Fw: [IMC-Atlanta] Fw: [Imc-finance] EMERGENCY PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR 50 DOLLARS

[frank]

An Atlanta response:

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Worthington" <jworthington@atl-imc.org>
To: "frank" <frank@atl-imc.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 8:02 PM
Subject: RE: [IMC-Atlanta] Fw: [Imc-finance] EMERGENCY PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR
50 DOLLARS


> yes, but we have to be careful about funding personal expenses.
>
> Again, I think this would work well with my second proposal, whereby IMC
> "sponsors" (i.e. no money), but it is posted on the sponsored page,
> requesting donations, and I'm sure that there will be more than $50
donated.
>
> I think people are much more likely to give (time, money, or ideas) if
there
> is a specific request, and know that IMC approves, but it is still not an
> "IMC Global" decision/idea/project.
>
> And, according to the original methodology suggested, I would recommend
this
> a category of Personal Expenses, Travel  -- IMC Related, with a standing
> funding mechanism of NO APPROVAL / SPONSOR. (meaning no money out but
could
> sponsor). Submitted requests for Sponsorship could be set up that no
> response/opposition in 2 weeks would be approved as SPONSOR and posted on
> the funding site (assuming some qualifying criteria like how to show it's
> IMC related). Submitted requests for APPROVAL could, say, require 50% yes
> response in order to override the normal NO APPROVAL funding mechanism.
> There are obviously an unlimited amount of possibilities which can be
> imagined and the methodology in no way posits any predetermined mechanisms
> or processes.
>
> Yes, I know this is a bit mundane, detailed, and annoying, but, I assure
> you, there is a level of growth that can not be achieved without some more
> attention to resource allocation, particularly money in the current
economy.
>
> In any event, I hope this example can serve to illustrate the use of the
> methodology proposed, as it lends itself to little upfront work and
ongoing
> easy implementation. It's simply an agreement on HOW information will be
> processed.
>
>
> jrw
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > ***********************************************
> > Proposal to Establish an IMC Finance Methodology
> >
> > All proposed expenditures must be considered in the following manner:
> >
> > 1. Each expenditure must fall into a predetermined category or type of
> > expenditure. If an appropriate category or sub-category does not exist,
it
> > shall be created.
> >
> > 2. Each category must have a defined process and procedure for
discussion
> > and approval of any expenditure which is contained in the category or
> > sub-category.
> >
> > 3. Each category and expenditure shall have a defined mechanism for all
> > funding and disbursement of funds.
> >
> > **********************************************
> >
> >
> >
>
(http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-finance/2002-August/001385.ht
> > ml   (Has german translation)
> >
> > french translation
> >
>
(http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/translation/2002-August/002008.ht
> > ml)
> >
> >
> > "However, they have asked that we address the issues they raised, and we
> > have a responsibility to do so..  iii.  IMC Finance Methodology"
> >
> >
>
http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-finance/2002-July/001365.html
> > )
> >
> >
> > Our issues have NOT been addressed, they have been ignored.
> >
> >
> > jrw
> >
> >
> > ***********************************************************************
> >
> > EXAMPLES, DISCUSSION, AND CLARIFICATION ONLY
> >
> > ************************************************************************
> > ************************************************************************
> >
> > The Atlanta Indymedia Collective proposal for a suggested Framework for
> IMC
> > Finance Methodology
> >
> > Explanation:  For the purpose of clarity the following includes a lot of
> > explanation and hypothetical examples.
> >
> > These are the 3 basic steps for any expenditure request:
> >
> > 1. Categorize
> > 2. Proceduralize
> > 3. Fund
> > ____________________________________
> >
> > 1. Categorize   Not all expenditures are created equally. They may
require
> > different disbursement methods (ie a one time payment or recurring
> expense).
> > They may have different priorities or importance. The merit of an
> > expenditure is NOT a categorization criteria. This process simply
creates
> a
> > context for all discussions, providing an easy picture of the
relationship
> > of any proposed expenditure to the full overall financial situation. It
> > allows for different policies and procedures to be established for
> different
> > types of expenditure.
> >
> > As a working example, let's use these 4 suggested categories:
> >
> > 1. Cover our Ass (aka Legal)
> > 2. Making Things Run (Operational)
> > 3. Spread the Word ! (Development)
> > 4. Oh Shit ! (Emergency Reserve)
> >
> > Every expenditure must fall into one of these categories or a
> sub-category.
> > If it doesn't, make a new category.   These catagories are just
> suggestions.
> > Many different categories are possible. We are only concerned that we
> > establish categories.   We anticipate that working groups could be
formed
> > from the body of global finance to handle funding requests within each
> > category.
> > ____________________________________________________________________
> >
> > 2. Proceduralize   This process defines all detailed methods for
> discussing
> > and approving different types of expenditures within a category or
> > subcategory.
> >
> > A. Legal
> > Each request to be determined individually.
> > No requests considered except impacting the global collective.
