February 6th, 2014 IRC Meeting
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- New Business
- Events To Plan
- 2/9, Cryptoparty, Northeastern Law School, Dockser Hall, Room 230 and the Moot Court Room. Planning/Logistics notes.
- 2/10, 6:30-8pm, Trans Pacific Partnership - Secrets Revealed (Sierra Club), Somerville Public Library
- 2/11, The Day we Fight Back, Call in to Congress about NSA surveillance
- 2/17 (Monday), Snowden, Manning & other whistleblowers Airport Protest
- March Cryptoparty
- 3/15, St. Patrick's Day March
- 3/21, Fundraiser
- Whistleblower Protest
- When - 2/17, 1-3pm, Logan Airport, Terminal E
- Logistics
- Press Release - srevilak
- Media List - jokeefe
- Flier design https://piratenpad.de/bpXgvjgG1N
- Signs - js0000
- Support Outreach & Fundraising
- Bitpay
- Phone banking - Sun. 2/23 2-4pm, Arlington
- Pirate Party Fundraiser - Sat. 3/21, Democracy Center, Harvard Sq., Cambridge
- Artists
- Logistics
- Blog Posts
- Fundraiser Call for Artists
- Airport Protest
- Phone bank
- Fundraiser
- 2014 Campaign
- Candidate Page - version up at http://masspirates.org/blog/candidates-wanted/
- Media List
- Mapping
- Voter registration app
- Training Video Status
- Set dates/locations for trainings - Feb, Mar
- 2014 Conference
- Location?
- Date - poll not sent. Perhaps September?
- Need info on it at Fundraiser so we can sell tickets
- Upcoming Event List
- 2/8, Boston Security Conference, Cambridge
- 2/9, Cryptoparty, Northeastern University
- 2/9, Somerville Pirate Party meeting. https://twitter.com/villepirates
- 2/11, The Day we Fight Back, Call in to Congress about NSA surveillance
- 2/17 (Monday), Snowden, Manning & other whistleblowers Airport Protest
- 2/23 2-4pm. Phone banking/fundraising.
- March Cryptoparty
- 3/16 (Sunday) Veterans for Peace Parade [1]
- 3/21 (Saturday), Pirate Party Fundraiser, Democracy Center, Harvard Sq., Cambridge
- 4/26, noon, Jobs Not Jails: Rally to End Mass Incarceration and Fund Job Creation, Boston Common
Participants
- Bluestreak (Lucia Fiero)
- srevilak (Steve Revilak, Arlington, MA)
- davidd
- jokeefe (James O'Keefe, Somerville, MA)
- Kendra (Kendra Moyer, Arlington, MA)
- barefeetbee
Observers:
- ageis
- Igel
- zby]
Summary
Democracy center. Jamie will print checks this weekend. Steve will deliver check to democracy center.
HR 3982. Okay as a stopgap measure, but doesn't go far enough. See http://masspirates.org/blog/2014/01/14/pirate-party-calls-for-network-neutrality-in-response-to-court-ruling/ for earlier position on net neutrality.
Whistleblower protest. srevilak to have press release by Sunday. jokeefe and js0000 working on signs, flyer copy. Will ask AnonInMASS for assistance with flyer design.
Phone Banking. First ask: run for office. Second ask: donations.
