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by Angela Miller

👋 Let’s work together in Slack. We can use the channel #sudoroom-proposals to discuss details, share files, and get work done. Join here: https://join.slack.com/share/enQtNjQ4NDU4MTIxMDU1MC0yMGVmMGE3NDg3NjkxODZlMT…

2 years, 7 months

[omni-consensus] report back (fwd)

by Jake

One week after we approved Silver's collective and they're already attacking us for making decisions they don't agree with, describing our members as "resistant to collective collaboration" and complaining about our delegates turnover. Why is Silver blaming Sudoroom for delegate turnover that started with CLP targeting me in September, and includes Jamal targeting Eric last week? Why should closed delegate's meetings have an exception for "working group leads"? Because Silver is a working group lead? The delegates meetings can be closed for only delegates, that was actually a proposal I made a few weeks ago, but I don't see why self-appointed "working group leads" should be treaded as if they're delegates. This is unfortunately more politicking and is really tiresome. Either have the delegates meetings be delegates only, or keep letting whomever wants to show up, but don't try to carve out exceptions for yourself to be there. -jake ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:06:25 -0800 From: Z Silver Zahn <natashazahn27(a)gmail.com> To: consensus <consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org> Subject: [omni-consensus] report back Omni Commons has missed the deadline for repaying the $870,000 balloon payment to Mulberry Trust, due on December 31, 2023. In light of this, Omni delegates and working groups have been actively exploring various proposal options to avert an immediate foreclosure. We had emailed our lawyer to request a few months extension. Still waiting to hear back. People Program has put forth a proposal aimed at paying off the remaining debt. The proposal suggests offering shared or full ownership of the building, allowing Omni collectives to continue their operations and rent their existing spaces. people program original proposal <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lCoi6BJX9F1jgkIJI5eCQg1Aw0X-hs2v/view?usp=…> People Program presented their proposal during three consecutive delegate meetings held on December 7, 15, and 21. Initial discussions began to establish a rapport, but due to differing opinions among delegates, Jamal was engaged on December 21 to facilitate conversations with People Program and other stakeholders proposing alternative ideas. Regrettably, the delegates have struggled to reach a consensus on which proposal to prioritize. Various proposals have been submitted, including a brief mention of an LLC proposal energized by Sudo Room on December 15. Additionally, there is interest in the concept of land trusts, but no specific proposal is currently being led or developed. suggested proposals <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wDzotx3D07brWXLkylRlSb9r_alI8fqaBFUDxki…> On January 4, 2024, Phil Bell submitted a proposal suggesting the repayment of a loan for partial ownership of the building, as city in motion. phil bell proposal <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ina3NPu4fDUdUDeyVDdNaNraDvhcViRK/view?usp=…> Recognizing the challenges faced by Omni delegates in making collective decisions, a two-day meeting was held on January 5 and 6, facilitated by Jamal. At the conclusion of this meeting, the proposal's most popular option was still to acquire a new loan, People's Programs and Phil Bell's proposal were deemed the most realistic options on the table currently. Yar and Patrik drafted a counter proposal for People Program, and Jamal proposed the hiring of an interim Executive Director (ED) to streamline actions and decision-making. Jamal volunteered for this role and committed to self-funding their payroll, considering Omni's financial constraints. Tentative approval was granted for Jamal's offer during the subsequent delegate meeting on January 11. However, concerns raised by Sudo Room members resistant to collective collaboration prompted a reevaluation. In the same meeting, People Program suggested joining as a collective to foster relationships, but delegates did not feel ready to proceed. Despite over two months of weekly delegate meetings and a two-day accountability retreat, we find ourselves without a clear plan or functioning working groups. The decision-making process has been a longstanding challenge, and the time has come for a focused approach. With Sudo Room changing delegates four times in two months and the addition of two new delegates from Sketchboard and Media Lab, there is a pressing need to define delegate duties, establish rules and regulations, and ensure active participation in working groups to prevent crucial decisions from slipping through the cracks. Each collective should only have 1 delegate present at the meeting. At the January 11 delegate meeting, there were conflicts among old and new Omni members, derailing the focus of the work. We propose temporarily closing delegate meetings to only delegates and working group leads. This measure aims to address conflicts and streamline the decision-making process.

2 years, 7 months

Fwd: Apply Now: $1.1 Million in Grants for Waste Prevention

by Sierk

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2 years, 7 months

Retaining our executive director

by Yardena Cohen

For those who don't know - Jamal has set a clear boundary with us. He is not willing to be ED as long as Eric remains a sudoroom delegate, due to concerns about Eric telling lies about him, treating him with disrespect, and normalizing or tolerating anti-Black attitudes and behaviors. I am personally not interested in escalating any conflicts with Eric. I do have concerns as well about Eric's ability to navigate power differentials or represent marginalized members. I voted against him last week, but I didn't block because I think saving Omni will require us to focus on bigger things. But now he's become a direct obstacle. I think that it would be best for Omni if we honor Jamal's boundary and ask Eric to step down as delegate.

