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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 <u>not</u>
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.<br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
<br>
Ed<br>
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type="cite">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. <br>
<br>
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. <br>
<br>
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. <br>
<br>
<br>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 10:30 AM, Mike
Lehman <span dir="ltr"><<a moz-do-not-send="true"
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style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">I'm
somewhat curious about in what capacity representations of "working
for the IMC" actually was.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
Mike Lehman<br>
<br>
Elizabeth Simpson wrote:<br>
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<div class="h5">Hi all,<br>
<br>
There has been some lack of clarity around phone use, keys, and also
about charging for services performed while at the IMC.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
It's like this:<br>
<br>
The IMC phone is for IMC-related business only, and is not available
for incoming or outgoing personal calls.<br>
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. <br>
Only people who are paid by the IMC can represent themselves as working
for the IMC.<br>
<br>
(The technical language for the next piece exists somewhere as the key
policy- Joy, can you provide it as a reminder to us?)<br>
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.<br>
<br>
Thoughts?<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
We continue to work towards clarifying our policies so that everyone
can have a healthy and fruitful IMC experience. Go IMC!<br>
<br>
-Elizabeth<br>
Community Connections<br>
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they knew they were slaves.<br>
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-Harriet Tubman<br>
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