OCCUPY JERSEY CITY - General Assembly
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Start: 7:35 End: 8:50
Facilitator: Calvin
Minutes: Erik
ATTENDEES:
Kevon, Calvin, Alex, Migna, Roxana, Erik, Lorsen, Imran
AGENDA:
1. TRIP TO OWS and VOTE for OJC sponsoring trip
2. BLOG and 'AD SENSE'
3. UPDATE on CHRIST HOSPITAL
4. UPDATE on REALITY SHOW Letter
5. UPDATE on COMMUNITY GARDENS
6. OCCUPY IRS
1. TRIP TO OWS and VOTE for OJC sponsoring trip
-Last week OJC passed motion to take SOLIDARITY TRIP to the 'new' OWS occupation at NYC's UNION SQUARE
-Alex and Calvin had proposed to have a OJC 'solidarity trip' to NY sponsored by OJC.
-Consensus was unanimous for approving funds for PATH ride back AND forth for each member who would take trip
-VOTE was taken - UNANIMOUSLY PASSED FOR OJC to sponsor trip
-FIVE people agreed to partake in SOLIDARITY TRIP
-$20. Metrocard was to be purchased for the 5 people. (To be reimbursed by Finance Committee)
2. BLOG and 'AD SENSE'
-Calvin brought up idea of Ad Sense feature added onto OJC blog and facebook
-Group consensus was that it's a good feature for other unrelated individual blogs, but NOT for OJC as it goes against OWS/OJC principles
-VOTE was then taken - UNANIMOUSLY VOTED DOWN as to use Ad Sense for OJC purposed as it links Advertisements to blogs, etc.
3. UPDATE on CHRIST HOSPITAL
-Erik explained that Christ Hospital was won by bidder "HUDSON HOLDCO" a FOR-profit entity that runs Hoboken Hospital also
-This choice was not the first choice by SAVE CHRIST HOSPITAL and other community orgs, as they would have preferred JC Medical Center (which is a non-profit)
-Migna, Roxana, Lorsen suggested that we all 'keep an eye on them' to make sure they live up to promises
-Roxana and Lorsen suggested that OJC draft a statement explaining our concern and sentiment of purchase (ALL agreed)
-Roxana, Migna, Erik will draft letter for group presentation at NEXT Tuesday GA
-Calvin suggested monitoring their services, as he was not happy with his very recent experience at CH
-Migna concerned about the 'indigent' residents continuing to get quality care (ALL agreed)
-Alex explained that bids were upwards of $45M.
4. UPDATE on REALITY SHOW Letter
-Agreed at several GA's ago to contact REALITY SHOW shooting in JC to give them a dose of the REAL 'reality' by inviting producers and cast to OUR GA on OUR terms.
-Erik explained that he and Michael P. hand delivered invitation to production company the past Sunday
5. UPDATE on COMMUNITY GARDENS
-Roxana re-proposed her idea to procure 'community gardens' for OJC through a city/government plan which loans/leases out certain lots of land for gardening - to residents/ non-profits
-Kevon, Erik, Calvin, Lorsen and Imran loved idea
-Another group was mentioned to help get lot - due to their status as non-profit
-Migna concerned over legal matters and 'ownership' of space
-Calvin will do some research on City Hall spaces available
-Migna said it may be great opportunity to produce food for needy / homeless (all agreed)
-VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to ask Action 21 to sponsor the space for OJC - if need be
6. OCCUPY IRS
-It was explained that anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan is under attack from IRS for refusing to pay taxes because they fund endless wars
-She's calling her action 'OCCUPY the IRS' and her hearing w/ IRS is APRIL 19th
-Lorsen suggested we draft a statement supporting Cindy Sheehan
-Migna and others agreed, and we will work on a draft to be presented at Tuesday's GA
-Kevon said he'd like to put together an art-piece in support
AFTER GA:
5 OJC members went on a SOLIDARITY TRIP to OWS at UNION SQUARE in NYC
Erik purchased a $20. Metrocard which is to be reimbursed (Miguel and Calvin notified)
Imran, Lorsen, Migna, Erik and Alex took trip to OWS - All went well, both there and back.
*Report back Thursday.
