Showing posts with label Den Haag next meeting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Den Haag next meeting. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
ACTA-MINUTES OF THE ZUID HOLLAND OPEN ASSEMBLY. DEN HAAG, 10TH AUGUST 2011.
11 people were present.
The points discussed were the following:
1. Defining values and goals of the Zuid Holland assembly
After making a summary of the crucial dates of the many actions and demonstrations in September (check document https://n-1.cc/pg/event_calendar/view/629844), the assembly agrees that we have to start creating a document that defines the common reasons to gather and the goals of our particular assembly. This will make it easier to coordinate with other groups with similar interests and to define the future actions.
We are going to open a subgroup in the N-1 to start working on a draft. By next assembly on the 17th of August, we should have the main points/headlines to discuss.
2. Working method of the assembly:
The assembly decides to make two subgroups:
1- Freethinkers/content/thinking: in the following weeks, this subgroup will work on the definition of the values and goals of the assembly. It will also propose subjects for debates and possible solutions to social problems.
2- Action: this subgroup will think of different actions consequent with the definition and goals of the assembly.
It is possible for the same people to be part of the two subgroups. The aim is to make “mental space” for the two subjects: that in the N-1 group we roughly develop proposals for actions and content, and in the assemblies we take the time to discuss them further.
For that, there will be two subgroups created in the N-1, Action https://n-1.cc/pg/groups/635091/action/ and Thinking https://n-1.cc/pg/groups/635063/thinking/
Important: we all agree to communicate better online with the N-1 (https://n-1.cc/pg/groups/485492/take-the-squarezuid-holland/) so we make sure that concrete proposals are developed before we meet in the assemblies, where we will make the decisions and discuss the difficult points.
3. Rough ideas for the Freethinkers document:
- Our role in the revolution as expats
- Common consequences of the crisis (NL/EU/Global).
- How to communicate with other groups.
4. Next action: Info-night
Proposed dates: 9 or 10 of September.
To take into account: the 10th of September there will be a big demonstration call from Greece.
The aim of the infonight is to see our capability and to inform people about the existence of the Zuid Holland assembly. There should be information about the 15O (call for Global Revolution), the March to Brussels (https://n-1.cc/pg/groups/565581/international-march-from-netherlands-to-brussels/) and the current political context (also in NL). The emphasis will be in making a good informative event, nevertheless we agree that it is also important to have music and a party.
Some brainstorm ideas: showing documentaries, making playful workshops/games, performances by musicians and dancer that participants of the assembly...
Venue: We have to start looking for one. If anyone has suggestions, please, let the assembly know. For the moment we will check out Nuthuis, squat places, and cultural initiatives.
5. Contact with other groups
We haven't decided about how to join the demonstration of the different Dutch sectors in September, but we will keep them in mind.
For the moment, one of us will check this Friday with the Plein van Beschaving (https://n-1.cc/mod/threaded_forums/topicposts.php?topic=569377&group_guid=485492) if we can coordinate something with them.
To do list (any help and suggestions are welcome):
- Start working online on the headlines of the Freethinkers/content/thinking document
- Look for venues for the info-night
- Think about info-night program
- Contact Plein der Beschaving
Next assembly:
Wednesday 17th of August at 18'30. Next to Den Haag Central Station, under the biggest tree in the park between Koningstunnel and Koekamplaan, in front of the Koninklijke Akademie van Beeldende Kunsten.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
ACTA-MINUTES OF THE OPEN ASSEMBLY IN DEN HAAG. THE 27th OF JULY 2011.
Secretary: Sara
14 people were present.
The points discussed were the following:
1. Define the coordination between the local and international groups:
We decided to change the name of the group for “Zuid-Holland/South Holland” as there are not only people from Den Haag attending the assemblies, but also people from Delft, Leiden and Rotterdam. This can allow people to join more easily the group.
