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Meeting notes + moving stuff work party?

by Paige P

Hi everyone Please check out the meeting notes from last night https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2024-11-21 Some todos we have *space todos* - clear out all things stored under the staircase (the "computer" library?). This is on request of the fire inspector. Given this is a lot of stuff, I think we should do some e-wasting. CALLI is helping us, we just need to put it in the trash room - CCL gives a cut of profit from equipment sales to whoever does the work to post items on craigslist. If anyone is interested in doing that work in Sudo Room, speak up! - We could cart some stuff over to the entrance hall and promote a buy nothing day with the free store https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buy_Nothing_Day. Free Store doesnt have capacity to store a lot of electronics but no problem if we bring whatever isn't taken back into sudo room or ewaste - talk to CC about doing sewing programming out of Sudo Room for the rest of the year. If that's agreed to, then we need to make some space in Sudo Room for this - make a Sudo Room sign and lighting for our new entrance *nonprofit forming todos* - Finalize bylaws - Find new insurance plans - Hire someone to do admin work *communications todo* - (re)create a discord? Right now we have a channel on the Omni slack. I see there's some open source discord alternatives but I haven't used any. Paige

1 year, 11 months

Re: SF Climate Week next week

by Ajay Tallam

Hi Sudoers, So many amazing Earth Day events coming up this week! I wanted to highlight one today that's close to home for our community, and then another I'm co-hosting as part of the east Bay permaculture guild in a few weeks: *Black Earth Day – TODAY!* Hosted by EBPREC/Calli (who owns the Omni, where Sudo is a tenant), Black Earth Day is a beautiful, BIPOC-led gathering with the vision of ending the speculative housing market in the East Bay—land without landlords! There’ll be free food and a chance to connect with the folks we worked with to help save the Omni. *Details & RSVP:* https://eventbrite.com/e/black-earth-day-from-west-oakland-with-love-ticket… *Co-Creating a Thriving Future for the Bay Area: An Unconference* *Saturday, May 3rd @ Laney College, Oakland* This is a participant-driven gathering for anyone passionate about regeneration, resilience, community building, and systems change. We’ll co-create the agenda together—so if you have ideas for tech & justice, housing, land stewardship, mutual aid, or anything else, bring them! *Details & RSVP:* https://events.humanitix.com/thriving-future-for-the-bay-area I’d love to see Sudo Room folks represented at both events—and I think it would be fantastic for Sudo Room to consider co-sponsoring or partnering with the unconference (no cost, just solidarity and helping spread the word). If you’re interested, let’s chat! Hope to see some of you at Black Earth Day today and at the unconference in May! In solidarity, ajay

1 year, 6 months

Re: Omni Gathering Rescheduled + Reminder of Request for Input

by Jake Watters

We're here now! On Tue, Apr 1, 2025, 18:12 Cere Misc via sudo-discuss < sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> wrote: > Sorry. Confused. Are we signing up for "office hours" or meeting in > person at Omni, um. ...now? > > On Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 5:15 AM Valerie Jameson via sudo-discuss < > sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> wrote: > >> Happy Monday everyone! >> >> >> I want to provide an update that we will be pushing back tomorrows >> building gathering to the following Tuesday, April 1st from 5:30-7 pm (see >> the attached flyer) Please encourage as many past and present Omni members >> to attend! >> >> >> In light of this change, I will also be extending office hours [SIGN UP >> HERE <https://calendly.com/valerie-thecalli/30min>] for this week so >> that we can get as much input on the Building Rules as possible. If those >> times lots don't work for you but you are interested in meeting or going >> over the document via phone I am amenable to that. Please tell all of your >> participants and group members to submit a response through the FEEDBACK >> FORM <https://forms.gle/hEJhREnduWD4im8L8>. You do not have to submit >> your name and email address if you don't feel comfortable and would prefer >> to be anonymous. I welcome feedback in all forms and want to help meet >> people where they are. If there are opportunities to outreach about the >> feedback form and upcoming gathering at your groups upcoming events please >> let me know. >> >> >> Note that after this review process once any updated edits are made, the >> Building Rules will be going into effect. While there will be annual >> reviews and edits may arise when major changes come up, this is still the >> ideal timeframe to voice your perspective and engage with the content >> before it starts getting implemented. >> >> >> >> I look forward to hearing and seeing more input come through. >> >> Take care, >> >> >> -- >> >> *Valerie Jameson* (she/ella) >> >> Stewardship (Property) Manager - 4799 Shattuck Avenue >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/4799+Shattuck+Avenue?entry=gmail&source=g> >> >> *Collective Action & Land Liberation Institute (CALLI) * >> >> CALLI Website <https://www.thecalli.org/> >> East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative >> >> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ebprec> | X <https://www.x.com/ebprec> >> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/eb.prec> | YouTube >> <https://www.youtube.com/ebprec> | LinkedIn >> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebprec> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ >> > _______________________________________________ > 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/ >

