[Community] [IMC] Phone and Services Policy
Edwin Hawkes
oltime1 at att.net
Sun Mar 14 12:54:39 CDT 2010
I believe that Derrick has been doing some stuff with Odd Music, and
they have been helping him with some recording. I wasn't aware that he
was trying to make money, if that is the case, then I believe he should
be restricted from that, and I would put restrictions on him using the
equipment in the main space. I see him occasionally bring friends in
with him, but I don't know if he is trying to charge them for recording
there, or whether he is trying to practice his art. I guess that should
be clarified. He has tried loosely to attach himself to Shows, but only
helps occasionally, like showing up for one show in three months to help
set up a few chairs, or marginally assist with sound. I would _not_ at
this time consider him a member of the shows working group, to the
extent where I would approve a key. I do know Derrick has mentioned that
he considers the IMC to be his "family", and I'm not sure as to what the
context of that is. He could be a productive member, but may need some
specific direction on what we need him to do. He has mentioned that he
can do some maintenance type work, and there was some talk of him
repairing the plaster around the hot water pipes in the main space. On
the other hand I'm not convinced that Derrick will follow through with
what he promises. I don't completely know Chris Evan's history with the
IMC, but I have seen him do a lot around there at times. Currently he is
working to organize the art show for Boneyard and IMC Fest at the IMC. I
don't think that entails the use of the phone, but access to computer,
and email is needed. Chris has also come in and helped at shows
occasionally. I thought that Chris was a member of production, and I
know he occasionally works on video stuff for Citizens for Peace and
Justice. Anyway that is my take on the two individuals in question at
this time, vague as it is. I think that the proper term to use, unless
you do actually receive a salary would be I volunteer at the IMC, and we
should encourage anybody that is a member of a working group to use that
phrase. Americorps should probably say that they're an Americorps member
at the IMC. I agree that some policy needs to be in place in regards to
phone use, and computer access, outside of the public computers. That
way the staff people can use the policy as a way to let people know they
shouldn't be using the phone. The main issue is going to be with
enforcement, partly because it's impossible for everybody to know who
has permission and who doesn't. You would have to develop a list, and
keep it updated. You can restrict the access codes, but if the door is
open, and someone walks in and uses the phone, or computer, the person
staffing may not know if they have permission or not. Sorry for the
rambling, but just trying to work through this in my mind.
Thanks,
Ed
> Others can feel free to weigh in, but it's my understanding that in
> conjunction with using the phone, we're also talking about individuals
> using IMC resources (like sound and production room equipment)
> explicitly for their personal gain. I've been told that Derrick has
> said "I work for the IMC" and may be trying to promote and make a
> profit on services he can provide using IMC equipment. If this is the
> case, it's clearly outside of our mission. It's also not clear whether
> he's active in any working group.
>
> We also have an issue of access- to the production room, and thus the
> phone, computers, cameras and other equipment. Production is meeting
> again regularly now, mostly to revive the work that Stephen Fonzo did
> to set up procedures for equipment and space management of the
> production facilities. That's for production to work out, but I
> mention it in this discussion since it will affect access to the room
> and connects with the accountability issue. Moving forward production
> is trying to make the room more useful, provide clearer instructions
> and scheduling procedures, and begin to require more accountability
> for scheduling computer time and equipment in the production room
> facilities.
>
> In any case, using the phone or other resources as an IMC reporter is
> totally good, like Mike says. An individual doing so should have a
> clear connection to a working group though.
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 10:30 AM, Mike Lehman <rebelmike at earthlink.net
> <mailto:rebelmike at earthlink.net>> wrote:
>
> I'm somewhat curious about in what capacity representations of
> "working for the IMC" actually was.
>
> If it was for reporting, then that does become somewhat of a
> touchy issue. In some sense, anyone who does reporting and chooses
> to use the IMC to post their reporting is an IMC reporter. This
> happens all the time on the website.
>
> On the other hand, IMC working groups can and do have some control
> over those who choose to become involved actively in their work.
> It is possible for them to choose to establish a process to
> "become a member of the IMC Production group," a member of RFU,"
> or "a member of the Public i" for instance.
>
> So I just wanted to establish some clarity on this particular
> point, as it goes to the root of our beginnings in participatory
> journalism and the IMC Principles of Unity. We need to be careful
> not to be too restrictive here on that particular point.
>
> However, this does not mean that reasonable restrictions on use of
> the IMC phone, for instance, are not warranted, whether or not
> those involved are IMC members. It needs to be restricted to IMC
> business, simply because we don't have the resources to support
> its use for personal business.
> Mike Lehman
>
> Elizabeth Simpson wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> There has been some lack of clarity around phone use, keys,
> and also about charging for services performed while at the IMC.
>
> Carly, Brian, Meme, Chris R. and I have met to draft a policy
> we'd like to see go into effect immediately. If you (spokes)
> agree, we propose that the membership would be notified of the
> policy as being in effect until the next steering meeting, at
> which time we'll address and confirm it.
>
> It's like this:
>
> The IMC phone is for IMC-related business only, and is not
> available for incoming or outgoing personal calls.
> Individuals or groups who do not have an explicit agreement
> (e.g. lease) with the IMC may not charge for services
> performed at or through the IMC. This policy does not affect
> Shows Group, other events organized by working groups, or
> people renting the space.
> Only people who are paid by the IMC can represent themselves
> as working for the IMC.
>
> (The technical language for the next piece exists somewhere as
> the key policy- Joy, can you provide it as a reminder to us?)
> Only certain members of working groups and tenants have keys.
> Keys are not transferable. You may not give your key to
> another person. If you no longer want your key, turn it in to
> the bookkeeper.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> There are a few individuals, including Derrik, who were not
> aware of these types of things, and Meme and Brian are going
> to speak to them about it.
>
> We continue to work towards clarifying our policies so that
> everyone can have a healthy and fruitful IMC experience. Go IMC!
>
> -Elizabeth
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