[sudo-discuss] Fwd: Oakland NeXt at the Omni

A new group wants to be an Omni collective. The notes from last week's Sudo meeting say nothing about this, so maybe nobody talked about it. This is pretty important, so I am forwarding it. Please start thinking of questions your delegate can ask at the next meeting. If you'd like to ask questions directly you can reply to the omni-consensus thread. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Brandon Garrett <brandon.scott2do(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 1:28 PM Subject: [omni-consensus] Oakland NeXt at the Omni To: consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org Oakland NeXt at the Omni 1. What is Oakland Next, what do we do, and what happens for the world because of our existance? Oakland NeXt is a progressive grassroots organization geared towards the technological and intellectual development of the people. In sucssesfully exacuting our vision we plan to create leadership in the Oakland community and surrounding cities. 2. Whats the origin and history of this group? Oakland Next started as an arts collective based in Oakland CA made up of community organizers for youth, community outreach and economic development. 3 .Why is Oakland NeXt interested in becoming a member of the Omni? To broaden the scope of influence to better serve the community and make it availible to all the people. How do we intend on using the space? what are the needs of Oakland NeXt? We will use the space for meetings, music, art, organizing events, and training Cyber security & guard card assistance Merchandise production Marketing training Talent scouting Music production Event planning and promotion paid cleaning crews & construction crews cook offs and nutrition training Public announcements & media projects Photography, Video and live stream projects Radio Fund Raising Classroom organizing Outdoor tripps/hiking/educational field tripps 4. How does Oakland NeXt support itself financially? what is your best plan for potential contribution to rent in the Omni? fund raising merchandising classes and events... Using events, fund raisers, Classes, Merchandising, Training, and studio time, we will be more than able to contribute to the over all rent for the Omni. 5. What would be dedicated space for Oakland NeXt in the Omni and how much sqr footage is needed? The basement study room for meetings. 6. Other contributions. The collectives of Omni want to eventually buy this location long term. the plan is for every group of the Omni is paying a share of rent, and the potenial plan includes groups sharing profit from activities and events. What is the best case scenario for using the Omni space to futher support Oakland NeXt? Donations, musical events, fund raising and community outreach. 7. Additional info we think would be useful. Oakland NeXt is about improving the very quality of people’s lives rather than a job or an obligation. Oakland NeXt gives a big thanks to the collecives of the Omni for considering us to be apart of this great opportunity to improve the lives of The People!