[Sdalliance] What comes next for Collective Resistance? (was Re: Open Letter to May 1st Coalition)

[justin hewgill]

All,

As an update on the mediation process, Yesi and I had a preliminary meeting
with two members of QTPOC Colectivo of mediators who use a *transformative
justice* model of mediation (the collective declined to take on the, but
two individuals from the collective decided to take on the work).

They asked us to do some homework and get back to them. The homework
involves providing them info and background, as well as reaching out to
folks and getting them connected to the two mediators.

We thought the meeting went well and were going to pursue that route. This
just happened a couple of days ago, fyi.

If folks want to discuss this further I suggest discussion off listserve.

Justin

On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 1:57 PM, LAILA AZIZ <lailaaziz at icloud.com> wrote:

> Thank you so much Bo! I have some questions on how the structure will
> truly function. I believe it is a great working document. I would like to
> be at the next in person meeting.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 16, 2017, at 1:15 PM, Bo Elder <belder76 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello, comrades!  Laila, thank you especially for your important and
> clarifying questions about what comes next for Collective Resistance!  I'll
> try to answer them based on my own perspective, but others may have
> different perspectives:
>
> On Tue, Mar 7, 2017 at 10:58 AM, LAILA AZIZ <lailaaziz at icloud.com> wrote:
>
>> 1. Self Defense Committee: How were the delegates or members for the Self
>> Defense Committee selected? What is the power structure? There seems to be
>> a few issues regarding this.
>>
>
> 2. Communications Committee: Who are the people on this listserv? What
>> organizations do they represent? How can we ensure our people are protected
>> in their communication? There are a few people engaging in discussion and
>> others are just looking which could potentially be an unsafe place for many.
>>
>
> I believe that chartering and leadership of committees (including the 2
> committees you mention, and including powers of chairs) will be important
> to address at the first Delegates Council meeting.  All committees so far
> have been ad hoc.  What we've agreed on re:committees and members is
> contained in the 2 documents attached.
>
>
>> 3. Colectivo Zapatista Demand Letter: What is the Collective Resistance
>> stance on supporting our comrade's stance on protecting workers? If enough
>> delegates ratify this don't we then support them as a collective? What does
>> this support look like in action? I may not understand the true governance
>> and function of our committees and delegates.
>>
>
> I think this is another important issue, perhaps it could also be
> addressed at the first Delegates Council meeting?  Or a future Delegates
> Council meeting?
>
> The place and time of the first Delegate Council Meeting will be decided
> by the Next Meeting Committee in consultation with potentially affiliating
> organizations.
>
>
>> 4. In Person Meeting: was there a meeting scheduled in person to iron out
>> some of these issues?
>>
>
> I believe the Next Meeting Committee Meeting will try to address these
> issues- or at least start the process of having them being addressed by the
> Delegates Council.
>
> Anyone who is not part of the Next Meeting Committee but would like to be,
> please let us know!
>
>
>> 5. Healing Circles: Have we incorporated what our comrades are offering
>> into our alliance to make communication more effective? If so when will
>> this take place?
>>
>
> Many people sounded open to attending the circle Anne is organizing at the
> Peace Resource Center Saturday 10am-12noon on 3/18 and 3/25.  Which shall
> we attend, comrades?
>
> Hope this is useful!
>
> Thanks and solidarity,
>
> Bo
>
>
> <Alliance Structure for Ratification 1.15.17 (3).pdf>
>
> <Non-CRSD Members participation in OPEN Committees for Ratification
> 2.26.17 (1).pdf>
>
>


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