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==Pick/Choose Topics:==
=Ricky=
==Co-optation==
Most community organizations that become coopted do so to survive. The present state of capital has led to difficult situations, high levels of unemployment, and precarious work.  Downsizing of state, has resulted in broad cuts to social services.


'''Kamala'''
Dependency on state and foundations money has resulted in an increase in bureaucratization, professionalization,  and specialization in order to comply with state and foundation guidelines and rules. While the state is opting out collective responsibility, attacking the concept of universality, democratic rights and putting the burden of social costs on individuals and community, community groups are seen as alternatives to institutions but without the financing. So emphasis is put on service providing, and on immediate needs instead of organizing mass-based  movements.  Militant/activist work is replaced by voluntarism/specialization/expertism. No longer are community organizations defending the exploited and oppressed and trying to socially change the structures that upholds such oppression and exploitation, but are in fact contributing to such systems.
*Organizations
*Good/Bad practices
*Dos/Donts/Tips/Tricks
*How radicals are used/brainwashed
*Cooperatives


'''Mel'''
==Theory==
*International/Solidarity
*Art/Photographs/Spoken Word/Symbols
*Vox Pop/Word in the Herd
*Womyn's perspective
*Glossary.
 
===Ricky===
==Co-optation==
Survival
relation to state
The present state of capital has led to difficult situations, high levels of unemployment, and precarious work.  Downsizing of state, has resulted in broad cuts to social services.
Dependency on State money.: Increase in bureaucratization, professionalization,  and specialization in order to comply with state.
State is opting out collective responsibility, attacking concept of universality, and democratic rights and putting the burden of social costs on individuals and community.  So community groups as alternatives to institutions without the financing.
So emphasis is put on service providing, immediate needs instead of organizing mass-based.  Militant work replaced by voluntarism/specialization/expertism. No longer defending the exploited and oppressed and trying to socially change the structures that upholds such oppression and exploitation
 
=Theory=
Theory needs to be understood as an attempt to make sense of encounters, patterns, and regularities of the world  so to predict outcomes of actions, and a better understanding of the world. (taken from Keith Popple's Analysing Community Work: Its Theory and Practice).
Theory needs to be understood as an attempt to make sense of encounters, patterns, and regularities of the world  so to predict outcomes of actions, and a better understanding of the world. (taken from Keith Popple's Analysing Community Work: Its Theory and Practice).


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(Taken for Eric Shragge's Activism and Social Change).
(Taken for Eric Shragge's Activism and Social Change).


=Direct Action:=
==Direct Action:==
Acting directly to represent our interest ourselves. Refers to any action that cuts out the middle man and solves problems directly, without appealing to elected reps, corporate interests, and other powers.
Acting directly to represent our interest ourselves.  
Direct Action Refers to any action that cuts out the middle man and solves problems directly, without appealing to elected representatives, corporate interests, and other powers.


Direct action=results, and even if the results are not perfect, gain experience, contacts, networks, organization. Have a real say in society.
Direct action=results.
Direct action makes us familiar with our own resources and capabilities. Power of individual and collectivity.
Even if the results are not perfect, direct action process allows for the gain of experience, contacts, networks, and organizations.  
Issues are directly raised through DA.  Can be applied at anytime, and in all aspects of life.
 
Puts power into the hands that it originates from.
Have a real say in society.
Direct action makes us familiar with our own resources and capabilities. Power of individual and collectivity. Issues are directly raised through direct action and direct action can be applied at anytime, and in all aspects of life.
Direct Action puts power into the hands that it originates from.


Direct Action Tips:
Direct Action Tips:
Know what you are talking about. Research!
Know what you are talking about. Research!
Timing, Symbolism,  Location, Location, Location.
Timing, Symbolism, and Location, Location, Location.
Know Your rights. What you are getting into.
Know Your rights. Know what you are getting into.
Know your resources...network. Media, other groups.
Know your resources, including networks, media, allies and other groups.
Planning is key
Planning is key
Follow up, evaluation, Next step.
Evaluate and follow up.  Take the neccessary next steps.


Direct Action Examples:
Direct Action Examples:
People start their own organization to share food with the hungry, instead of just voting for a candidate who promises to ‘solve the homeless problem’.
People start their own organization to share food with the hungry, instead of just voting for a candidate who promises to ‘solve the homeless problem’. Zines, flyers,community gardens,workshops, co-ops,workplace unions, community groups.
Zines, flyers,community gardens,workshops, co-ops,workplace unions, community groups.