1 year, 6 months

Re: Looking for a network rack for Omni - second floor

by Valerie Jameson

I would defer to others since that would change the project. The 8 switch is completely filled up and if it was on the 24 it would leave little room for the future. No mater what there will be an additional 5 port switch that will live there too which is why I figured it was appropriate to get some kind of rack. I assume it needs shelves because of the devices that are currently on the beam. Those items cannot stay mounted on the beam as they currently are. This is the best value I could find: https://www.amazon.com/Arejonner-Open-Frame-Network-Rack/dp/B0DSVNDMGR/ref=… <https://www.amazon.com/Arejonner-Open-Frame-Network-Rack/dp/B0DSVNDMGR/ref=…> Jake if you have an alternative shelf/shelves that you think would work better for mounting behind the beam on the dark blue mountain portion of the wall please share it in the next two days. Otherwise I will likely purchase the device above unless one of the second hand alternatives pans out. [image: IMG_2993.jpeg] On Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM Jake Watters <typeinthenumber(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Valerie, > > I haven't looked recently but I don't know if all of those network devices > are rack-mountable. Also it would be possible for us to replace them all > with a single item, my point being there is no need for a "rack", because a > simple shelf would work just as well! > > On Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM Valerie Jameson via sudo-discuss < > sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> wrote: > >> I should also add that it will be mounted close to a design on the top >> mural painted section of the wall behind the beam so I wouldn't want the >> rack to interfere with the art if it can be avoided. Nothing bigger >> than 12U and 6-9U is probably the sweet spot. >> I only saw two on Craigslist that could be considered although they are >> pretty far away so not sure that they are worth the drive: >> >> - >> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/sop/d/saratoga-kenuco-black-6u-wall-mount/… >> - >> https://sacramento.craigslist.org/sys/d/sacramento-heavy-duty-wall-mount/78… >> <https://sacramento.craigslist.org/sys/d/sacramento-heavy-duty-wall-mount/78…> >> >> Or on Facebook marketplace if it comes with the racks or cyber power its >> a plus: >> >> - >> >> >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1407985223758847/?mibextid=wwXIfr >> >> >> On Mon, Aug 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM Valerie Jameson via sudo-discuss < >> sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> wrote: >> >>> Hello Sudoroom members >>> >>> CALLI would like to procure an open network rack for the second floor of >>> the building in the next week to install and move the switches from the >>> current location. If you know anyone that is selling a used 6U open rack >>> cheaper then the one below please let me know ASAP. The rack needs to >>> support the existing 24 & 8 port switches as well as an additional 5 port >>> switch that will be installed when the access control is upgraded. Shelves >>> would be a huge plus. Open to suggestions but the goal is to get this >>> solidified and ordered by Thursday so that I can arrive in time for install >>> next week. >>> >>> >>> Standard price for 6U mounting rack: >>> >>> >>> https://www.amazon.com/JINGCHENGMEI-Networking-Equipments-Adjustable-6UVent… >>> >>> >>> Take care, >>> >>> -- >>> >>> *Valerie Jameson* (she/ella) >>> >>> Stewardship (Property) Manager - 4799 Shattuck Avenue >>> >>> *Collective Action & Land Liberation Institute (CALLI) * >>> >>> CALLI Website <https://www.thecalli.org/> >>> East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative >>> >>> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ebprec> | X >>> <https://www.x.com/ebprec> | Instagram >>> <https://www.instagram.com/eb.prec> | YouTube >>> <https://www.youtube.com/ebprec> | LinkedIn >>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebprec> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/ >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> *Valerie Jameson* (she/ella) >> >> Stewardship (Property) Manager - 4799 Shattuck Avenue >> >> East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative >> >> 1428 Franklin St. Oakland, CA 94612 >> >> ebprec.org >> >> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ebprec> | X <https://www.x.com/ebprec> >> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/eb.prec> | YouTube >> <https://www.youtube.com/ebprec> | LinkedIn >> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebprec> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ >> > -- *Valerie Jameson* (she/ella) Stewardship (Property) Manager - 4799 Shattuck Avenue East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative 1428 Franklin St. Oakland, CA 94612 ebprec.org Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ebprec> | X <https://www.x.com/ebprec> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/eb.prec> | YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/ebprec> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebprec>

