Checklist for Trademark Application - Revision history

Mkille at 23:41, 19 April 2013

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Rfs at 21:09, 11 January 2009

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Rfs at 21:08, 11 January 2009

2009-01-11T21:08:29Z

Rfs: New page: == The checklist == * Knows what other community resources are available to them * Has built relationships with other community organizations * Gives away free computers * Practices transp...

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New page: == The checklist == * Knows what other community resources are available to them * Has built relationships with other community organizations * Gives away free computers * Practices transp...

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== 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

[[Category: Trademark]]

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	During the [[Trademark application flow chart\|process]] of becoming a full Free Geek there are several points where we will want to review a general checklist to track whether the applicant is actually making progress towards being an actual Free Geek (and not something else). This is a stab at that type of checklist, based on issues already seen in the application process, and coming from a brainstorm in an IRC meeting sometime in 2008.		During the [[Trademark application flow chart\|process]] of becoming a full Free Geek there are several points where we will want to review a general checklist to track whether the applicant is actually making progress towards being an actual Free Geek (and not something else). This is a stab at that type of checklist, based on issues already seen in the application process, and coming from a brainstorm in an IRC meeting sometime in 2008.

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	During the [[Trademark application flow chart\|process]] of becoming a full Free Geek there are several points where we will want to review a general checklist to track whether the applicant is actually making progress towards being an actual Free Geek (and not something else). This is a stab at that type of checklist, based on issues already seen in the application process, and coming from a brainstorm in an IRC meeting sometime in 2008.		During the [[Trademark application flow chart\|process]] of becoming a full Free Geek there are several points where we will want to review a general checklist to track whether the applicant is actually making progress towards being an actual Free Geek (and not something else). This is a stab at that type of checklist, based on issues already seen in the application process, and coming from a brainstorm in an IRC meeting sometime in 2008.
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		+	This checklist should be viewed in the context of the [[Free Geek Principles]].

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	* Knows what other community resources are available to them		* Knows what other community resources are available to them