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

[Bo Elder]

Happy to be of use, Laila!  If you want to attend the Next Meeting
Committee meeting, let us know.  I believe the Next Meeting Committee will
be announcing the first Delegates Council meeting here on the listserv when
they/we set it.  And as you can see Justin has more info about the
mediation meeting.

in solidarity,

Bo

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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