FC 2011-10-27 Transcript

[21:00] <~MikkelPaulson> so, being that it's now 9:00, I'll call the meeting to order [21:00] <@Rintaran> I heard you made it to the General Assembly on time last week. I was 30 minutes late. Anything happen in those 30 minutes? [21:00] <~MikkelPaulson> nothing happened [21:01] <@Rintaran> Thought that was the case. :( [21:01] <~MikkelPaulson> I'm afraid so [21:01] <~MikkelPaulson> well, let's open up with a few status updates [21:02] <~MikkelPaulson> not just party work this time, but also a bit of life [21:03] <@Rintaran> Sounds good. Care to lead us off? [21:03] <~MikkelPaulson> since last we met I drafted an email explaining our position of expanding the platform [21:03] <~MikkelPaulson> I've been doing a bit on our Twitter as well, but not much more than that [21:03] <~MikkelPaulson> as far as life goes, I'm working 60-hour weeks wrapping up a project [21:04] <~MikkelPaulson> once that's done I'm setting a firm 9-hour day limit no matter the circumstances [21:04] <~MikkelPaulson> so I'll hopefully have more time to devote both to the party and to myself [21:04] <@svulliez> (I have the window open now, brothers) [21:04] <~MikkelPaulson> I also have to apply to an Alberta judge for special accommodation as my candidate return got lost in the mail [21:04] <+scshunt> Thanks [21:05] <@Rintaran> Ouch. [21:05] <+scshunt> eww [21:05] <~MikkelPaulson> yes [21:05] <~MikkelPaulson> unfortunately I can't even do it in a Quebec court [21:05] <+scshunt> that sucks [21:06] <~MikkelPaulson> from reading the documentation from Elections Canada it sounds like I'm well within the circumstances for which accommodation is normally granted though [21:06] <@svulliez> condolences [21:06] <~MikkelPaulson> so I don't think I'll have much trouble [21:06] <+scshunt> still, a pain [21:06] <@Rintaran> But your deposit is still lost correct? [21:06] <~MikkelPaulson> however, I don't know if it would be wiser to request an extension or that certain requirements be waived altogether [21:06] <~MikkelPaulson> given that originals of tax receipts were included in the package [21:06] <@svulliez> (Link: http://imgur.com/C6DCa)http://imgur.com/C6DCa [21:07] <~MikkelPaulson> I would imagine so, but it can't hurt to ask [21:07] <+scshunt> I'd ask if you can have the requirements waived [21:07] <+scshunt> worst case they say no, so you can ask for an extension instead [21:07] <~MikkelPaulson> yes [21:07] <@Rintaran> Did you make a copy of the receipts prior to sending? [21:08] <~MikkelPaulson> I didn't send it; I don't know what information my agent still has [21:08] <~MikkelPaulson> I'll have to set up a conference call with him and Dain and figure this whole mess out [21:08] <+scshunt> MikkelPaulson: Is your email think mostly ready? It would be nice to send out a comprehensive status update with the vote message [21:08] <@svulliez> Let's reserve further discussion with e-mail [21:08] <@MikeBleskie> Greetings. [21:08] <@svulliez> *for [21:08] <~MikkelPaulson> Mike [21:08] <~MikkelPaulson> good to see you [21:08] <@Rintaran> Hey Mike. [21:08] <@MikeBleskie> Good to see all of /you/ [21:08] <~MikkelPaulson> I interpreted your "I'll be late" text as "I'll be an hour late" [21:09] <@svulliez> It's good to all be together like thiis. We can get some things done. [21:09] <~MikkelPaulson> 8 minutes ain't shabby [21:09] <@MikeBleskie> local snowmobile club meeting, wasn't sure how long it would be [21:09] <~MikkelPaulson> yeah [21:09] <@MikeBleskie> Anyways [21:09] <~MikkelPaulson> scshunt: it's complete if unedited, but I don't know that the platform consultation is/should be adopted pre-amendment/election [21:10] <~MikkelPaulson> need a status update on C-11 with the email though [21:10] <+scshunt> MikkelPaulson: I'd say we have two options [21:10] <+scshunt> The first is to write a short email about the vote, ask for approval, and promise