Call to Action: Embargo Wells Fargo! Demonstration @ NCSU November 30th...

[Josh Harris]

Brothers and Sisters!

John G. Stumpf, President and CEO of bailout-recipient Wells Fargo is coming to NC State's Campus next Wednesday, November 30th at 4:15pm. He'll speak to students and the public about his career, leadership experiences, and perhaps the $19 million in taxpayer money he earned last year foreclosing on American homes. At the conclusion of his speech, he will take questions from the audience.
More info: http://www.poole.ncsu.edu/index-exp.php/events/entry/wells-fargo-executive-lecture-nov30/)

Occupy NCSU is calling you, all local occupations, and all citizens concerned with economic injustice to action on November 30th. Together, we will voice the message of the 99%, the message of fairness and justice to the economic majority. Occupy Durham, Occupy Chapel Hill and Occupy Raleigh will all be participating! United we are strong. Together we are stronger!

Meet at 1:00pm in the Brickyard Plaza in front of DH Hill library for an Action Orientation. There will be MANY fun ways to participate. If you want to join us, but are not sure what you'd like to do, this will be the best time to figure it out!
Location: http://goo.gl/9E4qP

Our Emargo Wells Fargo demonstration starts at 2:15pm on the sidewalk on the Hilsborough Street side of Nelson Hall. Bring your favorite 99% signs. Shout your favorite 99% slogans. Let's be heard!
Location: http://goo.gl/RTw3J

Planning to Go Inside?
Be sure to arrive between 3:30pm - 4:15pm to reserve your seat inside the Nelson 3400 Auditorium (3rd Floor). The auditorium holds 350 people and is open to the public. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Q&A session following the speech, so come prepared!

And afterwards...?
More details as they become available...

[Margaret]

I am researching civil lawsuits against WF.  I can't believe how many there and how many they have settled.  The DOJ, california, illinois and new york state have all filed suit.  if you know of any others, please pass on to me.  We don't need to replicate each other's work.  there's plenty of dirt to be dug.

I think there is a statement or question in there somewhere.

[David Youmans]

good, maybe if we can dig up enough dirt, we can bury him in it in front of the whole college...

[KatGad]

I still can't believe a university which requires students studying business & management programs in its many different colleges to take one or two semesters worth of classes with the name ETHICS in the title would choose the CEO of Wells Fargo to address it's students on LEADERSHIP.   Of all the people they could have requested to speak to and inspire the student body in their future careers, in the wake of banking bailouts, long term "recession" (depression in reality), and state of current events we should all be asking ourselves: Really? THIS GUY?!?!?! WTF!?!?!?

- NCSU Must be going for the do as I say and not as I do technique of teaching here. If this is any indication about what private funding does to the quality of public education we are all screwed.

[Tayloe]

With the level of education rising in regard to the unethical practices of Wells Fargo, I'm betting he gets laughed off the stage - Or at least seriously humbled. 

 

[David Youmans]

Well, if we all get the chance, he'll be laughed right out of the building.

[emilygray]

Well, if we all get the chance, he'll be laughed right out of the building.

Here's your chance!     hope to see you Wednesday!

[Dyck Dewid]

First, I'm guessing he'll know what's in store for him and will have some counter... or else will not attend.

Secondly, wouldn't it be a nice gesture if each morning when a Wells Fargo Branch opened it found it's walkway covered with large rocks painted with something like:
"Family Foreclosed" or "OverSold Customer" of "No Responsibility Here" so all who enter the back will be reminded the 'trust' that was placed and betrayed.

[Josh Harris]

*** IMPORTANT UPDATES ***

The action orientation at 1:00pm has been cancelled as of tonight's Occupy NCSU meeting. Here's your Action Orientation:

Show up with a sign, a chant, and your beautiful selves anytime after 2:15pm to demonstrate for economic justice for the economic majority!!

Where?
Here: http://goo.gl/RTw3J

[aferlotti]

a quick note:

http://news.yahoo.com/p-downgrades-top-us-banks-credit-ratings-222321310.html

Wells Fargo fell to "A+" from "AA-" which likewise triggered downgrades for several subsidiaries. Shares closed down 7 cents at $24.08, then lost 18 cents aftermarket.

I notice that the article has it backwards.. you can't fall from AA- to A+ so my belief is they screwed up that reporting.... HOWEVER... talk about something to mic check and to talk about his LEADERSHIP skills. 

EDIT: Something about asking how it feels to be on the other end of the stick when it comes to credit.

[Derek C]

I think that might be right Tony. My understanding is it went like:

AAA
AA+
AA
AA-
A+
A
A-

...and so on down the line. I could be wrong though.

I will say this: Stumpf is going to be having a really really shitty day. 

[aferlotti]

oh duh I forgot how the double letter grades worked... i need to wake up lol

either way this needs to be included~   

ps i'l have a green hat on

[JHuberman]

I'm out of town and regret I can't attend this event.  It is already getting national coverage.

If I had a chance to ask a question I would ask:

You have been speaking about Leadership.  Do you think you are setting a good example for the health of our economy by receiving compensation of 560 time the median income of US workers?  Do you think that your job is worth 560 times the median income of US workers?

Facts:

Chmn. Pres. & CEO  John G. Stumpf
WELLS FARGO & CO (WFC)
Headquarters: SAN FRANCISCO, C
COMMERCIAL BANKS
In 2010, John G. Stumpf received $18,973,722 in total compensation. By comparison, the median worker made $33,840 in 2010. John G. Stumpf made 560 times the median worker's pay.


Source:
http://www.aflcio.org/corporatewatch/paywatch/ceou/database.cfm?tkr=WELLS%20FARGO&pg=1&CFID=156287201&CFTOKEN=21936204

[aferlotti]

If he was doing a good job I'd say he can have that pay. 

If he was doing a good job.

[OrionDarkwood]

Hate to be the realist here but are you sure that Mr. Stumpf  won't be shielded from seeing/hearing you coming and going as well as will you be allowed to here his speech (or quickly hustled out of the room)?

First thing is get a good recon of the area, where Mr. Stumpf  will most like enter and exit the building the room where he is speaking so you know where he will be and what security will be like.

I think if your going to protest go in small groups and sit all over the place so if security does hustle you out they will have to split up to do so (better would be to have a group protest wait a bit then have another group protest)