Many people from an outside perspective have wondered what is ALARM? Having been in existence for only 10 months what is it about? Well for the past few months, following the London wide conference we held in January at Conway Hall, ALARM has been discussing an overall strategy for 2012 and we are pleased to publish parts of this plan. If you are an anarchist in London then get involved in ALARM and take part in building a political movement.
(1) ALARM Internal
We have not published any of our internal organising as it is an on going process of learning and improvement. Currently ALARM is a non-membership organisation, with elected organisational roles (Secretary, Treasurer etc), which meets every second and fourth Sunday of the month in Central London. To get involved contact us on 07528234078.
(2) ALARM External
(a) Community Organising
- Support/ Attend every Radical London Meeting.
– Form local community groups in every borough through Radical London.
– Establish contact points in Boroughs with few people.
– Support grass roots and autonomous campaigns / struggles.
(b) Workplace Organising
- Support and work with Sol Fed.
– Support and work with IWW.
– Support grass roots and autonomous campaigns / struggles.
(c) Comrades
– Support our comrades and friends with struggles of everyday life.
(d) Freedom / Black Flag
– Fully support Freedom & Black Flag through their collectives.
– Organise and carry out an effective distribution model for both.
(e) Antifascism
– Work with the National Antifascist Network.
– Send delegates to meetings across the country.
– Organise London meetings.
(f) Stewarding
– Continue & improve organising stewards for our public events.
– Continue stewarding relations with other organisations.
(g) Public Speaking
– Plan and host public speaking workshops.
– Attend Speakers Corner debates / talks to improve public speaking skills.
(h) Street & Public Meetings
– Plan series of street meetings and public meetings.
– Co-ordinate Speakers and publicise events.
(i) Radio
– Publicise & support Catalyst Radio network.
– Publicise & support The Circled A & Dissident Island Shows.
– Support & develop Red & Black Club Radio Show.
(j) Black Rose Martial Arts
– Support financially the development and growth of Black Rose.
– Offer help for organising any events, seminars etc.
(k) Anarchist Book Fair
– Organise a distribution network for flyers, posters etc.
– Organise a way of raising the name of the Book Fair with publicity etc.
(l) Fund Raising
– Ideas / Proposals needed for large fundraising projects.
(m) Two / Five Year Projects
- Create Working Groups to look into logistics and practicalities of:
(i) New large permanent Social Centre e.g gigs, bar, club etc.
(ii) New large permanent Resource Centre e.g. gym, shop, studio etc.
– Put results into a budgeted document.
– Hold Conference and invite others to discuss projects.
(3) YEARLY EVENTS
Again like with Point One we have decided not to publish all of our strategies and proposals as we have a busy year ahead of us in 2012 with the Diamond Jubilee, Greater London Assembly Elections, The Olympics, Mayday etc etc. If you want to know more then get involved!
We hope that publishing parts of our 2012 Strategy shows how important having an organisation like ALARM is and makes it clearer for those wanting to take part. If you live in London and identify as an anarchist or just want to get involved in libertarian activities then ALARM is the place to be!