Submitted by Sean Ryan
There was a moment of silence held for the Ashlie Gough who died at the Occupy Vancouver camp. Everyone was very respectful with the moment of silence.
There were some announcements made including one regarding the planting of needles on/around the area by malcontents and that people should keep a look out. As well as one regarding a workshop being held tomorrow night about the omnibus crime bill at 8pm (please see calendar for more details).
Minutes from the General Assembly - Sunday, November 6th
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Infrastructure notified the G.A about the NCC's concerns with the campsite in Confederation Park.i.e: regarding ropes on trees (causing damage) - tents placed in the flowerbeds
Personal Announcements:
John – we now have biohazard containers for used needle disposal. There are two. One is located at donations and one is located by the toilets. If you see a needle on the ground, do not touch it. Call a medic and they will assist.
Aspoir – Direct Action wants a flash mob on Monday (Oct 24). Meet at the fountain at 11:30 pm.
Announcements:
1.) The footprint committee needs volunteers to keep the camp clean! Please volunteer if interested.
2.) There will be a support group created for the purposes of easing anxiety and addressing concerns related to this movement. There will be an annoucement soon of the time/date that this group will meet.
Proposal 1: brought forth by Outreach. This proposal was: Every 3 days all committees will update the facilitation working group to make sure that there is mediation between groups that need to work together/ be aware of what other groups may be working on and help ease overall coordination and identifying where there is overlap and gaps that need to be filled. The proposal passed and there is now an information sheet in the info tent so that working groups can also make their work plans more visible.
Occupy Ottawa GA was convened shortly after 6:30pm
1. A proposal to temporarily adjourn the evening's assembly at 7pm was passed. This was to allow the members of the assembly wishing to attend the candlelight vigil in remembrance of Jamie Hubley to do so. The proposal also included a request that participation in this vigil be respectful, and not be done in such a manner as to overwhelm the vigil's numbers at any single time, or appear to coopt the vigil as a publicity stunt for Occupy Ottawa.
COMMITTEE PROPOSALS
Infrastructure:
There was a proposal to purchase a generator as the previously available power source via the lamp posts at the park is no longer available.
COMMITTEE PROPOSALS
Facilitation Committee:
There will be two meetings per day (weekends included):
10:00am - General Meetings. An informal gathering to discuss any ongoing issues (eg within the camp) or to clarify any of the content discussed at previous General Assemblies. This is also an opportunity for people who are not able to be present at General Assemblies to voice comments/concerns for future General Assemblies.
