Occupy RoanokeVA

The purpose of the Soapbox working group is to provide a safe space for individuals to discuss anything even tangentially related to the Occupy movement, including the economy, politics, etc.

The purpose of the Fiscal Policy and Practice working group is to establish the budget and rules for fiscal transactions, which the Treasurers will abide by in conducting the fiscal business of the Roanoke […]

The purpose of the Absentee Facilitation working group is provide a space where individuals who are unable to attend our regular General Assembly meetings to provide input into to decisions that the General […]

The purpose of the Arts & Culture working group is to generate ideas for creatively conveying our message to the general public, including sign-making and fun activities.
Coordinator: Piper Lane

The purpose of the Outreach working group is to reach out to the community, grow our local occupation, and develop creative methods of getting folks to our events.

The purpose of the Direct Action working group is to discuss ideas for things we can do right now in Roanoke to bring about change and get the attention of the powers that be, whether they be the politicians or […]

The purpose of the Legal & Research working group is to research the relevant local laws and make suggestions on how we should operate in relation to those laws, and act as fact-checkers for information and […]

The purpose of the Occupy the Constitution working group is to discuss ideas pertaining the US Constitution.

This will be a working group for whatever soup & food is served at our Occupations. Leadership is welcomed – if you have addtl food ideas,just bring them!
Coordinator: Audett Fulson (revfulbright)

The purpose of the Facilitation working group is to be a neutral body that assists in facilitating the Roanoke General Assembly by utilizing a direct democratic process, based on a modified consensus model, as […]

The purpose of the Internet & Social Networking working group is to maintain our online presence and network with other occupations around the country (& world?).
Coordinator: Rob Fulson

The purpose of the Media & Press Relations working group is to develop a consistent message, which will be communicated to the various media channels.
Coordinator: Da Aave Summers

The Occupy Roanoke Sustainability working group, as stewards of the Earth, find and implement solutions to reduce our carbon footprint, meet the social and economic needs of the present community without […]

The purpose of the NYC Road Trip Planning 11/16-11/18 working group is to make plans to travel to NYC to join the protestors in Zuccotti Park in solidarity.