Meeting Minutes
21:02 < jokeefe> agenda - http://masspirates.org/wiki/February_6th,_2014_IRC_Meeting 21:02 < jokeefe> ids - James O'Keefe, Somerville 21:02 < davidd> http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140205/17162226102/when-facebooks-terms-service-decide-what-kind-speech-is-okay-activists-get-censored.shtml 21:02 < Kendra> Kendra Moyer, Arlington, MA 21:03 < srevilak> Steve Revilak, Arlington, MA 21:03 < Bluestreak_> Lucia Fiero 21:05 < jokeefe> hey Kendra 21:05 < jokeefe> New Business 21:05 < jokeefe> 1. Delivering Payment to Democracy Center, to reserve space for 3/21 fundraiser 21:06 < jokeefe> have we done a walk through? 21:06 < srevilak> Yes, Kendra and I did a walk through about a week ago 21:06 < Bluestreak_> Sorry I wasn't able to make it to that... I need to have a look at the space soon... 21:07 < Kendra> I have done a few event with Street medics and the Occupier there. There is enough space for music in one area and discussion/mingling in the other. 21:07 < jokeefe> I will get checks printed this weekend. Does that work? 21:08 < srevilak> That works. If you can print check, I can deliver 21:08 < jokeefe> ok, I have my marching orders 21:08 < srevilak> Notes from walkthrough: https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/private/activists_masspirates.org/2014-January/001213.html 21:08 < Bluestreak_> Kendra I emailed your hotmail 21:08 < jokeefe> thanks, srevilak 21:09 < jokeefe> Endorsement of HR 3982 bill on Net Neutrality. article bill 21:09 < jokeefe> have you written anything srevilak? 21:10 < srevilak> no, sadly. Derailed by snow removal efforts 21:10 < jokeefe> yeah 21:10 < srevilak> Hopefully tomorrow night 21:10 < jokeefe> this is the last thing we issued - http://masspirates.org/blog/2014/01/14/pirate-party-calls-for-network-neutrality-in-response-to-court-ruling/ 21:10 < jokeefe> wrote it with national party folks 21:10 < srevilak> thx 21:11 < srevilak> bill itself is short. ~ 2 pages 21:13 < jokeefe> my feeling is that it should be supported as a stop gap measure, but doesn't go far enough 21:13 < Bluestreak_> Agreed 21:13 < srevilak> agreed 21:14 < jokeefe> other thoughts? 21:16 < Kendra> Might want to mention this at the NE crypto party and other upcoming protests/events 21:16 < jokeefe> agreed 21:17 < jokeefe> crypto party - srevilak - good list - https://pad.riseup.net/p/feb9-cryptoparty-materials 21:17 < Bluestreak_> Tiny flyer? 21:17 < jokeefe> would like tiny flier for fundraiser ;-) 21:17 < Bluestreak_> Yes, Kendra 21:18 < jokeefe> srevilak, trying to get confirmation on the three questions lgel had 21:18 < Bluestreak_> Can you update that excellent one you did several weeks back? 21:18 < jokeefe> I can bring flip cam and tripod 21:18 < srevilak> jokeefe: ok, great 21:18 < jokeefe> battery is poor though 21:19 < Bluestreak_> If you can get a tripod mount offset you could use the HDMI out 21:19 < Bluestreak_> Save battery and record right to your mac 21:19 < jokeefe> BTW: left a mic on a long cord at e5 under the podium. any chance someone could look for it? 21:19 < Bluestreak_> I was looking into getting one but then my Dad... 21:19 < jokeefe> maybe, Bluestreak_, will bring cables to do that. 21:20 < Bluestreak_> I cannot look into anything else before Sunday I have to take care of my Dad all day tomorrow. 21:20 < Bluestreak_> Maybe Saturday too... 21:21 < Bluestreak_> Honestly idk now if I can be at the cryptoparty things are falling apart with his care... :-( 21:21 < jokeefe> :-( 21:21 < srevilak> jokeefe: re: microphone. Email to <info@encuentro5.org> might be easiest way to check on microphone 21:21 < Bluestreak_> Just send good juju y'all. 21:21 < srevilak> Bluestreak_: good luck with your dad 21:21 < Bluestreak_> TY! 21:22 < jokeefe> good luck, Bluestreak_ 21:23 < jokeefe> suggest setting March Cryptoparty date on sunday 21:24 < srevilak> good idea 21:24 < Bluestreak_> Busy the 15th and then we march on the 17th 21:25 < Bluestreak_> Hey there! 21:25 < jokeefe> hi barefeetbee 21:26 < jokeefe> Need a candidate training as well 21:26 < barefeetbee> hi jokeefe 21:26 < jokeefe> agenda - http://masspirates.org/wiki/February_6th,_2014_IRC_Meeting 21:27 < jokeefe> Whistleblower Protest 21:27 < srevilak> will have press release drafted by Sunday 21:28 < jokeefe> great. js0000 did our signs. I will get the list done this weekend. 