[Street] [arts] FSU-First Night planing ... little red wagon

Gregory Murphy gsjmurphy at gmail.com
Tue Dec 27 14:16:06 EST 2011


will do - thanks for getting back to me . . .



On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Mallory <mallorybiggins at gmail.com> wrote:

> My father (who is helping me construct our tiny info tent) is an aircraft
> mechanic. I bet we can figure it out! Bring it :)
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 27, 2011, at 1:16 PM, Gregory Murphy <gsjmurphy at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I just realized that front wheels of little red wagon are not operating,
> so well. I have liberally doused the axle with WD40, to no avail.
>
> It's odd - if I push the wagon backwards, the front wheels turn, but they
> do not turn when pulling forward.
>
> Do we have a wagon mechanic?
>
> Should I still bring wagon to GA, tonight?
>
> Please advise,
>
> Greg
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM, Sasha Kaufmann < <kaufmanns at gmail.com>
> kaufmanns at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello, fellow organizers!
>>
>>  I am out of town until Friday, but I would love to
>> tweet/livestream/perform a song I wrote about Dewey Square for First Night.
>> I'm also willing to hand flyers out and talk to people Saturday afternoon.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Sasha
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Dec 27, 2011, at 3:50 AM, < <Eden at akashic.com>Eden at akashic.com> wrote:
>>
>> *Jay (Signs)*,
>> The other people on this list are individuals from Street, Inreach, Media
>> and other #OB working groups who are working on First Night coordination of
>> autonomous actions.
>>
>> thx for reaching out. I'm in sf so, not participating on 1st night.
>> Organizing with contacts. ...* currently looking for signs, twitter,
>> livestream and poets, carolers ... others for the soap box.*
>>
>> FSU's David, Joan, Z or others will get in touch via
>> <fsu at lists.occupyboston.org>fsu at lists.occupyboston.org
>>
>> FSU, this is Jay's email address ... I can call him then, call David if
>> you need coordination on DEC 31st.
>>
>> Better to coordinate with him sooner when you know the FSU plans. Meet in
>> Copley early afternoon .... join th parade ...
>>
>> Thus far FSU has a few poets and carols in the works.  Along with
>> handouts w. FSU info and info for core OWS values. ... maybe a list of our
>> best 5 YouTube teach-ins ...
>>
>> For those who don't know Jay does the signTent and has continued
>> supporting #OB with a wagon sign-making station.
>>
>> His set-up would be a great adjunct. ... as would cross over, weaving
>> though out the day with many actions ... I've added Street Theater b-cc ..
>> Stephen et al., jump in.
>>
>> *Another great adjunct, livestream,  Eli (who's already on this email)
>> or other live streamers email: <live at lists.occupyboston.org>
>> live at lists.occupyboston.org and tweeters. These 3 have the password for
>> twitter @OccupyBostonFSU ... Phil Anderson (just added to this email list)
>> , as well as Eli and I don't know if Rachel McNeill will be back by DEC 31.
>> *
>> *
>> *
>> *May we create a new dawn,  in the coming year, eden
>> *
>> *
>> *
>> *
>> *
>> *EDUCATION IS A WEAPON OF MASS CONSTRUCTION
>> *To schedule a class send to <fsu at occupyboston.org>fsu at occupyboston.org,
>> write 'POST' and <date> in the subject line.
