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The #OccupyPortland Interfaith Guild of ChaplainsPlanning meeting, Thursday, December 8, 2011

3-4:30 p.m.Copeland Commons, TaborSpace 5441 SE Belmont St., Portland, Oregon 97215

attendance: Alethea, Sarah, Julia, Aurora, Tim

1. Announcements and summaries of G.A. and Spokes actions

The park-u-pation/daytime occupation is implemented until further noticeScheduled events and actionsPossible further changes in G.A. and Spokes schedules; this is constantly evolving.No further news on St. Francis building.

Ongoing items:2. Report-back/follow-up on Occupy Giving

Did not get anywhere on this with the action and food committees, and there isalso another event on Saturday afternoon scheduled. Thus this plan has been aborted.3. Follow-up on the Winter Solstice Peace-in

Thursday, Dec. 22, 6:30-7 p.m.Director Park, SW Taylor St & SW Park Ave, Portland, 97205(between the Chabad menorah lighting and the GA open forum)

This will be a short-and-sweet event (attention span!) with a shortpresentation, fire lighting and music (song/guitar). Alethea is putting together theprogram.

Request: hot apple cider and other warm beverages in a large container(We thought of the Metanoia Peace House with a large kitchen and Cambro containers --can Shannon arrange this, and some of us can get up there -- NE Tillamook & 18th --earlier that day for prep.), some easy-to-serve food items that can be made in largevolume cheaply would be a plus. (There will be a GA right after this, so there may be agood turn out.)New actions:4. City Hall prayer vigil -- need people -- 24/7 until camping ban is lifted by the citycouncil

Announcement to be re-posted in public (FB page and blog)5. Spokes Council participation -- selection of official IGC reps (preferably 3) and rotationschedule (S.C. meets on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays)

Sunday: AuroraTuesday:Friday:

6. Occupy Christmas Dec. 25 - an indoor 24-hr. occupation/retreat, built on the successof Occupy Thanksgiving

* Was not discussed in this meeting -- Sarah will post details on this for feedback,

input and possible action online.

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Brainstorming, visioning and long-term matters:7. A suggestion: stress-reduction/meditation workshop

Alethea will contact some people8. Spokes Council Faith & Spirit request: assistance with outreach/connecting with local

faith communities9. "Occupy Churches": bringing a mini-occupation on tour to churches to inspiredialogues and education

Sarah will make and distribute a summary of project concepts