21:28 < jokeefe> we need to work on the flier design 21:29 < srevilak> jokeefe: any chance we can enlist AnonInMASS for flyer design? 21:29 < jokeefe> will ask 21:31 < jokeefe> suggest we check in on Sunday 21:31 < jokeefe> 4. Support Outreach & Fundraising 21:32 < jokeefe> As I mentioned last time, Bitpay is setup, but need the form to take their contact info. Haven't made progress on it. 21:33 < Bluestreak_> So... there is no issue of anonymity? 21:33 < Bluestreak_> They still must disclose who they are... 21:34 < srevilak> Bluestreak_: correct. Donors must still disclose themselves 21:34 < jokeefe> yes 21:35 < jokeefe> phone banking 21:35 < jokeefe> I posted about looking for candidates, and we got one. 21:36 < jokeefe> I think for the phone banking, we should lead with asking them to run. if they say no, it may be easier to ask for other help 21:36 < Bluestreak_> Yay, asking! 21:36 < Bluestreak_> Yes, good point. 21:36 < srevilak> jokeefe: I like that idea. 21:36 < Bluestreak_> When haggling start high 21:36 < jokeefe> ;-) 21:37 < jokeefe> will review the call script and send an update 21:37 < jokeefe> Bluestreak_ - update on Pirate Party Fundraiser? 21:38 < Bluestreak_> Lemme cut and paste a little from the email I sent you tonight... 21:39 < Kendra> I talked to the person about playing music last week and he was still into it. He is a Berkley grad, plays in several bands and has played at the democracy center. 21:39 < Kendra> berklee 21:39 < Bluestreak_> I spent the day with my Dad today and saw the level of his delusional thinking. I need to focus on him right now. 21:40 < jokeefe> I think we need to get the line up no later than 2/21 so we can advertise it on the 23rd and after. 21:40 < Bluestreak_> Jason and I have had phone dates to talk about the Pirate fundraiser plan, all we have been doing is discussing how we can help Dad. 21:40 < jokeefe> understood 21:40 < Bluestreak_> Chance is a go. 21:41 < Bluestreak_> I want Dan Abraham 21:41 < Bluestreak_> He plays actual Pirate shanties 21:41 < Bluestreak_> he has friends, an ensemble, prolly cheap 21:41 < Bluestreak_> or free 21:42 < Bluestreak_> did not reach out to cappioberrah... what ever 21:42 < Bluestreak_> Maybe you could forward that to Kendra? 21:42 < Bluestreak_> I'm really sorry, no one is taking care of my father... 21:42 < Kendra> capoeira--I will email those guys tomorrow. Hopefully they do not charge. 21:42 < Bluestreak_> So I have to focus on him 21:43 < Bluestreak_> I think they will perform for free 21:43 < jokeefe> ok, what do you need help with? 21:43 < Bluestreak_> me? 21:43 < jokeefe> for the fundraiser 21:43 < Bluestreak_> I am so overwhelmed I don't even know. 21:43 < Kendra> I can help get food arranged fo the event as long as it is not involved. If need be we can go with pizza or cold cut trays or something easy. No point in ove doing it. 21:44 * srevilak - (off-topic bitcoin) Apple pulls bitcoin apps. Sparks backlash. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/02/07/apple_ticks_off_bitcoiners_with_app_store_snub/ 21:44 < Bluestreak_> Please recruit KATE 21:44 < jokeefe> ok, lets get the line up down first. 21:44 < Bluestreak_> yes entertainment 1st for the flyer 21:44 < Bluestreak_> Chance will help to promote anything he is involved in 21:44 < jokeefe> Heard that they hadn't taken them all down, srevilak 21:44 < Bluestreak_> I imagine all the performers will 21:45 < Kendra> My musician is Ian Gustafson. I will get the band name tomorrow 21:45 < jokeefe> ok, thanks 21:45 < Bluestreak_> Ooh! I know him! 21:45 < Kendra> Good lad 21:45 < Bluestreak_> Mmmm 21:46 < Bluestreak_> No I think I am confusing him with someone else 21:46 < jokeefe> ok, so need a post about looking for performers as well 21:46 < Bluestreak_> Geez how many we need? 21:46 < jokeefe> how many do we have? 21:47 < Kendra> So far I am hearing my contact, chance, and the martial arts if that works out. are there more? 21:47 < Bluestreak_> Fine write a post. Good idea 21:47 < Bluestreak_> DAN! 21:47 < jokeefe> Chance, capoeira, maybe Ian Gustafson, Dan 21:48 < jokeefe> Should have a table/s for them to sell their music 21:48 < Kendra> I know another rapper who was formerly signed to Def jam and lives here, I can ask him 21:48 < Bluestreak_> Is he a political rapper? 