[FreeGeek] Re: proposals re: minutes

[sean]

I'm only wondering if this action should hinge on how we decide on the
name and affiliation issue.

sean  :o)


ifny wrote:
> is everyone ambivalent about me sending meeting minutes to FG portland?
>
> i will take silence as support, but it would be nice to know whatcha
> thinkin.
>
> i will also invite them to view our listserv archives. if there are
> objections/concerns i am happy to discuss.
>
> if there are no objections, i'll send that both out tuesday or wed.
>
>
> On 11/4/06, ifny <iamlachance at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 2 proposals:
>>
>> 1 - scribe postition is rotating so we all get a go at taking the
>> minutes!
>>
>>
>> 2 -i would ask the mailing list if they would like to consider
>> allowing our minutes to be sent to the freegeek startup listserv in
>> portland.
>>
>> here is the description of that mailing list:
>>
>> "Thinking about starting your own FREE GEEK in your area?
>> This list is for you. You can poll others (including FG/PDX) about
>> their experience doing so, check if there are subscribers from your
>> area (cooperation!), and share resources you come across."
>>
>> see the rest, as well as the archives, at
>> http://lists.freegeek.org/mailman/listinfo/startup
>>
>> you can also browse the archives of the rest of their *many* other
>> mailing lists http://lists.freegeek.org/listinfo
>>
>>
>> here are my reasons:
>>
>> -edifying:it would be an opportunity for others starting up to
>> observe/learn from our process/development
>>
>> -inspiring: it would perhaps make the process tangible for those
>> considering starting a FG
>>
>> -FGportland would gain profound knowledge about the 'enduser' startup
>> experience. it would allow FG to refine the process by what they learn
>> from us & has implications that ring of collaboration rather than
>> hierarchy.
>>
>> -it would be in keeping with the tenets of the open source / free
>> software movement & foster trust.
>>
>> -if we are indeed confident that we have the potential to do this,
>> then we should be confident & proud of our process as well. we
>> shouldn't feel pressure to appear perfect. we should also trust that
>> FG is there to encourage our development. by allowing them to
>> vicariously experience meetings, they may be able to give us deeper
>> feedback that could save us time & energy down the road.
>>
>> -strength enough to be so open would highlight a dedication to
>> understanding, rather than appearances. as for myself, i intend to
>>
>> -after they accept our application (if indeed it is a true franchise
>> we desire to be), i might even propose that we offer access to our
>> mailing list. after all, we have access to theirs.
>>
>>
>> thoughts? objections?
>>
>> ~!fny
>>
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