TUESDAY'S GA (APRIL 3rd)
*REMINDER - DETAILED FINANCE REPORT DUE
*DRAFT of letter in support of Cindy Sheehan
*DRAFT of letter in response to Christ Hospital purchase
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THURSDAY MARCH 15th, 2012
7pm
FACILITATOR - MIGNA
MINUTES - ERIK
Attending: Calvin, Migna, Imran, Renee, Erik, Alex
AGENDA:
1. CHRIST HOSPITAL
2. G/S PHOTO ACTION UPDATE
3. FINANCE UPDATE
4. BLOG / MINUTES UPDATE
5. MIAMI OWS UPDATE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. CHRIST HOSPITAL
-Calvin suggested we go to C/H and 'look around' and talk with employees and ask their input.
-Calvin also suggested we as OJC do a letter of support for the employees/nurses, etc.
-Erik and Calvin will work on language of letter for approval from OJC (with full inclusion from entire OJC body)
2. G/S PHOTO ACTION UPDATE
-Erik explained that Kat contacted him and said to 'table' her suggested G/S action till she attends a meeting herself
-Migna and others concerned that no information/input coming forth - (We keep tabling for nothing?)
-Renee also concerned that person who suggested action should be present and/or send clear info
-Action tabled till Kat attends an OJC meeting again
3. FINANCE UPDATE
-Calvin explained that we still have $243. in WePay account
-Migna reminded that Tues. April 3rd, our OJC full-detailed finance report is due for total transparency
-Group agreed we need the detailed WePay report
-Renee suggested that detailed finance report (non-WePay) be done in 'EXCEL'
-It was clarified and reiterated that we as OJC do NOT give any special funds or loans for personal benefits or gain.
All transactions of funds are to be by GROUP / GA approval and must be used for OJC actions and events ONLY
4. BLOG / MINUTES UPDATE
-Migna reminded group that there are TWO separate lists of emails:
a. an 'internal list' of frequent OJC GA attendees
b. a 'Master list' or FULL OJC LIST of all emails
-Miguel emailed all involved a 'TEST' email and only a few responses
-Although only 5 members responded to Miguel's 'test' email, it was decided that many members do not respond, may not have seen, or maybe it went to their 'spam' file
-Archiving the OJC minutes is difficult as of right now - blog seems to be unstructured to do so
-Migna and Miguel are both trying to find solutions to email list and blog
-It was mentioned that Miguel could not be at OJC GA but we needed information
-Renee said to take into consideration peoples' donated time and that we should wait till April 3rd for some of the procedural solutions
5. MIAMI OWS UPDATE
-Alex told of a video he posted to our f/b page explaining about a S.W.A.T. team busting into a private apartment (on a 'tip' of alleged gathering of firearms for use at Occupy protests) -at which an alleged OCCUPY activist lives in (in Miami). NO alleged weapons were found.
-Erik reminded that OWS movement had been under brutal attack and most of the major occupations have been shut down by brute force. We need to be mindful of possible false accusations to smear OJC and activists. We at OJC reject all illegal actions as was adopted by statement several GA's ago.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALEX:
400 ppl have resigned from high finance and corporate positions
G/S V.P resigned and wrote letter to NYT
ERIK and CALVIN:
Suggested everyone watch the videos regarding the recent slaughter of innocent Afghan people by US troops / pictures
and videos made by US troops of dead bodies of Afghan who were killed and/or tortured by US troops
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 7:30pm
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Start time: 7:40pm
Attendance: Eric, Migna, Calvin, Alex, Lorsen, Juan (visitor) and Essie (Visitor)
Facilitator: Eric Minutes: Lorsen
Agenda:
1) Blogspot
2) Trip to OWS in NYC
3) Flyers/flyering (tabled)
4) Treasure Report
5) Letter to Reality Show
6) Treayvon Martin
7) Update on Christ hospital
1. There is still an issue with uploading minutes on the OJC blogspot. Migna has tried the advice she was given from Miguel. Unfortunately, those advices have not resolve the issue, Migna also request that all of OJC Minutes be properly organized. She also reminds OJC if you have not linked up with the blogspot please do. This could be done by scrolling to the bottom of the page and click on followers. It is a very fast and simple task.
