AFU GM Minutes 07-15-2007

Present: Christian (facilitating/greeting), Possum, Angel (minutes), Gary

Agenda:

1.

a) Combining principles and methodology working groups.
b) Combining mailing lists/workgroups in a more general sense where feasible for sake of efficiency.

2. Improving dispensation of concepts in anarchist theory/history vis-a-vis newcomers.
3. Visioning aftermath notes.
4. Incorporating concepts from Alcoholics Anonymous "Traditions" vis-a-vis organizing principles.

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1.
Possum brought up combining the principles and methodology mailing lists/working groups, suggesting that there is a natural congruence there with each informing the other, past informing the future. Angel suggested that there may be other mailing lists/ working groups that could be combined to reduce clutter. The group decided that the other lists/groups were fine as is.
2.
Christian suggested organizing short-day workshops for newcomers to the AFU in order to familiarize them with the salient concepts in anarchist history/theory. The group thought it was a good idea.
3.
Christian wanted it noted that Mike Smith had suggested to him that he wanted to work on the Visioning Aftermath write up and wanted the notes for such that he thought were in Christians possession. Christian brought up the confusion because he was under the impression that Rob Teaxeira was working on this and had the notes. Also mentioned that Sharmeen was difficult to contact, post-visioning.
4.
Gary, having previous experience with Alcoholics Anonymous methodology, suggested that the AFU should study these organizing principles because they have much in common with the anarchist approach. Key similarities: -Self-sufficient, autonomous groups, linked by a common set of "traditions". -Rotating duties within such groups, for instance a 6 month treasurer position, a "shit-or-get-off-the-pot" approach. Gary also suggested that a good way to approach loose set of organizing principles was via mission statements. Christian suggested that Gary be added to the principles mailing list, and Gary was open to the suggestion.

-- AngelAlladina? - 18 Aug 2007