[g8-sheffield] Don't forget, meeting tonight

[Philippe Deux]

Thank you Malins, could i also friendly ask for full transparency
as well as openness about the participants' intentions and interests in
the pursuit of this campaign? Particularly in regard to other persons
involved  and who should be made aware of every
circumstance. *Thank you for booking venue*


Chris Malins wrote:

> 
> G8-Sheffield 7.30pm, Rutland Arms, Brown Lane, Wednesday 16th March 
> 2005
> 
> Please can comeone try to bring a map of Sheffield for reference.
> 
> AGENDA:
> 
> Start 7.30pm
> 
> Apologies: Hope Valley Peace Group, Keith Richards, Chris Malins, 
> SheffJeff
> 
> 0) Minutes of the last meeting, to agree. Agree facilitator for 
> meeting (Amp), and appoint at least one minute taker.
> 
> 1) To agree a specific statement of non-violence. "The Sheffield G8 
> group stands in opposition to the inhuman actions carried out in our 
> names by the G8 governments. We set ourselves against the open 
> violence of war or the hidden violence of destroying civil liberties 
> and enforced poverty. We will support in any way we can, any action, 
> by any group, about and against the G8, as long as this is done in a 
> spirit of non-violence to achieve aims consistent with our 
> philosophy."
> 
> 2) Suggestion of venues for a convergence centre. Note that New Roots
>  Spital hill has been offered, with suggestion of local 
> accommodation. It seems to be generally agreed that providing a 
> social and indymedia convergence centre at the time of the G8 meeting
>  is an excellent way for local people to support other campaiging 
> groups. With this in mind, please come armed with suggested venues, 
> considering: legality, size, availablity of power, internet and 
> cooking facilities. From this meeting, I hope to action point someone
>  to put the wheels in motion, and take serious steps towards having 
> such a facility booked.
> 
> 3) Ideas for a street party. More ideas, and crystallisation of key 
> ideas and aims for a street party/protest event. Again, consideration
>  of possible locations, but also of the degree of flexibility we
> want.
> 
> 
> 4)Amp to feed back on legal support issues. Do we need a space/house 
> to offer as a legal support centre for attendees. Bear in mind that 
> legal support may go beyond the length of the conference. Can/should 
> we arrange training etc?
> 
> 5) Other support for attendees. Accommodation etc. Providing central 
> access to key information via the internet (SSF wiki/ G8-Sheffield 
> homepage, as and when it is activated?).
> 
> 6) Plans of other groups. If anyone can report back about any 
> published plans/ideas from other organisations, it will give us a 
> much better idea of who we should look to contact, what support 
> groups might appreciate and how we can join our efforts. Could 
> include things like Critical Mass.
> 
> 7) Time and place for next meeting. Accessible venue for these 
> meetings. Is pub venue an issue, do we have any suggestions? Related 
> business.
> 
> 8) Any other business.
> 
> To finish by 9.15pm
> 
> This meeting should look to generate action points to be taken away, 
> and volunteers to action them. I would suggest a further meeting in ~
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