Board Meeting
Absent: Michelle, Victor
Decisions
| Decision | Context |
|---|---|
| Announce the association's existence and event plans | Unanimous - focus on independence and self-reliance |
| Hold two community meetings (following Thursday and Wednesday) | Fast community engagement |
| Register the domain nobodies.team | Pablo to register and configure |
| Move non-urgent communication from WhatsApp to Discord | WhatsApp reserved for time-sensitive matters only |
| Self-reliance approach to operations | Any external support is a bonus, not a dependency |
Discussion Summary
Operational Approach
The board agreed on a self-reliance strategy: build the association independently, seek support where offered but not depend on it. The board emphasized prudent management of external relationships.
External Agreement Review
An initial draft agreement was reviewed. The board identified areas requiring revision and agreed to obtain a written legal opinion before proceeding.
Association Incorporation Status
One final signature is needed for incorporation. Once complete, the association will retroactively exist from its founding date. The board can then proceed with bank account setup. Initial legal costs are covered; a member has offered to advance funds if needed.
Communication & Community
The board agreed on a community announcement covering: the association's existence and independence, commitment to Burning Man principles, event plans, and how to become a member. Community meetings were scheduled to engage the broader community quickly.
Intellectual Property
The board discussed whether work created for the association should be IP-assigned to the organization. Views ranged from full assignment (to prevent disputes) to a lighter approach (appropriate for a volunteer community). Legal counsel will advise on Spanish law requirements. A contributor agreement was proposed.
Asset Planning
The board proposed creating a detailed, itemized list of assets the association may need to procure, noting that different assets will require different processes. Physical assets were identified as requiring the most planning.
Action Items
- Pablo: Obtain written legal opinion on draft agreement; Register nobodies.team and set up Google Workspace; Draft community announcement; Organize community calls
- Chris: Add member onboarding discussion to next meeting
- Board: Create itemized asset requirements list
Open Items for Future Meetings
- Member onboarding criteria and process
- Contributor/IP agreement
- Asset procurement strategy