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At first I thought two classes of members was not necessary, nor did it |
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make sense. I still feel that way in the current sense of the two |
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classes as the bylaws read now. However further thought on how we can |
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open up our membership base, and also how we might bring additional |
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funds to Gentoo. |
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I am thinking we go with two classes of members, individual and business |
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class. |
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Where individuals are free to join the foundation. Completing some basic |
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application/form, and agreeing to things like the GSC, or etc. Some |
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basic common requirement for screening purposes, within reason. The same |
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process would apply for businesses as well. But depending on the size of |
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the organization. We would have a tiered fee structure which they are |
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required to pay before joining foundation. |
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Finally any business would appoint a representative. Which that person |
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would not qualify to be an individual foundation member. Since they |
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would essentially have access to two votes. |
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I believe this might be kinda controversial, maybe not. This really |
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doesn't do anything for businesses. 1 vote as a member on the foundation |
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doesn't really do anything. But at least gives them a voice. Plus helps |
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bring some $ to the foundation, and opens up membership base. |
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Just some thoughts, totally open for all input, and discussions on this |
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topic. |
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William L. Thomson Jr. |
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