(taken from Shawn Ewald's Anarchism in Action: Methods, Tactics, Skills, and Ideas; and “Dont Vote-Organize.)
(taken from Shawn Ewald's Anarchism in Action: Methods, Tactics, Skills, and Ideas; and “Dont Vote-Organize.)


=Community Development/Organizing:=
==Community Development/Organizing:==
is about changing relationships between the governors and the governed, national ideals and local realities, technology and humanity.  (Taken from Community Organizing: Canadian Experiences, by Brian Wharf, and Michael Clague).
is about changing relationships between the governors and the governed, national ideals and local realities, technology and humanity.  (Taken from Community Organizing: Canadian Experiences, by Brian Wharf, and Michael Clague).
Is about redistributing power and resources. (Taken from Community Organizing: Canadian Experiences, by Brian Wharf, and Michael Clague).
Is about redistributing power and resources. (Taken from Community Organizing: Canadian Experiences, by Brian Wharf, and Michael Clague).
Is a site where people learn the true value of their work and how the dominant system excludes them (Friere).
Is a site where people learn the true value of their work and how the dominant system excludes them (Friere).


=Incorporation=
==Incorporation==
Registering as a charity is a process through the Canada Revenue Agency, different from registering as non-profit organization. Organizations that have charitable status are exempt from income tax and can issue tax receipts for donations.
Why incorporate? Some funding options, such as certain government grants and charitable
Why incorporate?
Some funding options, such as certain government grants and charitable
foundations, will only grant money to incorporated non-profit organizations.
foundations, will only grant money to incorporated non-profit organizations.
Further, some funding options are only available to non-profit organizations
Incorporation can provide advantages for an organization. It provides a legal structure that stays in place even as the active members change over the years. An incorporated non-profit can enter into contracts and have its own bank accounts.
that also have registered charitable status.
Incorporation can provide advantages for an organization. It provides a legal
structure that stays in place even as the active members change over the
years. An incorporated non-profit can enter into contracts and have its own
bank accounts.ered charities are also eligible to apply for
funding from charitable foundations.


What is incorporation:
What is incorporation:
When you incorporate, you are establishing an artificial entity that is considered to be a legal person and is registered with a provincial and/or federal enterprise registrar. In Quebec, the provincial enterprise registrar is called Registraire des entreprises (www.registreentreprises.gouv.qc.ca). The federal enterprise registrar is run by Industry Canada and called Strategis (www.ic.gc.ca). Once your organization is incorporated, some information
When you incorporate, you are establishing an artificial entity that is considered to be a legal person and is registered with a provincial and/or federal enterprise registrar. In Quebec, the provincial enterprise registrar is called Registraire des entreprises (www.registreentreprises.gouv.qc.ca). The federal enterprise registrar is run by Industry Canada and called Strategis (www.ic.gc.ca). Once your organization is incorporated, some information about it will be available in a register for the public to see (your address, your last submitted list board of directors, whether you filed your annual documents on time, etc.).
about it will be available in a register for the public to see (your address,
 
your last submitted list board of directors, whether you filed your annual
An incorporated non-profit organization must follow certain requirements by law. Here is a summary of some of the obligations for non-profit organizations incorporated with the province of Quebec:
documents on time, etc.).
* The organization must have a governing board of directors with at least
An incorporated non-profit organization must follow certain requirements by
law. Here is a summary of some of the obligations for non-profit
organizations incorporated with the province of Quebec:
· The organization must have a governing board of directors with at least
three directors who are elected by the members.
three directors who are elected by the members.
· The organization must create and follow its bylaws or “règlements
* The organization must create and follow its bylaws or “règlements
généraux” (also called the constitution by some organizations) which
généraux” (also called the constitution by some organizations) which
contain the general rules of how the organization should operate. Some
contain the general rules of how the organization should operate. Some
of the rules you will find in the bylaws include:
of the rules you will find in the bylaws include:
o who is eligible to be a member of the organization;
** who is eligible to be a member of the organization;
o when the annual general meeting are held; and
**when the annual general meeting are held; and
o how elections for board members occurs.
** how elections for board members occurs.
 
