++ I agree that keeping forward momentum is important. The ultimate form of the organization will best be attained as an evolutionary/agile process rather than trying to shape it all before taking the first 501(c)3 step.
Brian On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 8:24 AM, Dan Scott <[email protected]> wrote: So, based on that, would it be possible to move forward on the governance front in two tracks? 1) Short-term (e.g. next month?): establish an agreement with the Conservancy that enables us to take advantage of the benefits of being part of a 501(c)(3) and provides a neutral place for holding the Evergreen collateral (trademarks, logos, domain names...). We would work directly with the Conservancy to establish the ground rules for our agreement (as Bradley offered when he sent us the sponsorship agreement - and which we have not as of yet used). Some projects simply nominate one person to act as the point of contact with the Conservancy; it could be as simple as that. If we get set up before the end of year, then Americans would be able to make tax-free donations to Evergreen as a Christmas present! 2) Longer-term (e.g. in time for the next Evergreen Conference): establish the complete set of rules of governance, including standing committees, membership rules & fees, meeting rules, compensation, possibly setting up a standalone 501(c)(3)? Dan