1 year, 2 months

4799 Shattuck Building Updates_April 2025

by Valerie Jameson

Greetings Building Goers, I hope that your April has been filled with moments of joy, strength, and growth! Below you will find my monthly updates, reminders, and next steps with dates highlighted in YELLOW. *Updates & What's New: * 1. *Notices*: I have started practicing the use of providing notices for important information being disseminated to lessees. While I prefer to engage people directly, this method of communication is required for my stewardship role and is a right that you all have to property management communication. My process will be to provide information via your mail cubby. In some situations I may post additional notice in a visible location in your leased space like a doorway or near a sign-in area. Please keep a look out for notices in these locations. I am also printing public notices on bright green paper so they can be visible. Please inform your members so they can be attentive and review the information. 2. *Building rules going into effect*: Based on the feedback process the V1 building rules [HERE <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p7yyRqEKfvKxrhcFOBhWbQDMaVKRD1GVYmcAjVY…> ] had no blocking concerns or edit, and have substantially enough detail to go into effect for the remainder of the year. We will release our response document that compiled the feedback collected over the last few weeks in my future newsletter. The primary reason why that couldn't be shared at this moment is because most comments, questions, and topics of interest fall under wider building policy requests and implementation inquiries versus the merits of keeping a building rule or editing its contents. 3. *Stewardship Practice*: Requests for mediation practices, and protocols around conflict must be addressed outside the building rules document in supplemental documents. For the time being, we highly encourage all groups to prepare their own answers and perspectives around conflict, banning individuals, and ensuring safe spaces. While we are establishing the baseline we will not be doing that alone or in a vacuum and expect groups to help shape that, especially in situations that pertain to your members or impacts to your members. *Stewardship Prerequisites*: Specific equipment or appliance requests that are unique to certain groups will be handled on a case by case basis versus changes to the building rules as a whole. As we enter a new monthly leasing period, CALLI will begin norming around the building rule content and can begin to process exemptions. Unless there is an urgent amendment, routine feedback will be accepted via the previously shared feedback from [ HERE <https://forms.gle/hEJhREnduWD4im8L8>] This will be the best method for requesting inclusions or changes to the next version of the building rules that will be released in 2026. 4. *Clear passages and egress*: It is essential that we get into the practice of keeping 3 feet of clearance from all doorways through hallways and walkways. I am attaching an image that demonstrates the path of egress that must be cleared at all times demonstrated in blue. We have already begun addressing this topic and are relying on everyone's support to communicate this information out to your members. 4799 Floor Plan_1st Fl_updated Egress.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1msTX7-xyt-S13QjvZhIjFS7dzKkUThHL/view?usp=…> 5. Examples of some of these efforts: *Working with CCL* to avoid clutter outside of their leased space by redesigning their layout and using more of their leased area instead of hallway space for storage. *Working with Sudoroom* to address immediate and temporary solutions to bike parking during events. For the next three weeks bikes can be parked in the entryhall while we discuss design and bike parking.Clearing items on the *mezzanine in front of Sudomesh* so that there is full stair exposure and doors are able to open a full 90 degrees in case of emergencies. 6. *Voluntary fire inspector upgrades: *Our team has removed an unnecessary door leading to the ballroom stage, and has widened the path in the basement by removing the one step platform next to the back storage area. There is a lot of construction debris down there that we still need to sort and discard. Please remember that the basement area (including any common areas) pose a safety risk and continue to be closed. 7. *Infraction visuals*: I am compiling a list of images that illustrate building rule infractions and demonstrates unwelcomed actions [HERE <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dXb452FzR1u0mAi7dS-FuQB4OfpwW4WR2UE2b7G…>]. This isn't intended to be punitive, but rather to help us all become more mindful and develop a common understanding of infractions to avoid both additional labor of our team in curing these issues, as well as avoiding future lease violation notices. 8. *Learnings & actions based on 4/1 event*: For those of you that didn't see my Omni slack message, I am including the transcribed notes from the 4/1/25 gathering [HERE <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AUJgXe2Y05WoDAu8mNw11gx8svceYZVlr31cSxG…>] I went through an additional synthesis process to identify items that are actionable immediately (over next 4 months) and in the near future (over subsequent 5-12 months) I will be adjusting my work plan to integrate the actionable item from the meeting and referencing updates in future newsletters as "4/1 gathering priority updates". 9. *Plumbing Repair*: A public notice has been posted that we will be shutting off the water the morning of April 28th to repair the main service line that has been leaking for several weeks. The work is anticipated between 8:30-11:30 am. Please notify everyone to use sinks, restrooms, and other water sources *after* the work is completed. I will be on-sight to provide reminders to people. Given the impact to our main line this plumbing issue must be addressed before we can perform any other plumbing upgrades in the building. 10. *Tree Maintenance and Removal*: After consulting horticulture and landscaping experts, we were advised to remove the Italian Cypress trees (shrubs) from the front of the building. This recommendation was given due to their close proximity to the structure and encroachment on gutters, windows, and roof tile as well as for pest control management. We recognize that this would be a big change with potentially negative impact to the building community. Instead we opted for moving forward with a modified version of keeping 4 trees alongside the front entrance and ballroom entrance, and removing 5 trees: three back trees on 48th, and the two middle trees on Shattuck. I am attaching photos to show what trees are being removed with a historical photo of the building we are using for inspiration [Photos Here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eh4cCLTb-ovrBNN69iI3JYov4aI3TTWTs2UuyAZ…>] 11. If anyone has experience in wood working and is interested in salvaging the trunks for a creative collaborative or commemorative project please let me know as soon as possible and we can coordinate. A public notice will be posted throughout the building at least 24 hours before the work will commence. 12. *Painting and Floor Upgrades*: It has been expressed to me that there is a desire to make the back hallway leading to the side exit more inviting. We will be moving forward with two phases of upgrades. Monday, April 28th-Tuesday, April 29th beginning at 8 am Don Luis will be prepping and painting the side walls and ceiling between the side exit and demo wall and will coordinate with FNB to minimize impacts to food distribution. *Everyone should avoid passing through the back hallway to the side exit for the next two weeks*. Next we will apply a clear Epoxy to the floor which is tentatively set for the morning of May 4th but takes at least 2 days to cure. Closer to that date additional notices will be posted to show alternative routes to enter into CCL & Sudoroom. We are trying our best to minimize impacts to groups, but applying some protective layer on the concrete hallway will help protect the floor and make cleaning a lot easier in the future. 13. *ADA Door Opener*: The building has been approved for and requires installation of an ADA automatic door opener for a couple of years now. We will be finalizing our selection of an ADA installer that can provide a warranty for the work in the next few weeks. Moving forward, the Free Store should keep the main table and all items behind the window with the "Susan's Corner" sign clear (she photo below.) This will help the estimating and design process and will be necessary to allow proper clearance once the ADA button is installed. Shout out to yesterdays Free Store volunteers Wynd and Toan who started reorganizing and opening this space up after the photo was taken. [image: IMG_0034.jpeg] 14. *Siding*: After rigorous review, we have signed a new siding repair contract with GVD Renovations. Our first measurement meeting is scheduled for April 29th. Based on their project schedule and the city's permitting timeline the work is anticipated to start in June and be completed by August 1st. I will provide regular updates as more information comes in. *Recap & Reminders:* 1. *Rent Due*: Monthly payments are due today. If you haven't already completed your CALLI invoice don't forget to submit it as soon as possible. 2. *Approvals*: Please continue to reach out to me for items that require CALLI buy-in and approval. If you are wondering what falls under that category please reference your lease, the building rules, or ask me about it. If you anticipate specific people playing hands-on roles in building improvements, it would be ideal to reach out ahead of time so that we can get a liability waiver signed and have it on file ahead of requests. This will allow for the process to run more smoothly. 3. *Dollies & Carts*: Remember that there is equipment available to the entire building to transport and move items back and forth into the building that are located in the foyer storage before the trash room. Please refrain from using the chair dolly for transporting items. It should remain untouched unless explicitly being used for events. I would like to avoid items being improperly put away to ensure the longevity of the equipment. See the picture below for a reference: [image: IMG_0102.jpeg] *On the Horizon:* 1. *Access Control*: We are still looking at different access control considerations as well as thinking about access control in relationship to building rule orientation. Be on the lookout for more questions and information on this in the future. 2. *Contact Information*: In May our team will be reaching out to collect information regarding active members and points of contact for specific roles. As well as any proof of insurance or other items that may be missing from our files. Stay tuned for more info and requests. 3. *Safety & Security*: There have been a number of instances reported of personal harm and safety impacts in and around the building. Due to the nature of the situations, our team is discussing additional community safety measures beyond our existing curriculum development and trust-building process. It will likely be a source of deeper inquiry and conversation in the coming weeks. 4. *Locks*: Due to issues of safety and security additional locks will be added (main nook latch and roof latch) in the near future. It will be important to identify what individuals should have lock combination clearance for each group. If lessees anticipate providing clearance for individuals who are not listed as primary contacts in our records let us know. I may also reach out directly with this question so please prepare a response. 5. *Event in the Entryhall: *Please note that tomorrow starting at 2 pm we will begin seeing up for the public event below. If the topic resonates with you, feel free to join CPPC and the other event organizers in the entryhall. All are welcome to join us. [image: 4272025 rrrr logos.jpeg] 6. *OOO Soon*: I will be out of office/omni (OOO) on Thursday, May 1st for International Workers Day. I encourage everyone to take a moment to learn, reflect, and act in memory on this day. If you want to be in community I recommend joining our friends Restore Oakland and Understory at the May Day Rally organized by Oakland Sin Fronteras (without borders.) See the attachment below. 7. I will also be out of the building Tuesday, May 6th and Thursday, May 8th for a Social Purpose Real Estate conference in LA. Based on my absence on usually scheduled days, I will be adjusting my time on sight and coming in on different days. Feel free to reach out via email or slack to schedule a time to chat. Thank you for getting through my lengthy email. I hope it was informative and offers clarity. Until we see each other again. Be well, -- *Valerie Jameson* (she/ella) Stewardship (Property) Manager - 4799 Shattuck Avenue *Collective Action & Land Liberation Institute (CALLI) * CALLI Website <https://www.thecalli.org/> East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ebprec> | X <https://www.x.com/ebprec> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/eb.prec> | YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/ebprec> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebprec>

