Checklist for Trademark Application

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During the 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.

This checklist should be viewed in the context of the Free Geek Principles.

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