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Hi all…I’m just posting some reflections to help my own thought process about GA, to help organize knowledge in any way, and to stimulate any dialogue for future GA’s. AREAS OF STRENGTH Announcements- I thought it was wise to begin with committee announcements and to end with General/Action Announcements.  The only drawback to this is that toward the end of the GA, the crowd is often quite small.  That means that people who have important announcements to make will not be heard by a full crowd.  But, such is the … Continued

General Assembly 10/26/11 Arrival Time: 7:20 pm Approximate Head Count: 2,000   I may have missed parts that occurred before or after the starting and ending time.  I may have missed parts due to the fact that it was crowded, and there was low lighting.   INTRODUCTION You need to submit your proposals online.  Three people need to make the proposal.  A phone number needs to be included on the proposal.  We will collect any written proposals now. (for review???) We have cultivated a modified consensus making process. (Explains) Facilitation … Continued

General Assembly 10/24/11 Approximate Start Time: 7:20 pm Approximate Head Count: 130   Terms: FORUM is an open discussion centered around a topic that is affecting the group.  COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS are updates and reminders by committee reps.  GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS are open announcements under unspecified topics. PROPOSALS are items that are voted upon.  ???? denotes sections that were unclear or confusing to transcribe.  Italicized sections are my thoughts.  All bullet points are essential points made by speakers.   FORUM: How do we move forward in protecting the camp and increasing in … Continued

General Assembly 10/23/11 Approximate Start Time: 7:20 pm Approximate Head Count: 113   Terms: FORUM is an open discussion centered around a topic that is affecting the group.  COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS are updates and reminders by committee reps.  GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS are open announcements under unspecified topics. PROPOSALS are items that are voted upon.  ???? denotes sections that were unclear or confusing to transcribe.  Italicized sections are my thoughts.  All bullet points are essential points made by speakers.   COMMITTEE REPORTS: Sanitation The Children’s Tent is still open here.  There is a … Continued

General Assembly 10/23/11 Approximate Start Time: 7:20 pm Approximate Head Count: 113   Terms: FORUM is an open discussion centered around a topic that is affecting the group.  COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS are updates and reminders by committee reps.  GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS are open announcements under unspecified topics. PROPOSALS are items that are voted upon.  ???? denotes sections that were unclear or confusing to transcribe.  Italicized sections are my thoughts.  All bullet points are essential points made by speakers.   COMMITTEE REPORTS: Sanitation (???) The Children’s Tent is still open here.  There is … Continued