1 year, 6 months

Kinlia - calendar alternative (or addition?) to Luma/Meetup?

by Ajay Tallam

hey folks, wanted to share another event platform option that might be worth exploring alongside (or instead of?) luma. *kinlia* (kinlia.com) is a bay area-based platform focused on "conscious creative wellness events and communities." the founder gina levy is berkeley-based and has been supportive of local hackerspaces and community spaces. some features that might be useful: - *free ticketing* (no cost to organizers, supports free tickets, donation tickets, promo codes) - *promotional support* - they help promote events through their instagram (17K followers), whatsapp groups, and email blasts if you use their ticketing - *community pages* - not just individual events but ongoing community presence sudo room already has had a page on kinlia for almost 2 years: https://kinlia.app.link/PSbgInT1rLb (lmk if that link doesn't work, seems to require being logged in) since there was nobody there i was made a community leader but haven't really activated it yet, happy to have others in that role instead. here's the management dashboard: https://app.kinlia.life/dashboard/communities/1253 *context:* many of us remember when we left meetup.com due to their 50% price increase. we switched to luma which has been working well. kinlia feels like it's positioned somewhere between those two - more community-focused than meetup, perhaps more values-aligned than luma, without needing to upgrade like luma requires? <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?pli=1#all/1923e5111807d7cd> not saying we should switch everything over, but could be worth exploring especially if anyone wants to experiment with their promotional support or if the "conscious creative wellness" framing resonates with certain types of events we host. it was great to be at fixit clinic last night and talk with everyone! also good to brainstorm next steps re CALLI (esp re the new property manager) with folks last night. thoughts? much love, ajay