>> FSU classes WIKI:
>> <http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Solidarity/FSU>
>> http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Solidarity/FSU
>> and whole Occupy Boston: <http://www.occupyboston.org/calendar>
>> http://www.occupyboston.org/calendar/
>> Daily newspaper, list of classes and other notes RE: FSU can be found at
>> Boston Occupier: <http://bostonoccupier.com/free-school-u>
>> http://bostonoccupier.com/free-school-u/
>> Twitter: <https://twitter.com/#%21/OccupyBostonFSU>
>> https://twitter.com/#!/OccupyBostonFSU
>> Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/groups/OccupyBostonFSU>
>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/OccupyBostonFSU/
>> Our recordings are listed on wiki and on:
>> <http://www.youtube.com/user/FSUOccupyBoston>
>> http://www.youtube.com/user/FSUOccupyBoston
>>
>> > -------- Original Message --------
>> > Subject: Re: FSU-First Night plans ... for planning connect with the
>> > above & MON meeting
>> > From: Occupy Boston Sign Making < <occupybostonsigns at gmail.com>
>> occupybostonsigns at gmail.com>
>> > Date: Tue, December 27, 2011 12:26 am
>> > To: <Eden at akashic.com>Eden at akashic.com
>> > Cc: <FSU at lists.occupyboston.org>FSU at lists.occupyboston.org,
>> <yahktoe at gmail.com>yahktoe at gmail.com,
>> > <ravi at occupyboston.org>ravi at occupyboston.org,  <nelsonterry123 at gmail.com>
>> nelsonterry123 at gmail.com, Maley
>> > < <kevin at occupyboston.org>kevin at occupyboston.org>, Rita <<rita at brandeis.edu>
>> rita at brandeis.edu>,  Prospect hill
>> > < <occupyprospecthill at gmail.com>occupyprospecthill at gmail.com>, Siham
>> Jihad < <serene.heart1 at gmail.com>serene.heart1 at gmail.com>,
>> > Mallory < <mallory at occupyboston.org>mallory at occupyboston.org>, Greg <<gsjmurphy at gmail.com>
>> gsjmurphy at gmail.com>,  storm
>> > < <stormisevil at gmail.com>stormisevil at gmail.com>, joan schwartz <<joanspider at gmail.com>
>> joanspider at gmail.com>,  Matthew
>> > Shochat < <mshochat723 at gmail.com>mshochat723 at gmail.com>, leftyfb <<leftyfb at gmail.com>
>> leftyfb at gmail.com>,  Elias
>> > Feghali < <efeghali at gmail.com>efeghali at gmail.com>,
>> <dana at occupyboston.org>dana at occupyboston.org,  monica raymond
>> > < <femmevox at hotmail.com>femmevox at hotmail.com>, Martin Dagoberto <<radoptimist at gmail.com>
>> radoptimist at gmail.com>,
>> > <rachelbp at gmail.com>rachelbp at gmail.com,  Terra Kallemeyn <<terra.kallemeyn at bc.edu>
>> terra.kallemeyn at bc.edu>,
>> > <jaempress at gmail.com>jaempress at gmail.com, <joekate89 at aol.com>
>> joekate89 at aol.com,  John Dwyer < <dwyer at email.com>dwyer at email.com>,
>> > <matt at matthef.net>matt at matthef.net, <michelleslist at gmail.com>
>> michelleslist at gmail.com,   <farkas.aj at gmail.com>farkas.aj at gmail.com,
>> > <kaufmanns at gmail.com>kaufmanns at gmail.com,
>> <justindequanescott at yahoo.com>justindequanescott at yahoo.com,  <ummazer at gmail.com>
>> ummazer at gmail.com,
>> > <john.r.harris at verizon.net>john.r.harris at verizon.net,
>> <bigeyedfish941 at aol.com>bigeyedfish941 at aol.com,
>> > <handinhandarts at gmail.com>handinhandarts at gmail.com,
>> <dchavez06 at gmail.com>dchavez06 at gmail.com,
>> > <ross at ross.occupyboston.org>ross at ross.occupyboston.org,  <liam at occupyboston.org>
>> liam at occupyboston.org
>> >
>> >
>> > I will be out and about with the signs Mobile Unit.  I will also be
>> working
>> > with the Screen Print Guild at some point in the day/night doing live
>> > screening of shirts and patches.  Need to find a location or three
>> indoors
>> > where we can do it and possiably do it in different locations at
>> different
>> > times.  Any ideas about spaces available?
>> >
>> > Jay
>> > On Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 2:40 AM, < <Eden at akashic.com>Eden at akashic.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > > These notes are from InfoTent & Street (as in take to the, street ).
>> > > Bellow the Street Meeting notes are calendar notes for tomorrow, MON.
>> from
>> > > <http://occupybosotn.org>occupybosotn.org
>> > >
>> > > *Kevin, Ben, Siham, FSU ... all*, at the FSU-WG meeting Friday members
>> > > spoke of joining in the First Night Action ... I don't have the
>> meeting
>> > > notes yet so, can't give you details ... here's what other groups are
>> up to:
>> > >
>> > > *FSU, someone reach out to this email ... send notes RE 1st Night,
>> from
>> > > the meeting,* for Street & InfoTent and FAGW notes see below.
>> > > *Next FSU-WG MEETING: Mon, tomorrow, 26th, 5pm – 7pm Where: Black Seed
>> > > Cafe & Grill, 130 Tremont, by Park Street T-Station
>> > > *
>> > >
>> > > *Notes from FAWG, SUN*: Rita will get the face paint.  Gregory will be
>> > > bringing the red wagon to Tuesday's GA, Mallory will be making the
>> tent for
>> > > it, see you at Thursday's GA.