*Depending on the organization’s circumstances and activities, the nonprofit
· Depending on the organization’s circumstances and activities, the nonprofit
organization may also have to meet other requirements including
organization may also have to meet other requirements including
filing annual tax returns, paying the provincial and federal government
filing annual tax returns, paying the provincial and federal government
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sales tax exemption.
sales tax exemption.


activities?
==Charity:==
Charities need to make sure that most of their resources are spent on
Registering as a charity is a process through the Canada Revenue Agency, different from registering as a non-profit organization. Organizations that have charitable status are exempt from income tax and can issue tax receipts for donations.  Further, some funding options are only available to non-profit organizations that also have registered charitable status.
charitable activities. According to the Canada Revenue Agency, charitable
 
activities are distinct from political activities. Depending on the size of your
Charities need to make sure that most of their resources are spent on charitable activities. According to the Canada Revenue Agency, charitable activities are distinct from political activities. Depending on the size of your organization, only 10% to 20% of your resources can be spent on nonpartisan political activities every year. This is often referred to as “the 10% rule” although the percentage varies according to the overall annual income of your organization.
organization, only 10% to 20% of your resources can be spent on nonpartisan
 
political activities every year. This is often referred to as “the 10%
rule” although the percentage varies according to the overall annual income
of your organization.
Are all types of political activities allowed?
Are all types of political activities allowed?
No, only non-partisan political activities are allowed. All partisan political
No, only non-partisan political activities are allowed. All partisan political activities are strictly prohibited. Illegal activities, are, of course, also fforbidden.
activities are strictly prohibited. Illegal activities, are, of course, also
 
forbidden.
What are partisan political activities?
What are partisan political activities?
The Canada Revenue Agency defines a partisan political activity as “one that
The Canada Revenue Agency defines a partisan political activity as “one that involves direct or indirect support of, or opposition to, any political party or candidate for public office”. A charity can never endorse or oppose a political party or candidate at any government level. Partisan political activities are prohibited activities. Failure to comply with this rule can have serious consequences and result in an organization losing its charitable status. The Canada Revenue Agency (cra.gc.ca) defines non-partisan activities as anything that explicitly calls for a “law, policy or decision of any level of government” to be “retained, opposed or changed”. Non-partisan political activities are the only type of political activities charities can organize or participate in.
involves direct or indirect support of, or opposition to, any political party or
candidate for public office”. A charity can never endorse or oppose a
political party or candidate at any government level. Partisan political
activities are prohibited activities. Failure to comply with this rule can have
serious consequences and result in an organization losing its charitable


The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) defines non-partisan activities as
So with these rules and guidelines in place, we can see that Charity Status allows:
anything that explicitly calls for a “law, policy or decision of any level of
government” to be “retained, opposed or changed”. Non-partisan political
activities are the only type of political activities charities can organize or
participate in. It is these types of activities that the CRA defines as falling


=Space:=
*Monitoring and control social justice movements.
People must be highly organized and active to influence power...need to create space to organize, create, build organizations to increase their power, capacity, and influence.
*Diversion of public money into private hands.
*Manage and control dissent in order to make the world safe for capitalism.
*Redirect activist energies into career-based organizing, instead of mass-based organizing capable of transforming society.
*Allow corporations to mask their exploitative/colonial work via philanthropy.
*Encourage social movements to model themselves after capitalist structures instead of challenging them.
(Taken from Andrea Smith, the Revolution Will Not be Funded)


Site where people learn true value of their work and how dominant system excludes them.  Teaching of history if the oppression of particular groups so that community members can understand, articulate, and recognize the forces that oppressed them...raises political consciousness.
NGOs:
People need a space to share experiences and knowledge, be creative.
*Private sub-contractors instead of local governments, subsidized by corporate and private funders.
Workshops
*Not accountable to local people.
*Divert funds from local people.
*Programs are shaped around western ideals/values.
*Subordinates local movement leadership to NGO leadership.
(From James Petras in Imperialism and NGOs in Latin America).


=Funding:=
==Education:==
=Education:=
*"...vision of progressive revolutionary change was based of the role of critical education in achieving mass political consciousness with democratic, grassroots base rather than an elite leadership"-(Margaret Ledwith in Community Development: A Critical Approach, talking of Antonio Gramsci).
*"...vision of progressive revolutionary change was based of the role of critical education in achieving mass political consciousness with democratic, grassroots base rather than an elite leadership"-(Margaret Ledwith in Community Development: A Critical Approach, talking of Antonio Gramsci).
*Midwest Academy Strategy Chart: P. 156 from E. Shragge 1st course pack.
*Midwest Academy Strategy Chart: P. 156 from E. Shragge 1st course pack.
*As social anarchists we inherit a body of theory (based on experience) that appears to grow more powerful as time passes. For us an analysis of power relations that locates oppression in hierarchy and domination gives us insights into many contemporary social movements -- insights that many in these movements may miss themselves. However, while we have the bare bones of an overarching social theory, we are obliged to learn from the new social movements in order to flesh out that theory. Thus we actively listen and learn from people of color about Eurocentrism and other forms of racism, from gay and lesbian activists about heterosexism and homophobia, from animal advocates about speciesism, etc.colin wright
*As social anarchists we inherit a body of theory (based on experience) that appears to grow more powerful as time passes. For us an analysis of power relations that locates oppression in hierarchy and domination gives us insights into many contemporary social movements -- insights that many in these movements may miss themselves. However, while we have the bare bones of an overarching social theory, we are obliged to learn from the new social movements in order to flesh out that theory. Thus we actively listen and learn from people of color about Eurocentrism and other forms of racism, from gay and lesbian activists about heterosexism and homophobia, from animal advocates about speciesism, etc.colin wright