2. The idea of visiting OWS in the city was brought up by a couple members of the G.A. to show solidarity. Lorsen Proposed we visit OWS (NYC) next G.A. that is Tuesday March 27 after we are done with the G.A and visit it again on May 1st, Mayday, visit http://maydaynyc.org/ This proposal was voted on and the G.A. Unanimously passed it, Alex also advice OJC to OWS event Calendar (http://www.nycga.net/events/) for upcoming protestes and marches.
3. Alex proposed OJC makes new flyers that list all the current issues. Eric volunteered to help Alex with creating this new flyer. OJC decide we need to think about this more and this agenda was tabled for next G.A. Later on that night OJC passed out about 250 flyer we even had a small talk with a lady who is interested in our activity and said she well visit is in an upcoming G.A.
4. Calvin updated OJC on the current amount of funds we have in our wepay account, which is $240.00. The G.A. requested that finical reports be re0emailed to the OJC email list. A friendly reminder to the finical Committee on Tuesday, April 3rd first G.A. of April. A Complete Finical report is due including all hard copies (wepay print outs and All receipt).
5. Eric read the letter, which is an invite to an OJC G.A. to the cast members of the new reality show which is an offshoot of Jersey Shore. The G.A. Unanimously approved of the letter.
6. Migna Proposed OJC have a day of action for Trayvon Martin on Thursday’s G.A. the proposal was Unanimously passed.
7. The status of Christ Hospital is they are close to getting a buyer. And we will continue to monitor situation and be involved. End time of the G.A is 8:43pm
OCCUPY JERSEY CITY - General Assembly - 4/19/12
Delete*General Assembly was again constructed in a free-flow discussion, with no 'facilitator'.
Erik took minutes
ATTENDING:
Calvin, Hugo, Joshua, Imran, Erik
*Lorsen, Alex, Miguel sent massages that they will not be able to attend.
*Alex sent requests to be added onto agenda 'Flyers" and "May 1st".
Meeting started at 7:30 and Ended at 9pm
AGENDA:
-MAY 1st
Erik reminded everyone (via Alex's suggestion) that May 1st is coming up fast and that OWS has an event in Union Square. We as OJC should attend and there has been chatter of OJC again funding a PATH train round-trip to NYC on May Day - May 1st. OJC should discuss when larger group attends and vote on this issue.
Imran, Hugo (and others not in attendance) have expressed interest in going to NYC on May Day
-FLYERS
Alex sent reminder that OJC is still working on a NEW updated flyer with ALL our accomplishments listed / and issues and information re; current political events
(Brief discussion re: flyer issues to be included followed)
-OCCUPY WALL STREET
Hugo mentioned he went to Union Sq. and took part in a discussion re: the difficulties OWS suffered from beginning (agitators and provocateurs) and how they (OWS) would not stand for that again as they try to re-start the OWS movement in a more energized way.
(MAY DAY may be that re-start)
-BOARD of EDUCATION
Jersey City Board of Education election results was read (including question) by Calvin. 3 persons were elected to BoE and question on ballot PASSED
MINUTES 4/3/12
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1.) - Flyering after the GA passed with unanimous vote
2.) - Removal of Kony 2012 video from OccupyJC FB page passed with unanimous vote
3.) - Finance Report including receipts were received and viewed by everyone
4.) - Plans to visit Union Square passed unanimously, date to be revealed soon (Payment for transportation to be given by Finance)
5.) - Votes on letters to support Cindy Sheehan and for Christ Hospital both passed unanimously
Discussions included updating the website information on our FB page
Discussions also included the May 1st activities which include joining the NY actions and also reimbursement for traveling to be paid by the finance committee.
Alex spoke about an event that MoveOn.org will be having at JSQ and suggested we confront them for trying to coopt the movement.
There was a quick discussion also about the NDAA including bestiality and some of the other parts of it rarely heard by the public
General Assembly Minutes for Thursday April 12th, 2012
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Meeting start: 7:20
Meeting end : 9pm
Facilitator - Alex
Minutes - Erik
ATTENDING: Alex, Calvin, Imran, Erik, Saul, Hugo, Emir, Shari, John
Topics discussed informally:
*Religion / God (Saul suggested being spiritual)
*NDAA
*Control of Internet
*Israel
*Sopa
*Imran updated us on Trayvon case - murderer of Trayvon arrested!