2. Media used for diffusion:
We decided that N-1 seemed to be the more appropriate tool to use. We decided to slowly leave the mailing-list used for communication and all register to N-1. A delay of 1-2 months is given to the group members to pass to N-1. (From now on the summaries of the assemblies will only be published on N-1 and the blog). A course about how N-1 works will be given by Paco from Amsterdam, but he is in Holland until the 25th of August. We still have to define the date and place of this course!!!
We agreed that N-1 will allow us to have our internal discussions.
We also had the idea of asking the administrators of N-1 if it would be possible to create one big group of Holland inside N-1 and have as subgroups the groups of Amsterdam, Zuid-Holland, Utrecht... . This would allow to be very organised, save time and diffuse better. We are waiting an answer for this possibility.
We decided to keep Facebook and use it for minimal discussions and for the announcement of big events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/202620699774029/
We also decided to keep the blog and use it for the annoucement of big events and general information. In N-1 a subgroup will be created to discuss about what to put in the blog. Concerning the blog we have been told that there is only one boy managing it. He would need the assistance of one or two volunteers to help him out! If someone feels like doing it. Welcome!
If you want to join N-1. Click on this link https://n-1.cc/ after registering you can search for the group called “Assembly South Holland” or go directly to https://n-1.cc/pg/groups/485492/assembly-zuid-holland/. If you cannot find it search for Oscar Pretix (who is at the moment the administrator of the group) maybe it will be easier. Peolple can join the group freely. If ever you do so, please put a picture of any kind and try to fill in your profile and habilities (this could allow a better organisation). The idea is just to see how N-1 works and practise. If it doesn't work correctly you can ask a question on “bug”, which is on the bottom of the page of N-1.
3. Plans for the future:
A short guest Caroline from Freiburg talked about how the movement 15M was working in Germany.
We decided to start doing some actions. This could take place in September as many people come back from holidays. The aim is to diffuse the movement to local Dutch people and make them understand that we are in the same struggle.
We thought of joining local movements like the dancers, architects or Tolhuistuin one's. We also had the idea to protest in front of the international law court and embassies. We decided to open a subgroup for this purpese on N-1.
We also talked about helping to organize the march to Brussels or simply join a group of walkers. One's proposed to make an info-night in one of the cities of Zuid-Holland on the first week-end of September to spread more information about the global movement of October the 15th. We decided to open a subgroup for this purpose on N-1 (https://n-1.cc/pg/groups/565581/international-march-from-netherlands-to-brussels/)
4. Remarks about the info-night of the 23rd of July
We all agreed that it was a very good idea to organise this info-night. It allowed us to get to know each other better and in general we had a good time. The few remarks we could make are about technical matters. When watching the documentaries, the sound wasn't very good which made new people wanting to join the movement, difficult to understand what the movement was really about. Before projecting the documentaries someone could have presented them and after the showing a short time could have been given to people to express their opinions.
It was also a pity that the short videos that were planned to be shown, finally weren't. It would have been nice to show the short video about the 15M movement in Portugal and make people understand that the movement is spreading.
We decided that our next meeting will be held in Den Haag on the 3rd of August at 18.30
Sunday, July 10, 2011
ASSEMBLY DEN HAAG 6 OF JULY
Proceedings of the open assembly in Den Haag on the 8th of July of 2010
Secretary: Miguel (Portugal)
There were present around 15 people.
The points for discussion were:
- Coming events.
- Working groups.
- Discuss ideas for action on the 15th of October.
- Social networks
The meeting started with a general discussion of the current economic and political situation in Europe. Ideas on actions that promote change were discussed.
One possibility of action that was discussed was to do something during strikes that are organized by unions. The pros and cons of this type of action were discussed, but no decision was taken. It was decided that more research should be done on the unions, specially on the workers which are not part of the union bureocracy, to see if there are actions which could be interesting without putting in jeopardy the independence of the movement.
