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Think Tank Thursdays - Just be (here): Meeting 19 (April 2023)

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Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Attendees: In Person: Joseph, K. Raee, Domi, Donneisha, James, Dr. J, Lady P, 

Zoom: Woke, Mah, Tracy Beard, M.E., Jordan, Newlee


Discussion Topic:

  1. Bringing everyone up to speed.  (Background)

    1. Prior to the official start of LG the vision for liberation was cultivated by the Advisory Board

    2. Started LG  April 2022

    3. We are in Phase 1

    4. ME Made a 2 year commitment and at the end of Year one she is at capacity but she is committed to completing her 2yr tenure

    5. Woke is here to offer support and get back on track to the mission we started towards

    6. Lady P is new here but is willing to volunteer to help lighten the load on other people

    7. Newlee, we have to make room for people to lead then allow them to do that. Tonight is an example of new people looking to step up to lead, we have to allow this to happen.

    8. ME, if this mantra is not being upheld then a founder needs to step in to hold that space, and ME does not mind doing that if need be. This is not an area for chapter members to lead 

    9. Newlee proposes that we can’t wait on founders everytime decisions need to be made. Communication should not fall on the backs of just 2 people. Having a better method to disseminate info, because sometimes people cannot show up. 

    10. MAH, said the titles are not bringing liberation to me.

    11. Newlee said tonight we are all coming to the table to find solutions. You can say the founders talked about this, but if we didn’t actually talk about it then that's an issue. We are talking in circles and not getting anything accomplished. If we are moving forward but nothing changes then that might be a problem. 

    12. People have to feel like they have a voice in decisions 

    13. JAH, says in regards to anything related to the changing structure and governance that can wait till after May 1 because at that time we will know who has fulfilled their commitment

    14. Terrica, wanted to remind us that the founder circle would act like a non profit board. Also that there would also be another level/layer between the board and the members/staff. 

    15. ME, clarified that is accurate and that even more accurately that board would be likened to a board of Trustees (which will be the the trustees for the land trust)

    16. Tracy, where are we at in regards to this space? How do we monetize the space?

    17. The primary conversation: how do we monetize the space, who is involved in ensuring that the space is monetized


  1. Words from ME 

    1. Commitment to two year

    2. Retracting previous statement 


Newlee Reflections

  1. Need clarity of how we are moving forward

  2. Would like to see what a more sustainable model for leadership and responsibility can look like.


  1. Keeping the space

    1. Another Org paying Rent

    2. Group of individuals 


  • ME communicated that $3400 is needed to keep the space (This includes the owed rent for April)

  • LG lease at Buchanan began at $1200 and gradually grew the amount of $2000 per month

  • As of this month it is $1800

  • In May it will officially be up to $2000, potentially not yet confirmed.

  • ME has been asking the Charter members to reach out to 5 people and ensure they are paying their dues and ask them to get back to paying their dues

  • Tracy, taking a break from the space

  • Krae has agreed to releasing the space until alignment

  • Dr. J proposed that we speak to members in regards to dues still being due regardless of a physical space



Closing Remarks



  1. Formation of Membership - AFTER MAY 1

    1. Grouping everyone together

      1. On a different platform - Discord


  1. Relocating Wellness events - AFTER MAY 1


  1. What aspect are we going to focus on - AFTER MAY 1

    1. Courses - Scared women, book club, Artist development

    2. Artist Residency - bringing people out

    3. Culture Exchange

    4. Appreniceship

    5. Member Events 

    6. Quarterly Productions

    7. Wellness Events


  1. Move out dates 

    1. April 27 - Get what you brought

    2. April 30th - a) Yard sale b) Donate

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