2 years, 7 months

sudoroom meeting tonight at 7PM

by Jake

Sudoroom meeting tonight at 7PM, we're having weekly meetings since a lot of fundamental issues to Omni and Sudoroom are being discussed every week. Please show up, there will be important discussions which will have an effect on Sudoroom's survival as well as what Sudoroom stands for going forward. Most of us meet in person, some join the meeting remotely through our Jitsi video link at this address: https://meet.waag.org/turtlesturtlesturtles -jake ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:35:19 -0800 From: Andrew Werby via sudo-discuss <sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> Reply-To: Andrew Werby <awerby(a)juxtamorph.com> To: sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org Subject: [sudo-discuss] Re: Retaining our executive director I think we can safely let Jamal go. I really don't see what he is really able to do for us, and he seemed mainly interested in banning or sidelining people he saw as obstacles, using spurious arguments as justification. More clarity in leadership would be a good thing, but eliminating our delegate seems like a step backward. I do think we need to institute some kind of governing body, like a board, that can make decisions without long, tedious, and counterproductive general meetings. It needs to focus on saving the space, or if that's not possible, saving the equity built up for the benefit of the existing stakeholders. AW On 1/17/2024 3:02 PM, Yardena Cohen via sudo-discuss wrote: > For those who don't know - Jamal has set a clear boundary with us. He is not > willing to be ED as long as Eric remains a sudoroom delegate, due to concerns > about Eric telling lies about him, treating him with disrespect, and > normalizing or tolerating anti-Black attitudes and behaviors. > > I am personally not interested in escalating any conflicts with Eric. I do > have concerns as well about Eric's ability to navigate power differentials or > represent marginalized members. I voted against him last week, but I didn't > block because I think saving Omni will require us to focus on bigger things. > But now he's become a direct obstacle. I think that it would be best for Omni > if we honor Jamal's boundary and ask Eric to step down as delegate. > > _______________________________________________ > sudo-discuss mailing list -- sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sudo-discuss-leave(a)sudoroom.org > More options at > https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/sudo-discuss.sudoroom.org/ -- Andrew Werby Juxtamorph.com _______________________________________________ sudo-discuss mailing list -- sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org To unsubscribe send an email to sudo-discuss-leave(a)sudoroom.org More options at https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/sudo-discuss.sudoroom.org/

2 years, 7 months

Seeking CAD/CAM person for a community record label

by Jake Watters

From guerilla: anyone here have CAD/CAM & cnc experience? i work with a tq/bipoc team of artists building the first platform for community-owned distribution networks to sustainably support music Artists. right now we're producing a tool for sharing music that involves cnc metalwork. we're looking for someone experienced who's looking for short-term work and is down to hop on the project for a couple weeks! we will offer a contract to compensate you :-) https://recurrent.org/ Please contact guerrilla(a)currents.fm

2 years, 7 months

Hardware Hacking Tuesday is tonight

by Jake

Hi everyone, You're getting this email either because 1) you're on the sudoroom discuss email list, or 2) because I BCC'd you directly. Tonight I'll be hosting Sudoroom for those who want to come hack on whatever, in person, or through telepresence (see the last link in this email) in the past few weeks, we've had about 5-15 people over the course of the evening, not including remote participants who logged in through telepresence Here it is on the sudoroom page: https://sudoroom.org/events/categories/sudo-room-events/ I am usually there by 8PM but people do show up before me! if you get to the door (at the corner of 48th and shattuck) and you can't get in, call me or someone else who's there to let you in! Email me if you don't have my phone number. Actually a great way to get our attention is to join the video chat link at the end of this email! We don't always hear the doorbell and I don't answer it anyway! You should get on this sudoroom discuss mailinglist! click here: https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/sudo-discuss.sudoroom.org/ and you should donate monthly to sudoroom, monthly, by signing up here: https://sudoroom.org/humans and if you want to make a one-time donation, you can go here: https://sudoroom.org/donate if you can't make it in person: join the jitsi videochat with the room, and chat with each other as well as a giant TV screen/speakerphone on the wall: https://meet.waag.org/turtlesturtlesturtles Sudoroom/The Omni needs help! Contact me directly to learn more. We'll be having a Sudoroom meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday) at 7PM. Show up! see you soon! -jake

2 years, 7 months

Omni Fundraiser 1/20!

by Z Silver Zahn

Hello all, We are having a winter market fundraiser this Saturday 3pm to 10pm and would to confirm a booth for Sudo room to share some cool projects going on! Can folks confirm to set something up? Great way to spread the word of Sudo room to the community!

2 years, 7 months

meeting tonight at 7

by Paige P

Hi everyone, please try and show up close to on time! So we dont waste so much time sitting around. Would be great if we could get a volunteer for facilitator and agenda but I am not able to make that today. Two obvious discussions are ED position and how to move past recent conflicts. Paige

2 years, 7 months

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

2 years, 7 months

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