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[omni-consensus] Urgent - Hellman Grant Reallocation Issue for Consensus - Part 1: $ for Gen Ops (fwd)

by Jake

I mentioned in the sudoroom meeting last night that Omni is basically out of money - we had a huge drop in events bookings because of the boycott (and our non-response to it) and that was about 50% of our income. We also lost a couple of tenants and have made zero progress getting new tenants. (For context, TANC and their fellow printshop collective proposed joining us in June, and if CLP had not blocked them we would have had another two tenants with $1300/mo more income per month. CLP never paid us anything) Did you know that Omni has a bunch of rooms available for rent? I think the groups are preferred to be nonprofit (we can offer 501(c)3 umbrella financial sponsorship!) but we'll take what we can get. The sooner we get rooms filled - not only will it be money we can pay bills with, but also it will look better on paper as we're trying to find a new lender, as our present mortgage holder's agreement ends in DECEMBER and they can foreclose on us if we don't have a new lender (or $900K) -jake ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2023 16:43:12 -0700 From: Sarah Lockhart <sarah.ee.el(a)gmail.com> To: consensus <consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org> Subject: [omni-consensus] Urgent - Hellman Grant Reallocation Issue for Consensus - Part 1: $ for Gen Ops Hi there -- as I've mentioned in quite a few communications recently, Omni is in dire need of funds for general operating expenses: mortgage, utilities, insurance. I am humbly proposing that Omni re-allocate $7000 of grant money so that Omni can pay its bills this month. See spreadsheet for details <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15qDtnI8P8d3kcuOb_4ZCqNZTVelKTl7I9yd…> *The Version That Takes Up More Space* Omni is currently sitting on about $35k of grant money restricted for "Capacity Building". This money is in the Unify CU Savings Account. I am hoping that Omni can decide to allocate more of the grant to reimburse the general ops account for expenses that weren't paid out of the grant money, but would still be considered Capacity Building expenses. If Omni were to do the legwork and liquidate the savings accounts at other banks (Self Help CU and Beneficial) -- that would free up about $6000. However, Omni is also looking at having to pay approximately $20k in property taxes in December. I would advise holding these other funds that are in other banks at least until then. Here is the spreadsheet showing the current state of grant funds and allocations <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15qDtnI8P8d3kcuOb_4ZCqNZTVelKTl7I9yd…>, which has a column for what has already been paid out, and another column for what contractors have billed Omni for but have not been paid yet. This should be considered as "spent" in my humble opinion. The spreadsheet also includes a bit at the bottom showing the detailed expenses the grant could be "re-allocated to cover" - which would thus mean putting more money into the general ops account to be used to pay general operating expenses. When the $50k grant was received, it was understood (by Omni and the funder) that some of the expenses the grant would cover had already been paid out of general funds. When Omni approved the grant budget this summer, there were a number of expenses that grant money was allocated to which had already been paid. Thus the money was "returned to the general fund" to "reimburse" the general ops account. Respectfully submitted, Sarah L

8 months, 2 weeks

sudo room meeting today

by Paige P

Hi everyone, Tonight is a sudo room meeting 8PM ( https://meet.waag.org/turtlesturtlesturtles or in o person) and tomorrow night 7PM is an Omni delegates meeting (hybrid...ask for link). Jems is our current delegate now. Lots to talk about, but one better with some preparation is the collective statement discussion. Could people read them (or just the most recent one) and share some comments and ideas about how we can put these goals to action? https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EvFSEvPpY1cCKHKLK1Pqh7f0_hs1NxNlp1_sNPl… Paige

8 months, 3 weeks

Fwd: {Heartistic Music} % Fwd: Free piano

by Edwinsaurus

free piano ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Evelie Delfino Såles Posch <evelie511(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 1:31 PM Subject: {Heartistic Music} % Fwd: Free piano To: Revels News <calrevelers(a)googlegroups.com>, < heartistic-music(a)googlegroups.com>, UUCB Discuss < uucb_discuss(a)googlegroups.com> ---------- Forwarded message --------- Date: Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 1:27 PM Subject: Free piano ------------------------------ I have a piano I need to find a new home for quickly. It is located in El Cerrito. It is free. It plays well and loud, and is in good condition, but the side has been repaired. Veneer damage on top-see pictures. Beautiful burl wood and turned legs! It is 58” tall and a full keyboard. All the keys work. The middle pedal needs repair, but the action works well. It will need tuning after it is moved. The brand is “New England Piano Co.”It is an antique but not valuable. Bench included. Info for movers:, no stairs, but a lip on the door thru the kitchen. It has wheels. If the receiver is a 503(c) charity, I will pay moving. All others pay for moving. Contact Louise at this email Lfrancolb(a)gmail.com [image: image_67145217.JPG] [image: image_67198721.JPG] [image: image_67154177.JPG] [image: image_67110145.JPG] ***************** *Evelie Delfino Såles Posch 510-684-0654* *Pronouns: her/she/siya* *650-275-3884 {ASK-EVVI}* *Certified Sound Healer and TherapistPO Box 1867, El Cerrito, CA 94530-4867*Join http://groups.google.com/group/heartistic-music <http://groups.google.com/group/heartistic-music> for classes and events announcements* http://www.facebook.com/evelie.posch www.himalayanfair.net Ritual Planning Cell Member, Reclaiming Spiral Dance.org <http://reclaimingspiraldance.org> Facilitator, Women's Meditation Group, UUCB Member, <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1350919487> <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1350919487> https://www.uua.org/offices/organizations/druumm Member, DRUUMM APIC Steering Committee, Bay Area Events Committee Member, Honoring Indigenous Peoples Group, UUCB Member, Luminescence Choir, UUCB Member, Nigunim Chorus Member, POC Caucus, UUCB Member, Moon Circle, UUCB Member, East Bay Meditation Ctr POC Sangha Member, Spirit Rock Meditation Ctr POC Sangha IDEA page <https://www.californiarevels.org/idea.html> | Adult Chorus Co-coordinator ©2000-2023 Evelie Delfino-Såles Posch -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Heartistic Music" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to heartistic-music+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/heartistic-music/CAAMBp%2B0GaqurcWWojxNyw… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/heartistic-music/CAAMBp%2B0GaqurcWWojxNyw…> .

