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Nature Walk
Nature Walk
December 1, 2024 9:00 am - 10:45 am
Cannonsburg Ski Area, 6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306, USA
Meet on the left side of the parking lot. We’ll start the walk at 9:15 am.
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Housing Working Group
Housing Working Group
December 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Housing Working Group meets on Zoom or hybrid every other Sunday afternoon.
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Political Action Meeting
Political Action Meeting
December 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Political Action Working Group meets on Zoom every other Monday evening.
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Reading Group: The Burnout Society - Byung-Chul Han (2015)
Reading Group: The Burnout Society - Byung-Chul Han (2015)
December 4, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/s/92104313291?pwd=ck95cDBvZTlaUmF6enhkSFhWbk83dz09#success
RSVP: actionnetwork.org
NOTICE: Due to the Winter Storm Warning this evening, we'll be holding our book discussion on Zoom. You can join at grdsa.org/zoom at 7 pm
Meet us at The Stray to discuss The Burnout Society. (Digital copies available.) Newcomers welcome! We might not have the answers, but discussing together can expand our understanding.
We live in a demanding world. So much of our self-worth and our standing in society is tied to being productive. Every action, every relationship, every minute of free time has the potential to be mined for value. A society of entrepreneurs with only themselves to sell.
This is the premise of Byung-Chul Han’s book, The Burnout Society. The text suggests that the modern era, defined by advanced capitalism, is functionally ill. His prognosis is a steep case of burnout. He draws from literature and art to examine the pressures and beliefs that lead a person to treat every moment of their time to be poured out leaving us empty, too tired to connect to ourselves and our loved ones.
Han’s analysis raises big questions for activists and organizers. How can we engage as political actors without falling into the trap of self- exploitation? Is there room for space, time, and reflection in a world with obvious and concrete problems?
Join us to discuss these questions and explore some ways to do the work without it taking so much out of us. To be engaged without burning out.
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Monthly Chapter Meeting & Social Hour
Monthly Chapter Meeting & Social Hour
December 7, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The DAAC, 1553 Plainfield Ave NE #4, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
The GRDSA meets the first Saturday each month to join in community with our comrades and discuss chapter business. The meeting is proceeded by Social Hour, 12-1 pm. The meeting starts at 1 pm.
RSVP: grdsa.org/rsvp Zoom is available for folks who cannot make it in person.
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Coffee w/ Comrades
Coffee w/ Comrades
December 8, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Common Ground, 1319 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Get caffeinated and plot the revolution!
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Communications Working Group
Communications Working Group
December 9, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Communication Working Group meets on Zoom every other Monday evening.
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Political Education Planning Meeting
Political Education Planning Meeting
December 10, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Political Education Meets Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday on Zoom
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Steering Committee - Member Engagement Meeting
Steering Committee - Member Engagement Meeting
December 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Steering Committee meets twice a month on Zoom. The first meeting focuses on member engagement. Typically, the first Wednesday following the Chapter Meeting.
You do not need to be on the Steering Committee to attend.
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DSA: Onboarding & Activating Your Members Training
DSA: Onboarding & Activating Your Members Training
December 11, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
HOST: DSA Growth & Development Committee RSVP: ActionNetwork
"Join us the DSA Growth & Development Committee for a refreshed training on how to onboard new members into your chapter and get them engaged and active in our organizing!
"You'll learn best practices for welcoming new members and creating a path to involvement. You’ll get concrete ideas for how to communicate and outreach to new and inactive members, and the chance to role play to practice your skills. This training is geared toward chapter officers or comrades who are thinking about becoming chapter officers. If you are committed to creating or fine-tuning your process for onboarding and re-engaging inactive members, this training is for you!"
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GR Climate Coalition: Wrapping Up 2024: An End of Year Party
GR Climate Coalition: Wrapping Up 2024: An End of Year Party
December 12, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Linc Up Gallery, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
HOST: GR Climate Coalition RSVP: facebook "Our year-end social gathering will replace a business meeting this month. And YOU are invited!
"When: Thursday, December 12th from 5.30-7.30.
"Where: member LINCUP's Gallery at 341 Hall St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49507 (for parking, enter from Madison St or park in Giant lot, diagonal across the intersection)
"Details: This will be mostly a social mingle, with some recapping from the year and a fun activity to share our community and climate wish lists for 2025. Main food will be provided; additional dishes to share are welcome. Drop in when you can make it; we will start the wish list activity around 6.30.
"This is for everyone who supports our work, regardless of level of involvement this year. Perfect for the coalition-curious, members who are busy during our usual Monday afternoon meetings, or anyone else. Let's wrap up this year and prepare for the year ahead with a big group!
"NOTE: please RSVP here if you are planning to come, for a rough headcount. (And/or respond to calendar invite or email info@grclimate.org) You can always still show up if you haven't RSVP'd"
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Cosecha: Rapid Response to ICE Workshop
Cosecha: Rapid Response to ICE Workshop
December 14, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
La Nueva Esperanza, 1001 Evergreen St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
HOST: Cosecha Michigan Details: facebook
"Join Us in Solidarity: Defend Immigrant Rights!
"Stand with our undocumented immigrant community and help protect their rights. This workshop is to be part of a larger network of people committed to mobilizing and responding quickly when ICE shows up in the Kent County area. "Together, we can create a strong support system for our immigrant neighbors and ensure their safety in times of need. "Be part of the movement—learn how you can help and take action!"
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Political Action Meeting
Political Action Meeting
December 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Political Action Working Group meets on Zoom every other Monday evening.
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DSA: Recruitment Training
DSA: Recruitment Training
December 17, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
HOST: DSA Growth & Development Committee RSVP: ActionNetwork "Want to help build a stronger DSA? Join us for an interactive training on recruiting new members! Learn practical skills for engaging with potential recruits, addressing their concerns, and extending compelling invitations."
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Steering Committee - Chapter Agenda Meeting
Steering Committee - Chapter Agenda Meeting
December 18, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Steering Committee meets twice a month on Zoom. The second meeting focuses on setting the Agenda for the next Chapter Meeting. Typically, the Wednesday one-and-a-half weeks before the next Chapter Meeting.
You do not need to be on the Steering Committee to attend.
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Coffee w/ Comrades
Coffee w/ Comrades
December 22, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Common Ground, 1319 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Get caffeinated and plot the revolution!
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Housing Working Group
Housing Working Group
December 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Housing Working Group meets on Zoom or hybrid every other Sunday afternoon.
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Holland - Coffee w/ Comrades
Holland - Coffee w/ Comrades
December 22, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lemonjello's Coffee, 61 9th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
We're coming to Holland!
Coffee w/ Comrades is an informal gathering discuss current events, movement building, and just get to know each other a little better.
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