[SDCPJ] Fw: [OccupySD] Occupy Update 12/31/11

-----Forwarded Message-----
From: Raymond Lutz
Sent: Dec 30, 2011 9:39 PM
To: occupysd@citizensoversight.org
Subject: [OccupySD] Occupy Update 12/31/11

MIC CHECK! -- MIC CHECK!

Occupy Update! -- Now Moving to new OCCUPY WEB on copswiki.org

• http://www.copswiki.org/Occupy/OccupySanDiegoEmailBlast2011Dec31 <== click here for Web Version of this page, for best viewing.
• http://www.copswiki.org/Occupy/OccupySanDiegoCalendar -- Month-at-a-glance calendar

• Occupy San Diego Email Blasts -- Archive of all Email Blasts
• Common.Occupy San Diego -- Occupy San Diego wiki project page on Common Web; Occupy.Web Home -- New project page on new Occupy web.
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• Please help with monetary donations. Need a tax deduction for the tax year? Most donations are tax deductible!
  • Donate To Occupy San Diego: Official donations to the general fund (tax deductible). We now have a robust finance committee that tracks every dollar. Your contribution are very well spent.
  • Help OSD occupiers attend "Million tents march" in D.C. -- Still needs more funds to help with bus tickets for San Diego delegation going to D.C. See more info here
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We learned about the bill of rights in school. Now we know it is not worth the paper it is printed on.

NOTICE TO MEDIA / DISCLAIMER Occupy San Diego is comprised of many people with diverse opinions. This email does not provide the official position of Occupy San Diego, but is compiled for the use of supporters and occupiers by a number of volunteers. News Media that may subscribe to this email blast should confirm all information from other sources.

NEWS

• January 6th is the deadline for submitting ballot propositions. A group of OSD activists are working on several proposals:
  • Revision to SDMC54.0110 which will provide an explicit exemption for "peaceful political activities" similar to the wording in trespassing laws (647e)
  • Clean Elections proposal for San Diego City offices.
• January 7th is the 3-month anniversary of Occupy San Diego!

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY PLANNED:
Here is a supply list, if you can help with this list please get a hold of Megan Escalona @ (760)-239 1800

• Balloons (really important)
• String
• Glow sticks
• Helium tank (really important)
• Tents (old, ratty, something we don't mind being confiscated) (I have a small one)
• Mic and speakers (for open mic)
• Lots of signs, cardboard (we can make them)
• Fabric and paint for large banner (I can probably figure this one out)
• White t-shirts and fabric paint (I occupy because…shirts)
• Fliers
• Large broom for clean-up

Food list: Make it a potluck? (Make sure to include veg & vegan options PLEASE)

• Non-alcoholic beverages (PLEASE)
• Cheese and crackers
• Chips and salsa
• Simple salad
• Dessert of some sort

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This was added to yesterday's email blast after it went out... Worth watching starting at about 36:00

• WATCH THESE RIDICULOUS ARRESTS: http://livestre.am/1cJtw
• Occupy protestors were having a peaceful meeting and the police came and arrested them for no good reason. What a waste of money.

Upcoming Events

• See Event list (below) and Occupy San Diego Calendar for all upcoming events. But mark your calendars now for these!
• Occupy SD New Years Eve Party at Freedom Plaza!
• OSD Contingent in D.C. on Jan 17. (Bus leaves Jan 13 and returns Jan 25.
• Concert fundraiser at World Beat Center featuring Liquid Blue on Jan 20. You know how great the last fundraiser concert was... this will be even better.

Events for Next Seven Days

• Unless noted, all events are at "Freedom Square" (the San Diego Civic Center Plaza, 1200 3rd Ave. San Diego, Intersection of 3rd Ave. and B St.)

31 Dec 2011 - Sat

• Occupy New Years Eve -- At the Civic Center Plaza -- Ring in the new year with your Occupy family!
• (5:30p) Facilitation Committee
• (12p-2p) OccupYRCorner in Clairemont - Stand w/Signs and handout info at Balboa & Genessee FB Event
• (2p) GA Meeting at Civic Center Plaza
• (9p) http://www.occupylights.org -- Flicker lights for a full minute in solidarity with occupy wall street. #occupylights #OWS

01 Jan 2012 - Sun

• (9p) http://www.occupylights.org -- Flicker lights for a full minute in solidarity with occupy wall street. #occupylights #OWS

02 Jan 2012 - Mon

• (5:30p) Facilitation Committee
• (9p) http://www.occupylights.org -- Flicker lights for a full minute in solidarity with occupy wall street. #occupylights #OWS

03 Jan 2012 - Tue

• (5:30p) Demands committee will meet at Civic Center Plaza and may move to Horton Plaza Panera Bread for the meeting.
• (4p) Reflection Committee to talk about reaching out to other areas, and how to hold our ground.
• (8:30p) Occupy San Diego Riders Summoning all riders! Meet at the CivicCenterPlaza. Bring your beautiful selves and your revolutionary spirits.
• (9p) http://www.occupylights.org -- Flicker lights for a full minute in solidarity with occupy wall street. #occupylights #OWS

04 Jan 2012 - Wed

• (9p) http://www.occupylights.org -- Flicker lights for a full minute in solidarity with occupy wall street. #occupylights #OWS

05 Jan 2012 - Thu

• (9p) http://www.occupylights.org -- Flicker lights for a full minute in solidarity with occupy wall street. #occupylights #OWS

06 Jan 2012 - Fri

• (9p) http://www.occupylights.org -- Flicker lights for a full minute in solidarity with occupy wall street. #occupylights #OWS

http://www.copswiki.org/Occupy/OccupySanDiegoEmailBlast2011Dec31 <== click here to see the rest of the report.

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