8 months, 2 weeks

Sudo Room member banned from Omni Commons

by Ashley T

I am checking if the Sudo Room received info about a member being banned from Omni Commons. Sierk was banned by a Food Not Bombs member yesterday and the ban went into effect immediately for the whole Omni building. Highlighted information of Sierk being banned by FNB member: "Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving proper medic care will help you.* *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response to volunteers so they can better help you.**- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.**- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents when it first occurred.* *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel comfortable speaking with.*" [ebfnb] Sierk update*Toan Nguyen* guqinone at gmail.com <ebfnb%40lists.omnicommons.org?Subject=Re%3A%20%5Bebfnb%5D%20Sierk%20update&In-Reply-To=%3CCAA4J92ukFQdtb-fSgt3xq%3D8d%3D-3HGn4R1DrViZmxaOgdBR11Hw%40mail.gmail.com%3E> *Mon Sep 9 06:35:43 PDT 2024* - Previous message (by thread): [ebfnb] Fwd: Homeless Anthology <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/007857.html> - Next message (by thread): [ebfnb] Sierk update <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/007861.html> - *Messages sorted by:* [ date ] <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/date.html#7858> [ thread ] <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/thread.html#7858> [ subject ] <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/subject.html#7858> [ author ] <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/author.html#7858> ------------------------------ Hi all, *I have concerns on Sierk volunteering within EBFNB.* *I think the concerns are serious enough that Sierk no longer be part of East Bay Food Not Bombs and Omni for the time being.* *EB PREC / CALLI will have issues with Sierk inhabiting the building.* *The lax atmosphere at Omni enables individuals taking advantage...* *...Sierk's disregard and disrespect of the communal spaces around Omni is an ongoing problem for years. We have been following up and the results were more negative and dishonesty from him.* *Below are updates and concerns:* - On Tuesday August 20th, the Tuesday and Friday WFM (Bay & Harrison Oakland) pick up crew agreed to stop donations going to Omni's food giveaway on Tuesday / Friday that Sierk coordinated. - On Thursday September 5th, I have asked Sierk to stop handling EBFNB donations and he agreed. - I'm also asking Sierk to stop welcoming people who are not a part of Omni to go in our fridge downstairs and help themselves on their own. I found out on Friday (Sept. 6) after two people were seen doing that and they told me Sierk gave them permission. There was no communication from Sierk to any EBFNB volunteers or Omni members. (My leniency reached its limit from this) *The concerns are:* *- Food handling from Sierk are unkempt, unsanitary, unhygienic body and foul body odor.* *- Sierk never proposed the food giveaway event (on Tues / Fri) to neither Omni or EBFNB for a discussion and approval.* *Despite several request and suggestions to do so.* *- Non communicative and irresponsible and disrespectful with food donations and usage of EBFNB spaces and in other areas at Omni.* *Recently there were hundreds of pounds of food (grains stored in the kitchen) that had to be discarded that he accepted and not taking responsibility for it. Leaving it out that attracted rats, and volunteers to deal with.* *Smelly soiled clothing of his were found in the corners of the kitchen.* *This was addressed to him and he disregarded it.* *- Inappropriate and erratic behaviors towards volunteers.* *Includes talking down to and shouting at people.* *There's a video footage (taken by an Omni member) of Sierk shouting at a new EBFNB volunteer. She disengaged and walked away.* *His angry behavior is a pattern towards volunteers including myself last Thursday the 29th.* *- M**ade decisions that risks the building and people in it to harm. Includes allowing known problematic persons in (that are not members of any groups at Omni).* *- Disregard multiple requests to not sleep inside Omni, not cleaning up after usage of space.* *Sierk sleeps in Omni sitting up on his desk area and when approached he says he is working (non Omni or collectives related) on his laptop late into the night or all nighters. His leg is swelling up as a suspected result of habitual sleeping while sitting up.* *- Rejected several offers from different people to assist in getting proper medical care. Have been self diagnosing his body as a "medical condition" and using it as a reason for behavior.* *- P**rior violent verbal interactions at volunteers. Was never held accountable or acknowledged wrong doings and tried to justify his actions (and believable to some volunteers...)* *This preventable harm resulted in several upset volunteers that are afraid and hurt to quit EBFNB and not going to Omni specifically to avoid him.* *This is not an exhaustive list and there are proof for all the concerns and claims.* *The concerns has negatively affected collectives and the spaces in the building; Liberated Lens, Sacred Maker Arts Collective, individuals at Omni, and volunteers within EBFNB.* *The organizations, individuals, and volunteers has put in their numerous complaints and it was addressed without a sustained helpful solution, acknowledgement, or accountability from EBFNB.* *I foresee new complaints to us from the new entity that will soon manage / be responsible to the building begining this week.* *On Friday they discovered another person who appears to be sleeping in a part of the building:* *" *He said he was not sleeping there, and would be leaving at 6pm after doing some sewing. I hope my concern is unfounded, but it definitely looked like he might be staying there. When I asked what collective he was a part of he said he was with CC. There were also some cats with him. Since CALLI doesn’t own the property yet I can’t really take any action. I am hopeful he does leave by 6pm today, but wanted to alert you delegates since until Monday or Tuesday you are still responsible for the building. I would appreciate if you could make your best non-violent efforts to ensure that space is vacant by the time CALLI does take ownership and responsibility for the space. *"* The person mentioned above is not Sierk. I'm sharing this to share a sense of how the building will be managed. I have been patiently following up throughout the years and was unsuccessful in my attempts to remedy the situation. There are others that have been trying to help without success. We had a help Sierk committee that was created this mid year that included several of us: Ron, Helen, Joe, Judith and I. I have not shared updates to this email list since a couple of volunteers (Judith, Ron) requested I don't do that or even mention his name. Our attempts to support failed and we need to update / reach out to the larger group. *Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving proper medic care will help you.* *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response to volunteers so they can better help you.* *- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.* *- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents when it first occurred.* *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel comfortable speaking with.* Compassion differs from pity. Pitying Sierk isn't helping him or us in any space, it doesn't address solutions but provides a temporary sense of relief such as bringing him clean clothes and food regularly and not laundry / food service that he can attend to himself (the clothes begins to soiled in corners and food accumulates and spoils in the upstairs fridge). Pity prolongs the problems and makes it difficult for the person to grow out of the accustomed unhealthy lifestyle. All - Please refrain (especially those who do not frequent Omni to have enough understanding) from reacting to my message. We can have conversations and talk about it further for details and context, which I can be open to share more. If a fluid meeting is necessary I can set up a video call where we can all interact in a timely manner and see each other. Thanks, Toan On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 6:52 PM Judith Gips <yipslsquirrel2 at gmail.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote: >* Thank you for keeping us posted. *>>* Has Sierk tried Suitcase Clinic? great all volunteer program that includes *>* physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and more. *>>* I can buy some soap, shampoo etc and maybe some clothing. *>>* On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM Ron Weisberg <ronwei at yahoo.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote: *>>>* Hi all, Toan, Sierk and I met Friday afternoon as follow up on hygiene *>>* and food handling. Here’s what I have observed and shared with Toan and *>>* Sierk: *>>>>* 1. Overall hygiene seems better, less odor and generally better body and *>>* clothes cleanliness *>>>>* 2. Reduced handling of food by Sierk; I am there at 12:30 on Fridays to *>>* sort the food donations. (We are still looking for Tuesday help.) *>>>>* 3. Sierk has relocated to another part of OMNI, so no longer in proximity *>>* to the collectives which have complained. *>>>>* HELP STILL NEEDED *>>>>* 1. Sierk needs help with laundry and bathing (has a few options but needs *>>* more) *>>>>* 2. Needs more clothes; at least another change of shirt, trousers and *>>* jacket and socks. Perhaps someone could take him shopping. Shirt and *>>* Jacket size = x-large; trousers = 38X34; shoe = 12. *>>>>* 3. Needs medical attention to his lower leg persistent skin problem; *>>* complicated by possibility any free service will end up being billed to a *>>* third party, who has assisted in the past; Sierk does not want this. *>>>>* Please contact Sierk directly if you can help. *>>>>* Ron *>>>>>>

