[New-imc] miami mission statement

[meghan at ucimc.org]

just a quick question from someone who doesn't know hte process too
well...

doesn't each new IMC need to form its own principles of unity, or is it
okay to adopt the global principles wholesale?

-meghan

On Tue, 23 Dec 2003, jeff imc-miami wrote:

> the new imc process working group:
>
> I am writing you to submit our mission statement for Miami Independent Media
> Center
>
> Finally after a year and many false starts we have formed a group of
> dedicated individuals, and by consensus we submit our mission statement and
> principles of unity.
>
> We have a temp web page, a list serve and the help and support of many imc’s
> that were in Miami for coverage of the ftaa. We would like to thank all
> those who helped make this happen.  Special thanks to Portland, Michigan
> Tennessee Tallahassee Seattle and many Imcstas’  who labored to give us much
> needed direction.
>
> Also thank you to the ftaaimc for donating all the computers and equipment.
>
>
> Miami IMC Mission Statement
>
> We formed the Miami IMC In recognition of the need for open and independent
> media sources in South Florida.  Already in the early stages of its
> formation prior to November 2003, the FTAA demonstrations galvanized the
> Miami IMC.  We are committed to the indymedia model of non-heirarchical,
> consensus decision-making that includes ethnically, racially, and socially
> diverse perspectives from the hearts and minds of those who live and work in
> South Florida communities, as an alternative to corporate-owned media or
> government.  Miami IMC is intended to empower and give voice to
> under-reported persons and viewpoints, as well as to encourage local
> commentary on national and international issues from the unique perspective
> of South Floridia.
>
>
> PRINCIPLES OF UNITY
>
> 1. The Independent Media Center Network (IMCN) is based upon principles of
> equality, decentralization and local autonomy. The IMCN is not derived from
> a centralized bureaucratic process, but from the self-organization of
> autonomous collectives that recognize the importance in developing a union
> of networks.
> 2. All IMC's consider open exchange of and open access to information a
> prerequisite to the building of a more free and just society.
> [3. All IMC's respect the right of activists who choose not to be
> photographed or filmed.]
> 4. All IMC's, based upon the trust of their contributors and readers, shall
> utilize open web based publishing, allowing individuals, groups and
> organizations to express their views, anonymously if desired. **see
> appendix: Open Publishing document --> still in proposal phase, at this
> address:
> http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-communication/2001-April/001707.html
> http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-communication/2001-April/000874.html
> 5. The IMC Network and all local IMC collectives shall be not-for-profit.
> 6. All IMC's recognize the importance of process to social change and are
> committed to the development of non-hierarchical and anti-authoritarian
> relationships, from interpersonal relationships to group dynamics.
> Therefore, shall organize themselves collectively and be committed to the
> principle of consensus decision making and the development of a direct,
> participatory democratic process] that is transparent to its membership.
> 7. [All IMC's recognize that a prerequisite for participation in the
> decision making process of each local group is the contribution of an
> individual's labor to the group.]
> 8. All IMC's are committed to caring for one another and our respective
> communities both collectively and as individuals and will promote the
> sharing of resources including knowledge, skills and equipment.
> 9. All IMC's shall be committed to the use of free source code, whenever
> possible, in order to develop the digital infrastructure, and to increase
> the independence of the network by not relying on proprietary software.
> 10. All IMC's shall be committed to the principle of human equality, and
> shall not discriminate, including discrimination based upon race, gender,
> age, class or sexual orientation. Recognizing the vast cultural traditions
> within the network, we are committed to building [diversity] within our
> localities.
>
> Taken from:  http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/PrinciplesOfUnity.
>
>
>
> Looking forward to becoming a member of the IMC network
>
>
> You may contact us at
>
> Indymediamiami at hotmail.com
>
> Imc-miami at lists.indymedia.org
>
> Or visit our test site at
> Miami.staughton.indypgh.org
>
>
>
> Thank  you
>
> Jeff Sadowsky
> hitsound at go.com
>
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