8 months, 3 weeks

Tomorrow (Sat Oct 28): Fixit Clinic at South San Francisco Library Grand Opening

by Peter Mui

Hi: Just a friendly reminder of tomorrow’s informal Fixit Clinic at the new South San Francisco Library grand opening: this looks like it’s going to be a really fun event so bring your friends and family e.g. see the two bands playing: https://www.ssf.net/departments/parks-recreation/library-parks-and-recreati… WHAT: New South San Francisco Library Grand Opening WHEN: Saturday Oct 28 anytime between 11:30AM and 3PM WHERE: 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco https://www.ssf.net/departments/parks-recreation/library-parks-and-recreati… We hope to have regular repair programming at this Library soon but Saturday is more of a festive demonstration day and housewarming for the Library’s beautiful new Makerspace. There’s no need to commit to the whole day: just stop by when you can to enjoy the festivities, hang out with other Fixit Coaches, check out the new Library and help Makerspace Librarians Devin, Miriam Hart and Monte Gordon recruit more local Fixit Coaches. You don’t need to bring any tools – they’ve got some tools and sewing machines already – but feel free to bring something you want to take apart or sew as a demonstration. We might end up doing a few repairs if local people go home and bring things back. (And bonus points for wearing a Halloween costume (wink.)) The new Library is a pleasant 3/4 mile walk (or bike) along the Colma Creek Centennial Way Trail from the South San Francisco BART if you want to take public transit. See other options here: https://www.ssf.net/departments/parks-recreation/library-parks-and-recreati… Hope to see you there! -Peter Peter Mui @ Fixit Clinic www.fixitclinic.org – Fortifying exuberant, resilient communities through do-it-together fix-n-learn disassembly and discovery +1 408 647 5790 fixitclinic(a)gmail.com P.S.: And don’t forget our Fixit Clinic next Saturday at Pescadero Elementary School: sign up to Fixit Coach at http://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup WHAT: Fixit Clinic MVI (1006) Pescadero Elementary School WHEN: Saturday, Nov 4, 11AM-2PM WHERE: Pescadero Elementary School 620 North Street Pescadero, CA 94060 https://www.facebook.com/events/997718654780160/

8 months, 3 weeks

8PM Zoom Tonight (Weds Oct 25)

by Peter Mui

Hi Sudoers: Cross-posted from the #consensus channel in the Omni slack: * Susan Silber 11:06 PM Hi all - friendly reminder about fundraising meeting on Wed. eve, 8-9:30 pm. I will be handing over the work I have done over the past few months and making some suggestions for next steps. Here is the zoom info: 11:06 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2261744247?pwd=MU9nTWMyYU1aYTg5Y01ZdUs3cUR2QT09 Meeting ID: 226 174 4247 Passcode: B3Lv1s * Cross posted from the #fundraising channel in the Omni slack: Susan Silber 11:07 PM Fundraising meeting on Wed. 8-9:30 pm. I hope ya'll can make it! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2261744247?pwd=MU9nTWMyYU1aYTg5Y01ZdUs3cUR2QT09 Meeting ID: 226 174 4247 Passcode: B3Lv1s Susan says everyone is welcome. Cheers, -Peter

8 months, 4 weeks

[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

9 months

live center for sudoroom lathe

by Jake

Alan was asking about a live center for the lathe in sudoroom. Today my friend Rab was visiting from Austin and immediately recognized a lot of things about our lathe. I created a wiki page for that lathe: https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Emco_Compact_5_Lathe -jake

9 months

blog post on accomplishing in the multimedia room

by Romy Ilano

https://sudoroom.org/hardware-and-software-engineers-explore-multimedia-roo… getting more of the video content up on the blog. rock on ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

9 months

Is Scuttlebutt still cool?

by Arthur Ulfeldt

A few years ago I used SSB and Manyverse to chat with cool people interested in new ways of looking at how humans communicate. All my social links (it’s a “social network”, you can’t use it if you don’t know anyone on it) have gone stale and I’m no longer on the network. If anyone here is active, I’d like to reconnect

9 months

Fwd: can someone update Google Chrome on a Linux box?

by Peter Mui

Hi Sudoers: See below: can someone help Diana as below with her Linux box? Feel free to email her directly. If I invite her to come to sudoroom Tuesday night: will you be there? (I think she lives near SF Chinatown.) Many thanks for any reply, -Peter -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: can someone update Google Chrome on a Linux box? Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2023 23:46:43 +0000 From: Diana Greer <Diana.Greer(a)protonmail.com> To: Fixit Clinic <fixitclinic(a)gmail.com> can someone update Google Chrome on a Linux box? Hello FixIt Clinic Community, It seems simple but when I do the steps (listed below) nothing happens. Aside from the constant notification that Google Chrome needs updating, the pc continues to work fine. I will bring the pc to you. I am not very interested in doing this remotely but you can try to convince me if you want to - I am open to change my mind. update Google Chrome on Ubuntu 20.04 when the installation is done through the .deb file: 1. Open Software Updater. Select and install the available Google Chrome update. 2. Through Terminal. Type sudo apt-get update and then sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install google-chrome-stable. Warmly, Diana Greer

9 months

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