[Imc] Re: Imc digest, Vol 1 #209 - 3 msgs

[Molly Stentz]

Re: the freezer

The Co-op no longer has an extra freezer. It was taking up space and no
one wanted it then so I ditched it last year. Alas. On another note, I
will be attending an old grocery store auction in central IL tomorrow,
looking for coolers for the co-op. If I see anything that looks worthwhile
(ie an affordable, reliable freezer) I'll call Sascha and Mike L for
an on the spot consultation.

Also, I believe the fridge came with the building, right? So perhaps the
landlords shoud be notified and/or asked haul it if/when it comes time.

-Molly

> Space:
> Last meeting 5/2
> Fridge: The freezer part of the refrigerator is leaking freon and is not
> keeping things cold.  Mike L. estimates that the fridge would take at lea=
> st
> $200 to repair due to the freon leak and recommends not fixing it as it i=
> s
> old, inefficient, and will probably break down irreparably in the near fu=
> ture.
>  We currently cannot sell frozen foods because the freezer does not work.=
>   Can
> we justify a new refrigerator on the basis of our events and the retail s=
> ales?
>  We can also buy a used one, but we don't want a very old model or one th=
> at
> may need repairs.  The co-op has an extra freezer that is not using at al=
> l and
> they would like to get rid of it.   Mike L. will look into buying a
> fridge/freezer combo through Scott Smith, Thrifty Nickel, and used applia=
> nce
> shops.  Perhaps we can co-shop with the school.
>
> Staffing: not currently missing any shifts after 4 p.m., except Friday.  =
> M-S
> 12-4 all need staffing.  Call the perma-sub list if you're going to miss =
> your
> shift.  Pauline will send the list to the IMC-staff email list.  Subscrib=
> e to
> the list if you're staffing.  Imc-staff at lists.groogroo.org.  TRAINING
> Saturday, may 19 at 2 p.m.  ~1 hour.  ALL STAFF SHOULD ATTEND!!! =
>
> Basics--signing up a member, checking out library materials, using the lo=
> g
> book, handling problematic visitors, etc.
>
> Recycling:  Put it in the bins.  Keep it separated.  =
>
>
> Sign support letter went around to be signed.
>
> Finance:
> Last meeting 5/2
> Get people to sign up as members!!! We need to start pushing retail,
> memberships, and donations for fundraising.  This is an important role fo=
> r
> staff.
>
> We got our charitable registration and state sales tax exemption this wee=
> k. =
>
> If you are buying anything for the IMC, bring the sales tax exemption let=
> ter
> with you.  Sascha will give one copy to each working group.
>
> 501(c)3 application was returned with "clarifying questions," such as "Do=
> es
> your organization encourage people to break the law?"  However, the agent=
>  in
> charge of our case seems willing to work with us.  Sascha will emphasize =
> open
> publishing, empowerment theory and democracy in response to the questions=
> =2E =
>
> James brought up "copy-left" (public domain, no ownership possible) over
> "copy-right" (intellectual ownership) as tactic.  Will be put on later
> agenda.
>
> Librarians: no report this week
>
> Tech:
> Used computers are no good.  Tech group is trying to get parts together t=
> o
> repair computers, but it is a time-intensive endeavor.  Very difficult to=
>  get
> donations of new equipment/durable goods.  Peter suggested going to in-to=
> wn
> tech companies to contribute similar to Seattle IMC; Mitra suggested purs=
> uing
> business liquidation sales and putting up a donor page to thank big donor=
> s. =
>
> Paul doesn't think it will be successful and won't be worth the time
> expenditures. Tech group will discuss equipment acquisition strategy at t=
> his
> Wednesday's meeting and coordinate with other groups, including steering.=
>
>
> Eye-opener computer:  Tech group can't handle it; Zach can but is on a le=
> ave
> of absence.
>
> What about the logs? Nothing has happened yet.  Do we keep logs briefly o=
> r
> only stats?  Logs can be useful though dangerous (Seattle).  Let's get a
> recommendation from Tech to bring to the Steering Group.
>
> Outreach:
> Last meeting 5/6
> Co-op Festival will be Saturday, September 1.  All co-ops in town, real a=
> nd
> planned, will get a dpace to demonstrate their function and perform outre=
> ach. =
>
> The IMC will both sponsor and participate.  Location TBA.
>
> Membership pushes.  How to do?  =
>
>
> Booths at Farmer's Market, Taste of Champaign, WEFT Fest, Sweetcorn Festi=
> val. =
>
> Sarah can register IMC for booths.  A signup sheet for staffing tables we=
> nt
> around.
>
> Also library displays.  Sarah has that info, too.
>
> Discussion on increasing diversity in IMC through outreach.
> Cope:  reaching out to students, boys and girls clubs, etc. through train=
> ing
> and workshops is important to do in addition to do anti-racist reporting.=
>
> Paul: Important to coordinate outreach and increase participation in outr=
> each.
>  Outreach work should go on in that working group.  =
>
>
> Mark:  Outreach/diversity concerns can also be part of the mission of eac=
> h
> working group.
>
> Old Business:
> Personnel:
> "Doug" has not returned since Monday's discussion with IMC staff, in whic=
> h he
> became very belligerent and left.  Brian made it clear that his leaving
> communicated to the IMC that he would not return until he could demonstra=
> te
> that he was receiving some care and would show respect to IMC staff and