2 years, 1 month

Re: Sudo Room member banned from Omni Commons

by Ashley T

Thank you, I do wish to add that I will feel safer if this is acted upon immediately though. - Ash I am checking if the Sudo Room received info about a member being banned from Omni Commons. Sierk was banned by a Food Not Bombs member yesterday and the ban went into effect immediately for the whole Omni building. Highlighted information of Sierk being banned by FNB member: "Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving proper medic care will help you.* *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response to volunteers so they can better help you.**- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.**- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents when it first occurred.* *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel comfortable speaking with.*" [ebfnb] Sierk update*Toan Nguyen* guqinone at gmail.com <ebfnb%40lists.omnicommons.org?Subject=Re%3A%20%5Bebfnb%5D%20Sierk%20update&In-Reply-To=%3CCAA4J92ukFQdtb-fSgt3xq%3D8d%3D-3HGn4R1DrViZmxaOgdBR11Hw%40mail.gmail.com%3E> *Mon Sep 9 06:35:43 PDT 2024* - Previous message (by thread): [ebfnb] Fwd: Homeless Anthology <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/007857.html> - Next message (by thread): [ebfnb] Sierk update <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/007861.html> - *Messages sorted by:* [ date ] <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/date.html#7858> [ thread ] <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/thread.html#7858> [ subject ] <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/subject.html#7858> [ author ] <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/author.html#7858> ------------------------------ Hi all, *I have concerns on Sierk volunteering within EBFNB.* *I think the concerns are serious enough that Sierk no longer be part of East Bay Food Not Bombs and Omni for the time being.* *EB PREC / CALLI will have issues with Sierk inhabiting the building.* *The lax atmosphere at Omni enables individuals taking advantage...* *...Sierk's disregard and disrespect of the communal spaces around Omni is an ongoing problem for years. We have been following up and the results were more negative and dishonesty from him.* *Below are updates and concerns:* - On Tuesday August 20th, the Tuesday and Friday WFM (Bay & Harrison Oakland) pick up crew agreed to stop donations going to Omni's food giveaway on Tuesday / Friday that Sierk coordinated. - On Thursday September 5th, I have asked Sierk to stop handling EBFNB donations and he agreed. - I'm also asking Sierk to stop welcoming people who are not a part of Omni to go in our fridge downstairs and help themselves on their own. I found out on Friday (Sept. 6) after two people were seen doing that and they told me Sierk gave them permission. There was no communication from Sierk to any EBFNB volunteers or Omni members. (My leniency reached its limit from this) *The concerns are:* *- Food handling from Sierk are unkempt, unsanitary, unhygienic body and foul body odor.* *- Sierk never proposed the food giveaway event (on Tues / Fri) to neither Omni or EBFNB for a discussion and approval.* *Despite several request and suggestions to do so.* *- Non communicative and irresponsible and disrespectful with food donations and usage of EBFNB spaces and in other areas at Omni.* *Recently there were hundreds of pounds of food (grains stored in the kitchen) that had to be discarded that he accepted and not taking responsibility for it. Leaving it out that attracted rats, and volunteers to deal with.* *Smelly soiled clothing of his were found in the corners of the kitchen.* *This was addressed to him and he disregarded it.* *- Inappropriate and erratic behaviors towards volunteers.* *Includes talking down to and shouting at people.* *There's a video footage (taken by an Omni member) of Sierk shouting at a new EBFNB volunteer. She disengaged and walked away.* *His angry behavior is a pattern towards volunteers including myself last Thursday the 29th.* *- M**ade decisions that risks the building and people in it to harm. Includes allowing known problematic persons in (that are not members of any groups at Omni).* *- Disregard multiple requests to not sleep inside Omni, not cleaning up after usage of space.* *Sierk sleeps in Omni sitting up on his desk area and when approached he says he is working (non Omni or collectives related) on his laptop late into the night or all nighters. His leg is swelling up as a suspected result of habitual sleeping while sitting up.* *- Rejected several offers from different people to assist in getting proper medical care. Have been self diagnosing his body as a "medical condition" and using it as a reason for behavior.* *- P**rior violent verbal interactions at volunteers. Was never held accountable or acknowledged wrong doings and tried to justify his actions (and believable to some volunteers...)* *This preventable harm resulted in several upset volunteers that are afraid and hurt to quit EBFNB and not going to Omni specifically to avoid him.* *This is not an exhaustive list and there are proof for all the concerns and claims.* *The concerns has negatively affected collectives and the spaces in the building; Liberated Lens, Sacred Maker Arts Collective, individuals at Omni, and volunteers within EBFNB.* *The organizations, individuals, and volunteers has put in their numerous complaints and it was addressed without a sustained helpful solution, acknowledgement, or accountability from EBFNB.* *I foresee new complaints to us from the new entity that will soon manage / be responsible to the building begining this week.* *On Friday they discovered another person who appears to be sleeping in a part of the building:* *" *He said he was not sleeping there, and would be leaving at 6pm after doing some sewing. I hope my concern is unfounded, but it definitely looked like he might be staying there. When I asked what collective he was a part of he said he was with CC. There were also some cats with him. Since CALLI doesn’t own the property yet I can’t really take any action. I am hopeful he does leave by 6pm today, but wanted to alert you delegates since until Monday or Tuesday you are still responsible for the building. I would appreciate if you could make your best non-violent efforts to ensure that space is vacant by the time CALLI does take ownership and responsibility for the space. *"* The person mentioned above is not Sierk. I'm sharing this to share a sense of how the building will be managed. I have been patiently following up throughout the years and was unsuccessful in my attempts to remedy the situation. There are others that have been trying to help without success. We had a help Sierk committee that was created this mid year that included several of us: Ron, Helen, Joe, Judith and I. I have not shared updates to this email list since a couple of volunteers (Judith, Ron) requested I don't do that or even mention his name. Our attempts to support failed and we need to update / reach out to the larger group. *Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving proper medic care will help you.* *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response to volunteers so they can better help you.* *- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.* *- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents when it first occurred.* *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel comfortable speaking with.* Compassion differs from pity. Pitying Sierk isn't helping him or us in any space, it doesn't address solutions but provides a temporary sense of relief such as bringing him clean clothes and food regularly and not laundry / food service that he can attend to himself (the clothes begins to soiled in corners and food accumulates and spoils in the upstairs fridge). Pity prolongs the problems and makes it difficult for the person to grow out of the accustomed unhealthy lifestyle. All - Please refrain (especially those who do not frequent Omni to have enough understanding) from reacting to my message. We can have conversations and talk about it further for details and context, which I can be open to share more. If a fluid meeting is necessary I can set up a video call where we can all interact in a timely manner and see each other. Thanks, Toan On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 6:52 PM Judith Gips <yipslsquirrel2 at gmail.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote: >* Thank you for keeping us posted. *>>* Has Sierk tried Suitcase Clinic? great all volunteer program that includes *>* physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and more. *>>* I can buy some soap, shampoo etc and maybe some clothing. *>>* On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM Ron Weisberg <ronwei at yahoo.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote: *>>>* Hi all, Toan, Sierk and I met Friday afternoon as follow up on hygiene *>>* and food handling. Here’s what I have observed and shared with Toan and *>>* Sierk: *>>>>* 1. Overall hygiene seems better, less odor and generally better body and *>>* clothes cleanliness *>>>>* 2. Reduced handling of food by Sierk; I am there at 12:30 on Fridays to *>>* sort the food donations. (We are still looking for Tuesday help.) *>>>>* 3. Sierk has relocated to another part of OMNI, so no longer in proximity *>>* to the collectives which have complained. *>>>>* HELP STILL NEEDED *>>>>* 1. Sierk needs help with laundry and bathing (has a few options but needs *>>* more) *>>>>* 2. Needs more clothes; at least another change of shirt, trousers and *>>* jacket and socks. Perhaps someone could take him shopping. Shirt and *>>* Jacket size = x-large; trousers = 38X34; shoe = 12. *>>>>* 3. Needs medical attention to his lower leg persistent skin problem; *>>* complicated by possibility any free service will end up being billed to a *>>* third party, who has assisted in the past; Sierk does not want this. *>>>>* Please contact Sierk directly if you can help. *>>>>* Ron *>>>>>>