Someone suggested that a list of documentaries should be placed on a wiki or other easy to reach place, such that people can get more informed on the questions surrounding debt, the current economic situation and how we it came to be. Some of the documentaries suggested were:
- Zeitgeist
- Capitalism: a love story.
- debtocracy.
- money as debt.
Social Networks: It was said that it might be useful to set up a mailing list for people that want to be informed on the actions of the collective (i.e. google groups). Regarding the platform for organization of people participating in activities, comities, etc, it was discussed that n-1 (https://n-1.cc/) might be a good option. Other social networks discussed were agora and laurea?? . There is a person in Amsterdam that organizes n-1 workshops, it was stated that it would be a good idea to organize a workshop of n-1 in Den Haag.
Action 15 October:
- Counter the perception that the countries of the south are "just having fun". A slogan could be that "we are not living above our rights". It was stated, that the language of the governments and those that defend the cuts to public services has to be put into question, since those services did not fall from the sky, they were earned by the workers in countries like Portugal, Spain or Greece with a lot of sacrifice. Essentially the public services have to be defended, for they are a hard earned right.
- Somehow address the issue of debt.
see you next wednesday 13th of July.
Secretary: Miguel (Portugal)
There were present around 15 people.
The points for discussion were:
- Coming events.
- Working groups.
- Discuss ideas for action on the 15th of October.
- Social networks
The meeting started with a general discussion of the current economic and political situation in Europe. Ideas on actions that promote change were discussed.
One possibility of action that was discussed was to do something during strikes that are organized by unions. The pros and cons of this type of action were discussed, but no decision was taken. It was decided that more research should be done on the unions, specially on the workers which are not part of the union bureocracy, to see if there are actions which could be interesting without putting in jeopardy the independence of the movement.
Someone suggested that a list of documentaries should be placed on a wiki or other easy to reach place, such that people can get more informed on the questions surrounding debt, the current economic situation and how we it came to be. Some of the documentaries suggested were:
- Zeitgeist
- Capitalism: a love story.
- debtocracy.
- money as debt.
Social Networks: It was said that it might be useful to set up a mailing list for people that want to be informed on the actions of the collective (i.e. google groups). Regarding the platform for organization of people participating in activities, comities, etc, it was discussed that n-1 (https://n-1.cc/) might be a good option. Other social networks discussed were agora and laurea?? . There is a person in Amsterdam that organizes n-1 workshops, it was stated that it would be a good idea to organize a workshop of n-1 in Den Haag.
Action 15 October:
- Counter the perception that the countries of the south are "just having fun". A slogan could be that "we are not living above our rights". It was stated, that the language of the governments and those that defend the cuts to public services has to be put into question, since those services did not fall from the sky, they were earned by the workers in countries like Portugal, Spain or Greece with a lot of sacrifice. Essentially the public services have to be defended, for they are a hard earned right.
- Somehow address the issue of debt.
see you next wednesday 13th of July.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Solidarity action on Wednesday (15jun11) 16.00 in front of the Greek embassy in Den Haag.
Dam square group supports solidarity action on Wednesday (15jun11) 16.00 in front of the Greek embassy in Den Haag.
In Greece things are moving at a rapid pace, and the occupation/protest movement is building links with the workers.
With this strategy, the protestors are realising the massive social (including economic) power they hold in their hands, things can rapidly change. Please support this action in word, and if possible, deed.
In Greece things are moving at a rapid pace, and the occupation/protest movement is building links with the workers.
With this strategy, the protestors are realising the massive social (including economic) power they hold in their hands, things can rapidly change. Please support this action in word, and if possible, deed.
1) The General Assembly of Syntagma (that is the main square in Athens) decided to support the General Strike on the 15/06 and to try to create a human chain around the Greek parliament which is located at the same square.
2) They have also decided to continue the actions in the square and to support all the actions of the unions and other organizations which fight for the same goal.
3) They are organizing a big action for the day that the parliament will decide for the new austerity measures. For that say we will also try to organize something.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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