Talk:3 - 5 year plan

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 * we want staff to be paid a solid living wage, including retirement planning (ability to live the rest of your life on your FG income)
 * clarity in FG's attitute towards free software
 * more FG's
 * more FG's that are sustainable, and more advice (Franchise Coordinator or Ambassador)
 * more artistic expression on boxes (i.e. FG stencil or paint option)
 * GAP program growth
 * more community partnerships with non-profits, maybe adoption volunteers can volunteer elsewhere
 * this could be accomplished by sending out store spec boxes
 * more partnerships with businesses that donate large amounts of stuff
 * pickups (fleet of vehicles?!)
 * scheduled neighborhood pickups
 * FG more accesible / reach broader audience
 * more variety of volunteer programs (especially real-life skills)
 * open 7 days a week
 * stay small scale and spread faster
 * more efficient FG (full floor staffing all the time)
 * more paid interns gaining actual job experience (can complement full floor staffing)
 * satellite thrift store(s) & drop-off locations or partner with local second-hand stores
 * could turn into branch FG's in PDX-area
 * better administration coverage (facilities, systems admin, bookkeeping)
 * schduleding software (Richard/Dave quits if we don't get this within 5 years)
 * more programs for geeklets (kids)
 * cleaner, including clutter AND dirt (central vacuuming for build & eval)
 * mobile, fly-by-night FG in a box
 * clarify the 'community technology' aspect
 * i.e. what people can do other than volunteer here and make that clear & welcoming (internet use)
 * more volunteer rewards - fun stuff to retain volunteers (untraditional is better)
 * certifications (i.e. better education)
 * be more embracing of software replacing tasks
 * better recognition of FG
 * low-tech solutions before high-tech solutions
 * more detailed recycling (take apart more stuff)
 * make recycling more educational (what is this, where would it go if not recycled, etc?)
 * this would be very good for schoolkids (geeklets) to learn
 * a facility we own
 * FG stamp of approval for other businesses (particularly e-waste biz)
 * better routing of people to appropriate places they want to do
 * classes classes classes
 * grantwriter on staff
 * make store more accessible for non-geeks Ali 14:19, 15 February 2007 (PST)