2 years, 1 month

Re: You're Invited: May 20 • Meet-n-Greet

by Peter Mui

Hi Sudoers: Can Sudoers please attend this event Wednesday night 1) to establish and fortify relationships with EB PREC/CALLI and 2) to emphasize the strong alignment between EB PREC’s racial equity and economic equity missions and Sudoroom's technology and digital literacy, technology and digital equity, technology and digital inclusion, and technology and digital sovereignty missions? (Most evident through our weekly Fixit Clinic and WNB initiatives and expanding outward from there?) (For example: EB PREC manages lots of properties, both commercial and residential. We can offer to help keep EB PREC’s current and future technology-based building infrastructure in good working order, and offer that any EB PREC member and/or tenant is welcome at Sudoroom anytime.) It is critical to Sudoroom’s long term interests to make sure that we are well aligned with our buildings owners and management. We need to build trust and reputation. That starts with forging relationships, which is best done IMO by being in community with others at events like these. Sincerely, -Peter (Unfortunately I have a scheduling conflict and cannot attend this, I’m running a Fixit Clinic at Northeastern U/ Mills College: https://makerspaces.northeastern.edu/events/repair-advice-clinic-4/ -p) On 5/16/2026 5:11 PM, Jake Watters via sudo-discuss wrote: > I might like to go to this > > On Tue, May 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM Laurie Stoerkel via members > <members(a)sudoroom.org> wrote: > > I believe these folks are our landlords. Or are associated with > our landlords, or some type of affiliation? > > I will be attending if anyone is interested in going with me. > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > *From:* Oraya Hunter <oraya(a)ebprec.org> > *To:* Laurie <lstoerkel(a)yahoo.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 03:37:10 PM PDT > *Subject:* REMINDER, You're Invited: May 20 • Meet-n-Greet us for > Happy Hour! > > Hello Laurie, > > Join us for a Happy Hour and get to know other Investor Owners > like yourself a little better! *We invite you to our first > Meet-n-Greet style Happy Hour for EB PREC Investor Owners on > Wednesday, May 20th from 4:30pm-7pm at The Barn (1726 7th Street, > Oakland, CA).* > * > * > IO Spring Mixer May 2026 - Email Graphic_600px by 600px.jpg > > Come share some laughs over small bites and drinks, hear updates > on the EB PREC’s projects and our new $10M Capital Campaign, and > meet like-minded Investors like you who are making our work > possible. *We’re not alone during these trying times—so let’s > toast to that!* > > */RSVP Now/ > <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eb-prec-investor-owner-happy-hour-tickets-1988…>* > > /—Oraya, Annie, Noni and the EB PREC Team <3/ > -- > > > > Oraya Hunter > > Development and Grant Writing Associate > > East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative <http://ebprec.org> > > 1726 7th Street, Oakland CA, 94607 > > 415.634.7642 | oraya(a)ebprec.org > Join our mailing list <https://ebprec.org/join-our-mailing-list> <3 > > > -- > Unsubscribe > <https://multisend-unsubscribe.gmail.com/p/AJkpobw-eSbBy0kmXnVBE8sifcIKzHcb8…> > > _______________________________________________ > members mailing list -- members(a)sudoroom.org > To unsubscribe send an email to members-leave(a)sudoroom.org > More options at > https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/members.sudoroom.org/ > >