something shortly [21:10] <~MikkelPaulson> let's discuss this in a bit though [21:10] <+scshunt> the second is to do it all at once [21:10] <+scshunt> ok [21:10] <~MikkelPaulson> we're getting off topic [21:11] <@svulliez> So I'll give you guys this link again [21:11] <@svulliez> (Link: http://imgur.com/C6DCa)http://imgur.com/C6DCa [21:11] <~MikkelPaulson> anyway, to wrap things up, I'm given some heavy consideration to my own ultimatum [21:11] <~MikkelPaulson> svulliez: we'll discuss that in a bit too, let's stay on topic please [21:11] <~MikkelPaulson> anyway, once work slows down I'll re-evaluate my position and make a decision as to whether or not I'll seek re-election [21:12] <~MikkelPaulson> it's likely that I will do so, but only if I can rediscover the passion that made me run in the first place [21:12] <~MikkelPaulson> that's it for me [21:12] <~MikkelPaulson> Grey? [21:13] <@Rintaran> With an A. [21:13] <~MikkelPaulson> Grea? [21:13] <@Rintaran> :P [21:13] <@Rintaran> Gray. :P [21:13] <~MikkelPaulson> Aaaa? [21:13] <@Rintaran> But anyhow. [21:13] <@Rintaran> So, I haven't stopped. [21:14] <@Rintaran> Been doing bi-weekly Ottawa meetings that are now starting to have some attendance. [21:14] <@Rintaran> I met with our potential candidate for Carleton, and he's a great guy. [21:14] <~MikkelPaulson> AFK 1 sec, please continue in my absence [21:14] <@MikeBleskie> Fantastic to hear. [21:14] <@Rintaran> He has, from his own pocket developed some balloons complete with his candidacy name, the PPCA information and the like. [21:15] <@Rintaran> As a part of his job, he makes balloon animals, and has occasionally been mixing in PPCA balloons for additional advertising. [21:15] <@Rintaran> We've also hammered out some locally grown ideas for candidate platforms in the area that we're going to be pushing forward and using to leverage and grow our position in the area. [21:16] <@Rintaran> I was present for and distributed numerous materials during the Occupy Ottawa kick-off, and have returned every weekend since it has launched to check in, show my support, and lend a hand as I'm able. [21:16] <@Rintaran> The protest is smaller in the capital, but it's marches are no less boisterous and traffic stopping. [21:17] <@Rintaran> I could use some fresh flyers and information to hand our regarding the PPCA, so Sean' flyer that he posted earlier will do quite well for that. [21:17] <@Rintaran> My fiancee and her younger sister are now moved down, moved in and getting settled. [21:17] <~MikkelPaulson> and back [21:17] <@Rintaran> We're in the process of aquiring the kid's new health card. Her's expired while she was stuck in Hong Kong, and as a result she has been unable to go to school since her return. [21:18] <@Rintaran> She's been lending me a hand with the Occupy Ottawa stuff, and since she's so "bored", she's been invaluable with helping fold flyers and distribute them. [21:18] <@Rintaran> I recently obtained a job as a Claims Associate with an insurance company, and though it's just a temporary position, it has an "indefinite" length. [21:19] <@Rintaran> Things are starting to settle into more of a routine and my blog, "Through the Eyes of a Pirate" will begin publishing again this upcoming weekend. [21:19] <@Rintaran> Additionally, I've been mapping the mass transit routes in the Ottawa region, including commuter and proposed commuter routes. [21:20] <@MikeBleskie> Go LRT, woot [21:20] <@Rintaran> As a part of the local platform, I'm hoping to piece together a way to better integrate and arrange the system. [21:20] <@Rintaran> This would include LRT, O-train, Beachburg Sudbdivision, Leduc, Via, Greyhound, and others. [21:21] <~MikkelPaulson> OpenStreetMap? [21:21] <@Rintaran> At the moment my initial mapping has stretched as far as Pembroke to the North, Hawksbury to the West, Greely to the South, and Carleton Place to the