*Calvin suggested in future moving meeting to franchise "Burger King" (less noise)
*possible political movement growing out of OWS (good or bad?)
SHORT AGENDA discussed informally:
*NEW FLYER UPDATE
-Alex explained about his work on a NEW OJC flyer. Will cover OJC's successes and list of compiled issues facing US now
*SOLIDARITY GREETING TO CINDY SHEEHAN
-Erik explained that OJC's Solidarity message to Cindy Sheehan re: her resisting paying 'war-taxes' / "Occupy the IRS" was received by her.
-She sends 'thanks' and said she "loves Jersey City".
-Cindy has it posted to her blog!
*FOOD NOT BOMBS
-(Lorsen outreached to Food Not Bombs) FNB attended our GA today. Shari and Emir from the NEW--FOOD NOT BOMBS came to OJC today and explained they want to begin a new chapter in Jersey City and would like to organize with us. Several OJC members signed up for FNB.
-Shari said that 'food is a RIGHT, not a privilege'
-John from FNB showed up later in meeting
-They are interested in going to restaurants.etc, to ask for donations of leftover food to then bring to needy.
-FNB is also interested in working WITH OJC on the 'COMMUNITY GARDEN' proposal (by Roxana)
-FNB agreed not to 'dumpster-dive' for food / DONATIONS of fresh healthy food only. Grow their own also.
*NO WAR ON IRAN (OJC) flyers were handed out
Occupy Jersey City
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We agreed again to an informal group discussion.
Today there was no facilitator.
Erik took minutes
*beautiful weather coupled with several members alerting us that they were either ill (Miguel, Alex) or working (Lorsen, Imran) led to a smaller GA, which in turn led us to keep it at a small, informal discussion. Several members (LORSEN and MIGUEL) sent messages that they will most likely NOT be at GA's for a few weeks.
*FOOD NOT BOMBS sent greeting and invite all serious, committed activists to join their facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/JerseyCityFNB
Meeting from 7pm - 9pm
Journal Square
Attending:
CALVIN, HUGO, CHAZ, ERIK, JOSHUA
Issues discussed:
*Wars on Iraq and Afghanistan
*US support of Iraq / Hussein in 80's
*Gassing of "Kurds" in 80's
*Current threats of war on Iran
*Religion
*Christianity
*Zionism
*Obama and his legacy / birth certificate
*John McCain's birth cetificate
*Provocateurs
*U.S.S. Liberty
*9/11
*Unanswered questions re: 9/11 - Building 7, etc...
*Occupy Jersey City and OWS
OCCUPY JERSEY CITY - General Assembly - 4/19/12
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Erik took minutes
ATTENDING:
Calvin, Hugo, Joshua, Imran, Erik
*Lorsen, Alex, Miguel sent massages that they will not be able to attend.
*Alex sent requests to be added onto agenda 'Flyers" and "May 1st".
Meeting started at 7:30 and Ended at 9pm
AGENDA:
-MAY 1st
Erik reminded everyone (via Alex's suggestion) that May 1st is coming up fast and that OWS has an event in Union Square. We as OJC should attend and there has been chatter of OJC again funding a PATH train round-trip to NYC on May Day - May 1st. OJC should discuss when larger group attends and vote on this issue.
Imran, Hugo (and others not in attendance) have expressed interest in going to NYC on May Day
-FLYERS
Alex sent reminder that OJC is still working on a NEW updated flyer with ALL our accomplishments listed / and issues and information re; current political events
(Brief discussion re: flyer issues to be included followed)
-OCCUPY WALL STREET
Hugo mentioned he went to Union Sq. and took part in a discussion re: the difficulties OWS suffered from beginning (agitators and provocateurs) and how they (OWS) would not stand for that again as they try to re-start the OWS movement in a more energized way.
(MAY DAY may be that re-start)
-BOARD of EDUCATION
Jersey City Board of Education election results was read (including question) by Calvin. 3 persons were elected to BoE and question on ballot PASSED.