5 months, 1 week

Re: Sudo Room member banned from Omni Commons

by Paige P

Hi Ashley, This was shared to the Sudo room delegate and some other members but not the whole list. This list is public to anyone on the internet (even non subscribers) so I don't think we should continue talking about this here to respect Sierk's privacy. We haven't talked about this in sudoroom yet, but I think we should create a private member email list to talk about things like this. Paige On Tue, Sep 10, 2024, 4:07 PM Ashley T via sudo-discuss < sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> wrote: > I am checking if the Sudo Room received info about a member being banned > from Omni Commons. > > Sierk was banned by a Food Not Bombs member yesterday and the ban went > into effect immediately for the whole Omni building. > > > Highlighted information of Sierk being banned by FNB member: > > "Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving > > proper medic care will help you.* > *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response > to volunteers so they can better help you.**- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You > are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.**- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from > me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents > when it first occurred.* > *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel > comfortable speaking with.*" > > [ebfnb] Sierk update*Toan Nguyen* guqinone at gmail.com > <ebfnb%40lists.omnicommons.org?Subject=Re%3A%20%5Bebfnb%5D%20Sierk%20update&In-Reply-To=%3CCAA4J92ukFQdtb-fSgt3xq%3D8d%3D-3HGn4R1DrViZmxaOgdBR11Hw%40mail.gmail.com%3E> > *Mon Sep 9 06:35:43 PDT 2024* > > > - Previous message (by thread): [ebfnb] Fwd: Homeless Anthology > <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/007857.html> > - Next message (by thread): [ebfnb] Sierk update > <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/007861.html> > - *Messages sorted by:* [ date ] > <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/date.html#7858> > [ thread ] > <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/thread.html#7858> > [ subject ] > <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/subject.html#7858> > [ author ] > <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/author.html#7858> > > ------------------------------ > > Hi all, > > *I have concerns on Sierk volunteering within EBFNB.* > *I think the concerns are serious enough that Sierk no longer be part of > East Bay Food Not Bombs and Omni for the time being.* > > *EB PREC / CALLI will have issues with Sierk inhabiting the building.* > *The lax atmosphere at Omni enables individuals taking advantage...* > > *...Sierk's disregard and disrespect of the communal spaces around Omni is > an ongoing problem for years. We have been following up and the results > were more negative and dishonesty from him.* > > *Below are updates and concerns:* > > - On Tuesday August 20th, the Tuesday and Friday WFM (Bay & Harrison > Oakland) pick up crew agreed to stop donations going to Omni's food > giveaway on Tuesday / Friday that Sierk coordinated. > > - On Thursday September 5th, I have asked Sierk to stop handling EBFNB > donations and he agreed. > > - I'm also asking Sierk to stop welcoming people who are not a part of Omni > to go in our fridge downstairs and help themselves on their own. I found > out on Friday (Sept. 6) after two people were seen doing that and they told > me Sierk gave them permission. > There was no communication from Sierk to any EBFNB volunteers or Omni > members. > (My leniency reached its limit from this) > > *The concerns are:* > > *- Food handling from Sierk are unkempt, unsanitary, unhygienic body and > foul body odor.* > > *- Sierk never proposed the food giveaway event (on Tues / Fri) to neither > Omni or EBFNB for a discussion and approval.* *Despite several request and > suggestions to do so.* > > *- Non communicative and irresponsible and disrespectful with food > donations and usage of EBFNB spaces and in other areas at Omni.* > *Recently there were hundreds of pounds of food (grains stored in the > kitchen) that had to be discarded that he accepted and not taking > responsibility for it. Leaving it out that attracted rats, and volunteers > to deal with.* > *Smelly soiled clothing of his were found in the corners of the kitchen.* > *This was addressed to him and he disregarded it.* > > *- Inappropriate and erratic behaviors towards volunteers.* > *Includes talking down to and shouting at people.* > *There's a video footage (taken by an Omni member) of Sierk shouting at a > new EBFNB volunteer. She disengaged and walked away.* > *His angry behavior is a pattern towards volunteers including myself last > Thursday the 29th.* > > *- M**ade decisions that risks the building and people in it to harm. > Includes allowing known problematic persons in (that are not members of any > groups at Omni).* > > *- Disregard multiple requests to not sleep inside Omni, not cleaning up > after usage of space.* > *Sierk sleeps in Omni sitting up on his desk area and when approached he > says he is working (non Omni or collectives related) on his laptop late > into the night or all nighters. His leg is swelling up as a suspected > result of habitual sleeping while sitting up.* > > *- Rejected several offers from different people to assist in getting > proper medical care. Have been self diagnosing his body as a "medical > condition" and using it as a reason for behavior.* > > *- P**rior violent verbal interactions at volunteers. Was never held > accountable or acknowledged wrong doings and tried to justify his actions > (and believable to some volunteers...)* > *This preventable harm resulted in several upset volunteers that are afraid > and hurt to quit EBFNB and not going to Omni specifically to avoid him.* > > *This is not an exhaustive list and there are proof for all the concerns > and claims.* > > *The concerns has negatively affected collectives and the spaces in the > building; Liberated Lens, Sacred Maker Arts Collective, individuals at > Omni, and volunteers within EBFNB.* > *The organizations, individuals, and volunteers has put in their numerous > complaints and it was addressed without a sustained helpful solution, > acknowledgement, or accountability from EBFNB.* > > *I foresee new complaints to us from the new entity that will soon manage / > be responsible to the building begining this week.* > *On Friday they discovered another person who appears to be sleeping in a > part of the building:* > *" *He said he was not sleeping there, and would be leaving at 6pm after > doing some sewing. I hope my concern is unfounded, but it definitely looked > like he might be staying there. When I asked what collective he was a part > of he said he was with CC. There were also some cats with him. > > Since CALLI doesn’t own the property yet I can’t really take any action. I > am hopeful he does leave by 6pm today, but wanted to alert you delegates > since until Monday or Tuesday you are still responsible for the building. I > would appreciate if you could make your best non-violent efforts to ensure > that space is vacant by the time CALLI does take ownership and > responsibility for the space. *"* > > The person mentioned above is not Sierk. I'm sharing this to share a sense > of how the building will be managed. > > I have been patiently following up throughout the years and was > unsuccessful in my attempts to remedy the situation. > There are others that have been trying to help without success. We had a > help Sierk committee that was created this mid year that included several > of us: Ron, Helen, Joe, Judith and I. > I have not shared updates to this email list since a couple of volunteers > (Judith, Ron) requested I don't do that or even mention his name. Our > attempts to support failed and we need to update / reach out to the larger > group. > > *Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving > proper medic care will help you.* > *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response > to volunteers so they can better help you.* > *- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You > are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.* > *- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from > me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents > when it first occurred.* > *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel > comfortable speaking with.* > > Compassion differs from pity. Pitying Sierk isn't helping him or us in any > space, it doesn't address solutions but provides a temporary sense of > relief such as bringing him clean clothes and food regularly and not > laundry / food service that he can attend to himself (the clothes begins to > soiled in corners and food accumulates and spoils in the upstairs fridge). > Pity prolongs the problems and makes it difficult for the person to grow > out of the accustomed unhealthy lifestyle. > > All - Please refrain (especially those who do not frequent Omni to have > enough understanding) from reacting to my message. We can have > conversations and talk about it further for details and context, which I > can be open to share more. > > If a fluid meeting is necessary I can set up a video call where we can all > interact in a timely manner and see each other. > > Thanks, > Toan > > On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 6:52 PM Judith Gips <yipslsquirrel2 at gmail.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote: > > >* Thank you for keeping us posted. > *>>* Has Sierk tried Suitcase Clinic? great all volunteer program that includes > *>* physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and more. > *>>* I can buy some soap, shampoo etc and maybe some clothing. > *>>* On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM Ron Weisberg <ronwei at yahoo.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote: > *>>>* Hi all, Toan, Sierk and I met Friday afternoon as follow up on hygiene > *>>* and food handling. Here’s what I have observed and shared with Toan and > *>>* Sierk: > *>>>>* 1. Overall hygiene seems better, less odor and generally better body and > *>>* clothes cleanliness > *>>>>* 2. Reduced handling of food by Sierk; I am there at 12:30 on Fridays to > *>>* sort the food donations. (We are still looking for Tuesday help.) > *>>>>* 3. Sierk has relocated to another part of OMNI, so no longer in proximity > *>>* to the collectives which have complained. > *>>>>* HELP STILL NEEDED > *>>>>* 1. Sierk needs help with laundry and bathing (has a few options but needs > *>>* more) > *>>>>* 2. Needs more clothes; at least another change of shirt, trousers and > *>>* jacket and socks. Perhaps someone could take him shopping. Shirt and > *>>* Jacket size = x-large; trousers = 38X34; shoe = 12. > *>>>>* 3. Needs medical attention to his lower leg persistent skin problem; > *>>* complicated by possibility any free service will end up being billed to a > *>>* third party, who has assisted in the past; Sierk does not want this. > *>>>>* Please contact Sierk directly if you can help. > *>>>>* Ron > *>>>>>>

2 years, 1 month

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