East. [21:21] <@Rintaran> I'm not familiar with that program. Just been putting it together via Google Maps. [21:22] <@Rintaran> Once I have the current lines established, in the layers I'm utilizing, I'll be able to determine some more optimal routes. [21:22] <~MikkelPaulson> it's designed as the Wikipedia of mapping [21:22] <~MikkelPaulson> you should take a look [21:22] <@Rintaran> May help position me for a run as a councillor, Federally or Provincially. [21:22] <~MikkelPaulson> it's quite possible that they already have some such material in place [21:22] <~MikkelPaulson> for you to build on [21:23] <@Rintaran> From what I've seen out there, everythign is individually done, or not even properly mapped. [21:23] <~MikkelPaulson> so exactly like the Wikipedia of mapping ;) [21:24] <@svulliez> Hey I'm going to have to leave for work in like an hour, so do you mind if we keep it business oriented tonight? [21:24] <~MikkelPaulson> agreed [21:24] <~MikkelPaulson> I need to get back to work soon as well [21:24] <~MikkelPaulson> anything else PPCA-related to add? [21:24] <@Rintaran> I've also begun outlining a novel that I'll be writing in November that takes the current corporate expansion and technological controls to their end, while interpreting the Occupy Movement as continuing to be ignored. [21:25] <@MikeBleskie> Yes, as I noted in my email, I'm going to continue to persue the Other Parties [21:25] <@Rintaran> Other than that, I think I'm pretty much up to date. [21:25] <~MikkelPaulson> thanks Shawn [21:25] <~MikkelPaulson> Mike? [21:25] <@MikeBleskie> I see this as a fertile time for cooperation between groups, and there is reason to believe that key issues can indeedbe identified and collaborated on [21:26] <@MikeBleskie> So, when there is an appropriate time, I will do a survey based on the policies of minor parties, and where unavailable, the general feeling of the membership of that party on an issue [21:27] <~MikkelPaulson> that might be an interesting avenue to explore for the long term as well [21:28] <~MikkelPaulson> even though you have to step back from the Pirate Party, that wouldn't prevent you from spearheading Other Parties cooperation as an impartial third party if that would interest you [21:28] <@MikeBleskie> But that is some time off, as we have our own affairs to take care of, and I will be busy organizing the North(eastern) Ontario chapter of the Canadian Public Relations Society [21:28] <@MikeBleskie> Indeed [21:28] <~MikkelPaulson> that is something that has troubled me about the idea for some time [21:28] <@MikeBleskie> Oh, and class, can't forget my edumickation [21:28] <~MikkelPaulson> that the organizers would inevitably be affiliated with one party or another [21:29] <~MikkelPaulson> thus compromising its impartiality [21:29] <@MikeBleskie> If the need be, I can act as that third party [21:29] <@MikeBleskie> I don't know what that means for my membership [21:29] <~MikkelPaulson> if you have the time and inclination, I can think of none better [21:30] <@MikeBleskie> Though I think membership is not a barrier [21:30] <~MikkelPaulson> I'm inclined to agree [21:30] <~MikkelPaulson> if we had an exclusivity clause in our constitution it'd be a different matter [21:30] <@MikeBleskie> By the way, not to meddle in other parties at the moment [21:31] <@MikeBleskie> but I think it may be soon to speak out on the NDP leadership, seeing Brian Topp is a high-up in ACTRA [21:31] <@MikeBleskie> but that can be a later discussion\ [21:31] <~MikkelPaulson> but an important one, I agree [21:32] <~MikkelPaulson> Other Shawn? [21:32] <@svulliez> I've been occupying full time and it's getting me really excited and idealistic. I have a bunch of ideas on how to maximize exposure and get our name out there, and I am excited at having the avenue of information that the occupy movement affords us to make our voice heard. People