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25th June 2011, 01:08
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Subject: Anarchist General Assembly - July 16
From: "ua inthebay" <[email protected]>
Let’s create a new kind of ANARCHIST GENERAL ASSEMBLY!
Saturday July 16th
12 – 5pm, BBQ to follow
Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library (yeah, we know.)
6501 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA
(Near Ashby BART)
~~~
The first of a series of regional anarchist general assemblies will be
held in Oakland on July 16th.
The purpose of this assembly is to strengthen ties within the bay
area's anarchist community by providing a regularly occurring event to
share projects we’re working on, discuss the topics we are organizing
around, promote collaboration and solidarity between different groups,
spark new initiatives and build our collective capacity as a social
antagonist force.
The assembly will complement the work of the Anarchist Salon,
Anarchist Study Group, and other spaces where anti-authoritarians
meet. It will have an active project, organizing and action related
focus.
The assembly will not be a decision-making body; it will not create
platforms or manifestos.
~~~
Structure -
* Presentations (1hr): 4 local anarchist groups will be selected to
present a status report on their projects to the assembly.
[Presentations undecided at this time, please send proposals before
June 26th (sorry so soon)]
* Discussion (2.5hr): Attendees will break into 2-3 groups to
discuss larger topics of anarchist interest or newly proposed
projects/initiatives. [Topics undecided at this time, please send
proposals before June 26th (sorry so soon)].
* Potluck BBQ, Informal Sessions and Social Time: 5:30pm @ Willard
Park (Derby & Hillegass, Berkeley): Any content which doesn’t fit into
the allotted times above is encouraged at the BBQ. This section of the
assembly is the most open to individual's initiatives and creative
interpretations, with the least scheduling constraints. Skillshares,
presentations, informal discussions, tabling, or anything else you
want to share is welcome here.
~~~
We're asking anyone who is in agreement with the following basic
anarchist principles to attend:
- A rejection of all forms of hierarchy, including capitalism,
patriarchy, white supremacy, heterosexism, and party based politics.
- Support for organizing on a non-hierarchical basis that promotes
autonomy, solidarity, and the agency of those most affected by each
decision.
- Working actively to build relationships and institutions that
are based on equality, self determination, and sustainability.
The assembly will be a safer space, people who exhibit oppressive
behavior will be asked to leave.
~~~
Unconventional Action in the Bay is scheduling the day’s events and
coordinating logistics for this first assembly. The structure we’ve
come up with is not rigid and participants will be encouraged to give
feedback and help organize future assemblies. We strive to be
transparent and accountable in the way we set up this event.
We want this assembly to directly benefit anarchist individuals and
groups in the region. We want to hear your thoughts, suggestions, wild
ideas, critiques, questions, or concerns. Send us an email at
UAINTHEBAY(at)GMAIL.COM to start a dialogue.
In solidarity,
UA in the Bay
http://www.revleft.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=324&pictureid=8229
Subject: Anarchist General Assembly - July 16
From: "ua inthebay" <[email protected]>
Let’s create a new kind of ANARCHIST GENERAL ASSEMBLY!
Saturday July 16th
12 – 5pm, BBQ to follow
Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library (yeah, we know.)
6501 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA
(Near Ashby BART)
~~~
The first of a series of regional anarchist general assemblies will be
held in Oakland on July 16th.
The purpose of this assembly is to strengthen ties within the bay
area's anarchist community by providing a regularly occurring event to
share projects we’re working on, discuss the topics we are organizing
around, promote collaboration and solidarity between different groups,
spark new initiatives and build our collective capacity as a social
antagonist force.
The assembly will complement the work of the Anarchist Salon,
Anarchist Study Group, and other spaces where anti-authoritarians
meet. It will have an active project, organizing and action related
focus.
The assembly will not be a decision-making body; it will not create
platforms or manifestos.
~~~
Structure -
* Presentations (1hr): 4 local anarchist groups will be selected to
present a status report on their projects to the assembly.
[Presentations undecided at this time, please send proposals before
June 26th (sorry so soon)]
* Discussion (2.5hr): Attendees will break into 2-3 groups to
discuss larger topics of anarchist interest or newly proposed
projects/initiatives. [Topics undecided at this time, please send
proposals before June 26th (sorry so soon)].
* Potluck BBQ, Informal Sessions and Social Time: 5:30pm @ Willard
Park (Derby & Hillegass, Berkeley): Any content which doesn’t fit into
the allotted times above is encouraged at the BBQ. This section of the
assembly is the most open to individual's initiatives and creative
interpretations, with the least scheduling constraints. Skillshares,
presentations, informal discussions, tabling, or anything else you
want to share is welcome here.
~~~
We're asking anyone who is in agreement with the following basic
anarchist principles to attend:
- A rejection of all forms of hierarchy, including capitalism,
patriarchy, white supremacy, heterosexism, and party based politics.
- Support for organizing on a non-hierarchical basis that promotes
autonomy, solidarity, and the agency of those most affected by each
decision.
- Working actively to build relationships and institutions that
are based on equality, self determination, and sustainability.
The assembly will be a safer space, people who exhibit oppressive
behavior will be asked to leave.
~~~
Unconventional Action in the Bay is scheduling the day’s events and
coordinating logistics for this first assembly. The structure we’ve
come up with is not rigid and participants will be encouraged to give
feedback and help organize future assemblies. We strive to be
transparent and accountable in the way we set up this event.
We want this assembly to directly benefit anarchist individuals and
groups in the region. We want to hear your thoughts, suggestions, wild
ideas, critiques, questions, or concerns. Send us an email at
UAINTHEBAY(at)GMAIL.COM to start a dialogue.
In solidarity,
UA in the Bay
http://www.revleft.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=324&pictureid=8229