>> > >
>> > > Jay will U be there (where?) with Signs?
>> > >
>> > > *Info's plans for First Night, a summary:
>> > > *
>> > >
>> > > -We are going to meet at a home base (possibly Community Church)
>> around 12
>> > > or 1, then disperse into groups of 4 or 5 to hot-spots in the city
>> where we
>> > > expect a lot of foot traffic.
>> > >
>> > > - Each group will be a mobile info tent. We will have buttons, Occupy
>> > > Boston literature, sign-up sheets to join the movement, a big Occupy
>> Boston
>> > > sign, potentially tiny tents, tent hats, and maybe a little red
>> mobile-info
>> > > wagon with a tent over it. We are also trying to *stay on message* and
>> > > let people know we are not just a movement to be a movement, but are
>> > > connected to economic/social-justice issues that touch all of the 99%
>> > >
>> > > - We are going to meet back at Community around 4 and debrief; then
>> hope
>> > > to go on to that night's GA in a place that is outside and visible to
>> a
>> > > large audience (will bring that up tomorrow) and have an "info"
>> presence
>> > > there for any new people
>> > >
>> > > - We are also looking to coordinate with any other OB actions;
>> including
>> > > any street theater or kid friendly events, underscoring that we are
>> going
>> > > to be about most of the afternoon/early evening, where First Night is
>> > > family friendly, and look to pull back when the drunks start coming
>> out.
>> > > perhaps we will all go to a bar afterward...
>> > >
>> > > Next meeting is Monday at 7pm       thanks,Kevin
>> > >
>> > > *STREET:*
>> > > *1st night*:  best bet would be to join one of the actions already in
>> > > place, most likely basing our actions around Copley Square. Ideas
>> that were
>> > > tossed around were creating fact sheets on issues, e.g. Homelessness,
>> > > Foreclosure, Banks. It was noted that Ridgely had mentioned a die in
>> had
>> > > happened in the past at Copley Square. We wanted to do something to
>> engage
>> > > people creatively with their wishes for 2012. The idea was brought up
>> to
>> > > have 99% Red Balloons (a Red Balloon with 99% written on it in
>> Sharpie),
>> > > and a Banner that reads "Occupy 2012". Noted that Ridgely sent an
>> email to
>> > > Ben saying that she believes we can get a long banner drop from the
>> window
>> > > of the Community Church. The idea was also tossed around that we
>> could have
>> > > a mass of tiny tents, each representing a foreclosed upon home, in
>> Copley
>> > > Square with signs that say what they represent.
>> > >
>> > > * *
>> > > *Final Decision: Set up an "Occupy 2012" Banner at Copley Square*,
>> with
>> > > Felt Pens nearby so that people can write their wishes for 2012 on the
>> > > banner. If you write a wish, you get a 99% Red Balloon. The decision
>> was
>> > > also made to look into getting a second banner dropped from Community
>> > > Church. Patricia volunteered to look into Helium tanks and Red
>> Balloons.
>> > > Ben committed to contacting Signs regarding getting banners, Ridgely
>> > > regarding getting in contact with Community Church for a banner drop,
>> and
>> > > supplies for writing on those banners. Ben also will contact Copley
>> Square
>> > > Activists about how much space they would be willing to give us for
>> the
>> > > tiny tents installation and see if that is possible.
>> > >
>> > > *CALENDAR for MONDAY:*
>> > > Due to a poor design for the # of entries, one can't read beyond 6pm
>> on
>> > > the OBcalendar ... you can click in there and use the arrow key ...
>> > >
>> > > *5pm Free School University WG Meeting: Mon, December 26, 5pm – 7pm
>> Where
>> > > Black Seed Cafe & Grill, 130 Tremont,* Park St, originally scheduled
>> to
>> > > work with the Community Gathering.
>> > >
>> > > 5pm Housing Crisis WG Meeting6pm Finance and Accountability WG
>> Meeting6pm Climate
>> > > Action, Sustainability and Environmental Justice WG Meeting
>> > >
>> > > *6pm Outreach WG Meeting:Mon, December 26, 6pm – 7pm*
>> > > *Where SEIU615 - 26 West Street*
>> > > DescriptionFollowed by larger meeting with Movement OB and community
>> > > organizations in Boston
>> > >
>> > > *MON 6pm InfoTent meet* at *6:00pm (changed time) at South Station
>> > > Mezzanine tomorrow evening*, we then stay there for the meeting or
>> move
>> > > somewhere else. There is also a community forum at Community Church at
>> > > 7:30pm where we can head over and carry the conversation with the
>> rest of
>> > > OB.
