Freegle Reps Report 2010-03-14 - Revision history

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Jacky: /* Media and Promotional Activities */

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Media and Promotional Activities

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	- BBC Working lunch TV slot		- BBC Working lunch TV slot
	- Passing the million member mark and publicity to do with that (press release, blog etc.)		- Passing the million member mark and publicity to do with that (press release, blog etc.)
	~~- http://www.letsrecycle.com/awards~~
	- Link on http://www.recyclethis.co.uk		- Link on http://www.recyclethis.co.uk

Jacky at 04:53, 29 July 2010

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Jacky at 07:30, 21 July 2010

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Jacky at 15:50, 18 July 2010

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Paul Thompson at 11:43, 20 March 2010

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	Reps summary for 14 February to		Reps summary for 14 February to 14 March 2010.

	Reps ~~working practices~~		=Reps Working Practices=
	~~----------------------~~

	We discussed whether Reps decisions and/or discussion should be open		We discussed whether Reps decisions and/or discussion should be open
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	Lots of Reps were ill around 24-25 Feb.		Lots of Reps were ill around 24-25 Feb.

	Organisational Issues		=Organisational Issues=
	~~---------------------~~

	We discussed asking for or accepting unsolicited donations at UK Aware		We discussed asking for or accepting unsolicited donations at UK Aware
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	be the case.		be the case.

	We drafted a message to Central (#8628) about funding to get opinions of		We drafted a message to Central ([http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FreegleUK-Central/message/9044 #8628]) about funding to get opinions of
	members about this sensitive subject. Discussion also continued		members about this sensitive subject. Discussion also continued
	amongst the Reps about whether we should apply for any grants. It was		amongst the Reps about whether we should apply for any grants. It was
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	We released several alternative versions of a disclaimer for		We released several alternative versions of a disclaimer for
	groups to use with wording provided by Legal. This was announced on		groups to use with wording provided by Legal. This was announced on
	Central by Paul and placed on the wiki. See:		Central by Paul and placed on the wiki. See: [[Disclaimer]]
	~~http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/~~Disclaimer

	There was discussion about how to deal with enquiries from whole		There was discussion about how to deal with enquiries from whole
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	This was moved to Structure for further discussion.		This was moved to Structure for further discussion.

	We added working groups' remits to the wiki:		We added working groups' remits to the wiki: [[Working Groups]]
	~~http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Working_Groups~~
	Some of these could do with more input so we would encourage you to		Some of these could do with more input so we would encourage you to
	have a read and make any suggestions on the relevent working group.		have a read and make any suggestions on the relevent working group.
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	of interest. It was decided that, at this time we did not have the		of interest. It was decided that, at this time we did not have the
	resources to actively pursue this. A Reps statement was sent to		resources to actively pursue this. A Reps statement was sent to
	Central about this (message 9016).		Central about this (message [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FreegleUK-Central/message/9044 9016]).

	We discussed various advice from legal profesionals about the issues		We discussed various advice from legal profesionals about the issues
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	needs careful consideration.		needs careful consideration.

	Media and Promotional Activities		=Media and Promotional Activities=
	~~--------------------------------~~

	We discussed media activities:		We discussed media activities:
	- BBC Working lunch TV slot		- BBC Working lunch TV slot
	- Passing the million member mark and publicity to do with that		- Passing the million member mark and publicity to do with that (press release, blog etc.)
	(press release, blog etc.)		- http://www.letsrecycle.com/awards
	- http://www.letsrecycle.com/awards/		- Link on http://www.recyclethis.co.uk
	- Link on http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/

	We discussed what we could do to get new members. Suggestions		We discussed what we could do to get new members. Suggestions
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	We discovered that free ads from Yahoo were not ongoing.		We discovered that free ads from Yahoo were not ongoing.

	Technical Matters		=Technical Matters=
	~~-----------------~~

	We discussed some technical issues:		We discussed some technical issues:
	- iLoveFreegle.org email addresses for the reps. The general opinion		* iLoveFreegle.org email addresses for the reps. The general opinion is that we didn't need them but the discussion is still open.
	is that we didn't need them but the discussion is still open.		* Moving resources like the One Stop Shop to the Freegle wiki (http://wiki.iLoveFreegle.org) so that they could be contributed to by anyone who wanted.
	- Moving resources like the One Stop Shop to the Freegle
	wiki (http://wiki.~~ilovefreegle~~.org/) so that they could be contributed
	to by anyone who wanted.

	Suggestions, Complaints and Other Matters		=Suggestions, Complaints and Other Matters=
	~~------------------------------------------------------~~

	We had to consider some child protection issues and it		We had to consider some child protection issues and it

Paul Thompson: moved Reps Summary 14Feb-14Mar 2010 to Freegle Reps Report 2010-03-14

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moved Reps Summary 14Feb-14Mar 2010 to Freegle Reps Report 2010-03-14

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Paul Thompson at 11:36, 20 March 2010

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	recommending against mentioning Freecycle on their homepage.		recommending against mentioning Freecycle on their homepage.

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Ollieclark: /* Reps summary 14 Feb - 14 Mar 2010 */

2010-03-20T10:32:28Z

Reps summary 14 Feb - 14 Mar 2010

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Reps summary for 14 February to

Reps working practices
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We discussed whether Reps decisions and/or discussion should be open
to members. There was general agreement that decisions should be
publicised on Central but due to the possibly confidential nature of
discussions, they should be kept closed.

It was agreed that we should draft a Reps Working Practices document.
Sian kindly offered to draft this. This is being drafted in parallel
with the Governing Document being discussesd on Structure.

