Let's have a meetup to discuss visions, values, and available resources to
build out a community media lab in Omni's basement!
Tonight, the Omni consensed on Art Bison Design Coop's move to the basement
and transition to becoming a community screenprinting studio! Perhaps an
ABDC member could speak to what that might entail for the basement and what
would be needed wrt renovations/improvements?
Afterwards, we initiated a conversation about ongoing ideas over the past
many months to build out a truly inter-collective community media lab for
creating rad propaganda, zines, banners etc:
* Over the past 9 months, there have been many discussions about, and a
> good deal of work put into, the basement area formerly known as Material
> Print Machine as a potential inter-collective media lab for printing,
> copying, button-making, screenprinting, banner-making, zine-making,
> newspapers etc. Interested folks who've discussed the idea and/or worked on
> cleaning and clearing out that space include Jenny, Robb, Abe, Julian,
> Needa Bee, Marcus, and others I'm probably forgetting right now.
> ** The structure that seems most fitting is that of a working group, open
> to anyone to join and help steward and maintain the resources we already
> have available. The idea would be to lock valuable materials / supplies in
> a cabinet and host workshops, media-making sessions and offer access based
> on sliding-scale donations to cover materials/supplies/maintenance costs.
>
** For more info on the resources we already have available as well as a
> proposed layout, see: https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Basement#Media_Lab
>
Continued discussion in the meeting notes at
https://pad.riseup.net/p/omninom ... maybe not mentioned: the lighting
ballasts need to be replaced. There are some interim lighting solution
tee'd up beneath the bench dat robb built.
*I'd like to propose an initial meetup of folks interested in working on
this project for the afternoon of Saturday, May 19th or, alternatively, the
Friday evening before it. Here is a Doodle for all y'all busy-ass folks:
https://doodle.com/poll/ag7er35pqkac5b2a
<https://doodle.com/poll/ag7er35pqkac5b2a>*
An initial agenda draft lives here:
https://peoplesopen.net/pad/p/omnimedialab - please add to it as you see
fit! and invite people whom you think may be interested...
<3
Jenny
Help open a professional kitchen at the Omni Commons in Oakland!
https://omnicommons.org/kitchen
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"Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories."
-Laurie Anderson
"Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it."
-Hannah Arendt
"To define is to kill. To suggest is to create."
-Stéphane Mallarmé
"Anything done for the first time unleashes a demon."
--Dave Sim, "Cerebus the Aardvark"
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Hey sudoers!
Hoping this can pass on Thursday, but just saw that it hadn't been
forwarded to sudo-discuss. Could folks discuss @ meeting-party tonight?
If current delegate(s) could please remember to forward omni 'consensus'
proposals to sudo-discuss, that would be raaaad!
FYI - we are having a basement cleanout/work party on Thursday, June 7th
from 12-6pm. There will indubitably be delicious foods and cold drinks for
volunteers!
<3
Jenny
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From: Laura Turiano <scylla(a)riseup.net>
Date: Thu, May 17, 2018 at 2:43 PM
Subject: [omni-consensus] Media Lab Proposal
To: "consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org" <consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org>
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ebaHkaSeCWHKKEjbg6u-
VvDzifF-eFuBX_b_HmdDv0E/edit#heading=h.r94oqxqphwnu
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Ungoogled:
Overview
We propose to build a community media laboratory for the production of
propaganda and educational materials for campaigns and projects. Our
mission is to transform the most neglected space in Omni Commons into a
place for creative production available to Omni members, and, eventually,
local artists, activists, organizers, and members of the general public
(either supervised or trained), sustained through sliding-scale donations,
grants, mutual aid, and creative reuse. A new working group will steward
supplies, tools, and resources, as well as host educational hands-on
workshops. Approval of this proposal means the formation of an official
committee of the Board to manage a Media Lab, and acceptance of the
following general plan.