>> > > *
>> > > *
>> > > *I'll send a separate email RE National Actions, here's a thumbnail:*
>> > > *Future Actions: *We should start thinking of mobilizing for these
>> > > national events:
>> > > *JAN 20TH, OWS-WEST ... core values.*
>> > > *>G8 Summit - May 19-20, Chicago*
>> > > >NH primary - Occupy The Primary Call to action from occupy NH
>> > > >We should also mobilize for solidarity with the protesters in Egypt
>> and
>> > > Chin
>> > > email RE National Actions, here's a thumbnail:
>> > >
>> > >    - Occupy, Take the Square #Tahrir #OWS #17F *Next global day of
>> > >    action: May 12th 2012*
>> > >    - The international Coord meeting was held last week, and the
>> minutes
>> > >    are here: *<http://networkedblogs.com/rJIiJ*%3Chttp://networkedblogs.com/rJIiJ%3E>
>> http://networkedblogs.com/rJIiJ*<http://networkedblogs.com/rJIiJ>;
>> > >    - the call was spread through email lists such as:   *
>> > >    <http://global.generalassemblies.info/mailman/listinfo/inglesenglishespanolspanish_global.generalassemblies.info>
>> http://global.generalassemblies.info/mailman/listinfo/inglesenglishespanolspanish_global.generalassemblies.info
>> > >    *<<http://global.generalassemblies.info/mailman/listinfo/inglesenglishespanolspanish_global.generalassemblies.info%3E>
>> http://global.generalassemblies.info/mailman/listinfo/inglesenglishespanolspanish_global.generalassemblies.info
>> >;
>> > >    A Facebook page in order to coordinate and gather info:
>> > >    *<https://www.facebook.com/pages/12M-WorldrEvolution/238317372907223*%3Chttps://www.facebook.com/pages/12M-WorldrEvolution/238317372907223%3E>
>> https://www.facebook.com/pages/12M-WorldrEvolution/238317372907223*<https://www.facebook.com/pages/12M-WorldrEvolution/238317372907223>
>> ;
>> > >    *Why May 12th has been chosen:*
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >    - *May 12th is the Fair Commerce day we can use that as a simile
>> that
>> > >    “the people is not goods on hands of politicians and banksters”*
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >    - *Chicago G8 2012 starts on May 15th, so if there is a big call on
>> > >    12th it can be extensible as a protest against the G8 meeting on
>> 15th*
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >    - *There is as well the idea of a global/transition day called for
>> May
>> > >    15**th*
>> > >     Any doubts, comments, please email me ternuros[at]<http://gmail.com>
>> gmail.com from
>> > >    #Spanishrevolution
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >    - *MAY:G8/NATO Summit, Chicago May 19-20 **G8 *The heads of the 8
>> > >    "most developed" (most corporate) nations in the world. And 28
>> nation NATO?
>> > >    See wiki eu.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > EDUCATION IS A WEAPON OF MASS CONSTRUCTION
>> > > To schedule a class send to <fsu at occupyboston.org>
>> fsu at occupyboston.org, write 'POST' and <date>
>> > > in the subject line.
>> > > FSU classes WIKI:
>> > > <http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Solidarity/FSU>
>> http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Solidarity/FSU
>> > > and whole Occupy Boston: <http://www.occupyboston.org/calendar>
>> http://www.occupyboston.org/calendar/
>> > > Daily newspaper, list of classes and other notes RE: FSU can be found
>> at
>> > > Boston Occupier: <http://bostonoccupier.com/free-school-u>
>> http://bostonoccupier.com/free-school-u/
>> > > Twitter: <https://twitter.com/#%21/OccupyBostonFSU>
>> https://twitter.com/#!/OccupyBostonFSU
>> > > Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/groups/OccupyBostonFSU>
>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/OccupyBostonFSU/
>> > > Our recordings are listed on wiki and on:
>> > > <http://www.youtube.com/user/FSUOccupyBoston>
>> http://www.youtube.com/user/FSUOccupyBoston
>> > >
>>
>>
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