There was much discussion about the Governing Document currently being
drafted on Structure and the Reps Working Practices Document being
worked on by the Reps and Structure. It was felt that these documents
needed to compliment one another and not overlap or contradict. Work
on both is now continuing in parallel by the Reps and Structure.

We have started using Yahoo group polls to make decisions after a
period of discussion. It was agreed that the Rep who starts a Rep
group poll should close it and that all polls should have an
abstention option.

We decided that the Rep doing the Reps summary should also write the
Reps contribution to FreeSpout. Edward also drafted and sent this.

Discussion continued about how we could work better as a team and
prioritise our tasks. Jane kindly stepped up as a coordinator to
remind everyone of their highest priority tasks/decisions they need to
agree to and this has been very helpful in making quicker progress.
There was much discussion about priorities of tasks on the task list
and volunteers were sought to lead tasks. We agreed that the Reps
primary function is to provide guidance and oversight and that as much
s possible of the actual "work" should be done by the working groups
(although many Reps also do a lot on various working groups).

Lots of Reps were ill around 24-25 Feb.

Organisational Issues
---------------------

We discussed asking for or accepting unsolicited donations at UK Aware
(and generally). It was decided by vote not to solicit for donations
(either asking or having a collection container on the stand) but that
unsolicited donations could be accepted, subject to us having a bank
account set up and robust financial procedures. This is unlikely to
be the case.

We drafted a message to Central (#8628) about funding to get opinions of
members about this sensitive subject. Discussion also continued
amongst the Reps about whether we should apply for any grants. It was
felt that until we have identified costs, we should not apply for
funding. Discussion continues.

We agreed to accept Jacqui's offer to compile a Who's Who and List of
Freegle Email Addresses: http://freegle.it/WhosWho

We agreed to delegate the research on a bank account for Freegle to
Jacky. We agreed on a set of criteria that Freegle would need for a
bank account. There was a suggestion of looking into Credit Unions as
well but it was felt that they would not be appropriate for a national
Freegle account, pending further research. Jacky reported back and a
bank account is now pending us agreeing a Governing document (in
progress on Structure). We will also need a Chairman and Secretary or
simliar to open a bank account. It was agreed that we should appoint
these when we know exactly what a chosen account would require.

The New Group Assessment Guidelines were agreed after incorprating
changes suggested on Central and the Start working group. This was the
end of a very long and involved process so thanks to all involved! We
also discussed whether and how to make the Interim Group Assesment
Team. We voted to make the GAT permanent and ask the IGAT team members
to continue in their roles. The Reps are very grateful that they all
accepted.

We released several alternative versions of a disclaimer for
groups to use with wording provided by Legal. This was announced on
Central by Paul and placed on the wiki. See:
http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Disclaimer

There was discussion about how to deal with enquiries from whole
reuse networks (such as Don't Dump That or Realcycle) to join or merge
with Freegle. While we have corresponded with leaders of those
networks, it was felt that the individual groups should be treated
as if they'd all applied at the same time and the standard New Group
Guidelines should be followed for individual groups.

We decided that we should appoint a Freegle Historian and advertised
for this on Central. We appointed Alison and encouraged
her to seek the advice of the people working group on a remit.

We discussed how to make the working groups more effective. It was
agreed that we should suggest that each group should have a todo
list and a coordinator to help close discussions and organise work.
This was moved to Structure for further discussion.

We added working groups' remits to the wiki:
http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/Working_Groups
Some of these could do with more input so we would encourage you to
have a read and make any suggestions on the relevent working group.

We discussed Freegle overseas as a result of a number of expressions
of interest. It was decided that, at this time we did not have the
resources to actively pursue this. A Reps statement was sent to
Central about this (message 9016).

We discussed various advice from legal profesionals about the issues
of registering Freegle and the Freegle logo as a trademark. Discussion
is continuing on Legal and the Rep group. We need to decide what
outcome we want and how to get there. This is a complicated area and
needs careful consideration.

Media and Promotional Activities
--------------------------------

We discussed media activities:
- BBC Working lunch TV slot
- Passing the million member mark and publicity to do with that
(press release, blog etc.)
- http://www.letsrecycle.com/awards/
- Link on http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/

We discussed what we could do to get new members. Suggestions
included getting schools involved, using Facebook or other social
media, quality central publicity and help getting this printed. These
were then floated on relevant working groups.

We discovered that free ads from Yahoo were not ongoing.

Technical Matters
-----------------

We discussed some technical issues:
- iLoveFreegle.org email addresses for the reps. The general opinion
is that we didn't need them but the discussion is still open.
- Moving resources like the One Stop Shop to the Freegle
wiki (http://wiki.ilovefreegle.org/) so that they could be contributed
to by anyone who wanted.

Suggestions, Complaints and Other Matters
------------------------------------------------------

We had to consider some child protection issues and it
was agreed that a task force, headed by Paul should be set up to look
at this. This also led to the consideration of the wider issue of
moderator and member codes of practice. Discussion on this continues.

A suggestion was made that we should have a "Free Organisation Health
Check" from www.crn.org.uk. It was agreed that there would be little
benefit at this time.

An unaffiliated group and website were using our name, logo and
material from our website. They were asked to remove it and kindly did
so.

We discussed a few complaints of GOs sending spam.

We registered with the British Library Web Archiving Programme:
http://www.bl.uk/aboutus/stratpolprog/digi/webarch/

We drafted and sent a response to a FC group owner asking for our
rationale for opening a Freegle group on their "patch".

We discussed a couple of specific proposals for specialist groups and
identified suitable people to liase with working groups to
come up with guidelines.

We discussed negative mentions of Freecycle on Freegle homepages and
agreed to add some guidance to the information sent to new groups
recommending against mentioning Freecycle on their homepage.