sudo-discuss January 2023

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Fwd: [sudo-info] Monkeybrains now has service in Oakland

by eenblam＠peoplesopen.net

I just wrote back to Rudy @ Monkeybrains. Thanks Yar! Sent via Migadu.com, world's easiest email hosting

11 months, 1 week

[omni-consensus] PROPOSAL: BIPOC and Oppressed Gender Safe Space Committee (BOGSS)

by Jake

Dear Sudoroom, Today I voted in behalf of Sudoroom in favor of the MOP proposal, and they are now a member collective of Omni Commons. I emailed about them on April 20th but didn't hear anything back, so I hope everyone is okay with that decision. Today a proposal was introduced for a new committee to be formed at Omni Commons to value and protect the safety and interests of BIPOC/Non-Men. this is the original proposal in PDF form: https://omnicommons.org/pipermail/consensus/attachments/20220505/ab900701/a… this is an editable "cryptpad" and we are requested to "please leave comments in red" https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/edit/6IhZqwyXxN6CrEvtiljmnqTa/ actually this is a cryptpad copy of their document just for sudoroom, and I will forward our discussion to Rafiq to integrate our input. Other collectives are asking questions too, so if you want to be more engaged in the discussion, please join the [omni-consensus] list! But definitely make discussion here in the sudoroom list and get engaged. If Sudoroom members have concerns or objections, we need to communicate them promptly and work toward agreeable amedments. It is not an option to simply reject the proposal, but rather if you have specific concerns then we need to work with each other to address those concerns and come up with something agreeable. -jake ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Yardena Cohen <yardenack(a)gmail.com> Hey all, I'm boosting this email with a new subject line so that it's clear to readers - this contains an important new proposal!!! Brief summary: this proposal forms a congress of BIPOC and non-men from all Omni's groups, who then elect a small committee which has its own seat on the board, its own delegate, and a few specific powers related to addressing racism and sexism. This is an important step towards making omni representative and accountable! This finally begins to put our Statement of Solidarity into action! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: rafiq.ali <rafiq.ali(a)protonmail.com> Date: Thu, May 5, 2022 at 12:16 PM To: <consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org> I added a little note at the beginning on our proposal and the events from 2 weeks ago. Happy to provide a short statement. In general, I appreciate the apologies made and think this can be a growing opportunity to forge a stronger collective. If it's possible, we can open discussion on the proposal this week if enough delegates have had a chance to review with the idea of approving at the next delegate meeting (or worst case, the one after). As mentioned earlier, we are proposing the creation of a safe space Committee (see attached). We appreciate and accept all feedback/comments/concerns. In struggle, Rafiq CLP

1 year, 1 month

Let's apply for $1.1 Million in Grants for Waste Prevention

by Jake

Who is available to help us apply for grants from StopWaste? Apparently they are very likely to give Sudoroom tons of money since we keep stuff from going to the landfill by repairing and teaching people how to repair and recycle. Register for Tuesday 4PM's grant informational Zoom: https://stopwaste.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C5iDZgINRUqpnbxhQoBsyw Thanks Peter for this info ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: StopWaste <msoll(a)stopwaste.org> Date: Thu, Jan 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM Subject: Apply Now: $1.1 Million in Grants for Waste Prevention Grant funding in six categories. Application deadline is March 3. Available Now: $1.1 million dollars in grant funding for waste prevention projects in six categories. https://StopWaste.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7b850d56d27c3c2ea70a34a… StopWaste is offering grants in six categories, with $1.1 million in total funding available to businesses, nonprofits and institutions. The focus is on innovative projects that prevent waste in Alameda County. Scroll down for grant categories. *Application deadline is March 3.* *Grant Information Webinar January 31, 4pm (PT)* Learn more about the grant categories, the types of applicants and projects eligible for funding, and the application process. Plus Q&A! Register Now: https://stopwaste.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C5iDZgINRUqpnbxhQoBsyw Explore All Grants *Food Waste Prevention & Recovery Grants* *- Up to $20,000 per grant* *- Businesses, Nonprofits & Institutions* *- *Projects that prevent food waste through product or process redesign or recovery and redistribution of surplus edible food to feed people. Grant Details *Surplus Food Donation Equipment Grants* *- Up to $10,000 per grant* *- Nonprofits only* *- Storage and transport equipment *to support the recovery and/or donation of surplus edible food that would otherwise go to waste. Grant Details *Community Food Systems Grants* *- Up to $10,000 per grant* *- Businesses, Nonprofits & Institutions* *-* Locally focused projects that prevent food waste while improving food access, equity, economic opportunity and community health. Grant Details *Reusable Foodware Pilot Projects* *- $5,000 to $50,000 per grant* *- Businesses, Nonprofits & Institutions* *- *Projects that explore the feasibility of replacing single-use, disposable foodware with reusable systems. Grant Details *Reuse & Repair Grants* *- Up to $20,000 per grant* *- Businesses, Nonprofits & Institutions* *- *Projects that involve reuse, repair, deconstruction, redistribution, product or process redesign, recovery, and other ways that keep materials out of disposal or recycling. Grant Details *Reusable Transport Packaging Grants* *- Up to $10,000 per grant* *- Businesses, Nonprofits* *& Institutions* *- Durable, reusable equipment* to replace limited-life packaging used in manufacturing, transportation and/or distribution. Grant Details StopWaste.org I 1537 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612 I (510) 891-6500