OCCUPY JERSEY CITY - Minutes - 4/24/2012
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7:30 start - 8:30 finish
*Free-flow meeting tonite. Erik took notes
Attendees:
Hugo, Alex, Chaz, Imran, Erik, Joshua, Calvin
AGENDA:
-MAY DAY 2012
Alex reminded us that May Day actions are taking place nationally (and internationally) throughout USA and Occupy Wall Street is organizing actions in NY - at UNION SQUARE.
http://maydaynyc.org/may-day-2012
Imran, Hugo, Alex, and Erik all expressed interest in going to NYC / Union Square on May Day (May 1st) which is a Tuesday.
Alex and Erik proposed (again as we did a few weeks ago) using $20. from OJC's account to fund a special solidarity trip to OWS / Union Sq on May Day.
This was officially VOTED on and passed unanimously.
(WE AGREED TO FUND AT LEAST ONE WAY FOR ALL THOSE OJC MEMBERS WHO WANT TO MEET AT THE AGREED UPON TIME - SINCE A $20. LIMIT WAS AGREED TO. WE NEED TO SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE SHOW UP AT THE AGREED UPON TIME. IF NOT ALL SHOW - WE MAY BE ABLE TO FUND ROUND TRIP.)
*Those who HAVE their OWN Metrocard's already should be prepared to use in case many OJC members show at 12 noon.
THURSDAY'S GA WE WILL AGREE FINAL LOCATION AND TIME FOR MEET UP.
This METROCARD will be purchased BEFORE MAY DAY so as to adhere to the call to purchase nothing that day.
*IT WAS RECOMMENDED to BRING food, bottled water, etc.
Calvin will inform Miguel of this purchase to be reimbursed.
It was discussed that excessive police presence and/or possible National Guard may be activated this day.
BE ALERT. BRING CAMERA. STAY WITH FRIENDS -- IN PAIRS AT VERY LEAST.
WRITE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD number on arm.
TENTATIVE TIME and LOCATION TO MEET UP:
BERGEN and SIP Avenue - coffee franchise
12 NOON SHARP
ALL THOSE WHO SHOW UP WILL LEAVE VIA PATH TO UNION SQUARE.
(ACTIONS BEGIN EARLY ALL DAY - FROM BRYANT PARK. WE CHOSE TO MEET UP AT 12 NOON TO GO TO UNION SQUARE for A 2pm gathering there. 4pm there is a 'UNITY RALLY' THERE.)
-OJC FLYERS
Alex updated us on flyers for OJC - needs more editing and suggestions for all positive actions and victories for OWS/OJC
Calvin and Erik suggested many bullet-points including , FEEDING the NEEDY, St. Peter's Teach-In, Letter-writing to Congresspersons against the NDAA for Fiscal 2012, Helping to save Christ Hospital from a more devious fate.
-CALVIN UPDATE
Calvin updated us on his law case and his treatment at Public Libraries. Calvin said treatment has improved somewhat.
Occupy Jersey City - Brief General Assembly / Meeting
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7:15 - 8?
*OJC had several members attend a free-flow meeting which was held very briefly at the coffee franchise on SIP and BERGEN Avenues.
ATTENDING AT DISCUSSION / TABLE:
Mike, Doug, Hugo, Erik
*Lorsen and Iman and others attended after Mike and Erik left early
*Miguel, Alex, Migna and several other members sent message that they could not be at tonite's meeting
*perhaps others who attended later can share a brief summary of items discussed....
DISCUSSED:
- Briefly discussed flyer content (Alex is working on this - Erik will proofread and ALL others are naturally invited for suggestions and input. (Alex has sent rough draft's several times to OJC lists)
-Erik asked if we - OJC - will keep our agreed-to MAY DAY meet-up time and location. ALL agreed YES.
(MAY DAY - Occupy Jersey City sponsored trip to May 1st at UNION SQUARE in NYC for OWS activities - all OJC members interested in going together should meet at 12 noon SHARP at SIP and BERGEN coffee franchise on TUESDAY, MAY 1st - MAY DAY.)
-At last GA it was voted and agreed $20. would be spent on a METROCARD to help ease the financial burden of OJC members who want a PATH ride (at least ONE way, depending on HOW MANY people show up) to celebrate MAY DAY as OWS/OJC in Union Square for the 2pm event there.
-Those who want to go earlier to NYC on May Day are recommended to go earlier to BRYANT PARK as actions start there from 8am.
