This last Saturday, May 30th a special group of people got together once again to eat, drink and share. As usual it was relaxing, fun and informative. Here are a couple of pictures of one end of the table. The other end (the ones taking the pictures), failed to take a shot of themselves (Larisa, John Crapper's SO and Gemina13)
In attendance:
1. John Crapper
2. John Crapper's SO
3. bleeding blue
4. LarisaW
5. momomia
6. doing business as
7. Gemina13
8. TBone Apollo
The numbers were down a little due to conflicts people had revolving mainly around end of school, graduation and prom issues.
Besides the free-flowing discussions taking place around the table constantly we managed to conduct some formal business too.
As it turned out our scheduled guest, Yoram Bauman from CarbonWA, was unable to join us due to circumstances beyond his control. Not to be dissuaded, however, we still discussed CarbonWA's revenue neutral Initiative 732 that would put a tax on carbon emissions while reducing taxes by an equal amount. Initiative canvassing packets were passed out to all interested
Next we discussed at length the upcoming launch of our new Washington State Open Thread series slated for this coming Sunday, June 7th posting at 3:30 pm PDT. The series will serve as a wonderful way for us all to virtually meet up and better connect, unite and act! So mark your calendars and pop in this coming Sunday to say hi and be a part of the inaugural launch!
Eventually, with enough consistent participation from Washington Kossacks and beyond we're aiming to attract our local leaders to post and then chat afterwards with us in comments.
Already the posting schedule is booked through mid July.
I always enjoy myself immensely at our meet ups. Nothing better than sipping a beer or glass of wine and sharing with kindred spirits. But the time that elapses between them is just too long a period. Our Washington State Open Thread will correct that going forward.
And make no mistake, Seattle & Puget Sound Kos is moving forward in a determined and progressive manner in a number of ways. Our open thread series will make it easy and fruitful to share all of them.
Our group is the hub of a wheel with spokes emanating from that hub. A place where people can share their reasons for being part of Daily KOS. A place where people can inform others of their activist efforts so like-minded individuals can connect. A place where we can invite others to join our community. A place to make new members feel welcome and connected. And a forum giving us the opportunity to hear from our local leaders and us a chance to share our ideas with them. And a place to gather and have a good time.