are ready to hear the real truth on a lot of issues. [21:32] <@MikeBleskie> Agreed [21:34] <@svulliez> I think it's absolutely essential that we have people on the ground, that we're present for the movement. There is room for a radical political party that appeals to everyone who supports this movement. I think that party's central theme is access to information. I think we could be that party with the right marketing. [21:34] <@MikeBleskie> Now, you suggested a name change. I see where you're going with it, but I'm not sure how that would work out, nor do I think that it is advisable to change mid-stream. [21:34] <@svulliez> I'm frequently getting the comment that they don't like the name. [21:35] <~MikkelPaulson> I'm with Mike there, but I think we can consider changing the meaning behind the name [21:35] <@svulliez> I'm not looking to start a motion [21:35] <@MikeBleskie> No [21:35] <@MikeBleskie> However [21:35] <@MikeBleskie> We still need to consider the fact that we've hit only one election [21:36] <@MikeBleskie> And in order to change stream, we need to do everything at once. Policy and image [21:36] <@MikeBleskie> And that also risks alienating our base. [21:36] <~MikkelPaulson> and to do that effectively, we need to be big enough for it to be big news [21:36] <~MikkelPaulson> Pirate Party changes name, focus to appeal to ________ [21:36] <@svulliez> But I think serious consideration has to be given to the appeal of a less divisive name. [21:37] <@svulliez> I think the Kopimi Bloc is a beautiful title. It dares the other parties to emulate us. [21:37] <~MikkelPaulson> I'm uncomfortable with the idea of becoming too much a big tent party [21:37] <@MikeBleskie> I had a name in mind for the Other Parties [21:37] <@MikeBleskie> Convergence. [21:38] <@MikeBleskie> But I agree that as a party, a big tent could easily fall down [21:38] <@svulliez> What does it mean to be big tent? A name change is going to change the party drastically? [21:39] <@MikeBleskie> A big tent, as in becoming to populist and trying to reach out to too many markets [21:39] <@svulliez> I am just planting a seed here. I am saying: a less divisive name may benefit us. let's move on. [21:39] <@svulliez> there is a populist movement underway right now unprecedented in history [21:39] <+scshunt> No, it's not unprecedented [21:40] <@svulliez> The scope is unprecendented [21:40] <@svulliez> worldwide. [21:40] <+scshunt> I suppose. But that's the only thing. [21:40] <+scshunt> Anyway, some other thoughts: I think a multi-small party group would best be handled as having governance from every party [21:40] <+scshunt> rather than from none [21:41] <@svulliez> Can you guys start a other party group committee? [21:41] <+scshunt> Let's wait until the new organization comes in [21:41] <~MikkelPaulson> agreed [21:41] <@svulliez> Ok. Can we get the new organization in? [21:41] <~MikkelPaulson> yes [21:42] <+scshunt> Yes, let's do that :) [21:42] <@svulliez> Alright. Can we make Piratethispolicy.ca ? [21:42] <+scshunt> We need a decision about email [21:43] <~MikkelPaulson> again, I think the matter of our platform needs to be front and centre in the election [21:43] <~MikkelPaulson> if there's anything that should wait until after it's that [21:43] <~MikkelPaulson> this is a vitally important matter, and one that I wholeheartedly support [21:43] <+scshunt> The election is two stage [21:43] <+scshunt> first month is administration, second month is politicos [21:44] <~MikkelPaulson> if you're President we'll need a new RO [21:44] <+scshunt> The elections for the administrative side will be done in the meeting [21:45] <@svulliez> Does anyone object to me putting together a Piratethispolicy.ca ? [21:45] <~MikkelPaulson> I leave in 15 minutes [21:45] <@MikeBleskie> I don't object [21:45] <@MikeBleskie> But I'd defer it [21:45] <~MikkelPaulson> my personal opinion is that