Occupy Orr

Meeting Minutes 10/24

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:49:48 -0500

October 24, 2011

OccupyOrr

We had two speakers at today’s meeting that guided the discussion and got us thinking about what changes we want made and how we’re going to make it happen. We are very grateful to Ms. Ana Mercado, a youth organization guidance professional and Mr. Cee from City Year.

At today’s meeting we discussed:

v How we plan to expand OccupyOrr

v Let others know who we are and what we’re about

v Issues in our school and community

v Solutions to make a better environment for everyone

v Other youth organizations like us:

o High Hopes Coalition

o Blocks Together Youth Organization

We all brainstormed and contributed to the topics that were put before us. Everyone brought forth copious ideas, serious issues, and great solutions.

v Issues in the community and school:

o Violence

o Teen pregnancy

o Lack of communication

o Peers being ostracized

v Solutions to make a better community and school:

o Starting more programs to keep teens involved and out of trouble

o Safe spaces- where conflicts are talked about, solved, and never brought up again

o Reaching out to others in an efficient way like:

§ Freshman-Senior Mentorship

§ Brother- Sister Associations

v What we would like to change:

o Relaxed uniform (reasonable uniforms)

o More out of uniform days

Expanding OccupyOrr has already been put into effect. Today one of our members, Sean Harris shared that he heard our organization [OccupyOrr] mentioned on the radio station 101.9. We are always open to ways we can get people to know who we are and what we’re about.

v Upcoming Events

o Supporting Justice in Our Community and Schools

@ Kingdom Baptist Church preparation starts at 6:30, Meeting begins at 8:00

Who Attended Today’s Meeting

Angel Burgos

LaKesha Gibson

Hashaun Harris

Willie Barnes

Jordan Scott

Tierany Williams

Trevante Mathis

Ana Mercado

Ron Collins

Janine Knill

Our next meeting is Monday October 31, 2011

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Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:48:05 -0500

I have a radio show at the university of Maryland college park WMUC 88.1 what can we do to help spread the word here?

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:24:08 -0500

We would suggest first building public awareness of why the movement matters, such as the connection between the Banks and Educational Funding - Banks created an environment where predatory lending was the norm, leading homeowners towards the eventual foreclosure of their property which in turn leads to less property tax collection and far less money going into public education. In order to fix these problems we need to change the ways banks do business and in the larger picture the way taxes are collected and schools are funded.

Complex issues made accessable to the public will lead to empowerment of the public which will lead to positive social change.

Then create oppurtunities for positive public action and outreach that will also lead to change. Change begins within the self and within the community - start simple, stay true to servicing your people with what they need.

Good luck and please let us know what you are doing and how it is going! Peace and Prosperity!!!

Greetings and solidarity from Occupied New York

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:15:26 -0500

Thank You!!!

Our voices are real, our voices will be heard!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:22 -0500

Our voices are real, our voices will be heard!

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Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:38:13 -0500

We are the 99%

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:13:53 -0500

We are the 99%

Amazing students doing amazing things!!!

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:45:46 -0500

Amazing students doing amazing things!!!

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world” - Gandhi"

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:04:00 -0500

““You must be the change you wish to see in the world” - Gandhi”