiki/The_Omni
> [2] https://sudoroom.org/wiki/8th_and_Alice
> [3] https://sudoroom.org/wiki/2141_Broadway
> [4] https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Spaces
> [5]
> http://space.sudoscience.org/index.php/Possible_Groups#Timeless_infinite_light
> [6] http://space.sudoscience.org/index.php/Possible_Groups#sudo_mesh
> [7] 
> http://space.sudoscience.org/index.php/Possible_Groups#Prelinger_Library
> [8] http://space.sudoscience.org/index.php/Possible_Groups#Local_Flavor
> [9] 
> http://space.sudoscience.org/index.php/Possible_Groups#Planting_Justice
> [10] http://space.sudoscience.org/index.php/Possible_Groups#Spokeland
> [11] 
> http://space.sudoscience.org/index.php/Possible_Groups#Fix-It_Clinic
> [12] http://space.sudoscience.org/index.php/Possible_Groups#CorpWatch
> [13] 
> http://space.sudoscience.org/index.php/Possible_Groups#Sudo_Co-Working
> [14] http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss
> [15] http://roshambomedia.com
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