it's premature, but as I said in my email, I won't get in your way [21:45] <@MikeBleskie> ^or that [21:45] <~MikkelPaulson> however, if you're willing to wait, I'd be happy to help you [21:46] <@Rintaran> I haven't any objections either. [21:46] <+scshunt> I think it's prematue as well [21:46] <+scshunt> *premature [21:46] <@Rintaran> Just make sure you utilize unbiased questions in your surveying. [21:47] <@Rintaran> Mikkel, do you know if the phone system has been updated to our new phone numbers yet? I think the only one without a new number is Stephane. [21:47] <~MikkelPaulson> I know mine's updated [21:47] <~MikkelPaulson> what's your extension? [21:47] <@svulliez> I think doing it soon will be best, because we can promote it at occupy and get outside opinions [21:47] <@Rintaran> *120 [21:48] <@svulliez> I don't think mine is [21:48] <+scshunt> btw https://www.pirateparty.ca/forum/index.php?topic=232.msg1576#msg1576 [21:48] <@svulliez> Also, I never got my business cards :( [21:49] <@svulliez> AHA!!!! [21:49] <+scshunt> ? [21:49] <@svulliez> Yes. [21:49] <@svulliez> Agreed. [21:49] <@svulliez> Fully agreed. [21:49] <@svulliez> I feel like I have been saying that forever. [21:50] <+scshunt> took me a bit to dig that post up [21:50] <@svulliez> It's either that or turn into the kopimi bloc or some other less offensive name [21:50] <@svulliez> if we're going to be pirates [21:50] <@svulliez> we have to be a little more badass [21:50] <@svulliez> and in your face political rebels [21:50] <+scshunt> Not necesserily in-your-face [21:50] <@svulliez> I know that sounds silly but I think people will respond to it [21:50] <+scshunt> loud, yes, but not in-your-face [21:51] <+scshunt> Don't make it personal [21:51] <@svulliez> Not in your face. I'll concede that [21:51] <@svulliez> polite rebels [21:51] <+scshunt> yup [21:51] <~MikkelPaulson> a valid point [21:51] <@svulliez> but badassery should be encourage [21:51] <@svulliez> d [21:51] <+scshunt> yeah [21:51] <+scshunt> and a little bit of whimsy [21:51] <~MikkelPaulson> there's no point in being the Pirate Party if we apologize for being the Pirate Party [21:51] <@svulliez> Yes! Yes [21:51] <@svulliez> ahaha [21:51] <@svulliez> I am smiling so big in real life [21:52] <@svulliez> I wish we did webcam meetings guys [21:52] <~MikkelPaulson> though we are the Pirate Party of Canada, so I guess it suits ;) [21:52] <~MikkelPaulson> well, I said I'd be down for it if you wanted to look into setting it up [21:52] <~MikkelPaulson> that still stands [21:53] <@svulliez> Do you guys have webcams right now? [21:53] <~MikkelPaulson> I do [21:53] <@Rintaran> Always [21:53] <~MikkelPaulson> however, I presently have 7 minutes left [21:53] <~MikkelPaulson> so let's just keep moving please [21:54] <~MikkelPaulson> I'd like to discuss your poster a bit [21:54] <+scshunt> haha svulliez :) [21:54] <+scshunt> I can get a webcam [21:54] <+scshunt> (as in, could fetch one, not go out and buy one) [21:54] <@svulliez> aim video chat online is super easy [21:54] <@MikeBleskie> =D [21:54] <@svulliez> lets use it next week [21:54] <~MikkelPaulson> the font (FreeSans?) is a terrible match to the kickass design [21:55] <~MikkelPaulson> and I think it's way too text-heavy given how much of the message is transmitted visually [21:55] <@MikeBleskie> Which is why I use Oswald/Droid Sans as my fonts [21:55] <@svulliez> Hmm.. i agree. Do you think you could write an alternate version? If I get that, I'll plant it in [21:56] <@svulliez> I agree with your criticism [21:56] <@svulliez> but I think it's decently effective. I handed some of these out. [21:56] <~MikkelPaulson> given the theme of the image, I would like to experiment with handwriting the content [21:56] <~MikkelPaulson> though I lack the means here [21:56] <~MikkelPaulson> and I certainly lack the neat printing [21:57] <+scshunt> you guys are making me