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Olivier: Believes members should be involved at every possible turn. Olivier would like for it to state on record, that
he objects to redacting venue information.
Votes:
AYE:
Elizabeth Ploshay
Brock Pierce
Jim Harper
Bobby Lee
Obstain:
Olivier Janssens (reason: Olivier says he was not present at the last board meeting and cannot confirm the accuracy of
the minutes)
Memberships:
Elizabeth: The foundation needs to improve communication as to what the foundation does. How can we market what
the foundation does? We need to improve public perception of foundation and emphasize that the foundation is not
dead.
Jim: Believes we need to generate more activity. Individual members dont recognize the things we recognize as
accomplishments, the same way a corporate membership might. Jim asked what value do we provide to the individual
membership. For example, the foundation has taken individual memberships for granted. We could offer services to
individuals and grow their contributions.
Elizabeth: Core development is huge. What are we going to do in the future. Strategic Planning. We wont be able to
raise funds unless thats spelled out.
Brock: Brock asks that Amy send membership data to the board.
Bruce: In regards to a membership report, there are many databases, there was an effort of streamlining them before I
came onboard, but we need to do more work. Corporate memberships are not all that organized, individuals are in
good shape. We should have that in better shape by the next call.
Committees will help with engaging members. Maybe a Kickstarter type of program that will allow people to donate to
things they care about most. This would allow an individual member to raise money for a pet project the community
likes.
Brock: Wants to note that leading into last fall to Jan and Feb he was working on the membership drive and they got
very successful on ramping up revenues. The board was responsible and he hopes the current board can get engaged
and help again. He hopes everyone is willing to help get it back on track. Board members can contribute and have a
significant role in membership drive. Brock suggests that Bruce schedule a 1x1 call with each board member to try and
leverage them for help with memberships. Bruce says individual board member donations are key depending on each
board members financial situation. It would also be great for Board members to reach out and encourage donations and
memberships from those that they know.
DevCore Update
Brock: Location found for DevCore (name and location to be kept confidential until the public announcement). If the
board would prefer to give an update until details are finalized we can do so, otherwise we will go ahead. Disclosing
the location at this time, could jeopardize the gift.
Elizabeth: The reason for the confidentiality is because an organization has donated space but the details have not been
finalized. We must respect the organization and the donation until the time that it is finalized and we are ready to make
the announcement.
Olivier doesnt agree with redacting the location but hes ok to go ahead with the conversation.
Olivier: Wants to keep membership in the loop. States that he and Elizabeth have a differing opinion on the matter.
Brock: DevCore was well received in the first few events and we have not had the resource to move the ball forward as
much as possible, if we dont move forward getting it going, were at risk of its fizzling out and losing the revenue.
Were in a critical position to get the date set and the names and specifics are kept out until its locked down. Draper
University is going to give us space for San Fran. Bruce and Amy will handle the logistics.
Bruce and Brock then discuss if board members willing to help organize regarding sponsors, venues, etc? We need all
the help we can get
Bobby Lee: What kind of space and for how long? Date?
Bruce: We have space but details are not finalized. The last one attracted some great high quality speakers including
Gavin Andresen, Andreas Antonopolous, and Michael Perklin with his certification program and Mike Hearn who did
a demonstration on how to program a smart contract. Roughly 200 people. 1 day event. This one is heavily focused
on development. The date for the annual meeting could be approximately November or December, the date for
DevCore September or October.
Annual Meeting Update
We are working on venues for the Annual Meeting.
Affiliate Update:
We dont have much of a detailed update on this because of delays related to Bruces car accident. We reached out to
many of the member chapters. Mexico has closed and some are struggling but some are doing very well , and there are
some new chapters as well.
Bruce: In regards to affiliates, we shouldnt force them to use our name, but maybe we could give some sort of bonus
to encourage them to use our name. If we can help affiliate organizations become stronger, it helps us all.
Brock: We should consider following through with the original proposal regarding the international affiliate board seat.
We need to look at the numbers and who get to vote and get clarity and proceed with that election, for the next board
meeting, if not sooner.
Bruce and Amy will have a clear concise plan for this to go forward, by the next board meeting.
Elizabeth: We need to address the upcoming election for the board seats that will open for for Micky and Elizabeth at
the end of December. The website should clearly map out what seats are becoming available, and when. The Affiliate
seat is available as soon as we finalize. The individual, and an industry seats are available in December. Having those
positions filled before they vacate would be a good idea, there should be no gap. Ideally we have new members
elected by mid December before the holidays. We will consider making an announcement in October, with an election
in November, and the elected board member starting in December. Bruce and Amy could plan with this timetable.
Best to keep things timely and organized.
There is question as to whether the seat is only for international affiliate chapters of the organization. Anyone can run
from those chapters, not just the heads. Bruce will research the by-laws to determine exactly who the affiliate board
seat is for, and who is eligible to run and report at the next board meeting.