[sudo-discuss] Re: [omni-consensus] [omni-events] Fw: Oakland Defense Shield Storage (fwd)

Hey everyone, I think we can definitely create space for them, we’d need to move some stuff around like Yar said but I feel like it’s definitely doable and would be happy to help. Jacqi On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 3:16 PM Yardena Cohen via events <events(a)lists.omnicommons.org> wrote: > How accessible do they need to be? Omni's got some pretty > out-of-the-way areas which I think we could justify for $100/month or > less. Like the far-southwest area under the stage, or some of the > crawl spaces under the ticket booth. This could help pay for > rat-proofing those spaces also, and we could carefully wrap them in > bags to protect them from dust/etc. And of course we could display > some of them too. Curious what other omni people think. > > On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 3:07 PM Banasidhe <banasidhe(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Thanks, but we're looking for storage. These are functional and were made to give away for community self defense, not sell. It's also not just decorated shields. Many are in various states of assembly, some need repair. There are also art and deco supplies for builds. Stencils, paint, drop cloths, padding and rope. It's currently in a 5x7x10 storage that's reasonably full. >> >> Happy to pay something, not looking for a free spot, but something cheaper than $245/month. I could handle $140 a month, but they just almost doubled our rent, which is a bit out of my budget. >> >> >> With Love, Light, Laughter, Peace and Equity for All, >> >> >> Banasidhe (BAN-shee) >> >> >> On Wed, Sep 28, 2022, 14:18 Yardena Cohen <yardenack(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Or what if we sold them? Do we think that people would buy any of >>> these to display in their homes? Maybe the sales could go toward >>> paying back the cost of 2 years of storage. >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 10:18 PM Yardena Cohen <yardenack(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> 50 is a lot! I was hoping it was like, 10-15 or something. :/ >>>> >>>> I think it's probably not practical to display all of them, and I'd be >>>> reluctant for Omni to commit to more storage that isn't related to our >>>> existing operations, which are already strapped for space for >>>> essential tools and equipment. Especially if nobody wants to pay for >>>> it. >>>> >>>> Maybe we can take some of them to display, and other spaces can take some too? >>>> >>>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 12:35 PM Michaela Budde >>>> <michaelabudde87(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> There are about 50 shields they’re all the same size the back has a strap for a handles and that’s how you could hang it up on nails. >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 2:23 AM Yardena Cohen <yardenack(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> How many shields total? Are they all the same size? What are the backs >>>>>> made of? In principle I'm in favor of displaying these on the walls >>>>>> for free, but would like more details so we can figure out the best >>>>>> place to put them and make sure it actually works. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, Sep 9, 2022 at 1:13 PM geraldoamador <geraldoamador(a)proton.me> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> See forwarded message below! We should discuss this next week at the delegates meeting and get back to them about providing space, etc. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------- Original Message ------- >>>>>>> On Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 10:54 PM, Michaela Budde via events <events(a)lists.omnicommons.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> We're a part of a group that distributes and builds defensive shields, mostly active during the height of protests. We have protective gear and shields that need cheaper storage since the current space doubled the price and just one of our members has been taking on the cost. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It sounds like all that is needed is 5 by 10 feet. The shields are also beautifully painted and could be used as some rad decor on Omni's walls. (image attached) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Can we nail down which space could be designated for this storage and a good day to move the things in? From my understanding, this storage would be free of cost. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> Micha >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Michaela Budde >>>>>>> (they/she/he) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> consensus mailing list >>>>>>> consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org >>>>>>> https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/consensus >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Michaela Budde >>>>> (they/she/he) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> > > -- > events mailing list > events(a)lists.omnicommons.org > https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/events > > The "events" list replaces the former "commons" and "booking" lists.