=Dos/donts/tips/tricks=
==Dos/donts/tips/tricks==
*Meetings
===Meetings===
Tips for Meetings:
1) Tone and Body Language:
Be aware of how your attitude influences others as well as the effectiveness of the meeting. Make thoughtful comments that maintain a positive and constructive vibe.
2) Stay on Topic/Make Concise Statements:
Respect the goals of the meeting by making succinct comments that pertain directly to objectives addressed in the agenda. Evaluate your comments as to whether they assist or divert the direction of the meeting.
3) Step Back, Step Up:
Notice how much you raise your hand and/or speak. Be aware of others who have not spoken and the environment in which they would feel comfortable to do so. If you aren’t speaking but have something to add, assert yourself with the understanding that your comment will be heard and respected. Don’t simply wait for your turn to talk. LISTEN.
4) No Offense/Defense:
Meetings should not be about winners and losers or personal attacks. Offensive and defensive behaviour and accusations detract from the objectives of the meeting. Be sensible about the intentions of others by giving them the benefit of the doubt.
5) Respect the Role of the Facilitator
Help the facilitator make the meeting effective. This does not mean pointing out minor mistakes, but rather allowing the facilitator to do their job to better the outcome of the meeting. It is not a personal attack when the facilitator fails to put you on the stack in the correct order.
6) We're in this Together:
Meetings of activists and organizations generally would not happen if the people in them weren’t committed to similar ideas and held similar values. Try to keep in mind that a grassroots organization is a joint effort which requires a healthy, positive, give and take atmosphere. Meetings should be productive in order to leave with specific plans and that great feeling of achievement and solidarity!


'''Everywhere/everyone'''
(taken from Shawn Ewald's Anarchism in Action: Methods, Tactics, Skills, and Ideas.)
*links
*International
*Art
*Women's perspectives


Deadline:
JULY 31 2009
Have everything compiled.
==Notes==
*Zine Library
*Zine Library
http://zinelibrary.info/
http://zinelibrary.info/
===Art===
 
Claire Fontaine- Ready-Made Artist and Human Strike http://zinelibrary.info/ready-made-artist-and-human-strike
=Mel=
==International/Solidarity==
==Art/Photographs/Spoken Word/Symbols==
Art
*Claire Fontaine- Ready-Made Artist and Human Strike http://zinelibrary.info/ready-made-artist-and-human-strike
"What I'm trying to do is point to a future when art will no longer exist as a category seperate from life."-Jerry Dreva  
"What I'm trying to do is point to a future when art will no longer exist as a category seperate from life."-Jerry Dreva  
===Art/Photographs/Spoken Word/Symbols===
*culture that is part of liberation
*culture that is part of liberation
===womyn===
==Vox Pop/Word in the Herd==
==Womyn==
*Men in Feminism: Men must struggle to create for themselves a kind of experience of their own gender location which male supremacy has forbidden.Sandra Harding ( p.286)  
*Men in Feminism: Men must struggle to create for themselves a kind of experience of their own gender location which male supremacy has forbidden.Sandra Harding ( p.286)  
*Feminism and the Liberal/Radical Split: the achievement of full freedom for women (all women, not a privileged few) presupposes such profound economic, social and political changes that, were such a historical development to take place, the present status quo could not and would not survive. Hester Eisenstein (p. xvii)  
*Feminism and the Liberal/Radical Split: the achievement of full freedom for women (all women, not a privileged few) presupposes such profound economic, social and political changes that, were such a historical development to take place, the present status quo could not and would not survive. Hester Eisenstein (p. xvii)  
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*Feminist radicals, in contrast to feminist liberals, believe that the entire system -- patriarchal liberalism -- is a flawed construct, designed by and for men in their own interest. Thus, for these feminists, feminism is nothing less than revolutionary.
*Feminist radicals, in contrast to feminist liberals, believe that the entire system -- patriarchal liberalism -- is a flawed construct, designed by and for men in their own interest. Thus, for these feminists, feminism is nothing less than revolutionary.
*Co-optation leads to grassroots feminist organizations becoming services in and of themselves, and extensions of the social services delivery system.
*Co-optation leads to grassroots feminist organizations becoming services in and of themselves, and extensions of the social services delivery system.
==Space:==
People must be highly organized and active to influence power...need to create space to organize, create, build organizations to increase their power, capacity, and influence.


