[New-imc] miami mission statement

[Mike R]

Hi jeff,

as a member of the Philly IMC, I would like to mention that we are
still running stories about open cases arising from Timoney's arrests
in 2000 (including the trials of 3 charge dwith assaulting Timoney
himself).  With his rampage in Miami, you will still have plenty of
FTAA stories to run for the next few years.

Tuesday, December 23, 2003, 5:53:27 PM, jeff said:

jim> the new imc process working group:

jim> I am writing you to submit our mission statement for Miami Independent Media 
jim> Center

jim> Finally after a year and many false starts we have formed a group of 
jim> dedicated individuals, and by consensus we submit our mission statement and 
jim> principles of unity.

jim> We have a temp web page, a list serve and the help and support of many imc’s 
jim> that were in Miami for coverage of the ftaa. We would like to thank all 
jim> those who helped make this happen.  Special thanks to Portland, Michigan 
jim> Tennessee Tallahassee Seattle and many Imcstas’  who labored to give us much 
jim> needed direction.

jim> Also thank you to the ftaaimc for donating all the computers and equipment.


jim> Miami IMC Mission Statement

jim> We formed the Miami IMC In recognition of the need for open and independent 
jim> media sources in South Florida.  Already in the early stages of its 
jim> formation prior to November 2003, the FTAA demonstrations galvanized the 
jim> Miami IMC.  We are committed to the indymedia model of non-heirarchical, 
jim> consensus decision-making that includes ethnically, racially, and socially 
jim> diverse perspectives from the hearts and minds of those who live and work in 
jim> South Florida communities, as an alternative to corporate-owned media or 
jim> government.  Miami IMC is intended to empower and give voice to 
jim> under-reported persons and viewpoints, as well as to encourage local 
jim> commentary on national and international issues from the unique perspective 
jim> of South Floridia.


jim> PRINCIPLES OF UNITY

jim> 1. The Independent Media Center Network (IMCN) is based upon principles of 
jim> equality, decentralization and local autonomy. The IMCN is not derived from 
jim> a centralized bureaucratic process, but from the self-organization of 
jim> autonomous collectives that recognize the importance in developing a union 
jim> of networks.
jim> 2. All IMC's consider open exchange of and open access to information a 
jim> prerequisite to the building of a more free and just society.
jim> [3. All IMC's respect the right of activists who choose not to be 
jim> photographed or filmed.]
jim> 4. All IMC's, based upon the trust of their contributors and readers, shall 
jim> utilize open web based publishing, allowing individuals, groups and 
jim> organizations to express their views, anonymously if desired. **see 
jim> appendix: Open Publishing document --> still in proposal phase, at this 
jim> address: 
jim> http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-communication/2001-April/001707.html 
jim> http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-communication/2001-April/000874.html
jim> 5. The IMC Network and all local IMC collectives shall be not-for-profit.
jim> 6. All IMC's recognize the importance of process to social change and are 
jim> committed to the development of non-hierarchical and anti-authoritarian 
jim> relationships, from interpersonal relationships to group dynamics. 
jim> Therefore, shall organize themselves collectively and be committed to the 
jim> principle of consensus decision making and the development of a direct, 
jim> participatory democratic process] that is transparent to its membership.
jim> 7. [All IMC's recognize that a prerequisite for participation in the 
jim> decision making process of each local group is the contribution of an 
jim> individual's labor to the group.]
jim> 8. All IMC's are committed to caring for one another and our respective 
jim> communities both collectively and as individuals and will promote the 
jim> sharing of resources including knowledge, skills and equipment.
jim> 9. All IMC's shall be committed to the use of free source code, whenever 
jim> possible, in order to develop the digital infrastructure, and to increase 
jim> the independence of the network by not relying on proprietary software.
jim> 10. All IMC's shall be committed to the principle of human equality, and 
jim> shall not discriminate, including discrimination based upon race, gender, 
jim> age, class or sexual orientation. Recognizing the vast cultural traditions 
jim> within the network, we are committed to building [diversity] within our 
jim> localities.

jim> Taken from:  http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/PrinciplesOfUnity.



jim> Looking forward to becoming a member of the IMC network


jim> You may contact us at

jim> Indymediamiami at hotmail.com

jim> Imc-miami at lists.indymedia.org

jim> Or visit our test site at
jim> Miami.staughton.indypgh.org



jim> Thank  you

jim> Jeff Sadowsky
jim> hitsound at go.com
-- 
Mike
mailto:micro.zen at verizon.net