want to really get involved here again... goddammit [21:57] <@Rintaran> I have pretty neat printing and a basic scanner. I could give it a go. [21:58] <~MikkelPaulson> I think I said this before, but I love the starred PPCA logo [21:58] <@svulliez> Oh, please do Rintaran [21:58] <~MikkelPaulson> I actually would like to experiment with doing that with the real logo [21:58] <@svulliez> that sounds great [21:58] <~MikkelPaulson> see how it looks [21:59] <@svulliez> another divisive idea that I'm willing to back down on right away [21:59] <@svulliez> changing our party color to purple [21:59] <@svulliez> like the swedes [21:59] <@Rintaran> I just don't quite know how I'd write white on black by hand... Maybe invert it... I could do that and maybe merge it... [22:00] <~MikkelPaulson> yeah, just print out a dotted line around each section and scan that [22:00] <~MikkelPaulson> I can handle the image manipulation if need be [22:00] <~MikkelPaulson> as far as the party colour goes, let's experiment [22:00] <~MikkelPaulson> when we got to the point of making campaign signs it really bothered me that our colour scheme looked so much like the Liberals' [22:01] <~MikkelPaulson> so for that reason alone I'd be down with revisiting it [22:02] <@svulliez> party color black would work well with pirate imagery [22:02] <@svulliez> also feed into the sorta badass image [22:02] <@svulliez> I remember discussing black signs as being quite striking [22:02] <@MikeBleskie> Yeah [22:02] <@MikeBleskie> but taxing on the printing [22:02] <@svulliez> lol [22:02] <@MikeBleskie> mine came out lighter than I would like [22:02] <@MikeBleskie> Since it takes a lot of ink [22:03] <@svulliez> we could do vinyl or something [22:03] <@Rintaran> From what our Nepean-Carleton candidate told me, it actually was cheaper to go with White on Black than vice-versa. [22:03] <@svulliez> or stencils and spraypaint [22:03] <@MikeBleskie> White-on-black has no impact [22:03] <~MikkelPaulson> agreed [22:03] <@svulliez> white on black is pretty badass too? [22:03] <~MikkelPaulson> if the sign doesn't have colour, it doesn't matter how cool the design is [22:03] <~MikkelPaulson> it looks bargain-basement [22:04] <@svulliez> I disagree. I think looking bargain basement is fine [22:04] <~MikkelPaulson> even though the printers we looked at charge the same for 1- or 2-colour signs no matter what the colours [22:04] <@Rintaran> It would be good to have a single, centralized printer next election. [22:05] <~MikkelPaulson> I have to go right away [22:05] <@Rintaran> Cheaper rates for the bulk-printing. [22:05] <~MikkelPaulson> anything else to cover quickly before I do? [22:05] <+scshunt> email [22:05] <+scshunt> I don't have time to write a comprehensive email tonight [22:05] <~MikkelPaulson> nor do I [22:05] <+scshunt> although I really should, I have a graph theory assignment due tomorrow [22:05] <~MikkelPaulson> but I'll do something tomorrow night, or you can [22:06] <@svulliez> Can we start looking to set an election date? [22:06] <@MikeBleskie> Let's reconvene and set a date. [22:06] <+scshunt> the election date is set [22:06] <@MikeBleskie> Is it? [22:06] <+scshunt> admin elections first GM after the constitution is approved [22:07] <+scshunt> politico elections are set up at the second [22:07] <+scshunt> and sent out for balloting [22:07] <@Rintaran> What's the address for the "final" draft? I would like to review it tmw. [22:08] <@svulliez> (Link: http://i.imgur.com/OqeBt.jpg)http://i.imgur.com/OqeBt.jpg [22:08] <@svulliez> just a sample of the awesomeness [22:08] <+scshunt> (Link: https://crm.pirateparty.ca/bylaws)https://crm.pirateparty.ca/bylaws [22:08] <+scshunt> svulliez: the logo is awesome [22:08] <~MikkelPaulson> okay, well that's gonna be it for me [22:08] <+scshunt> really noticeable [22:08] <+scshunt> see ya Mikkel [22:09] <+scshunt> (oh, and thanks for the