> facilities.  He has not returned.  Paul: we need a set of guidelines to e=
> nsure
> that we deal with similar situations fairly and in a caring fashion witho=
> ut
> making other members of the IMC community feel unsafe.  Perhaps a small g=
> roup
> can create a set of guidelines?  Mike pointed out that each situation is
> unique and that process needs to be responsive to that uniqueness.  Mike =
> will
> create an initial proposal for how to deal with folks who make other folk=
> s
> feel unsafe and bring to the steering group for discussion and revision. =
>  =
>
>
> Meeting Change:
> Should we change Steering Group meeting to bi-weekly?  Steering Group mee=
> ting
> have been under-attended for many weeks, which may indicate that weekly
> meeting are too tiring for folks.  Paul suggests moving to bi-weekly meet=
> ings
> to increase preparedness and participation.  We may want to increase meet=
> ing
> length, which may require moving Outreach and News meetings.
>
> Cope is in agreement: the meeting frequency and time excludes some from
> participating and could see meeting only monthly.
>
> Mark: it may be hard to keep in touch if we only meet bi-weekly.
>
> Mike: it may be better to miss a few weekly meeting than only meet bi-wee=
> kly.
>
> Peter: At least 1/3 of the meetings are taken up with reports, and decisi=
> on
> making is not getting done.  We need to change the structure of the meeti=
> ngs
> to facilitate decision making; possibly with more concise (writtern?)
> reports?
>
> Sarah: we restructured the Steering Group meeting and found participation=
>
> dropped off sharply.  Concerned that pushing efficiency is exclusionary.
>
> Paul: Let's emphasize running tighter meetings so that people feel effect=
> ive:
> circulate agenda in advance, come in prepared, start on time, post minute=
> s on
> email list and bulletin board.  We'll revisit the frequency of meetings c=
> hange
> later.
>
> Global Open Publishing Proposal:
> Postponed to next meeting.
> Goal is to make IMC open to all.  UCIMC policies already adhere to the Gl=
> obal
> IMC proposals.  We could accept it without changing our own policies.
>
> Print Group:
> 18 people attended print group meeting on 5/3.  Next meeting is 5/10 at 6=
> :30
> pm.  There will be small group meetings each week on various aspects of p=
> rint,
> with larger meetings every other week for coordination.
>
> Paul Riismandel is next week's facilitator
>
>
> I've changed my email address!  Please respond to this message by writing=
>  me
> at skanouse at eudoramail.com.  Thanks!
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> Message: 2
> Date:  6 May 2001 13:50:18 MDT
> From: Sarah Kanouse <skanouse at usa.net>
> To: imc at lists.groogroo.com
> Subject: [Imc] Farmer's Market & Taste of Champaign Volunteers
>
> First off, I want to ask someone to take this job over for me, preferably=
>
> someone in the outreach working group.  I'm happy to get it started becau=
> se I
> have the contact information, but I don't want to coordinate this.  Pleas=
> e
> help!!
>
> Second, I am signing the IMC up for booths at the Farmer's Market and Tas=
> te of
> Champaign-Urbana.  We need volunteers to staff both--it's a fun and easy =
> way
> to help the IMC.
>
> The FARMER'S MARKET booth will need staff from 7 am to 12 pm on the follo=
> wing
> days:  May 19th, June 2 and 30, July 14 and 28, and August 11 and 25.  Tw=
> o
> shifts will make this a lot easier on people.
>
> The TASTE of CHAMPAIGN-URBANA booth needs volunteers for Friday, June 15 =
> from
> 5-9 PM, Saturday, June 16 from 11 AM-8 PM, and Sunday, June 17 from noon =
> to 5
> PM.  For a fee of $25, we can sell IMC merchandise (CDs, radios, t-shirts=
> ,
> stickers, books, etc) and I think we should do that.  =
>
>
> Third, I still don't want to coordinate this.  Perhaps one person can be
> responsible for each venue?  Just a thought.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help getting the IMC some much needed visibili=
> ty.
>
> --Sarah
>
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> Message: 3
> From: "Pauline Bartolone" <alice_redqueen at hotmail.com>
> To: imc at lists.groogroo.com
> Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 00:19:01
> Subject: [Imc] Will summer traveling leave the IMC empty?
>
> Its seems like many people will be missing their IMC shifts these next
> beautiful months. We need more people who will be around this summer to be
> on-call substitutes. Being a "permanent substitute" may mean that you are
> only contacted to take over one or two shifts the whole summer.
>
> If you can be an "on-call" or "permanent" substitute for the summer,  please
> send me an email with your name and phone #, and I will spread the word for
> you. Staffing is easy. There will be a staffing training on May 19th, at
> 2pm, at the IMC (218 W.Main Street) for those who are interested in getting
> involved. I can also give you a private orientation as well.
>
> We have had a couple of permanent shift resignations in the past week.
>
> Sundays 4-6pm
> Fridays 4-6pm
>
> Also, Mon-Fri 12-4pm still needs to be staffed.
>
> For the month of June, Sundays 6-8 need to be staffed.
>
> Free internet access!Radical literature!Cozy couches!Collaboration! Yeah!
>
> -Pauline, Staffing Co-ordinator
>
>
>
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