> >
> > B. Operational
> > Recurring expenditures less than US$100
> > Some process more than US$100
> > Another process
> >
> > One-time non-equipment expenditures less than US$100
> > Some Process more than US$100
> > Another Process
> >
> > One time Equipment expenditures less than US$100
> > Some Process  more than US$100
> > Another Process  etc, etc. as needed.
> >
> > C. Development
> >
> > Each request to be determined individually.
> >
> > D. Emergency Reserve
> >
> > Each request to be determined individually.
> >
> > No  requests considered except impacting the global collective.
> >
> > These procedures are just examples. Many different procedures are
> possible.
> > We are only concerned that we establish procedures for each  different
> > catagory.
> > ________________________________________________________
> >
> > 3. Fund
> >
> > ***Establish a framework for the overall allocation of current and
future
> > non-earmarked funds between the categories.
> >
> > Example: All current unallocated funds and future donations shall be
> > apportioned equally between all categories.
> >
> > Using the 4 suggested categories that would be:
> >
> > Legal- $10,000
> >
> > Operational- $10,000
> >
> > Development- $10,000
> >
> > Emergency Reserve- $10,000
> >
> > This is just a suggestion. Many different allocations are possible.  We
> are
> > only concerned that we establish a framework to allocate funds.  There
may
> > be times at which it might be desirable to transfer funds or  allocate a
> > larger proportion of future non-earmarked funds to a particular
category.
> > Such a decision wwould require the consensus of the Global Finance
working
> > group.
> >
> > Examples:   The global collective can consense to proposals of a
strategic
> > or even  tactical perspective, say require Finance to "fund" a new IMC,
> > suggest  Finance allocate more future funds to the development category.
> Or
> > perhaps a new server is needed but not enough funds exist in the
> > operational category. The Global Finance WG could choose to transfer the
> > missing funds from another category.   We could also leave a large
portion
> > of funds unallocated. This itself would  constitute another catagory if
we
> > decided to do this.   All options are still open for global to set
> direction
> > for Finance.   Global Finance should also encourage other funding
methods
> > such as: targeted  fundraising projects and matching grants.
> > _____________________________________________________
> >
> > In Conclusion:   This methodology for financial decisions provides
> complete
> > flexibility,  ensures that all discussions will occur in context, allows
> > specific  procedures to be established for different types of requests,
> and
> > encourages  many innovative funding initiatives.   It creates a funding
> > process that is easily monitored and updated. Global  Finance WG can be
> > tasked with accounting and reporting on all aspects of the  expenditure
> > process for various projects as well as tracking donations and  funds
> > raised.   Nothing in this proposed methodology determines what our money
> > will be spent  on. Following this methodology could still lead to one
> > category, one policy,  and one lump sum expenditure, i.e. spend it all
on
> > one thing now. It simply  defines how to think about finances, not what
to
> > spend money on.   Like the original spending proposal, by using this
> > framework procedures  within each catagory can be set up to allow
smaller
> > amounts of money to be  disbursed quickly while requiring more time for
> > discussion for larger  expenditures. However, by dividing the
expenditures
> > into  categories/subcategories, developing different discussion/approval
> > processes  for each, and creating an overall framework for fund
allocation
> > to these  categories, the Atlanta IMC's proposed methodology puts all
> global
> > finance  decisions into a "big-picture" context, thereby helping to
ensure
> > that we  spend our money wisely.
> >
> > ************************************************************************
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: imc-atlanta-admin@lists.indymedia.org
> [mailto:imc-atlanta-admin@lists.indymedia.org]On Behalf Of frank
> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 6:22 PM
> To: imc-atlanta@lists.indymedia.org
> Subject: [IMC-Atlanta] Fw: [Imc-finance] EMERGENCY PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR
> 50 DOLLARS
>
>
> A finance proposal for fifty dollars.  If there is no response, should we
> assume that everyone agrees to it?
>
> f
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "paort" <paort@uol.com.br>
> To: <imc-finance@lists.indymedia.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 5:35 PM
> Subject: [Imc-finance] EMERGENCY PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR 50 DOLLARS
>
>
> Dear IMCistas:
>
> Some IMC volunteers are right now in Barranquilla, Colombia
> for a Communication Conference. We´ve been in touch with some
> of the new IMC Colombia members and Pablo from IMC Brazil was
> supposed to pass by Bogota (where most of the collective is
> located) to meet the new group. However, Pablo´s ticket was
> issued by the Conference organizers and in order to make a
> two day stop in Bogota, the air line is charging an extra 50
> dollars. As Pablo doesnt have the money and it is in the
> interest of the network to have an Indymedia in Colombia and
> it´s also a very small ammount, we would like to ask the IMC
> Finance to fund this ticket change expense so one
> representative from the IMC network can meet this aspiring
> Indymedia group in Colombia and help them get introduced to
> the network through a face to face meeting.
>
> Pablo Boido
> IMC Argentina
>
> Pablo Ortellado
> IMC Brasil
>
> Sheri Herndon
> IMC Seattle