Resources
We have currently:
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A large-format plotter
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A vinyl cutter
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A Tecre button-maker and supplies
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Screenprinting equipment and press (ABDC)
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Digital duplicator
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Several Xerox copiers
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Various printers
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Laminator
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Ream paper cutter (2)
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Book scanner (current under development in sudo)
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Miscellaneous crafting supplies and materials
Proposed Services
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Community media lab with regular open hours (TBD) and services rendered
by appointment;
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An archive of art and media produced in the lab, including historical
propaganda produced for past events, causes, and actions in the community;
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Regular, public workshops on topics such as zine-making, button-making,
screen printing, banner-making, printing, graphic design and illustration.
WG Members
Attendees of our first meeting on May 11th were: Anka (LibLens/FNB), Ken
(CCL), Robb (Sudo/LibLens), Jenny (Sudo), Laura, Sierk (Sudo), and Phil
(FNB).
Interested potential members include Kazoo (ABDC), Marcus (ABDC), Vienna
(ABDC), Sara (ABDC), Julian (BAPS), Abe, Gerald (LibLens/FNB), and Rayc
(Sudo)
Media Lab Structure Governance
The Media Lab Working Group will be modeled on the structure of the Commons
Working Group. Members will receive formal training that will: familiarize
them with Omni and Medial Lab policies and procedures; provide them with
the skills to maintain Media Lab equipment, and supervise others’ use of
the equipment; prepare them to share in management of incoming requests for
Media Lab usage. The WG will collectively develop the policies and
procedures with final approval by the Delegates, and maintain and manage
the Lab. This will include maintaining financial records in collaboration
with the Finance WG and making regular reports to the Board.
Operations
Supplies and equipment will be labeled with suggested donation for use.
Donations will go toward supplies and machine maintenance (estimated at
approximately $200-500/month, depending on amount of use). Individual WG
members may contract with outside groups to fill orders for a fee (as with
our AV techs) with approval of the WG. Over time, we expect the medialab to
become capable of regular contributions to the Omni as a whole for space
and utilities usage, and propose a check in approximately 6 months after
move-in (June 1st, with check in on Dec. 1st).
Users who are not part of the Media Lab WG will need to make an appointment
to use the equipment or come during regular open hours, which are yet to be
determined. This is to help ensure that equipment is not damaged and supply
use is monitored. When not in use, supplies and equipment will be either
stored in a locked cabinet or secured in place. If possible, electronics
will require some kind of electronic code to function. The best way to do
this is under discussion.
We will submit a second proposal after build-out is complete to formalize
the process for how collectives, members, and eventually outside folks will
access.
Intended Users
Intended users of the Omni Media Lab include, by priority:
1.
Omni Media Lab Working Group members (free)
2.
Omni Member Collectives and collective members (free some set # of times
/ year, sliding scale donation)
3.
Aligned community groups and organizations (by sliding-scale donation,
or negotiated rate)
4.
General public (by sliding-scale fee, or negotiated rate)
Floor Plan
Lab will be located in the Old Material Print Machine area (550 sq ft):
Current conditions:
Before cleanup
After cleanup
Future possibilities!
Building Plan and Estimated Construction Budget
The designated area will be cleared out. We will give TIL once more
opportunity to remove the broken offset printer, and if they can’t, we will
break it down and remove it. Old fluorescent lights will be removed and
replaced with energy efficient and inexpensive LED tube lights (see link
below). Missing ceiling tiles will be replaced. Floor will be primed and
painted with concrete paint. Walls and ceiling will be painted. In the
future, additional electrical outlets may be added if needed.
