Occupy Traverse City

Come on out this Thursday.  There will be a presentation from No Labels.  We’ll talk about plans for the Snyder protest on March 2nd.  Plus look at some other possibilities for actions we can take part in.

Here is the Link to the Minutes.

TO ALL OCCUPY TC MEMBERS,
 I hope you were lucky enough to have been part our first Occupalooza.  The event exceeded our expectations with 600+ in  attendance thanks to all of you.   The speakers were truly phenomenal, they engaged the audience and informed and educated them at the same time.  We filled up PA#4 petitions. Move To Amend petitions, Food & Water Watch petitions.  We learned about Bay Bucks the local currency of TC and we registered some new voters.   The video lounge was a hit too, we should have a link up soon to watch on the website if you missed it. Here’s a link by Chris Savage of eclectablog who captured the event minute by minute for us.
http://www.eclectablog.com/2012/02/liveblog-occupalooza-in-traverse-city.html#disqus_thread

To check out the video loop playing in the Occupalooza Video Lounge Click Here

Speakers-

Jeff Gibbs will also be speaking about ”Occupy and the Fate of Humanity”.  Jeff was a producer for the films “Fahrenheit 9/11″ and “Bowling for Columbine”

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Chairman Derek Bailey will also be speaking about issues effecting the local area.

Along with speeches from those effected by Foreclosure.

Here are some links to check out the bands that will be playing.  Just click on the name.

Hursh @ 7pm – Facebook Link

Ratone @ 8pm

Jimmy Says @ 9pm

North Shore @ 10pm – Facebook Link

Facebook Event

 Email  occupytraversecity@gmail.com for more Information.

“With some recent news of vandalism in Northern Michigan in the name of the Occupy movement, Occupy Traverse City wanted to remind people that we do not condone acts of vandalism or violence.  This is a non-violent movement using protest and civil disobedience to get our message out and attempt to create change.  Occupy Traverse City does not support acts that would cause property damage or physical harm to others.”

 Here are the Minutes for the last 2 General Assemblies.

Make sure to note the time change for Saturday GAs starting January 21st 2012.

GAs will start being held at 10:00am same place in front of Chase Bank on Front St, Traverse City.

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Click Here for Thursday Minutes

There was no GA on Saturday, January 31st but there was a march to Bank of American to protest illegal Foreclosures.

Buttons are available at Brilliant Books in Downtown Traverse City.

For those interested in posting fliers here are some links to making paste and some posters you can use. We will be posting them after the GA on Thursday. The GA will be in the basement of Horizon Books in Traverse City at 7:30pm.

GA Invite Flyer – High Quality PDF Version
GA Invite Flyer – High Quality TIFF Version

Vertical Poster
Poster
More Images to Come

Making Paste
Making Paste 2
Making Paste 3

HOW TO MAKE WHEAT PASTE
Wheat paste is one of the most environmentally friendly poster adhesives, it breaks down eventually and is easier to remove than tape or staples. Plus it is cheap and easy to make. The heated type makes for a much soother and durable paste and is the recommended method.

MATERIALS
3 TBS cold water
3 TBS white flour
1 cup hot water
container w/ lid
spoon
pot
paste brushes
posters (paper w/ rough grain works best)
1. Put water in kettle to boil. make a mixture of the flour and COLD water to make a
smooth paste, add a bit more water if needed.
2. Measure hot water into a pot over medium heat, slowly pour the cold mixture in with the hot water, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil until paste thickens, then turn off heat.
3. Add a tablespoon of sugar and mix well. Allow to cool, cover and keep refrigerated until use.
4. To paste, paint the surface with a layer of paste. Smooth your poster on top of it. Making sure the corners are sticking. Brush a thin layer of paste over your poster to make it more weatherproof.

Help get involved with the Occupalooza Concert that will be happening at the Inside Out Gallery in Traverse City on February 18th. There’s a lot you can do.

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