room) [22:09] <~MikkelPaulson> I'd be down with another meeting before next Thursday if you're available [22:09] <~MikkelPaulson> anytime [22:09] <@MikeBleskie> Mhm [22:09] <@MikeBleskie> I'm down [22:09] <@Rintaran> I will be. Though we may want to e-mail around to find another night. Vulliez usually works Thursdays. [22:09] <@MikeBleskie> See you [22:09] <+scshunt> I'm always around [22:09] <+scshunt> except when I'm not [22:11] <@svulliez> I'm going to be at occupy 24/7 but text me and I can get to a library or something [22:11] <@Rintaran> That's right. You mentioned taking some leave. [22:11] <+scshunt> svulliez: Will you have email? [22:12] <@svulliez> Oh shit yeah, I need to reset my email password [22:12] <@svulliez> I can't access my email on my new phone [22:12] <+scshunt> is that due to password, or just in general? [22:12] <@svulliez> due to an old password [22:13] <+scshunt> ok, so you will be email-enabled going forward? [22:14] <@svulliez> Is there a place I can reset my password on the webmail? [22:14] <@svulliez> I'm inexperienced with private domain e-mails [22:14] <+scshunt> Oh, I dunno. I just have all my @ppca email forward [22:14] <+scshunt> you'd have to ask Stephane aobut that one [22:14] <+scshunt> my number is 403-510-3211, feel free to send me texts; just say who it's from so I can add you [22:16] <@MikeBleskie> 705-923-3537 [22:16] <@Rintaran> 613-400-8201 [22:16] <@MikeBleskie> or 705-WAFFLES [22:16] <@MikeBleskie> if you need an aide in memory [22:17] <+scshunt> thanks [22:18] <@svulliez> texts sent [22:18] <+scshunt> Does anyone have anything else that they think should go into a message to members? [22:19] <@svulliez> a call for new ideas and a link to piratethispolicy.ca? [22:19] <@MikeBleskie> I'm goingto withhold on the NDP leadership thing, since it's not prudent to talk about it [22:20] <@Rintaran> The next Ottawa PPCA meeting is scheduled for November 1st at 7:00pm. It will be located at the Tim Hortons on the corner of Metcalfe and Slater. [22:20] <+scshunt> svulliez: Definitely a call for new ideas. We likely won't have time for piratethispolicy.ca [22:20] <@Rintaran> That would be beneficial to put in the newsletter. Posting the event now. [22:21] <@svulliez> I'm thinking I may hold biweekly pirate party meetings on the occupy grounds [22:22] <@svulliez> http://www.reddit.com/r/piratepolicyca/ [22:23] <+scshunt> svulliez: Not really interested in signing up for reddit myself [22:23] <+scshunt> and I think reddit proper is a bad place to put it since it will likely attract trolls and the like [22:24] <@MikeBleskie> TWe should think about possibly using the reddit API? [22:24] <@svulliez> This is a public forum, I see it as ideal to have multiple fronts of information [22:24] <@MikeBleskie> Rather than the site [22:24] <@svulliez> redditors are highly receptive to the pirate party [22:24] <+scshunt> Can't hurt as a general approach [22:25] <@svulliez> I would consider that as well. But I just wanted to demonstrate how simple it was [22:25] <+scshunt> so long as it's not branded as official yet [22:25] <+scshunt> yeah, we need to sort out our IT first [22:26] <@Rintaran> Mikkel confirmed that my number has yet to be switched on the system. This also means our local candidate-in-waiting has yet to be setup. [22:26] <+scshunt> Rintaran: huh? [22:27] <@svulliez> this was a pleasure. Goodbye folks [22:27] <@Rintaran> Additional IT issues. My toll-free extension doesn't redirect to my phone and I had requested our local candidate have a PPCA e-mail setup to help with his promotion of the party and himself, but we're still waiting on that as well. [22:28] <@Rintaran> Alright Shawn. Good luck with the occupation! [22:28] <@MikeBleskie> o/ [22:31] <@Rintaran> Anyhow, I guess we'll call this meeting officially over here. [22:31] <@MikeBleskie> Yeah.

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