Item
Link to actual item
Unit price
Total cost
Wall/ceiling primer
https://www.amazon.com/True-Value-EZW1-QT-EasyCare-Interior/dp/B000BZX4RA/
<https://www.amazon.com/True-Value-EZW1-QT-EasyCare-Interior/dp/B000BZX4RA/r…>
1gal @ $33.14
$66.28
Cement paint,
550sqft
https://www.amazon.com/KILZ-L377711-Interior-Exterior-Concrete/dp/B01M9IQH1…
<https://www.amazon.com/KILZ-L377711-Interior-Exterior-Concrete/dp/B01M9IQH1…>
2gal @ $32.98
$66
Cement primer, 550 sqft
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-Garage-Concrete-Primer-Quarts/dp/B06WGLJ8…
2 @ $52.94 or
$31.46
$106
$62.92
Lights
https://www.amazon.com/Barrina-Integrated-Fixture-Utility-electric/dp/B01HB…
<https://www.amazon.com/Barrina-Integrated-Fixture-Utility-electric/dp/B01HB…>
8 4ft lights x 59.99
$240.00
Floor cleaner
TSP (We may have)
$3.57
$3.57
Wall/ceiling paint
5 gallon x $129-139
$129
SUBTOTAL
$568-711
TOTAL w/ Tax
$616-771
Additional Sources
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https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Basement#Media_Lab
Join freeCodeCamp this Saturday at Noisebridge from 1pm - 4pm to learn all
about code. No experience necessary. All are welcome!
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Code-Camp-SF/events/250932428/
What we'll do
freeCodeCamp is a non-profit organization teaching anyone to code. Learn
full-stack web development with our online curriculum:
http://www.freecodecamp.com/
At our meet-up, campers can collaborate and meet other learners in our
community. Come with your projects and questions! Our host, Noisebridge, is
a non-profit hackerspace and educational institution intended for public
benefit.
https://noisebridge.net/
We will also have Lightning Talks given by Campers during the first hour
and a half. More information about Lightning Talks can be found at:
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Please fill out this TypeForm: https://goo.gl/forms/oxJVE3TF1aMRdsYm1
Let's code together! Everyone is welcome! Beginners, especially!
Dear Sudo Room,
Here's your invoice! We appreciate your prompt payment.
Thank you for stewarding the commons.
Love and solidarity,
Omni Commons
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Invoice # : 1401
Invoice Date: 06/01/2018
Due Date: 06/25/2018
Terms: Net 25
Amount Due: $2,000.00
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Hello Sudoroom community,
I donated a Bottle underneath, sleek, water heater and cooler. It is great
for making tea, drip coffee, instant coffee, etc. The hot water is also
great to use for cleaning surfaces as well. Also dispenses really cold
water.
Cheer
-
RAYC
--
Robert Albert Young Chu
P::415-724-0425
E:: robert.chu01(a)gmail.com
Hello Omni Community at large,
I would like to inform you all that I actually don't do Heroin (Hooray),as
it is stated in the bathroom stall walls (closest to CCL and Sudoroom). I
can tell you this though... That writing appeared the same day flew out. In
addition I also saw him sneak into through the back door that day as well
and didn't stop him because I had to get to a job. Since I didn't see him
write on the stall myself, I can only rule out that it would be a
possibility that he would do such a thing as to spread a rumor about me
doing heroin.
I didn't see the guy do it, and only think of it as a possibility because
it would fall under a similar pattern of behavior of spreading rumors that
he is known for about people within communities they are a part of.
I find this kind of ironic as well as another Sudoroom member blew up at me
and accused me of getting him kicked out, when I didn't even want him to be
banned. I even tried mediating with him to prevent it.
Life is ironic.
Anyway I am glad people have noticed "Rob does Heroin" as well. I have been
to busy to care about such foolishness, which is why I haven't done
anything about it. Such as running my own appliance repair business, and
hacking the planet. I also just wanted to let everybody know I drink
alcohol once in a while, but defiantly don't do heroin or other drugs. I
don't even smoke marijuana.
So I think we should putting painting the bathroom on the planning board.
Robert Albert Young Chu
P::415-724-0425
E:: robert.chu01(a)gmail.com
It near where the cable spools rack is. I am trying to locate the source of
the smell and my effort is unsuccessful.
Robert Albert Young Chu
P::415-724-0425
E:: robert.chu01(a)gmail.com
