[matilda] write up from meeting

[Becky]

thanks for writing this up
2 things:
1. I think that these lists could make some nice posters to have around the
place and thereby partially meet the need to have something on the walls
about matilda when people come into the space.  I'd favour it being made
clear that they were work in progress.  However before someone more artistic
than myself paints them up into nice posters I think they need a tiny bit of
refinement for ease of reading/understanding if they are to stay under the
headings of WHAT, HOW and FOR.
eg: under HOW 'co-operatively' rather than 'Co-operation' etc
also I'd suggest changing 'peacefully' to 'peace' and shifting it from HOW
to FOR which would, I think, overcome any hesitation we had in our group.

2. under WHAT we've got
'Defined by practice as much as ideals'
there was abit of discussion about this last night and I thought
a. that the word was ideas not ideals
and
b. that any objections had been overcome by rephrasing it as 'as well as'
rather than 'as much as' - as it is under the HOW section
ie:
'defined by practice as well as ideas'

I'll not be there on monday's meeting as I'm away all next week but if for
any reason the follow on meeting gets put off till the week beginning the
3rd Oct then I'd be happy to put energy into getting something finalised we
can put on the walls
Becky

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rhubarb tartlet" <rhubarbtartlet at yahoo.co.uk>
To: <matilda at lists.aktivix.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 2:26 AM
Subject: [matilda] write up from meeting


> >From Matilda meeting, Wed. 21/09/05
>
> These are not minutes (but they seem a bit like
> minutes!). Here is the write up of what came out of
> discussion of the questions:
> 'What is Matilda about?' and 'How would we describe
> Matilda to someone who knew nothing about it?'
>
>
> It was agreed that the following words and brief
> statements, organised in the following manner, do
> represent what Matilda is about (and do not
> misrepresent anybody enough for them to disagree).
>
>
> WHAT(is Matilda):
>
> An autonomous collective that allows diverse groups,
> ideas and actions to thrive.
>
> An opportunity
>
> A space
>
> A group/collective
>
> Time
>
> A resource
>
> Defined by practice as much as ideals
>
>
>
> HOW (it works/is run):
>
>
> By allowing diversity to thrive
>
> Co-operation
>
> Being pro-active
>
> Non-hierachical
>
> Open
>
> Inclusive
>
> Creative
>
> Supportive
>
> Adventurous
>
> Exciting
>
> Positive
>
> Welcoming
>
> Peaceful
>
> Dynamic - flowing not fixed
>
> Unrestrictive
>
> Coming together
>
> Experimenting
>
> Sharing skills and ideas
>
> DIY
>
> Practice as well as ideals
>
>
>
>
> [Matilda] Stands FOR:
>
>
> Diverse groups
>
> People
>
> Resistance
>
> Pleasure
>
> Fun
>
> Peaceful
>
> Autonomy
>
> Love
>
> Cakes
>
> Seeking to create and promote alternatives to
> capitalism
>
> Sustainability
>
> Skill sharing
>
> Reclaiming space
>
> An end to exploitation and oppression
>
>
>
>
> It was agreed that this is part of an ongoing process.
> No decision has been made as to where to take the
> process from here or what these words and statements
> will be used for or to create. Only that these points
> are something we agree on and therefore can be taken
> forward in some way.
>
>
> The PGA hallmarks were intended to be discussed after
> this point had been reached but time ran out. It was
> agreed that they will be discussed at the next meeting
> continuing this process. The PGA hallmarks have not
> been ruled out.
>
>
>
> The next meeting will be arranged at next Mondays
> general meeting.
>
>
>
> Thats all folks
>
> ruth
> xxxx
>
>
> ps
>
>  Gav was taking minutes
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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