Checklist for Trademark Application

The checklist

 * Knows what other community resources are available to them
 * Has built relationships with other community organizations
 * Gives away free computers
 * Practices transparency (how?)
 * Demonstrates an awareness of environmental issues surrounding ewaste
 * Can install and configure free and open source software
 * Can educate about and support free and open source software
 * Has developed transparent processes
 * Participates on email lists in a transparent way.
 * Has transparent meeting minutes
 * Has transparent documentation of operational procedures
 * Has usable contact information
 * Basic democracy in the organization
 * Allows open participation.
 * Demonstrates an understanding of non-hierarchical structures
 * Practices good communication skills internally.
 * Practices good communication skills with Intergalactic.
 * Volunteer recruitment
 * Has a pool of core volunteers with a demonstrated long term commitment
 * Has enough volunteers
 * Has a diversity of volunteer skill sets
 * Seems generally cooperative with us and with each other.
 * Basic competency in running a nonprofit
 * Understands that organization does not "serve the shareholders" but rather the community
 * Understands the process for gaining nonprofit status (as legally defined in their location)
 * Mission statement and core activities support the common good
 * Basic financial reports are available to other free geeks and/or the public
 * Follows honest business practices
 * Exercises due diligence in selecting vendors
 * Keeps track of finances and can produce accurate reports