21:48 < Kendra> Yes 21:49 < jokeefe> great! 21:49 < Bluestreak_> Like I can afford to be so picky 21:49 < Kendra> He knows chance 21:49 < Bluestreak_> Oh cool 21:49 < Kendra> He was out in brooklyn with KRS One last weekend 21:49 < Bluestreak_> So you dont want to talk about food? 21:50 < jokeefe> lets talk about food 21:50 < Bluestreak_> Don't laugh... English muffin pizzas? 21:50 < Bluestreak_> Jason bought WAY too many for Arisia. 21:50 < jokeefe> lol 21:50 < Bluestreak_> Piled in the freezer... the muffins that is 21:50 < Bluestreak_> I SAID DONT LAFF! 21:50 < Bluestreak_> *wimpers* 21:51 < Kendra> There is a kitchen there. We could feasibly make some things in advance that are easy to transport and warm up in the oven. 21:51 < Bluestreak_> Plus we have two crock pots 21:51 < Bluestreak_> We could BRING our toaster oven. 21:51 < Bluestreak_> We brought it to the hotel 21:51 < Kendra> You are determined to use those crockpots, how about chili? Vegan chili and meat chili, one each. 21:52 < Bluestreak_> There are all kinds of crock pot appetizers but meatballs comes to mind 21:52 < Kendra> And corn muffins 21:52 < Bluestreak_> Corn muffins makes it 21:52 < Bluestreak_> I was thinking an old pirate recipe: Merman balls. 21:52 < Kendra> Maybe we need to theme the meals, whatever happens, we do have a nice kitchen to work with. 21:52 < Bluestreak_> (What?) 21:53 < jokeefe> arrrrr! 21:53 < Bluestreak_> With a label! 21:53 < Bluestreak_> So people can titter about it 21:53 < Bluestreak_> Ice? 21:53 < Bluestreak_> People love ice 21:53 < Bluestreak_> Oh! 21:53 < Kendra> There is a store right there on the block that I think has ice 21:53 < Bluestreak_> We have a BJ's 21:53 < Bluestreak_> membership 21:54 < Bluestreak_> for cups and stuff... bulk foods, too... I will swing through there and price some things... you know ... soon 21:55 < Bluestreak_> Appetizers, dips... 21:55 < Kendra> SUggestion, salad, meat dish, vegan dish, bread of some sort, salad, crudite, cheese plate, etc , water, soda 21:55 < Kendra> cookies or something for dessert 21:55 < Bluestreak_> Bread... is there a local bakery? 21:56 < Bluestreak_> that is looking for publicity? 21:56 < Bluestreak_> Brownies 21:56 < Kendra> Maybe, but that might require paper work to document donations etc, 21:56 < Bluestreak_> Sigh, right 21:57 < Bluestreak_> We can still go local 21:57 < jokeefe> cannot get donations from corps. 21:57 < Kendra> Talk to Dan the Bagel man, he has a lot of connections for food donations 21:57 < jokeefe> good idea 21:57 < Bluestreak_> Can you do that Kendra? 21:58 < Bluestreak_> Wait, where are you living now? 21:58 < Bluestreak_> May I ask, Kendra? 21:58 < Kendra> Sure, I'll call or email him tomorrow. We can always just each donate a small amount and use that to buy things. I have some other ideas, we'll talk 21:58 < jokeefe> thanks, Kendra 21:59 < Bluestreak_> I will call you over the weekend, Kendra? 21:59 < Bluestreak_> OK? 21:59 < Kendra> I am still in Arlington until the end of the month. Working on a couple of different options at the momnet. 22:01 < jokeefe> For 2014 Campaign - will post frequently about wanting candidates. need to remind folks 22:01 < jokeefe> we are at time - any other business? 22:02 < Bluestreak_> Joe said... 22:02 < Bluestreak_> OCPF "sent him something in the mail" 22:02 < Bluestreak_> He forgot to bring it to my work out. 22:02 < Kendra> Nite all, I have to get going. Email me anything I might have missed and I will see you Sunday. 22:02 < Bluestreak_> Night 22:03 < Bluestreak_> Yeah I m good too 22:03 < jokeefe> so we need a blog post about him 22:03 < Bluestreak_> Goodnight 22:03 < jokeefe> will talk with Joe 22:03 < Bluestreak_> *cries* 22:03 < jokeefe> get some sleep. it helps, often 22:03 < Bluestreak_> (Sorry) 22:04 < Bluestreak_> We are not bailing on Pirates 22:04 < Bluestreak_> We just have to step up for Dad right now, his situation is accute. 22:05 < jokeefe> understood 22:05 < Bluestreak_> So keep you fingers crossed things work out as planned tomorrow. 22:06 < jokeefe> crossing 22:06 < Bluestreak_> Night all! 22:06 < srevilak> motion to adourn? 22:06 < Bluestreak_> 2nd 22:06 < Bluestreak_> Aye 22:06 < Bluestreak_> Bye
