[Occupymendocino] Need to make a decision on Alley space - we need an Angel to fund

[Jessie VanSant]

#1 Landlord of Alley space (behind Headlands) called Sheila and asked for a decision in 48 hours.

#2 Looks like Move To Amend has decided against partnering for now so the 'pool' is down to OM and Peace & Justice.

#3 We need an Angel (in addition to P&J) to subsidize the continuing rental.

OCCUPY Mendocino has over $800 in the Mendo Lake Credit Union right now so we /could/ fund a little more of a share for a (very) short time.  BUT….  in my very humble and carefully expressed opinion…  I believe it would be bad form(rude) to take on a rental that we can't assure at least 6 months for a caring landlord.  It's a hassle to vette potential rental applicants.  

Plus having to come up with $400 a month would I think wipe out kill OM - there are only 5 to 9 of us keeping things active.

The space behind Headlands is the least expensive --> $500 plus utilities and without a cost for WiFi cause Headlands service reaches that far and Lenore would very probably say OK, esp if we offered a few bucks and maybe create a few new customers.

I love the BookStore place but it doesn't have as many 'pros' as Alley space.  IMO

I am in favor but we have to be sensible….

Love and Light
Jessie Lee



On Mar 27, 2013, at 1:32 PM, Richard Karch <rkarch at mcn.org> wrote:

> I agree with Ann.  I think it is time to move to a new level.  What other groups might be out there?
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> Richard
> On Mar 27, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Ann Rennacker wrote:
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>> So far it looks like Peace & Justice put in 2 months rent, MTA wants to share expenses but with only very few members (mostly Carrie) and OPC declined, so it's up to O/M to recruit the troops or find another activist group or to try this on faith that we will expend some energy and be visible enough in town to attract members and donations this spring.  It's been more than a year now and I believe we could do it now ...  Ann
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>> Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:44:22 -0700
>> From: llaks at mcn.org
>> To: occupymendocino at lists.mcn.org
>> Subject: Re: [Occupymendocino] It dawned on me how useful an office space could be (5 AM rambling)
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>> Iike that too !!   The Commons Center
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>> On 3/23/2013 7:20 AM, Elaine and Ed wrote:
>> We need to be careful not to limit the name to be only political or economic justice action oriented. If the Ocean Protection Coalition or any other group protecting the environment becomes part of this initial effort, there needs to some space in the name in reference to saving our planet. How about The Community Commons?
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>> Ed
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>> On Mar 22, 2013, at 11:36 PM, Carrie Durkee wrote:
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>> How about Democracy in Action for a name??
>> Carrie
>> On Mar 22, 2013, at 12:58 PM, John Fremont wrote:
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>> Good thoughts, Richard
>> (How does the 99% Peace and Justice Center sound -- we have a large wood sign for the P&J Center somewhere.)
>> John
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>> On 3/22/2013 5:15 AM, Richard Karch wrote:
>> My thoughts on the office space behind Headlands...
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>> We would have a regular meeting place, ongoing contact number and address for our organization.Yeah! 
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>> We could of course meet there and collaborate with the other groups.
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>> We could have direct action events in town, at will.
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>> Have a featured monthly artist display on the walls. Join in on First Friday in FB.
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>> Maybe store signs and display our banner there.
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>> The little entry area could be spiffed up with plants.
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>> Do civic stuff, like clean up the neighborhood and pitch in to help neighbors.
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>> Occasional 99 cent yard sale ( anything sells for 99 cents or what you want to donate).
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>> I think we should go for it, give it a shot.  Price is right, we have the initial funding
>> and enthusiasm and it is sorely needed.   I talked to one of the previous renters, Roy, and
>> he had glowing reports about the space and how it works. One good thing is the location
>> so near the Headlands.  He said he'd donate the sign he had out on the alleyway for us to repaint.
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>> Richard
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