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| − | Despite the fact that '''FreeGeek Tacoma''' is not authorized by Free Geek to be a "Free Geek" in those precise internal "franchising" terms, the organization, "FreeGeek Tacoma" <u>'''IS'''</u> duly registered as a charitable corporation recognized by the State of Washington and is therefore legally able to function AS a computer recycling operation which can perform the same activities as Free Geek. | + | Despite the fact that '''FreeGeek Tacoma''' is not authorized by Free Geek to be a "Free Geek" in those precise internal "franchising" terms, the organization, "'''FreeGeek Tacoma'''" <u>'''IS'''</u> duly registered as a charitable corporation recognized by the State of Washington and is therefore legally able to function AS a computer recycling operation which can perform the same activities as '''Free Geek'''. Also, notice that the corporate name, "'''FreeGeek Tacoma'''" does not include a space between the Free and Geek, as does '''Free Geek'''. |
That said, there has been a feeling by the membership that '''FreeGeek Tacoma''' would honor '''Free Geek's''' wishes for control of the name, and until April 2007, was in the process of beginning a name change to the '''Free PC Foundation'''. The reasons for this are that we felt that there was enough question about what exactly constituted a "consensus based organization" versus a "democratically run organization" that the name change would be the best method to avoid potential litigation in the future. | That said, there has been a feeling by the membership that '''FreeGeek Tacoma''' would honor '''Free Geek's''' wishes for control of the name, and until April 2007, was in the process of beginning a name change to the '''Free PC Foundation'''. The reasons for this are that we felt that there was enough question about what exactly constituted a "consensus based organization" versus a "democratically run organization" that the name change would be the best method to avoid potential litigation in the future. | ||
Revision as of 13:09, 21 April 2007
The organization discussed on this page is not an official Free Geek
For a list of the official Free Geeks and an overview of the Trademark use application process,
see Free Geek Startups.
If you are a member of this organization,
Despite the fact that FreeGeek Tacoma is not authorized by Free Geek to be a "Free Geek" in those precise internal "franchising" terms, the organization, "FreeGeek Tacoma" IS duly registered as a charitable corporation recognized by the State of Washington and is therefore legally able to function AS a computer recycling operation which can perform the same activities as Free Geek. Also, notice that the corporate name, "FreeGeek Tacoma" does not include a space between the Free and Geek, as does Free Geek.
That said, there has been a feeling by the membership that FreeGeek Tacoma would honor Free Geek's wishes for control of the name, and until April 2007, was in the process of beginning a name change to the Free PC Foundation. The reasons for this are that we felt that there was enough question about what exactly constituted a "consensus based organization" versus a "democratically run organization" that the name change would be the best method to avoid potential litigation in the future.
At present, FreeGeek Tacoma as a business has failed due to the inability of staff and volunteers to come up with the resources necessary to establish a building site in which to conduct business.
Current Status: The assets of FreeGeek Tacoma are available to any person or persons who would like to take on the challenge of starting up this operation in the mid/south Puget Sound Area. This includes the corporation name and charitable organization status, a bank account, web site and domain name, and a handful of "ready-for-distribution" systems.
If you are interested in obtaining more information, contact Bob Holden.
- Web site: http://freegeektacoma.org
- Wiki: http://freegeektacoma.org/docs/