[Peace-discuss] Fwd: Your seat at the table

Sat Dec 6 20:13:11 CST 2008

Dave, Rachel, Laurie, John, et al,       I like the way this idea is
morphing. Just want everyone to know that UFPJ is meeting in Chicago next
weekend December 12 - don't know the scope, but probably Illinois. Perhaps
Mort or Naiman would know. So this idea should be taken to that marketplace,
no?
      Personally, I think that getting our "document" on to their online
network that is apparently open to ten million people would be bigger than
getting some kind of face-to-face meeting. For that virtual strategy we
undoubtedly need more clout also and need to be talking to the groups you
mentioned, Dave. Barbara

On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 7:22 PM, unionyes <unionyes at ameritech.net> wrote:

>  AWARE probably wouldn't be deemed importent enough, BUT,
> AWARE could take the initiative to get UFPJ and IVAW ( Iraq Veterens
> Against the War ) together to make a request for a meeting.
> And we cou ld probably also get CODEPINK and other good national
> organizations on board in a " coalition " effort.
>
> David J.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* John W. <jbw292002 at gmail.com>
> *To:* Barbara kessel <barkes at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* Peace Discuss <peace-discuss at anti-war.net>
> *Sent:* Saturday, December 06, 2008 5:10 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Peace-discuss] Fwd: Your seat at the table
>
> The way I read the Podesta letter, you (as an individual or as an
> organization) can at a minimum submit your suggestions for their perusal and
> publication on their web site.  If your organization is deemed to be
> important enough, however they define that, then you could also actually
> meet physically with some member(s) of the Obama transition team.  See below
> under "Scope":
>
> 2. Meetings: The date and organizations represented at official meetings in
> the Transition headquarters or agency offices, with any documents presented
> as noted above.
>
> With all due respect, I doubt that AWARE would be deemed important enough
> for a personal meeting, but you never know.  I'm guessing that such
> face-to-face meetings are reserved for national organizations like the ACLU,
> the Sierra Club, etc.
>
> John Wason
>
>
>
> On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 12:03 PM, Barbara kessel <barkes at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> As near as I can tell from exploring this change.gov website, we might be
>> able to submit our "document" of the demands in the areas of foreign policy,
>> (which I believe is the flyer for today's demonstration.) Supposedly it
>> then becomes available to the rest of the readers of the website for
>> commentary. That is what "Seat at the Table" means - it is a virtual seat.
>> why not? Barbara Kessel
>>
>> P.S. My understanding of virtual things is pretty limited, so I am waiting
>> to be corrected about what is possible.
>>
>>
>
>>   On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 9:29 AM, Rachel Storm <rstorm2 at illinois.edu>wrote:
>>
>
>>   Hm, perhaps we at AWARE should consider putting together a meeting with
>>> the Obama-Biden team?
>>>
>>> Rachel
>>> International Studies/ Transnational Gender Studies
>>> WIMSE Program Assistant
>>> Forte International Exchange Local Rep.
>>> (630) 677.7219
>>> 402 S. Race St, Apt. 2
>>> Urbana, IL. 61801
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>     [image: Obama-Biden Transition Team]<http://change.gov/page/m2/3855d405/685ecb1a/2babb44f/5e6bcb60/2532646069/VEsH/>
>>>
>>> Dear Rachel,
>>>
>>> Everyday, we meet with organizations that present ideas for the
>>> Transition and the incoming Obama-Biden Administration. In past transitions,
>>> meetings like this have been held behind closed doors.
>>>
>>> Not anymore. Today, every Obama-Biden Transition staff member received a
>>> memo outlining the "Seat at the Table" Transparency Policy. I've included a
>>> copy of it below.
>>>
>>> The policy is pretty simple: the people and groups we're meeting with,
>>> the subjects of the meetings, and any documents shared in the meetings will
>>> now be made available on Change.gov<http://change.gov/page/m2/3855d405/685ecb1a/2babb44f/5e6bcb1f/2532646069/VEsE/>.
>>> Most importantly, the American public can weigh in with comments or their
>>> own materials.
>>>
>>> *Read the memo and watch our "Seat at the Table" video:*<http://change.gov/page/m2/3855d405/685ecb1a/2babb44f/5e6bcb1e/2532646069/VEsF/>
>>>
>>> [image: Watch the Video]<http://change.gov/page/m2/3855d405/685ecb1a/2babb44f/5e6bcb1e/2532646069/VEsC/>
>>>
>>> This is our latest step toward a more transparent and accessible
>>> Transition. We look forward to benefitting from the many more voices that
>>> will now be a part of the decision-making process.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>> John D. Podesta
>>> Co-chair
>>> The Obama-Biden Transition Project
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *MEMORANDUM*
>>> From: John Podesta
>>> To: All Obama-Biden Transition Project Staff
>>> Date: December 4, 2008
>>> Re: "Seat at the Table" Transparency Policy -- EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
>>>
>>> *Overview:*
>>> As an extension of the unprecedented ethics guidelines already in place
>>> for the Obama-Biden Transition Project, we take another significant step
>>> towards transparency of our efforts for the American people. Every day, we
>>> meet with organizations who present ideas for the Transition and the
>>> Administration, both orally and in writing. We want to ensure that we give
>>> the American people a "seat at the table" and that we receive the benefit of
>>> their feedback.
>>>
>>> Accordingly, any documents from official meetings with outside
>>> organizations will be posted on our website for people to review and comment
>>> on. In addition to presenting ideas as individuals at www.change.gov,
>>> the American people deserve a "seat at the table" as we receive input from
>>> organizations and make decisions. In the interest of protecting the personal
>>> privacy of individuals, this policy does not apply to personnel matters and
>>> hiring recommendations.
>>>
>>> *Scope:*
>>> The following information will be posted on our website:
>>> 1. Documents: All policy documents1 and written policy recommendations
>>> from official meetings2 with outside organizations.
>>> 2. Meetings: The date and organizations represented at official meetings
>>> in the Transition headquarters or agency offices, with any documents
>>> presented as noted above.
>>>
>>> This scope is a floor, not a ceiling, and all staff are strongly
>>> encouraged to include additional materials. Such materials could include
>>> documents (recommendations, press releases, etc.) presented in smaller
>>> meetings or materials or made public by the outside organization without a
>>> connection to an official meeting.
>>>
>>> If you have any questions as to whether documents should be included,
>>> please email [REDACTED].
>>>
>>> *Process:*
>>> Prior to an official meeting with an outside organization or
>>> organizations, Obama-Biden Transition Project staff members will inform
>>> attendees that any documents provided will be posted on our "Seat at the
>>> Table" website found at www.change.gov. Suggested language for email
>>> invitations is: "By presenting or submitting any document at a meeting with
>>> the Obama-Biden Transition Project, you agree to allow the document to be
>>> made public and posted on www.change.gov." At the completion of each
>>> meeting or upon receipt of such documents, Transition staff will provide the
>>> documents to [REDACTED] with the date of the meeting, a list of the
>>> organizations in attendance, and the topic of the meeting.
>>>
>>> Notes:
>>> 1) This policy does not apply to non-public or classified information
>>> acquired from the Agency Review Process and internal memorandum.
>>> 2) An "official meeting" is defined as a meeting with outside
>>> organizations or representatives of those organizations to which three or
>>> more outside participants attend.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Copyright policy<http://change.gov/page/m2/3855d405/685ecb1a/2babb44f/5e6bcb1d/2532646069/VEsD/>
>>>
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