[Peace-discuss] Fwd: Your seat at the table
Morton K. Brussel
brussel at illinois.edu
Sat Dec 6 22:36:47 CST 2008
We can make a proposal that the UFPJ conference present its views and
documents to the Obama-Biden transition team. That's a useful idea,
but that does not mean that individual components of the
organization, such as AWARE, cannot also present their particular views.
--mkb
On Dec 6, 2008, at 8:13 PM, Barbara kessel wrote:
> 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.
> To: Barbara kessel
> Cc: Peace Discuss
> 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
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>
>
>
>
> 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. 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:
>
>
>
> 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.
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