*Michael explained that OWS DOES NOT have daily 'GA's' as they did at beginning of OWS movement
*Michael suggested WE ALL WRITE the National Lawyers Guild number on our arms and/or legs when we go to NY May 1st
*Migna has agreed to stay and be our contact safety person in case of any unforeseen emergency
THOSE OJC MEMBERS INTERESTED IN GOING MAY DAY and being sponsored via PATH ride:
MEET-UP
12 noon SHARP
Tuesday, May 1st
our usual meeting spot / Sip and Bergen
OCCUPY JERSEY CITY - Minutes - MAY 1st 2012 (MAY DAY)
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Journal Square - Sip and Bergen coffee franchise
*An informal GENERAL ASSEMBLY was conducted in free-flow style (NO facilitator) after our return from MAY DAY Celebrations in NYC's Union Square park.
Minutes:
Erik
Attending:
Zenobia, Alex, Erik, Lorsen, Calvin (Imran and Hugo came after meeting was concluded)
AGENDA:
NEW OJC FLYERS UPDATE
Alex updated us on status of new OJC flyers
Still under process of creating - has written front and back
Erik and others will help edit
Calvin said when we get GA approved budget - let him know to release printing funds
Still getting factual information on NDAA, Cispa and other detrimental regulations
REPORT BACK ON 'OJC TRIP TO MAY DAY CELEBRATION' IN NYC
Imran, Lorsen, Alex and Erik left for the MAY DAY event at about 12:50 from Journal Square
OJC MEMBERS we met there and spent time with:
ROXANA, ZENOBIA, YVES, SUE M., YOKO, MICHAEL P., BEA, as well as many other friends.
*Migna was OJC's contact person at 'home' in case of emergency.
ALL OJC (WHO ATTENDED MAY DAY) at GA agreed / noticed:
-May Day 2012 was an enormous success
-At least 10,000 in park and surrounding streets when we left at 5:30pm (thousands more still arriving) there was a constant flow of at least 8,000 during day hours after 1pm till about 3pm
-Speakers were powerful, (including Yves)
-Zenobia and all enjoyed the large troupe of guitarists, strumming through the huge crowds
-Lorsen ran into several friends from a progressive organization
-Erik ran into many friends there
-A.L.B.A. (Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América) represented
-Tom Morello performed (from RAGE AGAINST the MACHINE)
-Reverend Billy's street performance (along with Church of Stop Shopping) was politically entertaining
-OJC members attended and supported STRAND BOOKS workers union action
-LGBT, Anti-Racist and Human Rights Activists well represented
-From stage also messages from Mumia and Lynne Stewart!
Negative observations:
-Riot gear on many police
-Constant police helicopter surveillance
-ENTIRE park SURROUNDED and neighboring side streets and Avenues were lined with linked metal barricades
-OJC members witnessed police telling the passers-by not IN park - TO NOT take pictures, stop and look, or carry signs out of 'caged' area
-Some police had jackets labeled "COMMUNITY SERVICES" who also stopped ppl from watching, etc.
UPCOMING EVENTS / L.E.S. Festival
-Erik suggested we as OJC take a trip to The Lower East Side Festival this year - MAY 25, 26, 27
http://www.theaterforthenewcity.net/les.htm
-This is a yearly 3-day FREE event for the arts. Very progressive, anti-war and anti corporate-corruption
-Erik proposed we as OJC take a trip to this festival and have OJC sponsor the trip (ALL AGREED)
-VOTE was taken for OJC to sponsor trip to L.E.S. Festival - PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
-DATE and TIME - TBD
-Calvin reminded to let us know so he can confirm with Miguel for reimbursement for PATH fares
*Calvin got a makeover! New 'duds' and smart-looking haircut!
(We promised him we'd mention this and the fact that his personal case is moving forward.
MINUTES
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7pm - 8:20pm
*Informal discussion groups instead of GA tonight
Attending:
Hugo, Chaz, Calvin, Erik, Diego as well as other friends
*Several OJC members could not make tonight's meeting either - Alex, Lorsen, Imran, Roxana and Miguel all left notice that they would be absent--but will be back soon...
SEE EVERYONE ON TUESDAY!