sudo-discuss February 2023

sudo-discuss@sudoroom.org

18 participants
28 discussions

[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 month, 1 week

HAPPENING TODAY: WNB coding night

by Juliana A

👋 WNB coding night is happening tonight at 7pm! Pls join if you identify as woman/non-binary! Also feel free to join the Slack group: https://join.slack.com/t/wnbcodingnight/shared_invite/zt-1h7dndnc2-ATl1XnMO… 💻💻🎉🔥♥️💻 https://sudoroom.org/events/wnb-coding-night-2022-10-03/ -- julianaferreira(a)gmail.com she/her

7 months, 2 weeks

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

9 months

Displaying Omni commons calendar

by Z Silver Zahn

Hey guys the dopest volunteer Harvin just installed a flat screen in the entrance hall! I’m trying to have it display omni commons live calendar so people know what events are happening and when! Does anyone have advice how to go about that?

9 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 #: 2735 Date: 02/01/2023 Due Date: 02/25/2023 Terms: Net 25 Amount Due: $14,000.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill To: Sudo Room 4799 Shattuck Ave Oakland, CA 94607 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ****************************** Account Summary ***************************** 01/01/2023 Balance Forward $12,000.00 Other payments and credits after 01/01/2023 0.00 New charges (details below) 2,000.00 Total Amount Due (activity through 02/01/202 14,000.00 **************************************************************************** Date Activity Qty Rate Amount 02/01/2023 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: $14,000.00 Greetings Sudo Room! This is your monthly donation invoice. Thank you for stewarding the commons! Love and solidarity, Omni Commons Finance Working Group

9 months

vintage computer books

by Hilary Naylor

Hi all, If you are interested in any of these books, please let me know ASAP. The owner will be recycling them on March 6. If you want one (or more), I can bring it to SudoRoom. cheers Hilary WDL_Computer.odt <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LeEWnYRbkYyR137Q3Ax2XBTWXku44igK/view?usp=…> --- Hilary Naylor, Ph.D. www.a2zed.us Oakland CA

9 months, 1 week

Copying ideas from Retail stores

by Romy Ilano

I'm pretty busy this week and have an art show in Los Angeles next weekend ( https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/los/ver.cfm?event_id=24476779&fuseactio… ) I had a thought about the space, we're always trying to make it more presentable. I think it would be cool to copy concepts from retail spaces - not really like make SudoRoom a store, but like display projects and make things prettier to lure things in. This could dovetail nicely with the hardware hacking / fashion / light projection projects =D as we oculd turn SudoRoom into more of a gallery spaces while simulatenously making it look nicer. And the cleaning issue would resolve itself in this way because then we'd have to throw things away to make space for blank pages I think this would be super appealing to tech people who are stuck working on software all the time. it would also be a chance to show off team members projects, imagine robot art on a pedetal or hanging on th ewall you can't have a nice retail space without emptiness and it would help us work on the clutter which really drives a lot of people away too ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

9 months, 1 week