1 year, 9 months

do you have plastic straws we can use for bike lights?

by Jake

weird question but i'm looking for plastic drinking straws to use for bike wheel lights. I know they're illegal in california so i figure people probably have some stashed and hoarded and don't want to give them up, but we need them. we're planning another bike light making session and then a bikelight installing event before the next East Bay Bike Party, which happens on February 11th from Rockridge BART (nearby sudoroom!) I want to make lights like these to go on wheels: https://www.radlicht.com/store/products/radlicht-bike-wheel-light-red/ we have tons of battery holders with switches, plus we can make some sort of automatic thing to turn them on - not sure how to do that yet so suggestions are welcome! Probably a two-state tilt thing that charges a capacitor to turn on a FET to turn on the lights, so it only takes power when the wheel is turning. -jake

1 year, 10 months

occultation

by Edwinsaurus

Hey Peter, Thanks for drawing my attention to the occultation. It was fun to watch even with the light pollution we have in the city. When mars got very close to the moon, my eyes couldn't see it because the moon is so much brighter but the Griffith Park telescope in LA streamed the view of the setting and rising of mars nicely. Here's a photo taken by my friend Hector in Waterford, CA [image: signal-2023-01-30-182913.jpeg]

1 year, 10 months

Partial Occultation of Mars by Moon Tonight

by Peter Mui

Tonight (Jan 30th) in the early evening, there is a very interesting astronomical event -- an occultation of the planet Mars by the Moon. A full occultation (eclipse) of Mars is visible all across the southern portion of the United States (and further south). For the Bay Area, the Moon will narrowly miss Mars. You have to be south of a line from approximately Soledad through Fresno to see Mars fully covered by the Moon. Closest approach is about 8:54pm PST for the Bay Area. The orange-red color of Mars will make a striking contrast with the silver-white surface of the Moon. This event can be seen naked-eye, but binoculars or a small telescope will definitely help. Cheers, -Peter

1 year, 10 months

Laser cutter.

by cc OrangeLush

This is just a heads up about the laser cutter. PLEASE make sure the chiller is operating/on when you are using the laser. IF you do not know what the chiller is you SHOULD NOT be using the laser cutter. I found the chiller unplugged due to something laying on the power cord causing it to become detached. If we are not vigilant in the start up step of the laser sudoroom will not have one due to operator error. Not wanting to be a castigator just wanting people to know that stupid things like a badly placed object can be the end of great equipment. cc

1 year, 10 months

Reminder: Pledge [Pledge No.] from Omni Commons

by Omni Commons

Dear Sudo Room, Just a reminder that we have not received a payment for this invoice yet. Let us know if you have questions. Thanks for your business! Omni Commons ---------------------------------- Invoice --------------------------------- 4799 Shattuck Ave Oakland, CA 94609 US +1 5105456582 https://omnicommons.org Invoice #: 2659 Date: 01/01/2023 Due Date: 01/25/2023 Terms: Net 25 Amount Due: $11,000.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill To: Sudo Room 4799 Shattuck Ave Oakland, CA 94607 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ****************************** Account Summary ***************************** 12/01/2022 Balance Forward $14,000.00 Other payments and credits after 12/01/2022 -5,000.00 New charges (details below) 2,000.00 Total Amount Due (activity through 01/01/202 11,000.00 **************************************************************************** Date Activity Qty Rate Amount 01/01/2023 Furnishing Fa 1 2,000.00 2,000.00T ____________________________________________________________________________ SubTotal: $2,000.00 Tax: $0.00 -------------------------------------- Total Of New Charges: $2,000.00 Total Amount Due: $11,000.00 Greetings Sudo Room! This is your monthly donation invoice. Thank you for stewarding the commons! Love and solidarity, Omni Commons Finance Working Group

1 year, 10 months

Requesting a laptop from the laptop locker

by Andrew R Gross

I'd like to take one of the laptops from the laptop closet, and wanted to check if anyone had any plans for it. It's a Sony Vio with some cosmetic damage on the side. Jake said that there's a spreadsheet for tracking the donated laptops, and I wanted to ask for access and instructions on how to withdraw one. Thanks, *Andrew R Gross, (he/him)* 412.657.5332 - shrad.org <http://www.shrad.org>

1 year, 10 months

Who runs the multimedia lab? I’d like to update the wiki

by Romy Ilano

Does anyone know who I can get in touch with? I’m trying to update the SudoRoom Wikis on our equipment! Thanks Sent from my iPhone

1 year, 11 months

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