Internationale Congress meeting: 19.12 - 18:00 (GMT +0) [Update!]

[Maksim Chuikov]

Revolutionary greetings, comrades.

All Congress members attending, post below that you're attending!

We've been discussing different options for the Internationale and nothing's really "happening". I'd like to give credit to comrade Osmany Ramon for running the Internationale and organizing it properly in these past few months. However, we've seen the activity on this board decline ever since it was created, this must be fixed.

The meeting will be held on IRC, on rizon.net channel #Internationale. The (exact!) date and time will be: 19th December, 18:00 GMT +0 (if you're unsure about your time, check it here)

Protocol for the meeting.

1) The chairman declares the meeting open and introduces the topics for the Congress

2) The chairman will present the first topic, being the issue regarding the financial committee (one article at a time).
a) The chairman will give the the word to the first party on the line.
b) Once an article has been discussed, it will be voted upon (if needed)
c) Once the topic has been resolved, there will be a final voting where the new system will be approved or declined (all declined motions will be passed on to the next meeting, unless decided otherwise).

3) The chairman will present the second topic, being the issue regarding the media committee (one article at a time)
a) The chairman will give the the word to the first party on the line.
b) Once an article has been discussed, it will be voted upon (if needed)
c) Once the topic has been resolved, there will be a final voting where the new system will be approved or declined (all declined motions will be passed on to the next meeting, unless decided otherwise).

4) The Congress members may ping the chairman and request a topic to be added to the discussion.
a) The new topic(s) will be discussed afterwards, depending on the time schedule.
b) The chairman will give the the word to the first party on the line.
c) Once an article has been discussed, it will be voted upon (if needed)
d) Once the topic has been resolved, there will be a final voting where the new system will be approved or declined (all declined motions will be passed on to the next meeting, unless decided otherwise).

5) The chairman will end the meeting.

6) The results will be posted by the Chairman in the Congress section and it will be on display for three days.

These two topics will be discussed first.

Topics
- Media committee:
1) Name of the organization
2) Name of the newspaper
3) Possible projects

- Financial committee:
1) Finishing the membership fee modifier
2) Approving the financial proposal
(2b) Electing a chairman for the financial committee)
3) Name for the Central bank

Beyond that, everyone's welcome! We need as many people as possible to attend this meeting, spread the word! When we're voting an article and topic, only registered party representives may vote

- M. Chuikov

[johnobrow]

Next Saturday evening. I'll get back to you with a time later, but probably around 21:00 or 22:00. Hmm that's probably quite late for some people. How long is it likely to go on for?

[Maksim Chuikov]

In order to get the meeting to go as fast and smoothly as possible, we need to make some sort of protocol. This would limit the discussion to 1-2 (?) minutes per representive, instead of everyone shouting. As the chairman I'll be the one coordinating the meeting. Nevertheless, I'm guessing the meeting will take about an hour or two (at most), depending on how strictly we regulate discussion.

- M. Chuikov

[Simonov]

19h if you ask me.

[bowen199]

18:00 gmt / 08:00 erep time

[Nero Superbus]

IRC is the best choice, yes.

[Nero Superbus]

In order to get the meeting to go as fast and smoothly as possible, we need to make some sort of protocol. This would limit the discussion to 1-2 (?) minutes per representive, instead of everyone shouting. As the chairman I'll be the one coordinating the meeting. Nevertheless, I'm guessing the meeting will take about an hour or two (at most), depending on how strictly we regulate discussion.

- M. Chuikov

I suggest the following structure mr. Chairman:

1. An Order of the day presented by the Chairman.
2. Proposal of solutions (1 minute each representative)
3. Speeches FOR the solutions (max. 3 speeches per solution, each of 2 minutes)
4. Max. 3 questions per speech (those who will ask will be appointed by the Chair)
5. Speeches AGAINST the solutions (max. 3 speeches per solution, each of 2 minutes)
6. Max. 3 questions per speech (those who will ask will be appointed by the Chair)
7. Voting procedure for each solution.
8. End of Meeting.

This structure is similar with the UN one.

[Maksim Chuikov]

We can't make it that bureaucratic. The point of making a protocol is to make it more smooth, a protocol where you have to take time, count statements, etc is beyond our capabilities. We'd need a similiar chart if we'd have tens of people speaking, right now I'm guessing we'll get 20 or 30, max. As Johnobrow suggested, letting one party speak at a time should be sufficient. Each party can decide whether their congress representive speaks for them or if they all speak their opinion. If a statement gets too long or de-rails the topic I will end that session.

- M. Chuikov

[hakim bey]

I'll be there, or I'll send a replacement.

[PorcamaisPorcas]

PReC, from Portugal, should abstain from attending.

[FallbackPants]

That's like 4am in Aus. So chances are I won't be able to get on. Sorry guys

[tesboom]

This saturday at 18h (GMT +0), I'll be present. GMT +1 => 19h, right ?

[EZEX Lacroa]

I don't think I can attend this one...

its +8 on our clock... so it would be 28:00 = 02:00 AM

so...

its very early and I can't stay that long...

hope you guys understand...

[MachtGeil]

I dont know if ill be able to attend this meeting
it may cause some trouble with my real life activities

[pharaoh]

d'oh...it's 01.00 a.m in my time zone...I don't think I can make it...I've got to work double shift the next day

so sorry comrade..

[Maksim Chuikov]

Seems as all our comrades from the Asian timezones will be unable to make it. I'm sad to state facts, but the meeting is centered on European timezones and has been moved to give the players from N- and South America a chance to join. In the end it was 50-50 on who to choose and who to ... leave out.

I'll contact our American comrades and see if we can have the meeting 3-4 hours earlier, but that'd mean they'd have to sacrifice their Saturday morning. I'll update with changes later-on, whether there will be any.

- M. Chuikov

[Winster Huntinghawk]

I'll be there

[eunito]

I'll be there, or I'll send a replacement.

[FallbackPants]

Seems as all our comrades from the Asian timezones will be unable to make it. I'm sad to state facts, but the meeting is centered on European timezones and has been moved to give the players from N- and South America a change to join. In the end it was 50-50 on who to choose and who to ... leave out.

I'll contact our American comrades and see if we can have the meeting 3-4 hours earlier, but that'd mean they'd have to sacrifice their Saturday morning. I'll update with changes later-on, whether there will be any.

- M. Chuikov

Realistically it's going to be a battle for some people regardless of when its held. Hold it when its best for most, and people who can't make it could comment on the discussions later on these forums, or maybe have a second discussion at a different time for time zones that can't make it?

[Maksim Chuikov]

It's going to be hard to find a "best time for all". When the meeting takes place no matter what time, it's going to be night somewhere on the planet. As I see it there's three groups, one of these must be sacrificed. The topics will be posted on the forum, later-on. We could change the protocol and have a general vote whether to accept them or not here on the forum instead, at least this will give everyone a chance to review it and cast their vote!

- M. Chuikov

[Osmany Ramon]

I will try to make sure to be there for the beginning of the meeting but I cannot promise I will be able to stay the whole time if it drags on. I have to bake massive amounts of christmas cookies that day.

[crlsgms]

here in brasil will be 15hrs, ill happly attend to the metting, so a fellow comrade.

hope theres still time after to bake some here too.

[hakim bey]

Excuse me for my absence.
A lot of RL unforeseen events.

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