===Vox Pop/Word in the Herd===
Site where people learn true value of their work and how dominant system excludes them.  Teaching of history if the oppression of particular groups so that community members can understand, articulate, and recognize the forces that oppressed them...raises political consciousness.
===Jargon Glossary (definition and use===
People need a space to share experiences and knowledge, be creative.
Workshops
==Glossary==
**co-optation: Co-optation, that is the assimilation of something different into the mainstream, is a constant problem for any political movement.  
**co-optation: Co-optation, that is the assimilation of something different into the mainstream, is a constant problem for any political movement.  
**Direct Action: Acting directly to represent our interest ourselves. Refers to any action that cuts out the middle man and solves problems directly, eithout appealing to elected reps, corporate interests, and other powers. (taken from Shawn Ewald's Anarchism in Action: Methods, Tactics, Skills, and Ideas.)
**Direct Action: Acting directly to represent our interest ourselves. Refers to any action that cuts out the middle man and solves problems directly, eithout appealing to elected reps, corporate interests, and other powers. (taken from Shawn Ewald's Anarchism in Action: Methods, Tactics, Skills, and Ideas.)
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Cooperative :
Cooperative :


===Community org. and CED practice (J.Panet Raymond's coursepack)===  
=Kamala=
==Organizations==
==Good/Bad practices==
==Dos/Donts/Tips/Tricks==
==How radicals are used/brainwashed==
==Cooperatives==
 
=Other=
==Community org. and CED practice (J.Panet Raymond's coursepack)==


*Self-mobilization : spread if government and NGOs provide an enabling framework of support. Such self-initiated mobilization may or may not challenge existing distributions of wealth and power.  
*Self-mobilization : spread if government and NGOs provide an enabling framework of support. Such self-initiated mobilization may or may not challenge existing distributions of wealth and power.  
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*Ten tools for organizing power (p.59, p.64)
*Ten tools for organizing power (p.59, p.64)


===Activism and social change (shragge)===
==Activism and social change (shragge)==
 
*Theory p. 60-61
*Theory p. 60-61


*Organizing models : p. 68-69-70
*Organizing models : p. 68-69-70


===Crypto-anarchism/techno-anarchism===
==Crypto-anarchism/techno-anarchism==
[10:43:42 PM] David H. Mason: well the internet is supposed to be promote autonomism.. check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crypto-anarchism ... and there are a lot of libertarian trends.. would be interesting to link them.. hah hah.. libcom is supposed to be include these perspectives, derived from software and media piracy, but you'd also run into cryptography and survivalist types.. http://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Alibcom.org+anarchism+technology
[10:43:42 PM] David H. Mason: well the internet is supposed to be promote autonomism.. check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crypto-anarchism ... and there are a lot of libertarian trends.. would be interesting to link them.. hah hah.. libcom is supposed to be include these perspectives, derived from software and media piracy, but you'd also run into cryptography and survivalist types.. http://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Alibcom.org+anarchism+technology
*[10:43:56 PM] Mélanie Hughes: perfect thanks
*[10:43:56 PM] Mélanie Hughes: perfect thanks
*[10:46:07 PM] David H. Mason: well i hope you run across http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Anarchism hah hah
*[10:46:07 PM] David H. Mason: well i hope you run across http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Anarchism hah hah
===quotes===
==quotes==
*Today the task is to make the system comply with the transformation of the world.Raoul Vaneigem
*Today the task is to make the system comply with the transformation of the world.Raoul Vaneigem
*“The radical of one century is the conservative of the next. The radical invents the views. When he has worn them out, the conservative adopts them.” -Mark Twain
*“Radical simply means grasping things at the root."”  Angela Davis
*"If we want a beloved community, we must stand for justice, have recognition for difference without attaching difference to privilege."-bell hooks
*"Feminist education -- the feminist classroom -- is and should be a place where there is a sense of struggle, where there is visible acknowledgment of the union of theory and practice, where we work together as teachers and students to overcome the estrangement and alienation that have become so much the norm in the contemporary university."-bell hooks
==Layout==
Page 1: Title Page: Title + image
Page 2: Table of Contents
Page 3: Radical/progressive definitions.  Taken from internet, interviews and Vox Pop.
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